Warm Up This Holiday Season with These 10 Things to Do in Louisville
1. Light up Louisville
Saturday, Dec. 6
FREE
Kick off the holiday season in downtown Louisville and join us for a celebration that has been an annual holiday tradition for over 40 years. Welcome Santa to Louisville as he leads The Lots of Lights parade starting on Santa Claus Lane, otherwise known as Jefferson Street. Be sure to stick around for the countdown to the epic lighting of the holiday tree followed by a firework show!
2. Bardstown Road Aglow
Saturday, Dec. 6
FREE
A Highlands neighborhood annual event where you can enjoy special discounts on merchandise, food, and drinks from local businesses. This event also includes a special tree lighting ceremony at the corner of Grinstead and Bardstown Road. Come enjoy this walkable event down one of Louisville’s best known streets.
3. Yuletide
Friday, Nov. 28-Saturday, Dec. 20
FREE-$15
Enjoy the winter outdoors at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens. See this area transformed with lighting displays, a model train village, and festive holiday music. Be sure to catch Santa and enjoy a cup of warm hot cocoa. Admission for kids 5 and under is free.
4. Lights Under Louisville
Friday, Nov. 14-Saturday, Jan. 3
$21.99-$89.99
Free to Enter
Explore Louisville Mega Cavern’s underground winter wonderland, the only fully underground holiday light show in the world. Enjoy holiday music while you take the 30-minute drive through over 900 light displays with 7 million points of light and a laser show.
5. Fête de Noël Winter Holiday Festival
Friday, Nov. 29-Monday, Jan. 5
Discover how this Paristown neighborhood has been transformed into its own North Pole. Practice your skating skills on Louisville’s only authentic outdoor ice rink. Finish your holiday shopping at the holiday market, take photos with Santa, and watch the kiddos enjoy the trackless train rides.
6. Magical Midwinter Market
Friday, Dec. 12-Sunday, Dec. 21
$25-$80
Be part of this first time immersive holiday experience at Logan Street Market. See how the space has been transformed with themed decor, theatrical performances, and Christmas characters. Find unique gifts from holiday vendors and local artists.
7. Louisville Christmas Gift & Decor Show
Friday, Dec. 12-Sunday, Dec. 14
Free to Enter
Visit the Kentucky Expo Center to see over 700 exhibitor booths. Shop from hundreds of vendors learn seasonal decorating tips. Bring the kids to take photos with Santa.
8. An Evening with Peter Billingsley & “A Christmas Story”
Wednesday, Dec. 17
The Brown Theatre
Enjoy an unforgettable evening featuring a screening of the Christmas classic “A Christmas Story”. This showing is followed by a moderated interview and audience Q&A from its iconic star Peter Billingsley, a.k.a. Ralphie!
9. “A Christmas Carol”
Thursday, Dec. 4-Sunday, Dec. 21
Actors Theatre of Louisville
Enjoy this Charles Dickens Christmas classic with the whole family. Adapted by Lavina Jadhwani, this play tells the tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, as he learns life lessons from the three spirits of Christmas: Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come.
10. The Brown-Forman “Nutcracker”
Friday, Dec. 12- Monday, Dec. 22
The Kentucky Center
Watch this timeless performance tell the story of Marie and her valiant Nutcracker prince as they take a magical journey to the land of the Sugar Plum Fairy. Performances feature music performed live by the Louisville Orchestra, world-class choreography, mesmerizing sets, and intricate costumes. The Brown-Forman Nutcracker is a local tradition and a must-see.
Information for these events is sourced from: gotolouisville