Light Up Bardstown
Kick off the holiday season with the official lighting of Bardstown's Christmas tree, lampposts, wreaths, stars, and twinkle lights. Families can enjoy music, refreshments, face painting, and pictures with Santa. Children can also participate in a meet and greet and drop their wish lists into the big red mailbox on Court Square.
What to Expect
Official lighting of Bardstown's town tree, holiday decorations, and Santa visits.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Downtown Bardstown
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Bardstown Main Street
Food & Drink
Hot cocoa, Tay’s Treats, and refreshments are offered.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children
Vibe
Festive and family-friendly
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: 6 to 8 pm.
- Parking: Road closures are listed for Friday at 5pm on North 3rd Street, from Flaget to the front half of Court Square.
Tips & Advice
- Start the evening at the Christmas Corner in front of Bardstown for the Arts so the kids catch the meet and greet, hot cocoa and face painting.
- Have the kids write their Santa letters at home so they can drop them in the big red mailbox on Court Square during the lighting.
- Keep off North 3rd Street between Flaget and Court Square when driving in, because that stretch closes to traffic before the event begins.
- Dress warmly for an evening outdoors on Court Square, where the tree, lampposts, wreaths and the twinkle lights in the trees all light up.
- Have your phone or camera ready, because pictures with Santa are part of the evening along with the music and refreshments.
Special Events & Promotions
- Christmas Corner family meet and greet at the start of the evening, with hot cocoa, Tay's Treats and face painting.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there for young kids?
Kids start at the Christmas Corner with a meet and greet, hot cocoa, Tay's Treats and face painting. Later there are pictures with Santa.
Where is the Christmas Corner?
It's at 1 Court Square, in front of Bardstown for the Arts/The Gallery.
What gets lit up?
Bardstown's Christmas tree is officially lit. So are the lampposts, wreaths and stars, plus twinkle lights in the trees.
Can kids mail a letter to Santa?
Yes. Drop Santa letters in the big red mailbox on Court Square.
Are any roads closed?
North 3rd Street closes from Flaget to the front half of Court Square before the event starts.
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