The Kentucky Derby brings many great traditions to Louisville. Another great tradition occurs on the Monday of Derby Week: the Norton Children’s Hospital Foundation Golf Outing, which raises funds for Norton Children’s Hospital. The 2024 outing raised more than $330,000, thanks to our generous sponsors and community support!

Participants also are invited to the John Asher “Just for Kids” reception on the Sunday before the golf outing

The 15th Bourbon & Bowties™ will be held on Thursday, June 5, 2025.

The event will feature some of the area’s best chefs preparing hors d’oeuvres, bourbon tastings, the opportunity to purchase a custom bow tie or bangle, and more. Tickets for the 2025 Bourbon & Bowties event will go on sale Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 9 a.m. To be added to the 2025 mailing list, click here.

The Wings for Kids Air Show features a variety of radio controlled flying exhibitions, including aerobatic airplanes, Warbirds from World War I and World War II, turbine-powered jet aircraft and scale vintage planes. Kids will enjoy the popular airplane candy drop, inflatables and a tour of the “Just for Kids” transport vehicles.

Win a house, help a child! You could win a beautiful new home in Norton Commons built by Ramage Company, or a new BMW from BMW of Louisville plus $10,000! Tickets are $100 and only 18,000 will be sold. Tickets go on sale Monday, June 16, 2025, at 9 a.m. Raffle winners will be drawn on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, at the annual Snow Ball Gala.

Nearly 1,000 cyclists of all abilities ride 5, 15, 35, 65 or 100 miles through Kentucky with a goal to raise over $500,000 in support of Norton Cancer Institute and Norton Children’s Cancer Institute. Learn more at BikeToBeatCancer.org.

Get ready to sip, savor and soar for the neonatal intensive care unit at Norton Clark Hospital in Jeffersonville, Indiana! Local Southern Indiana chefs will provide delectable hors d’oeuvres and numerous tasting stations along with a variety of beer, wine and spirits. Come enjoy this event in a unique setting for a great cause.

There’s no better way to deck your halls for the holidays than through the Festival of Trees & Lights, presented by Republic Bank. You can enjoy shopping for hundreds of beautifully decorated trees, wreaths and greenery, and it’s all for a great cause — supporting the patients at Norton Children’s Hospital.

This black-tie gala, presented by Konica Minolta, features a silent auction along with an elegant dinner and dancing amid a winter wonderland.

Many generous groups and businesses in the community host fundraisers or special giving opportunities that benefit Norton Children’s Hospital. Check in regularly to learn about these unique ways to get involved in the community while supporting a great cause.