Holiday Lights & Christmas Events
Light displays, Santa visits, tree lightings, and holiday shows around the area.
Christmas Tree Lane
Holiday tree lot with Christmas trees, wreaths & seasonal greenery at Waterfront Park.
White Christmas at the Clark County Indiana Museum
Celebrate "White Christmas" with actual film artifacts, vintage trees, and live music at Clark County Museum.
Everclear
Rock band Everclear, known for '90s hits, performs in Elizabeth.
Christkindlmarkt
German holiday market with food, shopping & festive atmosphere at German American Club.
Christmas at Kentucky Kingdom
Holiday celebration at Kentucky Kingdom Theme & Water Park—festive lights, rides & holiday cheer.
Louisville Christmas Craft Market
Large indoor holiday market with 250+ vendors—crafts, gifts, and local makers in one place.
Louisville Christmas Craft Market
Browse 250+ craft vendors and holiday gift booths at the Louisville Christmas Craft Market.
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.
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.
Light Up Clarksville
Downtown Clarksville's second annual holiday event with Cookie Stroll, Santa, and festive cheer.
FÊTE DE NOËL
Six weeks of festive holiday cheer with seasonal activities at Paristown.
Christmas Pop Up
Holiday pop-up with shopping, food, and chances to meet wildlife characters at Second Chances Wildlife Center.
Light Up Charlestown!
Holiday celebration with music, food trucks, and city lights switch-on at Greenway Park.
Christmas in the Country Craft Bazaar
46-year-old indoor holiday bazaar in Floyds Knobs celebrating Southern Indiana tradition with local vendors.
Yuletide 2026: Saturday, November 28, 6:30p ticket – Matching Pajamas Weekend
Festive holiday experience at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens with matching-pajama family fun.
Light Up New Albany 2026
Family holiday celebration with crafts, cookies, hot chocolate, face painting & Santa in Bicentennial Park.
A Christmas Carol
Scrooge learns the true spirit of Christmas in this classic theatrical adaptation.
Christmas in the Country Craft Bazaar
46th Annual Christmas in the Country Craft Bazaar with handmade holiday goods.
Nutcracker Family Storytime with Louisville Ballet
Louisville Ballet reads Nutcracker and performs for kids in St. Matthews.
Christmas Trivia Night
Test your holiday movie and music trivia at Charlestown Family Activities Park.
Free Christmas concert and singalong
Free holiday concert and singalong at Floyd County Library featuring local high school and community choirs.
Country Christmas
Old-time Christmas at Blackacre with horse-drawn sleigh rides and Santa—a homestead holiday tradition.
Light Up Georgetown
Light display and photos with Santa—a small-town holiday tradition.
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Heartwarming holiday play "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" kicks off the season.
Magic Inc. presents Nutcracker In A Nutshell
Magic Inc.'s inventive take on Nutcracker at the historic Louisville Palace.
Santa's Workshop & Holiday Market
Family holiday event with Santa meet-and-greet and festive marketplace shopping.
Spirits of Christmas: Victorian Ghost Storytelling
Gather by the fireplace for Victorian ghost stories and hot chocolate on Christmas Eve.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Christmas Craft Bazaar
30+ vendors sell unique holiday gifts, crafts, and baked goods.
Big Band Christmas
Big Band Christmas recreates 1946 Louisville holiday music with Derby City Jazz Orchestra.
The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical
Hilarious musical parody celebrating holiday movie clichés and Hallmark charm.
Polar Express Family Movie Night
Board the Polar Express on the big screen for holiday magic at Kentucky Science Center.
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.
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.
NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet
The magical Nutcracker ballet—a holiday tradition bringing enchantment and artistry to the stage.
Cardboard Craft Christmas Tree Centerpiece!
Make a festive cardboard Christmas tree centerpiece with the Carnegie Library educators.
Lights on Main Homeschool Day
Homeschool winter day with 80 decorated trees, scavenger hunts, crafts, games & face painting.
Make & Take: Christmas Reindeer Block
Craft a decorative Christmas reindeer block with free supplies at the Carnegie Library.
Louisville Ballet The Brown-Forman Nutcracker
Classic holiday ballet at The Kentucky Center—a magical Nutcracker for all ages.
The Brown-Forman Nutcracker
Classic holiday ballet at Kentucky Center — a timeless family tradition with stunning sets and dancers.
Christmas Gift and Decor Show
Free admission to 750 booths of holiday crafts, décor, gifts, and jewelry at Kentucky Exposition Center.
Candle Making Experience - 1808 Candle Company
Create your own custom wooden candle vessel at 1808 Candle Company.
The Brown-Forman Nutcracker
Kentucky Performing Arts brings the classic Nutcracker to life with an enchanting cast and spectacular magic.
Celebrate the season with the Jeffersonville High School Choir!
Holiday concert and film exhibit at Clark County Museum in Jeffersonville featuring the high school choir.
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.
Yuletide 2026: Saturday, December 12, 5p ticket – Holiday Characters Weekend
Meet holiday characters at Yew Dell's festive Yuletide celebration amid beautiful botanical gardens.
Treats from Santa
Meet Santa at Vintage Fire Museum and get a photo, gift, and treat.
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.
Mark O'Connor's Appalachian Christmas featuring Maggie O'Connor
Festive bluegrass and Americana holiday concert with Mark O'Connor and Maggie O'Connor.
Canticles of Christmas
The Louisville Chorus performs carols and sacred canticles by candlelight at the Cathedral of the Assumption.
Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
Candlelit Christmas carol performance at The Brown Hotel's Crystal Ballroom.
Matthew West Come Home For Christmas Live On Tour
Holiday concert tour by Christian artist Matthew West at The Louisville Palace.
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.
Vienna Light Orchestra Christmas Tour 2026
Vienna Light Orchestra brings holiday magic and classical music to Louisville Memorial Auditorium.
Candlelight: Christmas Classics
Candlelit holiday concert with Christmas classics in an awe-inspiring science center setting.
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.
Visit Santa at Uncommon Cups and Cones
Free meet-and-greet with Santa at Uncommon Cups and Cones; bring your camera for photos.
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.
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.