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Looking for something to do this holiday season in and around Louisville? The lights and bustling streets in the city always have something in store during the holidays.

Here are some of our favorite things to experience during this season.

Lights Under Louisville Louisville Mega Cavern | 1841 Taylor Ave, Louisville, KY 40213 November 29 – January 4, 2025 | 9 AM – 10 PM (most days, some holiday hours differ) Drive thru holiday light display.
Christmas in the Park in Elizabethtown Freeman Lake Park | Blue Heron Way, Elizabethtown, KY 42701 November 29 – January 1 | 6-11 PM nightly See more than 120 light displays on this free drive through tour.
Winter Light Show & Twilight Safari Drive-Thru Wilstem Wildlife Park | 4229 Highway 150, Paoli November 29 – January 4 Enjoy a Christmas and winter-themed light show, holiday displays, and encounters with safari animals.
Light Up Charlestown Greenway Park | Charlestown, IN 47111 November 29 at 6 PM Gather for sounds of holiday music, food trucks, and the flipping of the light switch at 6 PM.
Lights on Main Frazier History Museum | 829 W Main St, Louisville, KY 40202 November 29 – January 6 Special holiday exhibit turning the Frazier into an enchanted holiday forest with three floors of trees beautifully decorated by local schools, organizations, families, and individuals.
Fête De Noël Paristown | 721 Brent St, Louisville, KY 40204 November 29 – January 5 6-week winter holiday festival featuring Louisville’s only authentic outdoor ice skating rink.
Christmas at the Kingdom Kentucky Kingdom | 937 Phillips Ln, Louisville, KY 40209 Weekends November 29 – January 4, 2025 Experience a joyful winter wonderland with more than one and a half million glowing lights, 300 Christmas trees, Santa’s Village, and a Snow Zone, featuring a four-story, 175-foot-long snow tubing hill constructed in the drained wave pool.
50 Days of Lights at French Lick Resort French Lick Resort | 8670 West State Road 56, French Lick, IN 47432 Runs until January 6 With two grand tree lighting ceremonies, a half-million holiday lights, dazzling decorations, and holiday activities, French Lick Resort is where the spirit of the season comes alive.
Winter Light Show & Twilight Safari Drive-Thru Wilstem Wildlife Park | 4229 Highway 150, Paoli, IN 47454 Weekends November 29 – January 4 Enjoy Christmas and winter-themed light shows, holiday displays, and encounters with safari animals.
Southern Lights Holiday Festival Kentucky Horse Park (Campground Entrance) | 3785 Campground Road, Lexington, KY 40511 November 29 – December 31 | 5:30-10 PM (Closed Christmas Day) Holiday light display.
Yuletide at Yew Dell 6220 Old LaGrange Rd, Crestwood, KY 40014 November 29 & 30, December 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, & 21 Yuletide at Yew Dell celebrates the holidays with enhanced light displays, photo ops on the festively lit path, holiday shopping opportunities, a take-home craft for kids, and of course, Santa.
Holiday Music Showcase Charlestown Arts & Entertainment Center | 999 Water St, Charlestown, IN 47111 November 30 | 6-8 PM Music artists from Charlestown and the region gather to sing and perform holiday sounds.
Holiday Tea at Hermitage Farm Hermitage Farm | 10500 W. Highway 42, Goshen, KY 40026 November 30 – December 23 Enjoy live holiday music while indulging in farm-to-table food and handcrafted herbal tea.
Cirque Dreams: Holidaze The Louisville Palace | 625 S 4th St, Louisville, KY 40202 November 30 & December 1 | 7 PM, 4 & 8 PM Cirque Dreams Holidaze is an immersive experience that transports viewers into a fantastical holiday wonderland, merging the magic of the holiday season with the enchanting world of circus performance.
A Wonderful Life Derby Dinner Playhouse | 525 Marriott Dr, Clarksville, IN 47129 December 1 – December 31 | Thursday-Sunday evenings 6 PM, Wednesday & Sunday matinees 11:45 AM Musical production based on Frank Capra’s classic film.
Light Up Jeffersontown 10416 Watterson Trail, Jeffersontown, KY 40299 December 1 | 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM Tree lighting celebration in front of town hall.
A Wonderful Life Derby Dinner Playhouse | 525 Marriott Dr, Clarksville, IN 47129 December 1 – December 31 | Thursday-Sunday evenings 6 PM, Wednesday & Sunday matinees 11:45 AM Musical production based on Frank Capra’s classic film.
