{"id":54171,"date":"2025-10-29T10:08:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T14:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/louisville\/?p=54171"},"modified":"2025-10-28T20:09:15","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T00:09:15","slug":"louisville-holiday-parties-mystery-fun-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/louisville\/2025\/10\/29\/louisville-holiday-parties-mystery-fun-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Holiday Party Ideas in Louisville: Unique Venues, Entertainment, and Group Packages"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"54171\" class=\"elementor elementor-54171\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-09b1d22 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"09b1d22\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c2ed5ba e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c2ed5ba\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb00b2f elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"eb00b2f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/oF3eb8F6p6A?si=XP5h1ozeBznSmIfC&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6828ab4 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6828ab4\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f665f92 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f665f92\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Introduction to Louisville Holiday Parties!<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-827f887 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"827f887\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"first:mt-1.5\">\u2018Tis the season to be jolly, deck the halls, and assemble your favorite people for a night out that doesn\u2019t involve awkward white-elephant gifts and lukewarm meatballs. If you\u2019re searching for the most memorable ways to celebrate in the 502, we\u2019ve wrapped up the best ideas for Louisville holiday parties\u2014complete with unique venues, interactive entertainment, and group-friendly packages for both <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/louisville\/murder-mystery-private-events-private-shows-2\/\">private events<\/a> and our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/louisville\/murder-mystery-tickets-showtimes\/\">public shows<\/a> at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/louisville\/\">The Dinner Detective<\/a>.<\/p><p class=\"first:mt-1.5\">Whether you\u2019re planning for your office crew, your bourbon buddies, or a group of cousins who can\u2019t agree on anything except Derby pie, we\u2019ve got options that sleigh.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65acff9 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"65acff9\" 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https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/louisville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/326\/2025\/10\/693A8674-scaled.jpg 1365w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a79d98 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9a79d98\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c54958c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c54958c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">A Killer Night Out: Louisville Holiday Parties at The Dinner Detective (Public Shows + Group Blocks)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9fd0e77 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9fd0e77\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"first:mt-1.5\">If your idea of \u201cteam bonding\u201d is solving a hilarious whodunit between bites of dinner\u2014while your boss may or may not be a suspect\u2014you\u2019re our kind of people.<\/p><p class=\"first:mt-1.5\">For Louisville holiday parties that mix comedy, dinner, and mystery, our public shows make group seating easy. <strong>The Dinner Detective is Louisville\u2019s top interactive murder mystery dinner show<\/strong>, now popping off at the beautiful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/louisville\/2025\/05\/29\/louisville-rooftop-murder-mystery-dinner-tempo-nulu\/\">Tempo by Hilton in NuLu<\/a>, with skyline vibes and plot twists big enough to make Santa spit out his eggnog.<\/p><ul class=\"list-disc\"><li class=\"ml-4\"><strong>Perfect for<\/strong>: Work teams, friend groups, bachelorettes, December birthdays, neighborhood elves on the loose.<\/li><li class=\"ml-4\"><p><strong>Group options:<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"list-disc\"><li class=\"ml-4\"><p>Group seating blocks at our public shows (bring 8\u201340 friends, sit together, cackle together).<\/p><\/li><li class=\"ml-4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/louisville\/murder-mystery-private-events-private-shows\/\">Private event<\/a> buyouts for a fully customized caper starring your crew.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ml-4\"><strong>Why it works for Louisville holiday parties<\/strong>: It\u2019s festive, funny, indoors (bless), and requires zero ugly sweaters\u2026but we won\u2019t stop you.<\/li><li class=\"ml-4\"><strong>Pro tip<\/strong>: Appoint a \u201cChief Sleuth Officer\u201d to collect everyone\u2019s theories\u2014and take the blame if you accuse your CFO of everything.<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p class=\"first:mt-1.5\"><strong>Book public show group tickets:<\/strong> <a class=\"break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/louisville\/murder-mystery-tickets-showtimes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Get Tickets!<\/a><\/p><p class=\"first:mt-1.5\"><strong>Planning something private? Start here<\/strong>: <a class=\"break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/louisville\/murder-mystery-private-events-private-shows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Private Events<\/a><\/p><p class=\"first:mt-1.5\"><strong>New to the experience?<\/strong> Here\u2019s <a class=\"break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/louisville\/what-to-expect\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">What To Expect<\/a><\/p><p class=\"first:mt-1.5\"><strong>Local deep-dive:<\/strong> <a class=\"break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/louisville\/2025\/10\/27\/louisville-immersive-dinner-theater-locals-guide-what-to-expect-nulu-dinner-detective\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A Local\u2019s Guide to The Dinner Detective in Louisville<\/a><\/p><p class=\"first:mt-1.5\"><strong>External inspo for planning a festive NuLu night:<\/strong> <a class=\"break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/louisvillehi.org\/explore\/neighborhoods\/nulu-east-market-district\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NuLu (East Market District)<\/a> and the official <a class=\"break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gotolouisville.