Kentucky Events

Christmas

8th Annual Southern Lights Stroll

Cost is $20 for adults and $15 for children 7-12. Also features Santa Claus, entertainment, refreshments, and drawings for prizes. Proceeds benefit the Kentucky Horse Park.
DATE: Nov. 19, 6:45 pm
LOCATION: Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington
INFO: (859) 255-5727

Southern Lights

A three-mile driving tour of themed light displays, plus pony rides and other family activities, model railroad displays, a mini train, live musical performances, and visits with Santa.
DATE: Nov. 20-Dec. 31
LOCATION: Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington
INFO: (859) 255-5727

Festival of Trees and Trains

Admission is $6 for adults, $4 for children 12 and under and seniors 55 and over, and free for children under 3.
DATE: Nov. 21-29, 10 am-9 pm
LOCATION: Paramount Arts Center, Ashland

Winter Wonderland at RiverPark Center

Includes an outdoor ice-skating rink, a giant movie screen, rides, visits with Santa, lights and a Christmas tree. Ice rink admission is $5 (includes skate rental). Carnival ride tickets are $2 each (armbands for all day are $7.50 each).
DATE: Nov. 27-Jan. 3
LOCATION: RiverPark Center, Owensboro

Kentucky Proud Christmas Event—23rd Annual Trees of Life Festival of Trees

Tickets are $15 per person. Sponsored by the Kidney Health Alliance of Kentucky. Kentucky Proud vendors, artists, and craftsmen will items and offer foods and wine tastings. A silent auction of Kentucky Proud items will benefit KHAKY.
DATE: Dec. 5, 6-9 pm ET
LOCATION: The Mall at Lexington Green, Lexington

Back to Bethlehem

Free admission. Experience the tiny village of Bethlehem as it was over 2,000 years ago on the night Jesus was born. Walk the crowded streets, visit the bustling marketplace, talk with the vendors busy in their shops, and see the shepherds watching their flocks under the winter sky.
DATE: Dec. 5, 6-8 pm ET
LOCATION: Immanuel Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 3100 Tates Creek Road, Lexington