Louisville Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Louisville and surrounding areas
Louisville embraces the Christmas season with festive events and Christmas markets spread from downtown to Old Louisville in Christmas 2025. Highlights like The Brown-Forman Nutcracker, Christmas at Kentucky Kingdom, and the Old Louisville Holiday Home Tour offer things to do and holiday attractions for all ages. Explore Fourth Street Live! and Cherokee Park for Holiday lights displays, seasonal entertainment, and winter gatherings that pair local makers with festive activities.
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Christmas Lights
11 eventsLargest snow tubing hill in Kentucky with themed zones.
Christmas Markets
9 eventsHundreds of decorated trees for sale to benefit children's hospital
Christmas Shows
7 eventsTchaikovsky's classic ballet with Kentucky-crafted sets and costumes.
Christmas Parties
5 eventsBrunch with Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Christmas Activities
17 eventsDIY gingerbread cake house decorating
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The Brown-Forman Nutcracker
Tchaikovsky's classic ballet with Kentucky-crafted sets and costumes.
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Christmas at Kentucky Kingdom
Largest snow tubing hill in Kentucky with themed zones.
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Brunch with Rudolph
(Bardstown)
Brunch with Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
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Gingerbread Cake House Decorating Party
(Elizabethtown)
DIY gingerbread cake house decorating
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Frankfort Christmas Parade: A Storybook Christmas
(Frankfort)
A Storybook Christmas theme with prize money for charities.
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Candlelight Weekend
(Frankfort)
Magical holiday kickoff with tree lighting and carriage rides.
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Latest News & Updates
Stay informed about holiday events and activities in Louisville
- Louisville Zoo Announces Wild Holidays Celebration Published: Sat, Nov 22, 2025
- A Christmas Carol Returns to Louisville Stage Published: Sat, Nov 22, 2025
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Louisville Christmas FAQ
The biggest events include Lights Under Louisville, Gardens Aglimmer, and the Christmas Festival at Kentucky Kingdom, all offering unique holiday experiences.
Louisville’s traditions include the annual Lights on Main exhibit at the Frazier History Museum and the beloved Gardens Aglimmer light display at the Waterfront Botanical Gardens.
Popular neighborhoods for Christmas lights include Old Louisville, Crescent Hill, and the Highlands, where many homes go all out with festive decorations.
You can find Christmas markets and local makers at the Waterfront Botanical Gardens, the Frazier History Museum, and various community centers throughout the city.
Free activities include exploring neighborhood light displays, visiting public parks with holiday decorations, and attending community events like tree lightings and caroling.
Families enjoy Lights Under Louisville, Gardens Aglimmer, and the Christmas Festival at Kentucky Kingdom, all offering kid-friendly activities and festive experiences.