North Pole Express at Kentucky Railway Museum Kentucky Railway Museum | 136 South Main St, New Haven, KY 40051 December 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, & 22 | 5:30 PM Take a train ride to pick up Santa at the North Pole.
A Magical Cirque Christmas Kentucky Performing Arts, Whitney Hall | 501 West Main St, Louisville, KY 40202 December 1 A variety show full of nostalgia, charm, and awe-inspiring performances for all ages.
The Hip Hop Nutcracker Kentucky Performing Arts, Brown Theatre | 315 W Broadway, Louisville, KY 40202 December 3 A contemporary twist on the holiday classic, blending hip-hop choreography and music with Tchaikovsky’s timeless score.
Spirit of the Season: A Very Merry Night with Maker’s Mark Frazier History Museum | 829 W Main St, Louisville, KY 40202 December 4 Admission includes a welcome cocktail, a Maker’s Mark honey tasting, wax dipping, light appetizers, guided bourbon tasting, and more.
Gardens Aglimmer Waterfront Botanical Gardens | 1435 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40206 December 5-8, 11-23, & 26-30 Holiday light display featuring illuminated pathways with giant glowing flowers, shimmering snowflakes, twinkling archways, and sparkling deer.
Late Night Thursday: Kentucky Y’all Frazier History Museum | 829 W Main St, Louisville, KY 40202 After-hours holiday-themed event
A Fairy Tale Christmas Derby Dinner Playhouse | 525 Marriott Dr, Clarksville, IN 47129 December 7, 14, 21 | 9 AM and 12 PM; December 2, 16 | 7 PM Fairy tale characters from the land of Happily Ever After prepare for the Crystal Christmas Ball.
The Graham Cracker: A Queer Nutcracker Parody Actor’s Theatre | 316 W Main St, Louisville, KY 40202 December 6-8 | 7 PM and 2 PM This reimagined version of the show tells the coming-of-age tale of Nutcracker heroine Clara as she discovers and acknowledges her queer identity, taking audiences on a psychedelic sugar rush perfect for the whole family.
Light Up Mt Washington Mt Washington City Pavilion | 300 Snap St, Mt Washington, KY 40047 December 6 | 6-9 PM Light display and family-friendly holiday activities.
Krampus Cruise Mary M. Miller | 401 W River Rd, Louisville, KY 40202 December 6 | 8 PM One-of-a-kind Krampus Cruise on the Mary M. Miller. (Must be 21+)
Made Market Mellwood Art Center | 1860 Mellwood Ave, Louisville, KY 40206 December 6 & December 7 | 10 AM – 5 PM Holiday artisan and craftsperson boutique.
WinterFair 4936 Brownsboro Rd, Louisville, KY 40222 December 6-7 | 2-7 PM, 4-9 PM Holiday artisan and craftsperson boutique.
A Christmas Carol Highview Arts Center | 7406 Fegenbush Ln, Louisville, KY 40228 December 6-7, 12-14, 19-21 | 7:30 PM; December 8, 15, 22 | 2:30 PM Community theater staging of the classic play.
FaithWORKS Presents A Christmas Carol The Russell Theatre at New Directions | 516 S 17th St, Louisville, KY 40203 Thursdays-Sundays, December 5-22 | 7:30 PM, 12 PM, 4 PM Community theater staging of the classic play.
Mini-Holiday Tapestry Little Loomhouse | 328 Kenwood Hill Road, Louisville, KY 40214 December 6 | 6:00 PM Weave your own mini-holiday tapestry in this evening class. Price includes all supplies. Class is appropriate for ages 16 years and up.
Polar Express Experience at Sauerbeck Family Drive-In Sauerbeck Family Drive-In | 3210 D.W. Griffith Lane, La Grange, KY Dec. 6-7, 13-14, 20-21 | 6-8 PM
Louisville Krampus Celebration Art Sanctuary | 1433 S Shelby St, Louisville, KY 40217 December 7 Bands! Booze! Burlesque! And an alternative holiday market!!!
Needle Felted Cookie Cutter Ornaments Little Loomhouse | 328 Kenwood Hill Road, Louisville, KY 40214 December 14 | 10 AM Spend a relaxing morning creating needle felt cookie cutter ornaments (ages 12 and up).
The Nutcracker Sweet Murders Bristol Bar & Grille, Downtown | 614 W Main St #4211, Louisville, KY 40202 December 6 – 21 The feuding Nutcracker and Sweet families gather for a holiday feast … but murder and mayhem await, as the guest of honor turns up dead.
