Lexington Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Lexington and surrounding areas
Lexington welcomes Christmas 2025 with holiday activities and Christmas markets spread across the Bluegrass, offering a variety of things to do from downtown to Chevy Chase. Seasonal attractions include festive tours, holiday experiences, and family-friendly markets that spotlight local crafts and equestrian-themed celebrations. Explore the Kroger Field area and Triangle Park for Holiday lights, seasonal performances, and cozy gatherings that pair live music with local food vendors and artisans.
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Christmas Lights
9 eventsWalk-through light displays at a baseball stadium
Christmas Markets
9 eventsCurated holiday market with local artisans
Christmas Shows
7 eventsHoliday rock opera with dazzling light and sound.
Other Christmas Activities
10 eventsAnnual community Christmas parade
Editor's Picks (6)
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Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve
Holiday rock opera with dazzling light and sound.
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Lexington's Legendary Festival of Lights
Walk-through light displays at a baseball stadium
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Richmond Christmas Parade
(Richmond)
Annual community Christmas parade
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Brunch with Rudolph
(Bardstown)
Brunch with Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
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Luminate Lexington Holiday Events
Annual holiday tree lighting and downtown parade
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A Christmas Carol: The Musical
Musical adaptation of 'A Christmas Carol' by Menken and Ahrens.
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Christmas Parties Near Lexington
Festive dining experiences, holiday parties, and Christmas-themed food and drink events in Lexington.
A Christmas Royal Tea
Historic gallery setting for a royal Christmas tea experience.
Brunch with Rudolph
Brunch with Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
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Lexington Christmas FAQ
The Legendary Festival of Lights, Downtown Lexington Holiday Market, and the Holiday Lighting Festival at Triangle Park are among the largest and most popular annual events.
Lexington celebrates with events like the Southern Lights drive-through display and the Downtown Holiday Parade, which bring the community together each season.
Areas like Lansdowne, Beaumont Centre, and the Distillery District are known for festive neighborhood displays and holiday decorations.
Downtown Lexington, Triangle Park, and local shopping centers often host holiday markets and vendor stalls featuring local artisans and craftspeople.
Free activities include visiting neighborhood light displays, attending the Holiday Lighting Festival, and exploring local parks with festive decorations.
Families enjoy the Legendary Festival of Lights, Southern Lights, the Downtown Holiday Parade, and holiday markets with crafts and activities for children.