FRIDAY, DEC. 1
Gardens Aglimmer Waterfront Botanical Gardens $0-$17 | 30-minute timeslots between 5:45-7:15 p.m.
Walk around and look at pretty Christmas lights, enjoy hot beverages, be merry.
SATURDAY, DEC. 2
Bardstown Road Aglow Bardstown Rd., Baxter Ave., Barret Ave. Free | 12-10 p.m., tree lighting at Wendys at 6 p.m.
If you think about it, this event represents what Christmas is all about from a secular standpoint enjoying lovely lights, enjoying the company of friends (and strangers!), and enjoying, uh, shopping. Therell also be a tree lighting ceremony featuring WLKY personalities Connie Leonard and Kent Taylor, plus Santa.
Light Up Louisville Louisville Metro Hall (527 W. Jefferson St.) Free | 4-9 p.m., Santa arrives at 7:45 p.m.
Santas a busy guy after he helps with the tree lighting at Bardstown Road Aglow, hes going to deliver a magic plug to help Mayor Greenberg light the big Christmas tree downtown. Therell also be a parade, live music, vendors, and plenty of holiday jollity.
Louisville Krampus Art Sanctuary $15 in advance, $25 day of | 6 p.m.
You better watch out. You better watch out. You better watch out.
The legendary Christmastime demon-goat Krampus will once again be celebrated at this event, which we can recommend from experience. Therell be music from Stagecoach Inferno, Ohlm, Crown of Serpents, and Taken Lives; art; alt vendors; food from the Fright Bites food truck; a Krampus costume contest with prizes; and an ugly sweater contest. Of course, the K-Man himself will also make an appearance.
Check out all the fun we had at last years Louisville Krampus in our photo gallery.
SUNDAY, DEC. 3
TINA The Tina Turner Musical Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts Prices vary by showtime | 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
This musical recounts the fascinating life of the legendary singer Tina Turner. (Read up on the show with this preview article.)
This article appears in November 21, 2023.
