Holiday & Seasonal
Seasonal and holiday family fun
Boo at the Zoo
Trick-or-treat, ride attractions, and spooky fun at Louisville Zoo's 40+ year tradition.
Jack's Lantern Trail
Walk a wooded trail lit by carved pumpkins; proceeds support Louisville's parks.
Boo at the Zoo (2026)
Halloween celebration at Louisville Zoo with trick-or-treating and spooky fun.
Pumpkins At Kentucky Kingdom
Walk among 5,000+ hand-carved pumpkins and intricate Jack O'Lantern art at Kentucky Kingdom.
Pumpkins At Kentucky Kingdom
Fall festival at Kentucky Kingdom featuring rides, pumpkins, live entertainment, and trick-or-treat fun.
Jack's Lantern Trail
Spooky Halloween trail experience with Jack's Lantern-themed sights.
Pumpkins at PlayPort
Pick pumpkins and enjoy fall fun at Waterfront Park.
HalLOUween Parade & Fest 2026
Free Halloween parade and festival in Louisville's NuLu District—costumes, community fun, and East Jeff Street celebration.
Skelebrations
After-hours Halloween celebration at Louisville Zoo with spooky fun and animal encounters.
Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
The Nightmare Before Christmas on a 4-story IMAX screen—Tim Burton's dark holiday classic.
Hocus Pocus (1993)
Disney's Hocus Pocus on Kentucky Science Center's 4-story IMAX screen—witchy Halloween fun.
First Annual Trunk or Treat
Trunk-or-treat Halloween event where families walk decorated cars collecting candy and treats.
Churchill Downs Family Adventure Day: Trick or Treat at the Track
Family-friendly Halloween trick-or-treat celebration at a historic racetrack.
Halloween Kids Cruise
Two-hour Halloween river cruise with crafts, trick-or-treating, and festive fun.
Trick or Treat at the Track
Daytime Halloween trick-or-treat at Churchill Downs racetrack with family activities.
Spooky Songs
Free Halloween concert blending ghost stories, classical music, and silly fun.
Día de los Muertos (2026)
Día de los Muertos celebration at Louisville Zoo—family-friendly cultural event.
Throo the Boo 2026
Halloween-themed zoo adventure with spooky fun for the whole family.
Scribner Middle Holiday Craft Fair
Scribner Middle holiday craft fair featuring handmade gifts and artisan goods.
November Birthday Bash
Celebrate November birthdays with special activities and animal encounters at Louisville Zoo.
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.
Nature (+) Holiday Card Gelli Plate Printmaking
Make holiday cards using gelli plate printmaking at Bernheim Arboretum.
Thanksgiving Day - General Admission
Watch Thanksgiving Day racing at Churchill Downs with general admission—accessible family fun.
Thanksgiving Day - Reserved Seating
Spend Thanksgiving at Churchill Downs with reserved seating for the races—a Kentucky family tradition.
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.
Winter Wreath Workshop
Create a custom winter wreath using natural materials from the arboretum.
Christmas in the Country Craft Bazaar
46th Annual Christmas in the Country Craft Bazaar with handmade holiday goods.
Yule Cat Cruise
Cruise the river with the Yule Cat, festive vendors, and adoptable cats.
Santa's Workshop & Holiday Market
Family holiday event with Santa meet-and-greet and festive marketplace shopping.
December Birthday Bash
Celebrate December birthdays with special activities at Louisville Zoo.
Big Band Christmas
Big Band Christmas recreates 1946 Louisville holiday music with Derby City Jazz Orchestra.
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Heartwarming holiday play "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" kicks off the season.
Holiday Open House
Holiday celebration at Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest Visitor Center.
Nature (+) Crochet Snowflake Ornament
Crochet snowflake ornaments in the garden at Bernheim Arboretum.
Candy Cane Course
Family-friendly holiday 5K and kids dash in a scenic park setting.
Beary Happy Holidays (2026)
Holiday fun at Louisville Zoo with festive décor and animal encounters.
The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical
Hilarious musical parody celebrating holiday movie clichés and Hallmark charm.
Christmas Bazaar and Open House
Holiday bazaar with local artisans at the historic Howard Steamboat Museum.
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.
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.
Treats from Santa
Meet Santa at Vintage Fire Museum and get a photo, gift, and treat.
Sellersburg Christmas Craft Market
7th Annual holiday craft market celebrating the season with local vendors.
A Charlie Brown Christmas - Live on Stage
Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the Peanuts gang come alive on stage in this beloved holiday classic.
Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland
Acrobatic holiday spectacular blending circus arts with festive music and magic.
Cirque Dreams Holidaze
Cirque Dreams Holidaze dazzles with breathtaking acrobatics and holiday magic for the entire family.
Canticles of Christmas
The Louisville Chorus performs carols and sacred canticles by candlelight at the Cathedral of the Assumption.
Vienna Light Orchestra Christmas Tour 2026
Vienna Light Orchestra brings holiday magic and classical music to Louisville Memorial Auditorium.
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.
Georgetown Last Minute Gift Show
Last-minute holiday gift show with local vendors and handmade items.
Canticles of Christmas
Sunday afternoon holiday concert with the Louisville Chorus singing carols and sacred canticles.