Family events in Toledo · December 2026
Everything family-friendly on the Toledo calendar for December 2026.
Handel's Messiah
Louisville Orchestra performs Handel's timeless Messiah, featuring the iconic Hallelujah Chorus.
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour in Louisville
Speed Social: Connect + Sketch
Art and sketch social at Speed Art Museum.
Free Christmas concert and singalong
Free holiday concert and singalong at Floyd County Library featuring local high school and community choirs.
December Birthday Bash
Celebrate December birthdays with special activities at Louisville Zoo.
Holiday Open House
Holiday celebration at Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest Visitor Center.
Let’s Move It: An Interpretive Health Hike
Let’s Move It: An Interpretive Health Hike at Meet at Visitor Center
Vera Rubin: A Legacy of Time and Space
Evening stargazing program honoring astronomer Vera Rubin at Bernheim.
Santa's Workshop & Holiday Market
Family holiday event with Santa meet-and-greet and festive marketplace shopping.
Candy Cane Course
Family-friendly holiday 5K and kids dash in a scenic park setting.
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Heartwarming holiday play "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" kicks off the season.
Yule Cat Cruise
Cruise the river with the Yule Cat, festive vendors, and adoptable cats.
The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical
Hilarious musical parody celebrating holiday movie clichés and Hallmark charm.
Colors of Nature
Nature art experience exploring the colors and textures of the seasons.
Speed Chat Spot
Interactive museum tour at Speed Art Museum—ask curators about art on display.
Beary Happy Holidays (2026)
Holiday fun at Louisville Zoo with festive décor and animal encounters.
Nature (+) Crochet Snowflake Ornament
Crochet snowflake ornaments in the garden at Bernheim Arboretum.
Big Band Christmas
Big Band Christmas recreates 1946 Louisville holiday music with Derby City Jazz Orchestra.
ECO Kids Discovery Day
Hands-on discovery day at Bernheim Arboretum exploring nature and ecology.
Magic Inc. presents Nutcracker In A Nutshell
Magic Inc.'s inventive take on Nutcracker at the historic Louisville Palace.
Christmas Bazaar and Open House
Holiday bazaar with local artisans at the historic Howard Steamboat Museum.
First Sunday Nature Hike
A monthly guided walk through Bernheim's trails on the first Sunday.
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.
Acoustic Jam 2026 presented by 97.5 WAMZ
Acoustic Jam 2026 presented by 97.5 WAMZ at The Louisville Palace
Midweek Nature Stroll
Relaxed midweek nature walk through the Sensory Garden at Bernheim.
Forest Homeschool Hike
Family forest hike designed for homeschooling families at Bernheim.
The Brown-Forman Nutcracker
Kentucky Performing Arts brings the classic Nutcracker to life with an enchanting cast and spectacular magic.
The Brown-Forman Nutcracker
Classic holiday ballet at Kentucky Center — a timeless family tradition with stunning sets and dancers.
Painting with the Padre: The Post Impressionist Imagination: Artists of the Early 20th Century
Painting with the Padre: The Post Impressionist Imagination: Artists of the Early 20th Century at Franciscan Arts & Earth Care Initiatives
Christmas Gift and Decor Show
Free admission to 750 booths of holiday crafts, décor, gifts, and jewelry at Kentucky Exposition Center.
Dexter and The Moonrocks
Dexter and The Moonrocks at Old Foresters Paristown Hall
Speed Family: Film + Fun
Family film screening and activities at Speed Art Museum.
Become a Birding Citizen Scientist
Contribute to real bird research by learning citizen-science birding techniques.
Treats from Santa
Meet Santa at Vintage Fire Museum and get a photo, gift, and treat.
Winter Tree Mysteries
Winter nature walk teaching tree identification through bare branches and bark.
Volunteer Orientation
Volunteer Orientation at Research Building
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.
Historic Fire Tower Tour
Climb a historic fire tower at Bernheim Arboretum for panoramic views.
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.
Matthew West Come Home For Christmas Live On Tour
Holiday concert tour by Christian artist Matthew West at The Louisville Palace.
Vienna Light Orchestra Christmas Tour 2026
Vienna Light Orchestra brings holiday magic and classical music to Louisville Memorial Auditorium.
Georgetown Last Minute Gift Show
Last-minute holiday gift show with local vendors and handmade items.
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.
Cruise-e-oke
Sing your heart out on a river cruise down the Ohio aboard the historic Belle of Louisville.
Canticles of Christmas
Sunday afternoon holiday concert with the Louisville Chorus singing carols and sacred canticles.
Speed Together: Explore + Create
Explore art and make a creation at Speed Art Museum.
Derek Hough Dance For The Holidays
Holiday dance spectacular by Derek Hough at the Louisville Palace.
KY Flea Market New Years Spectacular
Free admission to one of the nation's finest flea markets with vendors selling antiques, toys, and collectibles.