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Go To Louisville<\/a> events calendar.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e5357e elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"9e5357e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/louisville\/murder-mystery-tickets-showtimes\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Get Group Seating!<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1affdee e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1affdee\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-058c8eb e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"058c8eb\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4229819 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"4229819\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/BjyAMBD8UP4?si=Enmlv16v1Vg1MLLF&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd30418 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"dd30418\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f1ce23a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f1ce23a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Rooftop Cheer in NuLu: Elevate Louisville Holiday Parties<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c34981 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5c34981\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"first:mt-1.5\">NuLu knows how to sparkle. Kick off the night with pre-show cocktails nearby, then head to our rooftop setting at Tempo for your mystery dinner. The skyline backdrop adds seasonal sparkle to Louisville holiday parties in NuLu. After the applause and \u201cI knew it!\u201d speeches, stroll to a nearby bar for a nightcap. The views: festive. The photos: phenomenal. <em>The alibis: shaky at best<\/em>.<\/p><ul class=\"list-disc\"><li class=\"ml-4\"><h5><strong>Pair-it plan:<\/strong><\/h5><ul class=\"list-disc\"><li class=\"ml-4\"><strong>Pre-show:<\/strong> Cocktails in NuLu<\/li><li class=\"ml-4\"><strong>Showtime:<\/strong> The Dinner Detective rooftop magic at <a class=\"break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hilton.com\/en\/hotels\/sdflttm-tempo-louisville-downtown-nulu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tempo by Hilton, NuLu<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ml-4\"><strong>Post-show:<\/strong> Dessert dash or bourbon flight<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"first:mt-1.5\">Map your evening easily with <a class=\"break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ridetarc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">TARC + Rideshare Info<\/a> and NuLu <a class=\"break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/louisvilleky.gov\/parking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">parking guidance<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f749e6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6f749e6\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d8ec143 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d8ec143\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1fd7585 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"1fd7585\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/nOFKblssz9M?si=mAMLU6AK1gDdTytb&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cff56ef e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"cff56ef\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-207d377 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"207d377\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Bourbon Bells Are Ringing: Tastings That Pair with Louisville Holiday Parties<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-786364b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"786364b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"first:mt-1.5\">It\u2019s Louisville. Pair your tasting with our show to build a full evening for Louisville holiday parties. We respect bourbon like it\u2019s a language of love. Organize a tasting experience beforehand, then roll into our show with your palate warmed up and your detective senses tingling. Nothing says \u201choliday spirit\u201d like notes of caramel, oak, and \u201cAre you accusing me?!\u201d<\/p><ul class=\"list-disc\"><li class=\"ml-4\"><strong>Walkable pairing idea across the street:<\/strong><br \/><ul class=\"list-disc\"><li class=\"ml-4\">Warm up with a tour or tasting at <a class=\"break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rabbitholedistillery.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rabbit Hole Distillery<\/a>, then cross over for your mystery dinner. It\u2019s the most NuLu way to celebrate since\u2026NuLu itself.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ml-4\"><strong>More ideas to pair:<\/strong><br \/><ul class=\"list-disc\"><li class=\"ml-4\">Explore the <a class=\"break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gotolouisville.com\/urban-bourbon-trail\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Urban Bourbon Trail<\/a>.<\/li><li class=\"ml-4\">Book a nearby distillery tour via <a class=\"break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.angelsenvy.com\/distillery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Angel\u2019s Envy<\/a> or <a class=\"break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oldforester.com\/distillery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Old Forester<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"first:mt-1.5\"><strong>Then head to your show<\/strong>: <a class=\"break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/louisville\/murder-mystery-tickets-showtimes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Get Tickets!