KENTUCKY EVENTS IN DECEMBER, 2023
- Posted on November 30, 2023
Kentucky offers so many fun events and experiences this month that there’s no reason not to go out and enjoy them! Enjoy Kentucky events in December 2023 with friends, family, the kids and even the pup so get out there and get jolly!
Date and Time: All December Long
Location: Greyline Station in Lexington, KY
Description: Greyline station is turning into a winter wonderland. There will be ice skating, food, drinks, and shopping all in one place!
Date and Time: All December Long
Location: Mustard Seed Hill, Millersburg, KY
Description: Breathtaking Light Display, Gingerbread House Exhibit, Artisan’s Market, Holiday Tent and Cafe, Christmas Campfire Reservations, Live Music, and more!
Date/Time: All December Long, times vary
Location: 731 Brent St, Louisville, KY
Description: Start your newest holiday season tradition at Paristown’s annual Fête De Noël (“Festival of Christmas”) Winter Holiday Festival, a 6-week winter wonderland featuring Louisville’s only authentic outdoor ice-skating rink, photos with Santa, the Brent Street Holiday Market, trackless train rides and so much more. Skate, shop, eat and drink in the heart of Paristown.
Location: Varies per tour
Description: Their walking food tours of Louisville tell the story of Louisville and Kentucky one bite at a time through the lens of delicious local food and drinks. From beer cheese to bourbon balls, Louisville is home to some of the greatest treats in the culinary world. Our food tours explore the history, impact, and flavor of Bourbon City.
Date and Time: Vary throughout December
VERSAILLES CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING
Date and Time: Dec. 1st, 5:30PM
Location: Woodford County Courthouse, Versailles, KY
Description: Join us for the annual Christmas tree lighting!
Date and Time: Dec. 1st, 5-8PM
Location: Downtown Madisonville, KY
Description: Come support small businesses and local artisans. Downtown businesses will be open and host artisans in their stores. There will be locally poured candles, handmade jewelry, custom home decor, pottery, and much much more!
NATIONAL LAMPOONS CHRISTMAS COCKTAIL CLASS
Date and Time: Dec. 1st & 2nd, 6:00PM
Location: Spirited Lexington, Lexington, KY
Description: Cheers to this weekend and our National Lampoon’s Christmas Cocktail Class. Lots of classic holiday movie reminiscing, three delicious cocktails!
MORLEY’S BACKYARD CHRISTMAS PARTY
Date and Time: Dec. 1st, 7-11PM
Location: Morley’s Backyard, Danville, KY
Description: Wear an ugly Christmas sweater or dress as your favorite Christmas character! There will be live music, giveaways, and Santa!
Date and Time: Dec. 1st, 7PM
Location: Downtown, Richmond, KY
Description: The parade will start on Lancaster avenue. Be sure to watch until the end for a special guest!
Date and Time: Dec. 1st 7PM, Dec. 2nd, 2 & 7PM
Location: Glema Mahr Center for the Arts, Madisonville, KY
Description: Enjoy this Christmas classic with a musical twist!
Date and Time: Dec. 2nd, 10:30AM
Location: The Woodford Club, Versailles, KY
Description: Come enjoy a day of golf and help make the holidays better for students. All proceeds from this event are donated to the United Way of the Bluegrass’ Sweet Dreams Project. This project supports local children by creating personalized holiday bags.
BITES OF THE BLUEGRASS FOOD TOURS
Date and Time: Throughout December
Location: Downtown Lexington
Description: Join us for special tours on December 2nd (3:00-6:00) and December 9th (2:30-5:30) with Lionel the Elf. We’ll share holiday stories and feast our way through Downtown Lexington with lots of elf fun and caroling along the way! AND, the fun won’t stop there! With each tour ticket, you’ll receive a complimentary skate pass to enjoy The Rink at Triangle Park.
