Owensboro Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Owensboro and surrounding areas
Owensboro welcomes the festive season with Holiday lights sparkling along the riverfront and historic downtown, offering plenty of things to do for families. Annual favorites like the Santa Claus Christmas Celebration and the Owensboro-Daviess County Christmas Parade share the calendar with Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol performances at local theaters, while neighborhood displays and community markets add to seasonal activities near RiverPark Center. Whether you seek cozy indoor shows or outdoor light walks, Owensboro's family fun and event lineup makes it easy to enjoy holiday traditions, volunteer opportunities, and memorable evenings under the lights.
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Santa Claus Christmas Celebration
(Santa Claus)
America's Christmas Hometown celebration
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Owensboro-Daviess County Christmas Parade
Annual Christmas parade kicking off the holiday season.
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Ritzy's Fantasy of Lights
(Evansville)
Drive-through holiday light displays benefiting Easterseals.
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Christmas Ornament Painting at Good Life Designs
(Santa Claus)
Paint your own Christmas ornaments.
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Christmas Vendor Market
(Santa Claus)
Festive Christmas market with Santa and gingerbread decorating.
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Christmas Favorites in Santa Claus, Indiana
(Santa Claus)
America's Christmas Hometown with year-round holiday spirit.
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Christmas Markets Near Owensboro
Additional holiday activities and unique Christmas experiences in Owensboro.
Newburgh Celebrates Christmas 2025!
Free Christmas celebration with Santa and Grinch sightings.
Christmas Vendor Market
Festive Christmas market with Santa and gingerbread decorating.
Santa Claus Christmas Celebration
America's Christmas Hometown celebration
Christmas Shows Near Owensboro
Christmas shows, theater performances, and holiday entertainment in Owensboro.
Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol
Dolly Parton's musical adaptation of A Christmas Carol
Christmas Lights Near Owensboro
Additional holiday activities and unique Christmas experiences in Owensboro.
A Downtown Christmas
Free holiday celebration on Main Street.
Ritzy's Fantasy of Lights
Drive-through holiday light displays benefiting Easterseals.
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Owensboro Christmas FAQ
Weekday evenings tend to be less crowded. Peak times are weekends in December, especially closer to Christmas.
Most events offer on-site parking. Check individual event pages for specific parking information and fees.
Most venues are accessible. Contact individual events for specific accessibility accommodations.