Kentucky Christmas 2026

Top Events Across Kentucky

Find the best Christmas events across Kentucky this year!

1. 1
   Kentucky Ballet Theatre Presents The Nutcracker Lexington

   Classic holiday ballet performance by Kentucky Ballet Theatre

2. 2
   The Art Village Christmas Open House Versailles

   Community arts event featuring local artists and makers

3. 3
   Old Louisville Holiday Home Tour Louisville

   Step inside historic Victorian mansions dressed in their holiday finery.

4. 4
   Santa's Lookout Christmas in the Country Scottsville

   Magical hayride through Christmas lights and festive pavilion activities.

5. 5
   The Reindeer Farm Holiday Experience Bowling Green

   Kentucky's only public reindeer farm with holiday experiences.

6. 6
   Santa Claus Christmas Celebration Santa Claus

   America's Christmas Hometown celebration

7. 7
   Owensboro-Daviess County Christmas Parade Owensboro

   Where Kentucky starts Christmas with festive floats and marching bands

8. 8
   "Noshi the Naughty Reindeer" Storytime Evansville

   Author Melissa Weales reads her book inside the historic 1880 church.

9. 9
   Treemendous Christmas in the Village Rockport

   Stroll through 13 decorated Lincoln-era replica cabins with music and refreshments.

10. 10
    Scuba Santa's Water Wonderland Newport

    Features playful penguins, colorful lights, and a flurry of magical bubbles.

11. 11
    Holly Jolly Days Covington

    Annual holiday transformation of a regional museum.

12. 12
    Richmond Holiday Happening Craft Show Richmond

    Holiday craft show featuring over 50 artisan vendors and Santa.

13. 13
    Titan Holiday Craft & Vendor Fair Georgetown

    Over 150 vendors in an indoor holiday craft fair

14. 14
    Deck the Y'alls Lightfest Florence

    Millions of lights and on-field ice skating at a baseball stadium.

15. 15
    Christmas at the Creation Museum Petersburg

    Dazzling light displays and live nativity.