Upcoming Events
Week of December 2nd - 8th
Dec. 2nd, 5:00 - 10:00PM
Hosted by La Raza Soñadora, the Posada Navideña event invites everyone to celebrate the culture and Christmas in the Latinx community. With live performances by: Mariachi Berea, Mexico Lindo, Yapa, and DJ Yambao. RSVP! Food, music, and beverages will be provided.
Organizado por La Raza Soñadora, el evento Posada Navideña invita a todos a celebrar la cultura y navidad en la comunidad Latinx. Con actuaciones en vivo: Mariachi Berea, México Lindo, Yapa, y DJ Yambao. Confirma tu asistencia! Se proporcionará comida, música y bebidas.
1001 Logan St., Louisville, KY 40204
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Dec. 2nd, 5:00 - 8:00PM
Enjoy sipping martinis while you chat with friends and get some holiday shopping done! This event is free and open to the public. Guests will be treated to light refreshments, libations, music and the opportunity to browse the shop, which is full of artfully curated gifts at a range of price points.
715 W Main St., Louisville, KY 40202
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Dec. 3rd, 6:30AM - 6:30PM
This Friday, help us to spread joy by participating in the Mayor's Challenge Toys for Tots Toy Drive!
Bring a new, unwrapped present for a child to drop off at our Toys for Tots box. Marines will be on-site to assist with the collection and there will be a dedicated drive-thru lane in which residents can drive up and hand off their gift to a volunteer on-site.
This year, we are specifically hoping for gifts for children ages 10 and up. So join us in beating Toy Drive records and spread even more holiday cheer to families all over Kentuckiana!
527 W. Jefferson St., Louisville, KY 40202
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Dec. 3rd, 6:00 - 8:00PM
Head over to the Westport Village for a family-friendly holiday event! The evening will include live music with Top Shelf Louisville, a special Santa appearance on-stage with the band at 7:30pm, festive entertainment, such as stilt walking and juggling, and the opening of the Village Christmas Market with delicious treats!
The evening will end with a magical finale to kick-off the holiday season!
1315 Herr Ln., Louisville, KY 40222
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Dec. 4th, 10:00AM - 5:00PM
This Saturday, experience the Mellwood Art Center as it overflows with art, vendors, food and more! Dozens of local makers will be set up for you to enjoy eclectic, local holiday shopping all in one place! First 50 shoppers will receive a free canvas Made Market tote! This is a free event.
If you would like to attend the ticketed Preview Party on Friday Dec. 3rd, tickets for that day can be purchased here. Preview Party tickets include your choice of workshop with one of the makers and more!
1860 Mellwood Ave., Louisville, KY 40206
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Dec. 4th, 12:00 - 10:00PM
The Highlands will be filled with holiday cheer and lights this Saturday! There will be free trolley rides along Bardstown Road, Baxter Avenue, and Douglass Loop throughout the day. Many area businesses will be hosting their own mini-events and having special discounts on products. There will also be live holiday music, a specialty Elijah Craig cocktail, and the Wendy's Tree Lighting!
Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY 40205
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Dec. 4th, 5:00 - 7:00PM
CC’s Low Carb Kitchen kicks off December with Crafts & Cocktails featuring Guest Host, CC! CC is this Downtown destination’s Spokesmodel, and Kelly Burgess, Owner/Artist of Apéro Seasons will join the merriment by leading the Master Class of Wreath Making.
The Wreath Making Class will include a 20 inch living fir wreath, all materials, and adornments – guests are encouraged to bring 5 things from their own backyard to a family photo or heirloom to personalize their creation.
CC’s Low Carb Kitchen will serve many Holiday flavored Macaroons, Maple Goat Cheese Crostini and possibly a few other Holiday Surprises. A Festive Holiday CC Cocktail served in a Keepsake Glass is included too!
This is a ticketed event, get your tickets here!
800 S. 4th St., Louisville KY 40203
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Dec. 4th, 4:00 - 10:00PM
Join the German-American Club this weekend as they celebrate their December Bierhalle! This event is open to the public and will feature reduced happy hour prices for beer and wine until 6pm, German foods from 6 to 8pm and live music from 6 to 10pm. Stop by and enjoy a pretzel and beer!
Prost!
1840 Lincoln Ave., Louisville, KY 40213
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Dec. 4th & 5th, 12:00 - 5:00PM
Returning on the first full weekend in December, the Holiday Home Tour gives visitors a rare glimpse inside these historic Victorian mansions and townhouses stylishly dressed for the holidays.
The Conrad-Caldwell House Museum is the setting for this traditional Victorian tea party which will offer a variety of teas and a sampling of savory and sweet treats. This is an all-ages event and reservations & tickets are required. Get your ticket here.