Magic Inc. presents Nutcracker In A Nutshell The Louisville Palace | 625 S 4th St, Louisville, KY 40202 December 7 An abridged version of the beloved holiday ballet classic.
Cheers Through the Years: A Holiday Open House Evan Williams Bourbon Experience | 528 W Main St, Louisville, KY 40202 December 7 Dress in your favorite holiday era and come celebrate at Evan Williams.
Blackacre Country Christmas Blackacre Nature Preserve | 3200 Tucker Station Rd 40299 December 7 | 11 AM – 3 PM A day of festive fun and family activities.
Light Up St. Matthews Brown Park Saturday, December 7th | 3-6 PM Family-friendly Christmas light celebration.
Falala on Frankfort Frankfort Ave December 7 Shop local and enjoy live music, entertainment, and activities at the small businesses along Frankfort Ave.
Bernheim Forest Holiday Open House 2075 Clermont Rd, Clermont, KY 40110 December 7 | 10 AM – 3 PM Shop local and enjoy holiday activities.
Winter on the Farm Locust Grove | 561 Blankenbaker Lane, Louisville, KY 40207 December 7 | 10 AM – 4:30 PM Enjoy Winter on the Farm, a day of holiday cheer, music, baked goodies, and historical fun for the whole family.
A Dickens Christmas Festival KY Renaissance Fair Site | 955 Elm St, Eminence, KY 40019 December 7-8 and December 14-15 | 12:30-6:30 PM Enter the age of Dickens with a talented cast & crew that brings to life Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol with scenes throughout the day.
Qannik’s Beauty Happy Holiday Louisville Zoo | 1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville, KY 40213 December 7-8, 14-15, and 21-22 Experience the zoo transformed into a winter wonderland, enjoy a holiday-themed scavenger hunt, and watch Qannik and her animal friends through the zoo. Enjoy three weekends of festive fun with special holiday enrichment on the dates listed above.
Light Up Louisville December 7 This annual event has been ringing in the holiday season in downtown Louisville for over 40 years. A parade through the streets of downtown will lead up to the arrival of Santa Claus on Jefferson St, aka Santa Claus Lane. The celebration concludes with a countdown to the illumination of the holiday tree and fireworks lighting up the night sky.
3rd Annual Sparkle Ball: A Holiday Extravaganza Ice House | 226 E. Washington St, Louisville, KY 40204 December 7 | 7-11 PM This holiday-themed event features music, a Christmas tree auction, a life-size advent calendar gift pull, a sparkle bar glitz station, a holiday card photo booth, and bars with cocktails and mocktails with proceeds to benefit APRON Inc.
Bardstown Road Aglow Bardstown Rd 40204, 40205 December 7 | 12 PM – 10 PM Enjoy special discounts on food, drinks, and merchandise at participating restaurants and shops along Bardstown Road, Baxter & Barret Avenues, and Douglass Loop.
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Kentucky Performing Arts, Bomhard Theater | 501 West Main St, Louisville, KY 40202 December 7 – 21 Children’s theater staging of the family favorite holiday play.
Cookies with Captain Santa Mary M. Miller | 401 W River Rd, Louisville, KY 40202 December 7, 8, & 14 Take a cruise up the Ohio River with Saint Nick aboard the Mary M. Miller as it transforms into a winter wonderland during this family-friendly event.
Winter on the Farm Locust Grove December 7 Step into winter wonder at Locust Grove with a festive day packed with holiday cheer, live music, tasty treats, and fun activities for the whole family.
Old Louisville Holiday Home Tour December 7 & 8 The Holiday Home Tour gives visitors a rare glimpse inside selected historic Victorian mansions and townhouses stylishly dressed for the holidays in the historic Old Louisville neighborhood.
Holiday Victorian Tea Conrad-Caldwell House Museum December 7 & 8 Enjoy tea and treats inside one of the most historic homes in the Old Louisville neighborhood.
Downtown Holiday Market December 7 Plaza on Fourth | Corner of 4th and Jefferson The event will feature lights, inflatables, gift retailers, food vendors, free photo opportunities, a gourmet hot chocolate & coffee bar, a pop-up bar, and live music.
The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show Kentucky Performing Arts, Brown Theatre | 315 W Broadway, Louisville, KY 40202 December 7 You better watch out, you better not cry, because “The Queens of Christmas” (Entertainment Weekly) are coming to Louisville with a brand new edition of the internationally acclaimed The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show!