Date and Time: Dec 2nd, 7:30PM
Location: The Kentucky Theatre, Lexington KY
Description: A classic retelling of Dickens’ immortal story, directed by Robert Zemeckis. As London awaits the joyful arrival of Christmas, miserly Ebenezer Scrooge (Jim Carrey) thinks it’s all humbug. Scrooge is visited by the ghost of his late business partner, who warns that three spirits will come to him that night.
Date and Time: Dec. 2nd & 3rd, 10AM-6PM
Location: Norton Commons, Louisville, KY
Description: Get the most unique hand-crafted gifts for those on your list
Date and Time: Dec 2, 9, 16, 11AM-2PM
Location: Shaker Village, Harrodsburg, KY
Dress your little ones in their holiday finery for an afternoon tea with Mrs. Claus. Enjoy spiced cider, cookies and sandwiches made for little fingers. Afterward, stay for story time with Mrs. Claus!
WOODFORD COUNTRY SANTA SHUFFLE & 5K
Date and Time: Dec. 2nd, 3PM
Location: Downtown Versailles, KY
Description: This race will be benefiting two local charities. Cops for Kids Inc. and Jeri Hartley Foundation.
SHAKER VILLAGE ILLUMINATED EVENINGS
Date and Time: Dec. 2nd, 9th, 16th, 4-8PM
Location: Shaker Village, Harrodsburg, KY
Description: Enjoy holiday music, bonfires, and twinkling lights. There will be different performers featured each Saturday!
HOMEMADE CHRISTMAS CRAFTS FAIR
Date and Time: Dec. 2nd, 8:30AM-3PM
Location: Wilmore Municipal Center, Wilmore, KY
Description: Come enjoy a charming small town christmas experience!
WOODLAND TRIANGLE HOLIDAY SHOP HOP
Date and Time: Dec. 2-3rd
Location: Woodland Triangle
Description: Join us for an opportunity to shop completely local!
Date and Time: Dec. 3rd, 1-5PM
Location: Madisonville, KY
Description: Discover the christmas charm of Madisonville by exploring beautifully decorated homes!
Date and Time: Dec. 5, 6:30-8PM
Location: Greyline Station
Description: Learn how to make your own holiday wreath!
Date and Time: Dec. 6th, 6PM
Location: EKU Center for the Arts,
Description: This classic animated television show comes to life on stage.
Date and Time: Dec 7th 6-9PM
Location: Stanton businesses
Description:
Join the fun at #Exit22 off the Mountain Parkway for an extended-hours shopping event!
Jam packed with deals and giveaways, the 2nd Annual Jingle & Mingle Around Stanton will take place from 6pm-9pm 🎁🎄🎅🏼
The businesses invite you to jingle in your jammies, dress to the nines, or come as you are. Either way, throw those shopping shoes on and come #ExploreStanton!
Date and Time: Dec 9,10, 16 & 17th, 9-11:30AM seatings
Location: Marriott Griffen Gate Mansion
Description: Festive Brunch with Santa. Adults $65, children 6-13 $28.
Date and Time: Dec 8th 5-9PM, Dec 9th 10AM-3PM
Location: Manchester Music Hall
Description: We can’t wait to see you! 35+ vendors, multiple food trucks, full service bar + Christmas tunes by @mymix945
Date and Time: Dec. 8th, 7PM
Location: Glema Mahr Center for the Arts
Description: Enjoy Charlie Brown Christmas songs along with some of CHICAGO’S biggest hits all in one night!
Date and Time: December 8-22nd from 6-8PM
Location: Summit at Fritz Farm
Description:
There’s SNOW place like The Summit, especially when it’s a Winter Wonderland!
Join us on The Green for Friday Flurries leading up to Christmas and enjoy faux snow, the picture-perfect holiday set-up and meet and greet with Santa, Buddy the Elf, and Elsa!
Date and Time: Dec. 8, 9,11 5-8PM
Location: First Baptist Church, Madisonville, KY
Description: Come experience Bethlehem as it was the night of Christ’s birth with a walk through drama!
