Holiday & Seasonal
Seasonal and holiday family fun
New Wash Exploding Christmas Gift Box
Make festive exploding gift boxes—a fun holiday craft for all.
300 Spring Holiday Open House & Craft Fair
Holiday shopping and crafts at 300 Spring's festive open house in Jeffersonville.
Jeff Main Street Holiday Open House - Southern Indiana Visitor Center
Holiday celebration with local vendor pop-up, festive treats, and seasonal shopping at visitor center.
Lights Under Louisville
Underground light show and holiday spectacle at Louisville Mega Cavern.
Festival of Trees & Lights
Walk through an indoor winter wonderland at Louisville's 37th annual Festival of Trees & Lights.
Holiday Pottery Market
Local potters showcase handcrafted holiday gifts and pottery at Waterfront Botanical Gardens.
Exploding Christmas Gift Box
Kids craft festive exploding gift boxes—a fun holiday activity at the library.
Thanksgiving Clay Workshop
Hands-on pottery class for families to create clay keepsakes at Oldham County Schools Arts Center.
Sellersburg Holiday Craft Market
Browse 80+ local artisans at this indoor holiday craft market in Sellersburg.
Salem Christmas Craft Market
Indoor holiday craft market in Salem with local makers and artisans perfect for gift shopping.
Sellersburg Holiday Craft Market
Indoor holiday craft market with handmade items and artisan goods in Sellersburg.
Salem Christmas Craft Market
Holiday craft market in Salem with handmade goods and festive shopping.
November Birthday Bash
Celebrate November birthdays with special activities and animal encounters at Louisville Zoo.
East Louisville Children's Festival
Free indoor festival with Santa visits, crafts, and activities for all ages.
Sellersburg Mini-Book Ornament Craft
Create tiny book-themed ornaments at the library—a festive holiday craft.
Lights on Main
Winter wonderland light display and seasonal celebration at the Frazier Museum.
White Christmas at the Clark County Indiana Museum
Celebrate "White Christmas" with actual film artifacts, vintage trees, and live music at Clark County Museum.
Christmas Tree Lane
Holiday tree lot with Christmas trees, wreaths & seasonal greenery at Waterfront Park.
Pancakes and Pajamas
Breakfast with a comedic twist: catch flying pancakes & festive fun in holiday pajamas.
Louisville Christmas Craft Market
Large indoor holiday market with 250+ vendors—crafts, gifts, and local makers in one place.
DRUMLine Live Holiday Spectacular
High-energy percussion spectacular celebrating holiday hits at Brown Theatre, Louisville.
Christmas at Kentucky Kingdom
Holiday celebration at Kentucky Kingdom Theme & Water Park—festive lights, rides & holiday cheer.
Christkindlmarkt
German holiday market with food, shopping & festive atmosphere at German American Club.
Light Up Jeff & Holiday Parade 2026
Holiday parade with rides, games & North Pole Party in downtown Jeffersonville.
Nature (+) Holiday Card Gelli Plate Printmaking
Make holiday cards using gelli plate printmaking at Bernheim Arboretum.
Light Up Borden - Presented by Star Valley Events
Holiday light celebration at Borden Community Park brings Christmas magic to the whole family.
Holiday Historic House Tours
Holiday Historic House Tours at Blackacre—step into a 1844 Christmas at the beautifully decorated Presley home.
Thanksgiving - Suites
Celebrate Thanksgiving with suite seating and racing at historic Churchill Downs.
Thanksgiving Day - Dining
Celebrate Thanksgiving with dining and racing at historic Churchill Downs—a festive family tradition.
Thanksgiving Day - Reserved Seating
Spend Thanksgiving at Churchill Downs with reserved seating for the races—a Kentucky family tradition.
Thanksgiving Day - General Admission
Watch Thanksgiving Day racing at Churchill Downs with general admission—accessible family fun.
Yuletide 2026: Friday, November 27, 6:30p ticket – Matching Pajamas Weekend
Free holiday light walk through Yew Dell Botanical Gardens in matching pajamas—cozy family tradition.