<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-016649c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"016649c\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-901f2aa e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"901f2aa\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-804fdcf elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"804fdcf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/6PHyYu2i3tQ?si=bCVEnr1n0fNUPE2Q&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-534b718 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"534b718\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d574bfe elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d574bfe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Private Event Takeover: Custom Louisville Holiday Parties for Companies<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fb966a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fb966a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"first:mt-1.5\"><em>Want a fully bespoke holiday affair?<\/em> Our private shows let you tailor the timeline, shout out MVPs, and add inside jokes that will live in company lore longer than the breakroom fruitcake. Custom scripts and shout-outs keep Louisville holiday parties on-brand and memorable.<\/p><ul class=\"list-disc\"><li class=\"ml-4\"><strong>What you get<\/strong>:<br \/><ul class=\"list-disc\"><li class=\"ml-4\">A full cast, interactive storyline, multi-course dinner.<\/li><li class=\"ml-4\">Options for awards, speeches, and custom clues.<\/li><li class=\"ml-4\">Seating and A\/V coordination with our venue team.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ml-4\">Ideal sizes: 40\u2013200+, depending on availability and date.<\/li><li class=\"ml-4\"><strong>Bonus:<\/strong> We\u2019ll help you keep it PG-13 if the CEO\u2019s in the room\u2014and slightly spicier if it\u2019s a friends-and-family free-for-all.<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"first:mt-1.5\"><strong>Start a private event inquiry<\/strong>: <a class=\"break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/louisville\/murder-mystery-private-events-private-shows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Private Events<\/a><\/p><p class=\"first:mt-1.5\"><strong>Gifting an experience?<\/strong> Check out our <a class=\"break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/louisville\/gift-certificates-murder-mystery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gift Certificates<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0dedebb e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0dedebb\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-86852dc e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"86852dc\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56c1be2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"56c1be2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/louisville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/326\/2025\/10\/DSC09351-Enhanced-NR-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-54176\" alt=\"Group seated at a round table smiling before a Dinner Detective murder mystery show in Louisville, with banquet room and city views\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/louisville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/326\/2025\/10\/DSC09351-Enhanced-NR-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/louisville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/326\/2025\/10\/DSC09351-Enhanced-NR-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/louisville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/326\/2025\/10\/DSC09351-Enhanced-NR-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/louisville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/326\/2025\/10\/DSC09351-Enhanced-NR-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/louisville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/326\/2025\/10\/DSC09351-Enhanced-NR-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fb4e20e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"fb4e20e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-925b3a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"925b3a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Group Blocks at Public Shows: Budget-Friendly Louisville Holiday Parties<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4788b02 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4788b02\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"first:mt-1.5\"><strong>Not every holiday party needs a private room<\/strong>. Reserve group seating at a public show and let us handle the entertainment while you handle the selfies. Group blocks are the simplest way to plan Louisville holiday parties without a full buyout.<\/p><ul class=\"list-disc\"><li class=\"ml-4\"><strong>Benefits<\/strong>:<br \/><ul class=\"list-disc\"><li class=\"ml-4\">Lower per-person cost than a private buyout.<\/li><li class=\"ml-4\">Built-in holiday energy with other lively tables.<\/li><li class=\"ml-4\">Easy to manage for mixed groups, remote teams in town, and \u201cframily.\u201d<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ml-4\"><strong>How to win the night<\/strong>:<br \/><ul class=\"list-disc\"><li class=\"ml-4\">Coordinate a theme: \u201cGriswold Glam,\u201d \u201cDerby Formal,\u201d or \u201cFBI: Festive Bureau of Investigation.\u201d<\/li><li class=\"ml-4\">Offer a prize for Best Sleuth and Best Alibi.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"first:mt-1.5\"><strong>Grab your group tickets<\/strong>: <a class=\"break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/louisville\/murder-mystery-tickets-showtimes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Get Tickets!<\/a><\/p><p class=\"first:mt-1.5\"><strong>Read next<\/strong>: <a class=\"break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/louisville\/2025\/05\/07\/5-unique-date-night-ideas-in-louisville-ky-romantic-nights-out\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">5 Unique Date Night Ideas in Louisville, KY<\/a> for more itinerary inspo.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-efa8af2 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"efa8af2\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8cebbbb e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8cebbbb\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e829a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2e829a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"314\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/louisville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/326\/2025\/05\/1.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-54091\" alt=\"Plated chicken dinner with carrots and mashed potatoes served at The Dinner Detective Louisville private event.