Lexington, KY is your go-to destination for family-friendly holiday fun this season!
From festive events to spectacular light displays and Santa visits, Macaroni KID Lexington has your ultimate guide to the best local holiday events.
Explore our curated list of activities and make your holidays unforgettable.
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Kaisorn | CanvaMust-See Holiday Attractions in Lexington
Discover the best holiday attractions and festive experiences in Lexington that will bring cheer and winter magic all season long:
Lexington, KY
November 2, 2024 – January 20, 2025.
The Rink at Triangle Park presented by University of Kentucky Federal Credit Union is now open 7 days a week!
Triangle Park Hours:
Monday-Friday: 4pm-8:30pm
Saturday: 12:30pm-8:30pm
Sunday: 1pm-8pm
Hours will alter once Fayette County Schools are on Holiday Breaks, and you can view those hours on our website
Greyline Station indoor Ice Rink
Lexington, KY
November 29th-December 31st 2024
Hours:
Monday-Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday-Thursday: 4pm-8pm
Friday: 3pm-9pm
Saturday: 11am-9pm
Sunday: 11am-6pm
Our synthetic ice rink offers a warmer alternative to ice skating this holiday season for the Lexington community. The rink is made from plastic, polymer tiles designed to mimic the smooth, slippery surface of real ice.
Southern Lights at the Kentucky Horse Park
Lexington, KY
Friday, November 29 – Tuesday, December 31, 2024
05:30PM – 10:00PM
Friday Flurries at The Summit at Fritz Farm
Lexington, KY
Fridays November 29th, December 6th, 13th, and the 20th | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Illuminated Evenings at Shaker Village
Harrodsburg, KY
Saturday, December 7, 14 & 21, 2024 | 4-8:00 p.m.
Spirited Nights at Buffalo Trace Distillery
Frankfort, KY
12-night complimentary event featuring a self-guided walk-through light experience
December 5th-22nd 2024 | 6-9:00 p.m.
Christmas Tree Lightings:
- November 22nd Lexington Green Open House & Tree Lighting (Lexington)
- November 22nd Santa’s Arrival by Helicopter at The Summit at Fritz Farm (Lexington)
- December 1st Holiday Lighting Festival at Triangle Park (Lexington)
- December 6th Christmas Tree Lighting (Versailles)
Christmas Parades:
December 6th
- Christmas Parade (Richmond)
December 7th
- 2024 Downtown Lexington Parade (Lexington)
- Christmas Parade (Versailles)
- 76th Annual Frankfort Christmas Parade (Frankfort)
December 14th
- St. "Nich" Christmas Fest (Nicholasville)
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Upcoming Holiday and Winter Events in Lexington:
Looking to find holiday events in Lexington, KY? Stay updated with the best seasonal events happening throughout Lexington.
We’ll update this list frequently as more Kentucky events are announced, so make sure to check back often!
November 7th
- Candlelight Weekend (Frankfort)
November 8th
- Candlelight Weekend (Frankfort)
November 9th
- Candlelight Weekend (Frankfort)
- Midway Old Fashion Christmas Sip Then Shop (Midway)
- Christmas Bazaar (Versailles)
November 13th
- Wake up Santa at Fayette Mall (Lexington)
November 16th
- DIY-U Kids Workshop: Holiday Countdown at Lowe's
- Holiday Market at The Kentucky Castle (Versailles)
- Midway Old Fashion Christmas Sip Then Shop (Midway)
- Christmas Market at Shaker Village (Harrodsburg)
November 17th
- Holiday Market at The Kentucky Castle (Versailles)
November 22nd
- Friday Mixmas Market at Manchester Music Hall (Lexington)
- Santa’s Arrival by Helicopter at The Summit at Fritz Farm (Lexington)
November 23rd
- Mixmas Market at Manchester Music Hall (Lexington)
- Holly Day Market at Alltech Arena Kentucky Horse Park (Lexington)
- Southern Lights Stroll at the Kentucky Horse Park (Lexington)
- Midway Old Fashion Christmas Sip Then Shop (Midway)
November 24th
November 29th
- Southern Lights at the Kentucky Horse Park (Lexington)
- Friday Flurries at The Summit at Fritz Farm (Lexington)
November 30th
- Kids Workshop at Home Depot: Cocoa Ornament
- The Nutcracker inspired Christmas events at Hamburg Pavilion (Lexington)
- Family Ceramic Ornaments Workshop at CREATE Studio (Lexington)