Yuletide 2026: Friday, November 27, 5p ticket – Matching Pajamas Weekend
Festive Yuletide celebration at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens with holiday décor.
Christmas in the Country Craft Bazaar
46-year-old indoor holiday bazaar in Floyds Knobs celebrating Southern Indiana tradition with local vendors.
Christmas Pop Up
Holiday pop-up with shopping, food, and chances to meet wildlife characters at Second Chances Wildlife Center.
Light Up Clarksville
Downtown Clarksville's second annual holiday event with Cookie Stroll, Santa, and festive cheer.
Light Up Charlestown!
Holiday celebration with music, food trucks, and city lights switch-on at Greenway Park.
A Holiday Tea
Festive tea celebration at Hermitage Farm Greenhouse—bring the family for a holiday tradition.
Yuletide 2026: Saturday, November 28, 6:30p ticket – Matching Pajamas Weekend
Festive holiday experience at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens with matching-pajama family fun.
Yuletide 2026: Saturday, November 28, 5p ticket – Matching Pajamas Weekend
Yuletide celebration at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens with matching pajama fun.
Light Up New Albany 2026
Family holiday celebration with crafts, cookies, hot chocolate, face painting & Santa in Bicentennial Park.
Winter Wreath Workshop
Create a custom winter wreath using natural materials from the arboretum.
A Christmas Carol
Scrooge learns the true spirit of Christmas in this classic theatrical adaptation.
Holiday Music Showcase
Free holiday music showcase featuring regional artists at Arts & Enrichment Center in Charlestown.
Christmas in the Country Craft Bazaar
46th Annual Christmas in the Country Craft Bazaar with handmade holiday goods.
Sellersburg Teen/Tween Christmas Escape Room
Holiday-themed escape room puzzle challenge for tweens and teens.
Borden Holiday Craft
All-ages holiday craft activity at the library.
Special Advent Worship Performance by Corydon Dulcimer Society
Corydon Dulcimer Society performs at Advent worship—a unique, gentle musical experience.
Borden Holiday Craft
All-ages holiday craft session to make festive decorations together.
Sellersburg Holiday Craft
All-ages holiday craft activity at the library.
Lights on Main Late Night
Browse 80 beautifully decorated Christmas trees on Main Street through January 3.
Yuletide 2026: Friday, December 4, 5p ticket – Ugly Sweaters Weekend
Yuletide celebration with festive ugly-sweater fun at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens.
Handel's Messiah
Beloved holiday tradition: Louisville Orchestra performs Handel's Messiah.
Yuletide 2026: Friday, December 4, 6:30p ticket – Ugly Sweaters Weekend
Yuletide celebration with festive ugly-sweater fun at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens.
Christmas Trivia Night
Test your holiday movie and music trivia at Charlestown Family Activities Park.
Yuletide 2026: Saturday, December 5, 6:30p ticket – Ugly Sweaters Weekend
Free holiday celebration at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens with festive ugly-sweater fun.
Yuletide 2026: Saturday, December 5, 5p ticket – Ugly Sweaters Weekend
Celebrate the holidays in your ugliest sweater at Yuletide 2026 in Crestwood.
Light Up St. Matthews
St. Matthews' signature holiday celebration with festive activities for the whole family.
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Heartwarming holiday play "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" kicks off the season.
49th Annual Old Louisville Holiday Home Tour
Tour ornate Victorian mansions decked for the holidays in historic Old Louisville.
Brunch with the Grinch at High Stakes Rooftop
Meet the Grinch at a festive holiday brunch in Who-ville-themed setting.
Holiday Open House
Holiday shopping, music & giveaways in a beautiful forest setting.
Polar Express Family Movie Night
Board the Polar Express on the big screen for holiday magic at Kentucky Science Center.
Country Christmas
Old-time Christmas at Blackacre with horse-drawn sleigh rides and Santa—a homestead holiday tradition.
Beary Happy Holidays (2026)
Holiday fun at Louisville Zoo with festive décor and animal encounters.