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/louisville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/326\/2025\/05\/1.png 600w, https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/louisville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/326\/2025\/05\/1-300x157.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f5156d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0f5156d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-098b37e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"098b37e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Menu, Merriment, and No Cleanup for Louisville Holiday Parties<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1de1c95 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1de1c95\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"first:mt-1.5\">Let\u2019s be honest: the best part of holiday dining is not washing dishes. Our shows include a tasty multi-course meal, so your crew can focus on wildly inaccurate accusations and dessert. Dietary needs? Just let us know in advance\u2014we\u2019ve got you. Dietary-friendly menus make Louisville holiday parties simple for planners.<\/p><p class=\"first:mt-1.5\">Curious about the flow of the evening? Peek at <a class=\"break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/louisville\/what-to-expect\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">What To Expect<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4baec2d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4baec2d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e2c2a9e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e2c2a9e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-baba814 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"baba814\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"430\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/louisville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/326\/2025\/04\/sdfpop-3449.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-127\" alt=\"Modern multi-story hotel building with large windows and balconies, labeled Tempo by Hilton. The building is lit up at dusk, with a blue and orange sky in the background.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/louisville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/326\/2025\/04\/sdfpop-3449.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/louisville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/326\/2025\/04\/sdfpop-3449-300x168.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d2fc36f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d2fc36f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e8583ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e8583ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">7) Logistics That Don\u2019t Make You Say \u201cBah Humbug\u201d<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e4a4ec1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e4a4ec1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li class=\"ml-4\"><strong>Location:<\/strong> <a class=\"break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hilton.com\/en\/hotels\/sdflttm-tempo-louisville-downtown-nulu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tempo by Hilton in NuLu<\/a>\u2014central, stylish, and easy to reach.<\/li><li class=\"ml-4\"><strong>Parking:<\/strong> There are nearby garages and rideshare-friendly pickup points; see\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/louisvilleky.gov\/government\/parking-authority-louisville\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Louisville Parking Authority<\/a>. The Tempo by Hilton also has ample on-site parking!<\/li><li class=\"ml-4\"><strong>Timing:<\/strong> Shows typically run for a few hours, perfect for a festive evening without turning into a midnight elf adventure.<\/li><li class=\"ml-4\"><strong>Dress code:<\/strong> From cozy-chic to twinkle-tux, wear what makes you merry. Festive flair welcome.<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Central NuLu access keeps Louisville holiday parties smooth for carpools and rideshare.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e70c61 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7e70c61\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bb8737f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bb8737f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d12582 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"6d12582\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/ruSyeVHJXNI?si=MbnHP1gOFqhoTjDU&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f6d4df e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6f6d4df\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d7eb475 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d7eb475\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Logistics That Keep Louisville Holiday Parties Hassle-Free<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e525e76 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e525e76\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"first:mt-1.5\">Want to win the office Secret Santa, impress your in-laws, or rescue that one cousin who <em>\u201cdoesn\u2019t need more stuff\u201d<\/em>? Enter our experience-forward gift option: The Dinner Detective gift certificates.<\/p><ul class=\"list-disc\"><li class=\"ml-4\"><strong>Why they\u2019re perfect for Louisville holiday parties and beyond:<\/strong><br \/><ul class=\"list-disc\"><li class=\"ml-4\"><strong>Flexible<\/strong>: Recipients can choose their date and bring a plus-one.<\/li><li class=\"ml-4\"><strong>Local<\/strong>: Supports a beloved Louisville experience in NuLu.<\/li><li class=\"ml-4\"><strong>Memorable<\/strong>: Comes with a side of laughter, plot twists, and bragging rights if they nab Top Sleuth.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ml-4\"><strong>Great for:<\/strong> Employee rewards, client appreciation, stocking stuffers, and last-minute \u201cI totally planned this\u201d moments.<\/li><li class=\"ml-4\"><em>Ready to wrap the perfect mystery?<\/em><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Gift cards are a perfect add-on or giveaway for Louisville holiday parties.