1402 St. James Ct., Louisville, KY 40208
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Dec. 5th, 6:30 - 8:30PM
Drag Queens on Ice returns to Paristown’s Fête de Noël. This fun and free event benefits Kentuckiana Pride Foundation.
So get over to Paristown's ice skating rink this Sunday to see these graceful Drag Queens strut their stuff around the rink! While admission is free, a $5 donation is encouraged with proceeds going toward the Kentuckiana Pride Foundation.
720 Brent St., Louisville, KY 40204
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Happening All Month Long!
Nov 12th - Jan. 2nd
Each year the Louisville Mega Cavern is transformed into an underground holiday light spectacular for the Christmas season.
Enjoy a 30-minute ride through 17 miles of underground passageways. Featuring more than 900 illuminated characters with more than four million points of light.
Tickets start at $32.99, get your tickets here.
1841 Taylor Ave., Louisville, KY 40213
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Nov. 19th till trees run out
The 18th Annual Christmas Tree Lane returns to Waterfront Park! The Christmas Tree market will be selling Fraser Fir, Balsam Fir, Canaan Fir, White Pine, Scotch Pine, Fraser Fir wreaths, White Pine roping, wooden reindeer and snowmen.
It will be open daily from 8AM to 8PM, now until trees run out!
Christmas Tree Lane is located along Witherspoon Street between Preston (near Slugger Field) and Floyd streets. Parking is available for customers along Witherspoon Street, in the Green Parking Lot at Waterfront Park (underneath the 1-64 overpass near the corner of River Road & Preston), and in the surface parking lot across from the Great Lawn, directly adjacent to the market.
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Nov. 19th through Jan. 2nd
There is so much cheer to be had at Paristown this holiday season! Starting with the crystal ice skating rink, a stunning 100'x50' outdoor ice skating rink is an authentic sheet of ice featuring festive holiday music, skate rentals for all ages and connected concession stand. General admission tickets are $15 per person.
The Brent Street Holiday Market will feature fresh cut trees & wreaths, vinyl, vintage, gift ideas, art, local food and much more from over 20 local and regional vendors.
On top of that, fun activities for the kids include the Santa's Paristown Workshop where they can get their picture taken with Santa. As well as the Spirits of Scrooge Escape Room Experience, tickets for the Escape Room can be purchased here!
731 Brent St., Louisville, KY 40204
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Nov. 26th through Dec. 12th
Lights On Main is a display of live Christmas trees in Downtown Louisville to promote community and support a good cause. Each tree is sponsored and decorated by a local corporation, group, or family.
All funds raised will go towards supporting I Would Rather Be Reading; a nonprofit organization providing equitable access to literacy education to students in South and West Louisville.
615 West Main St., Louisville, KY 40202
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Nov. 26th through Dec. 26th
Winter Woods Spectacular will feature millions of twinkling lights integrated into dazzling holiday displays, set to music, while guests weave their way through the woods. Highlights of the ½ mile drive include an ice castle, gingerbread houses, Bavarian villages and, new this year, an epic drive-thru light tunnel.
The event will be open from 6-10 p.m., Sunday through Thursday, and until 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Tickets are $35 per car. For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.
4800 New Cut Rd., Louisville, KY 40214
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Dec. 2nd through 30th
Enjoy a sparkling winter wonderland of swans, snowflakes, deer, Moravian stars, oversized flowers, light bursts, candles, and a multicolor tunnel of lights at the Waterfront Botanical Gardens!
Wander the Beargrass Creek Pathway under icicle arches and a waterfall stream aglow. Visit Santa and his sleigh in the Graeser Family Education Center and Mrs. Claus’ Cottage in the new Ellen T Leslie Botanical Classrooms.
This is a self-guided walking experience, hot beverages and cookies are available for purchase from Khalil’s in the Jingle All the Way Cafe. Lights turn off at 9:00PM.
Purchase your tickets in advance on the Botanical Garden's website.
1435 Frankfort Ave., Louisville KY 40206
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Dec. 1st through 26th
Rudolph's Run is presented by Danger Run. It's "The Most Fun You've Ever Had In Your Sleigh!"
Santa's List has been destroyed. Your mission is to help Santa find the missing pieces of his List and Save Christmas.
To do that, you'll leave the city lights behind to go on an adventure in your car in the city's suburbs, solving clues to find the missing information to complete Santa's List.
Your adventure will lead you past some of the burb's most incredibly decorated homes. You will see Christmas displays you never knew existed! Your adventure will end at an outdoor holiday market!
Purchase your tickets for this fun holiday activity here!
4901 Outer Loop, Louisville, KY 40219
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