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE Culbertson Mansion | 914 E Main St, New Albany, IN 47150 December 7 & 8 | 1-5 PM Come see the home decorated for the holidays and enjoy a cup of hot cider, treats, and holiday music in the formal parlor.
JINGLE BELL 1K RUN/WALK Greenway Park, Charlestown, IN December 7 | 5 PM Dress in your favorite holiday pajamas, ugliest sweater, or costume for a family-friendly Jingle Bell 1K stroll through Greenway Park.
GINGERBREAD AND PJs Charlestown Arts & Enrichment Center | 999 Water St, Charlestown, IN 47111 December 8 | 3-5 PM Dress up in your favorite holiday pajamas and join us for a gingerbread house-building event. Registration is required.
KRAMPUSNACHT Culbertson Mansion | 914 E Main St, New Albany, IN 47150 December 20 | 7-11 PM Step into the mansion for this terrifying holiday haunt inspired by Krampus and hope you haven’t been misbehaving.
Tours with Santa Slugger Museum & Factory | 800 W Main St, Louisville, KY 40202 December 8, 15, & 22 | 11:40 AM & 2 PM Go on a factory tour with Santa as your tour guide.
Samara Joy: A Joyful Holiday – Featuring the McLendon Family Kentucky Performing Arts, Brown Theatre | 315 W Broadway, Louisville, KY 40202 December 8 Holiday concert.
Grinch Brunch Buffet The B.A. Colonial | 818 W Kenwood Dr, Louisville, KY 40214 December 8 | 10 AM – 2:30 PM Join the Grinch at this holiday-themed brunch.
Pentatonix: Hallelujah! It’s a Christmas Tour KFC Yum! Center | 1 Arena Plaza, Louisville, KY 40202 December 10 Holiday a cappella performance.
Ugly Sweater Night Frazier History Museum | 829 W Main St, Louisville, KY 40202 December 12 Don your ugly sweater (we know you’ve got one!) and help us celebrate literacy nonprofit I Would Rather Be Reading and the many families they help support.
An Acoustic Christmas with Over the Rhine Kentucky Performing Arts, Bomhard Theater | 501 West Main St Louisville, KY 40202 December 13 Concert.
HOLIDAY MURDER MYSTERY (AGES 14+) Culbertson Mansion | 914 E Main St, New Albany, IN 47150 December 13 & 14 | 6-9 PM Figure out who done it at this holiday themed murder mystery party.
Amahl and the Night Visitors Kentucky Opera Center for Cultural Health | 708 Magazine St, Louisville, KY 40203 December 13 – 22 | 1:30, 2, 8 PM Holiday opera inspired by the tale of the Wise Men.
All is Bright Holiday Celebration Westport Village | 1315 Herr Ln, Louisville, KY 40222 December 13 | 6-8 PM Holiday shopping opportunity.
$20+ Art Show Kentucky Science Center | 727 W Main St, Louisville, KY 40202 December 13 | 6-9 PM Local artist holiday sale.
Conrad-Caldwell Holiday Wreath Making Workshop Conrad-Caldwell House Museum | 1402 St James Ct, Louisville, KY 40208 December 13 | 6 PM Make a festive holiday wreath with provided materials and learn about the history of the holiday wreath and why we hang it on the door every winter.
Polar Express Pajama Party Southwest Regional Library | 9725 Dixie Highway, Louisville, KY 40272 December 13 | 6-8 PM After hours family-friendly event.
OneWest Winter Wonderland Shawnee Park | 4501 W Broadway 40211 December 13-15 | 6-10 PM Drive through holiday light experience.
The Brown-Forman Nutcracker Louisville Ballet December 13-24 This Louisville Ballet holiday classic returns to Kentucky Center’s Whitney Hall to delight audiences of all ages with magic, artistry, awe-inspiring sets, and costumes as Marie and her Nutcracker Prince travel to the land of the Sugar Plum Fairy.
Holly & Ivy Louisville Nature Center | 3745 Illinois Ave 40213 December 14 | 9-10:30 AM, 10:45-12:15 PM, and 12:30-2 PM Enjoy hot chocolate and snacks while making your own wreath, swags, and table decorations from live greenery.
MAKERPLACE WORKSHOP: Stained Glass Snowflake Kentucky Science Center | 727 W Main St, Louisville, KY 40202 December 14 Design, cut, and solder your way through our stained-glass workshop as you learn the tools and techniques needed to create a unique work of art.