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
Date/Time: 11AM-2PM
Location: Rackhouse Tavern, Lexington KY
Description: Description: Meet & greet with Santa with a delicious breakfast.
MERRY MARY
Date/Time: Dec 9th, 1-4PM
Location: Mary Todd Lincoln House, Lexington KY
Description: Join us for early celebration of Mary Todd Lincoln’s 205th birthday with a self-guided tour, refreshments and history quiz.
Enjoy Kentucky events in December 2023 with friends, family, the kids and even the pup so get out there and get jolly!
THE POLAR EXPRESS MOVIE EXPERIENCE
Date and Time: Dec. 9th, 7PM
Location: Rohs Opera House, Cynthiana, KY
Description: An immersive movie experience with a special guest!
Date and Time: Dec 9th 10AM-5PM
Location: Fluer de Flea, Louisville, KY
Description: One stop shop for unique one-of-kind sustainable gifts this holiday season. Festive holiday cocktails and food, pics with Santa and more. This is also our once a year fund raiser for a local charity. A $5 donation is appreciated but not expected. This year we are working with EDUCATIONAL JUSTICE who mentor young students who are falling behind by pairing them with high achieving students who provide one-on-one tutoring.
Date and Time: Dec. 10th, 3PM
Location: Just Graze, Paris, KY
Description: Come learn charcuterie basics and enjoy a cup of hot cocoa!
IG Handle: @justgrazeky
Date and Time: Dec. 12th 12-4PM
Location: Equus Run, Midway KY
Description: Sip, shop & sparkle. Unveiling of the 2023 Holiday Blush.
Date and Time: December 15th, 6PM
Location: Just Graze, Paris, KY
Description: Come paint ornaments and enjoy hot cocoa!
Date and Time: Dec. 16th 12-8PM and 17th 12-6PM
Location: Ashford Acres Inn, Cynthiana, KY
Description: Come enjoy a magical Christmas Festival! There will be 50+ craft and small business vendors, a coffee truck, carriage rides, Santa & Mrs.Claus, a petting zoo and snow falling every hour!
Date and Time: Dec. 17th, 10AM-1PM
Location: Kentucky Castle, Versailles, KY
Description: Enjoy a festive brunch and take photos with santa!
Date and Time: Dec. 17th, 2PM
Location: Woodford Theatre, Versailles, KY
Description: Enjoy the magical story of Miracle on 34th Street!
DECORATE CHRISTMAS COOKIES WITH SANTA
Date and Time: Dec.19th
Location: The Kentucky Castle, Versailles, KY
Description: Enjoy decorating christmas cookies and visiting with Santa!
Date and Time: Dec. 20th, 5-6PM
Location: West Sixth Brewing, Lexington, KY
Description: A chance to sample Christmas ale and other festive seasonal flavors as you tour west sixth brewing!
THE NUTCRACKER BY THE LEXINGTON BALLET COMPANY
Date & Time: Dec 22 7:30PM, Dec 23, 2PM
Location: EKU Center for the Arts
Description:Join Marie on a magical journey with the Sugar Plum Fairy, Snow Queen and more.
NEW YEAR CELEBRATION AT THE LYNDON HOUSE
Date and Time: Dec. 31st, 7PM
Location: The Kentucky Castle, Versailles, KY
Description: Ring in the new year in style with fine dining, friends and a champagne toast.
CASTLES AND CHAMPAGNE: A NEW YEAR’S EVE GALA
Date and Time: Dec. 31st, 7PM
Location: The Kentucky Castle, Versailles, KY
Description: Meet at midnight for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve at the Kentucky Castle! Enjoy a three course dinner, late-night snacks, a charcuterie grazing table, and a champagne toast at dinner. There will also be live music by The Company Band!
Consider experiencing a small town Kentucky Christmas in a town like Wilmore , Versailles or Frankfort filled with local shops and lots of charm. Kentucky is full of great events in December 2023.
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