December Birthday Bash
Celebrate December birthdays with special activities at Louisville Zoo.
Oxmoor Holiday Teas
Elegant holiday tea experience with handcrafted teas, treats, and seasonal entertainment at Oxmoor Farm.
Light Up Louisville
Downtown Louisville transforms into a festive winter wonderland for the season kickoff.
Yule Cat Cruise
Cruise the river with the Yule Cat, festive vendors, and adoptable cats.
Light Up Georgetown
Light display and photos with Santa—a small-town holiday tradition.
Wreath-Making Class
Create a beautiful holiday wreath with fresh greenery, cones, and berries led by Master Gardeners.
Holiday Wreath Making – Saturday, December 5, 10a
Create a custom holiday wreath at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens on Saturday morning.
Nature (+) Crochet Snowflake Ornament
Crochet snowflake ornaments in the garden at Bernheim Arboretum.
Santa's Workshop & Holiday Market
Family holiday event with Santa meet-and-greet and festive marketplace shopping.
The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical
Hilarious musical parody celebrating holiday movie clichés and Hallmark charm.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Christmas Craft Bazaar
30+ vendors sell unique holiday gifts, crafts, and baked goods.
Holiday Open House
Holiday celebration at Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest Visitor Center.
Caufield's Holiday Nightmare
Spooky holiday-themed attraction at Caufield's Inc. with 80+ holiday displays.
Spirits of Christmas: Victorian Ghost Storytelling
Gather by the fireplace for Victorian ghost stories and hot chocolate on Christmas Eve.
WWE Holiday Live Tour
WWE superstars bring holiday entertainment to KFC Yum! Center.
Candy Cane Course
Family-friendly holiday 5K and kids dash in a scenic park setting.
Big Band Christmas
Big Band Christmas recreates 1946 Louisville holiday music with Derby City Jazz Orchestra.
Matisyahu Festival of Lights
Hanukkah-themed musical performance by Matisyahu bringing festive celebration to families.
Christmas Bazaar and Open House
Holiday bazaar with local artisans at the historic Howard Steamboat Museum.
Holiday Open House
Hunt for Grinch clues, win prizes, and enjoy holiday cheer at Clarksville Peddlers Mall.
Holiday Open House
Holiday-decorated mansion tour with treats, music, and festive family fun.
Matisyahu: Festival of Lights
Matisyahu performs at Festival of Lights—music and holiday celebration.
Movie Night: Dolly Parton's Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love
Cozy holiday film screening + community giving: watch Dolly's heartwarming Christmas story & donate winter gear.
Scribner House Christmas Open House & Tea
Tour New Albany's oldest home, enjoy parlor music, tea, and treats at Scribner House's holiday open house.
NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet
The magical Nutcracker ballet—a holiday tradition bringing enchantment and artistry to the stage.
Lights on Main Homeschool Day
Homeschool winter day with 80 decorated trees, scavenger hunts, crafts, games & face painting.
Derby in December
Celebrate Derby tradition with free family activities at the Kentucky Derby Museum.
Yuletide 2026: Friday, December 11, 6:30p ticket – Holiday Characters Weekend
Meet holiday characters among the botanical gardens at Yew Dell's Yuletide celebration (free).
Yuletide 2026: Friday, December 11, 5p ticket – Holiday Characters Weekend
Holiday celebration with costumed characters at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens—free.
The Brown-Forman Nutcracker
Kentucky Performing Arts brings the classic Nutcracker to life with an enchanting cast and spectacular magic.
Christmas Gift and Decor Show
Free admission to 750 booths of holiday crafts, décor, gifts, and jewelry at Kentucky Exposition Center.
Yuletide 2026: Saturday, December 12, 6:30p ticket – Holiday Characters Weekend
Meet holiday characters at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens' free Yuletide celebration on Saturday evening.
Yuletide 2026: Saturday, December 12, 5p ticket – Holiday Characters Weekend
Meet holiday characters at Yew Dell's festive Yuletide celebration amid beautiful botanical gardens.
Holiday Wreath Making – Saturday, December 12, 10a
Create your own festive wreath at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens this December morning.