<\/p><p><strong>Grab them here:<\/strong> <a class=\"break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/louisville\/gift-certificates-murder-mystery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gift Certificates<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2cd9078 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2cd9078\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f74bfb e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3f74bfb\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c4d5ffa elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"c4d5ffa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/YcJ5BqC7kYA?si=2bNhMD9RAvgof4hk&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3129484 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3129484\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b5c1c5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8b5c1c5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Sample Itineraries for Louisville Holiday Parties<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-88cd88e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"88cd88e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><strong>Office Team (12\u201380 people):<\/strong><ul class=\"list-disc\"><li class=\"ml-4\"><strong>5:30 PM:<\/strong> Bourbon tasting nearby (try a stop on the <a class=\"break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gotolouisville.com\/urban-bourbon-trail\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Urban Bourbon Trail<\/a>)<\/li><li class=\"ml-4\"><strong>7:00 PM:<\/strong> The Dinner Detective show (group seating block) \u2014 <a class=\"break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/louisville\/murder-mystery-tickets-showtimes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Get Tickets!<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ml-4\"><strong>9:30 PM:<\/strong> Awards: \u201cMost Likely to Be the Mastermind\u201d<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><ul><li class=\"ml-4\"><strong>Friends &amp; Family (8\u201316 people):<\/strong><ul class=\"list-disc\"><li class=\"ml-4\"><strong>6:00 PM<\/strong>: NuLu bites and lights walk (<a class=\"break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/louisvillehi.org\/explore\/neighborhoods\/nulu-east-market-district\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Neighborhood guide<\/a>)<\/li><li class=\"ml-4\"><strong>7:00 PM:<\/strong> Mystery dinner mayhem \u2014 <a class=\"break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/louisville\/what-to-expect\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">What To Expect<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ml-4\"><strong>9:30 PM<\/strong>: Rooftop photos + dessert<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><ul><li class=\"ml-4\"><strong>Company Buyout (60\u2013150+ people):<\/strong><ul class=\"list-disc\"><li class=\"ml-4\">Welcome toast by leadership<\/li><li class=\"ml-4\">Custom shout-outs woven into the script<\/li><li class=\"ml-4\">Trophy ceremony for Top Sleuths and \u201cBest Festive Fit\u201d \u2014 start here: <a class=\"break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/louisville\/murder-mystery-private-events-private-shows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Private Events<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bec2af4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"bec2af4\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf651c6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bf651c6\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bcbff1a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"bcbff1a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/louisville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/326\/2025\/10\/SnapDetZm_025-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-54177\" alt=\"Actor playing the victim in a Dinner Detective murder mystery show, lying on the ballroom floor with comedic \u201ccrime scene\u201d props\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/louisville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/326\/2025\/10\/SnapDetZm_025-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/louisville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/326\/2025\/10\/SnapDetZm_025-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/louisville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/326\/2025\/10\/SnapDetZm_025-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/louisville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/326\/2025\/10\/SnapDetZm_025-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/louisville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/326\/2025\/10\/SnapDetZm_025-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f449e7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3f449e7\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-456bd85 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"456bd85\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Ready to plan?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8bca3e8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8bca3e8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Use these quick plans to shape Louisville holiday parties for teams, friends, or full-company nights.<\/p><ul class=\"list-disc\"><li class=\"ml-4\"><strong>Public show groups:<\/strong> Save seats together and make the suspects sweat. <a class=\"break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/louisville\/murder-mystery-tickets-showtimes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Get Tickets!<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ml-4\"><strong>Private holiday event:<\/strong> Make the whole room yours. <a class=\"break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/louisville\/murder-mystery-private-events-private-shows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Private Events<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ml-4\"><strong>Gift an experience:<\/strong> For the coworker with everything except a clean rap sheet. <a class=\"break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thedinnerdetective.com\/louisville\/gift-certificates-murder-mystery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gift Certificates<\/a><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"first:mt-1.5\">From bourbon to rooftops to belly laughs, Louisville holiday parties deserve more than a conference room and a Bluetooth speaker. Wrap your season with a mystery, a meal, and memories that last longer than fruitcake. We\u2019ll bring the clues\u2014you bring the cheer.<\/p><p class=\"first:mt-1.5\"><em>P.S. 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