Before theme parks as we know them, there was Ludlow Lagoon.

Join us at Knowledge Bar & Social Room for the next installment of Talks & Tonics, where curious minds meet crafted cocktails.

On Tuesday, July 14, we’re diving into the fascinating story of Ludlow Lagoon—the sprawling 100-acre amusement park that once drew tens of thousands of visitors to Northern Kentucky. From an early roller coaster soaring over the water to a massive motorcycle racetrack, boating lagoons, dance halls, and a lakeside beach, this forgotten regional landmark was once one of the area’s biggest attractions.

A speaker from the Kenton County Public Library will guide us through the rise and fall of this remarkable destination and the role it played in the region’s history.

Come early, grab a cocktail, and uncover one of Northern Kentucky’s most fascinating lost stories.