Cousin Eddie Costume Contest & Movie Night "Christmas Vacation"
Costume contest and screening of Christmas Vacation at Charlestown Family Activities Park.
Sellersburg Christmas Craft Market
7th Annual holiday craft market celebrating the season with local vendors.
Treats from Santa
Meet Santa at Vintage Fire Museum and get a photo, gift, and treat.
Breakfast with Santa
Festive breakfast and meet-and-greet with Santa at Endris Lodge—a classic holiday tradition for the whole family.
Lights on Main Free Family Day Presented by Amazon
Free holiday event with 80 decorated trees, Santa photos, the Grinch & family crafts.
The Brown-Forman Nutcracker
Brown-Forman Nutcracker at Kentucky Center's Whitney Hall in Louisville.
A Charlie Brown Christmas - Live on Stage
Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the Peanuts gang come alive on stage in this beloved holiday classic.
Lights on Main Family Day presented by Amazon
Families celebrate the holidays with 80 decorated Christmas trees at the Frazier Museum.
Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland
Acrobatic holiday spectacular blending circus arts with festive music and magic.
Candlelight: Vivaldi's Four Seasons
Vivaldi's Four Seasons performed by candlelight at the elegant Brown Hotel in Louisville.
Cirque Dreams Holidaze
Cirque Dreams Holidaze dazzles with breathtaking acrobatics and holiday magic for the entire family.
Yuletide 2026: Friday, December 18, 6:30p ticket – Victorian Ghostly Characters Weekend
Meet Victorian characters at a spooky holiday garden experience at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens.
Canticles of Christmas
The Louisville Chorus performs carols and sacred canticles by candlelight at the Cathedral of the Assumption.
Yuletide 2026: Friday, December 18, 5p ticket – Victorian Ghostly Characters Weekend
Meet Victorian characters at a spooky holiday garden experience at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens.
Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
Candlelit Christmas carol performance at The Brown Hotel's Crystal Ballroom.
Yuletide 2026: Saturday, December 19, 6:30p ticket – Victorian Ghostly Characters Weekend
Victorian-themed evening walk at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens with ghostly characters—free admission.
Yuletide 2026: Saturday, December 19, 5p ticket – Victorian Ghostly Characters Weekend
Victorian-themed holiday evening with ghostly characters at a botanical garden.
Visit Santa at Uncommon Cups and Cones
Free meet-and-greet with Santa at Uncommon Cups and Cones; bring your camera for photos.
Vienna Light Orchestra Christmas Tour 2026
Vienna Light Orchestra brings holiday magic and classical music to Louisville Memorial Auditorium.
Elf Movie
Watch *Elf* on a giant 4-story screen at Kentucky Science Center—holiday magic on the big screen.
United Cresent Hill Ministries 30th Santa Sprint & Stroll -a timed 5K
Run or stroll a festive 5K through Cherokee Park in holiday spirit, benefiting United Cresent Hill Ministries.
Candlelight: Christmas Classics
Candlelit holiday concert with Christmas classics in an awe-inspiring science center setting.
Georgetown Last Minute Gift Show
Last-minute holiday gift show with local vendors and handmade items.
DJ Blue Suede and Free Photo 360 Booth
Dance, sing, and snap holiday photos at Charlestown Family Activities Park.
Canticles of Christmas
Sunday afternoon holiday concert with the Louisville Chorus singing carols and sacred canticles.
Winter Break Camp
Winter break camp for grades 1–5: crafts, movies, traditions & exploration of 80 holiday trees.
Live Reindeer and Characters Visit Greenway Park
Meet live reindeer, Santa, and the Grinch at Greenway Park this holiday season—free!
Christmas at The Trail Buffet
Festive Christmas Day buffet at The Trail Hotel with holiday classics and seasonal cheer.
Noon Years
Early New Year's celebration with activities & fun (10am–2pm, FREE with admission).
New Year's Eve at 300 Spring
Ring in New Year's Eve at 300 Spring with live music, appetizers, and a balloon drop.