Jim Brickman: Comfort & Joy Kentucky Performing Arts, Brown Theatre | 315 W Broadway, Louisville, KY 40202 December 14 Holiday concert.
The Louisville Orchestra presents Santa’s Symphony Spectacular The Louisville Palace | 625 S 4th St, Louisville, KY 40202 December 14 | 10 AM Orchestral holiday performance.
The Louisville Orchestra: Frank & Paula Pops Series presenting Holiday Pops The Louisville Palace | 625 S 4th St, Louisville, KY 40202 December 14 | 6:30 PM Holiday orchestral performance.
Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins Actor’s Theatre | 316 W Main St, Louisville, KY 40202 December 14 – 22 Theatrical performance.
CHARLESTOWN PAINTS! – Reindeer Christmas Painting Charlestown Arts & Enrichment Center | 999 Water St, Charlestown, IN 47111 December 15 | 3-5 PM Join us for a community painting party led by Red Headed Princess Designs.
Holiday Hayride with the Horses Chestnut Hall at the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation | 12611 US 42, Prospect, KY 40059 December 15 | 12-3 PM Enjoy a hayride around the property and get up close and personal with our wonderful herd, where you’ll get to pet, give treats, and take photos.
Breakfast with Santa Walker’s Exchange, Galt House | 140 N Fourth St, Louisville, KY 40202 December 15 & 22 Breakfast with Santa.
Late Night Thursday: Classic Christmas Frazier History Museum | 829 W Main St, Louisville, KY 40202 December 19 Holiday themed after hours event.
A Winter Gathering with Kathy Mattea: Good News and Other Favorites Kentucky Performing Arts, Bomhard Theater | 501 West Main St Louisville, KY 40202 December 19 Acoustic holiday performance.
Candlelight Christmas Tour Conrad-Caldwell House Museum | 1402 St James Ct, Louisville, KY 40208 December 20-22 | 5-9 PM Enjoy a self-guided tour throughout Louisville’s grandest Victorian Home.
THE SPIRITS OF CHRISTMAS – VICTORIAN GHOST STORIES Culbertson Mansion | 914 E Main St, New Albany, IN 47150 December 20 | 7-11 PM Enjoy hot chocolate and a traditional Twelfth Cake next to the sparkling tree while you are beguiled and bewitched by the tales of spirits.
Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder Christmas The Louisville Palace | 625 S 4th St, Louisville, KY 40202 December 20 Christmas music concert.
Vienna Light Orchestra Christmas Tour 2024 Louisville Memorial Auditorium | 970 S 4th St, Louisville, KY 40202 December 21 A collection of Holiday Favorites, performed by world-class musicians and vocalists from around the world.
The Flea Off Market 13th Annual Indoor Holiday Bazaar Mellwood Art Center | 1860 Mellwood Ave, Louisville, KY 40206 December 21-22 | 11 AM-6 PM, 11 AM-5 PM Holiday bazaar featuring local artisans and craft makers.
Blackacre Candlelight Tour Blackacre Conservancy, 3200 Tucker Station Road Louisville, KY 40299 December 21 | 5-8 PM Celebrate the holiday season at Blackacre with a candlelight tour through the festive Presley Tyler House.
Christmas with C.S. Lewis Kentucky Performing Arts, Bomhard Theater | 501 West Main St Louisville, KY 40202 December 22 Theatrical event.
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Kentucky Performing Arts, Whitney Hall | 501 West Main St Louisville, KY 40202 December 30 Christmas music concert.
New Year’s Eve Live! Fourth St Live! | 411 S 4th St, Louisville, KY 40202 December 31 Welcome the New Year in style with exhilarating entertainment, elevated food and drink packages, and a vibrant atmosphere.
NYE 2025 Howl at the Moon Louisville | 434 S 4th St, Louisville, KY 40202 December 31 Join us as the clock strikes twelve on Tuesday, December 31st to kiss 2024 goodbye! Our musicians will perform today’s top hits, party classics, and song requests from the audience nonstop until 2 AM.
Skyline Soirée: A NYE Celebration at Swizzle Swizzle, The Galt House Hotel | 140 N Fourth St 25th floor, Louisville, KY 40202 December 31 Enjoy a four-course dinner, New Year’s Eve celebration with DJ, dessert table, champagne toast, and balloon drop at midnight.
New Year’s Bash Mary M. Miller | 401 W River Rd, Louisville, KY 40202 December 31 Climb aboard the Mary M. Miller riverboat and cruise into 2025 in style on a very special cruise: our annual New Year’s Bash.

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