- Elf Jr. LIVE Performance Preview from Lexington Children's Theatre at Lexington Green
- Family Fun Day: Rustic Snowman at Painting with a Twist (Lexington)
- Southern Lights at the Kentucky Horse Park (Lexington)
- Annual Holiday Barn Market at Chenault Vineyards (Richmond)
- Santa arrives by Train (Midway)
- Santa Trains at the Bluegrass Railroad Museum (Versailles)
December 1st
- Holidays with the Makers at Local Lex Market (Lexington)
- The Nutcracker inspired Christmas events at Hamburg Pavilion (Lexington)
- Elf the Musical Jr. at Lexington's Children's Theatre (Lexington)
- Gingerbread Friend Canvas at Cut & Paste Studio (Lexington)
- Brunch with Santa at The Kentucky Castle (Versailles)
- Santa & Mrs. Claus visits the Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass (Simpsonville)
- Crafting with the Clauses at Crafty n' Blessed by Alicia (Georgetown)
December 2nd-7th
- Grinch Week at Gathered Play & Create (Versailles)
December 6th
- Santa comes to LeLe & Lane Boutique (Lexington)
- Friday Flurries at The Summit at Fritz Farm (Lexington)
- Southern Lights at the Kentucky Horse Park (Lexington)
- Christmas Parade (Richmond)
- Holiday Sing-Along with Sable (Georgetown)
- Christmas Tree Lighting at City of Versailles
- Spirited Nights at Buffalo Trace Distillery (Frankfort)
December 7th
- Kids Workshop at Home Depot: Holiday Snow Globe
- Breakfast with Santa at Bronte Bistro in Joseph Beth Books (Lexington)
- The Nutcracker inspired Christmas events at Hamburg Pavilion (Lexington)
- Elf the Musical Jr. at Lexington's Children's Theatre (Lexington)
- 2024 Downtown Lexington Parade (Lexington)
- A Kentucky Christmas at Ashland (Lexington)
- Cookies with Mrs. Claus at La Bonne Vie (Lexington)
- Gift Making Workshop at CREATE Studio (Lexington)
- Winter Market at Greyline Station (Lexington)
- Christmas Market at Fayette Mall (Lexington)
- Michler's Christmas Market at KY Native Cafe (Lexington)
- The Grinch Stole Christmas at LexLive (Lexington)
- Christmas Sip & Shop at Chenault Vineyards (Richmond)
- Santa's Workshop & Holiday Photos at EKU (Richmond)
- A Hogwarts Christmas at Golden Leaves (Richmond)
- Holiday Happening Craft Show at the Richmond Mall (Richmond)
- Brunch with the Grinch at Ed Davis Learning Center (Georgetown)
- Home for the Holidays Activities (Georgetown)
- Christmas Market at Wildside Winery (Versailles)
- Santa Trains at the Bluegrass Railroad Museum (Versailles)
- Annual Santa Shuffle 5K + Kid's Dash Woodford County (Versailles)
- 5th Annual Christmas Bazaar at Jack Kain Ford (Versailles)
- Downtown Elf Search at Woodford Co Main Library (Versailles)
- Christmas Parade Downtown Versailles
- Children's Tea Time with Mrs. Claus at Shaker Village (Harrodsburg)
- Santa's Workshop at EPIC Play Center (Harrodsburg)
- Spirited Nights at Buffalo Trace Distillery (Frankfort)
- 76th Annual Frankfort Christmas Parade (Frankfort)
- Santa & Mrs. Claus visits the Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass (Simpsonville)
December 8th
- Breakfast with the Grinch at Bronte Bistro in Joseph Beth (Lexington)
- Brunch with Santa at The Rackhouse Tavern (Lexington)
- The Nutcracker inspired Christmas events at Hamburg Pavilion (Lexington)
- Elf the Musical Jr. at Lexington's Children's Theatre (Lexington)
- Polar Express Party at Dream Talent (Lexington)
- Gingerbread Ornaments at The Bright Spot Learning Lab (Lexington)
- Baby Reindeer Canvas Class at Cut & Paste Studio (Lexington)
- Cirque Dreams Holidaze at Rupp Arena (Lexington)
- Tea Party with Anna & Elsa at The KY Castle (Versailles)
- Christmas Market at Wildside Winery (Versailles)
- Photos with the Grinch at The Amsden (Versailles)
- Santa Trains at the Bluegrass Railroad Museum (Versailles)
- Barry Mitchell Ho Ho Holiday Show at Scott County Library (Georgetown)
- Spirited Nights at Buffalo Trace Distillery (Frankfort)
December 9th-14th
- The Polar Express at Gathered Play & Create (Versailles)
December 10th
- United Talent Presents: The NUTRACKER at Scott County Library (Georgetown)
- Spirited Nights at Buffalo Trace Distillery (Frankfort)
December 12th
- Santa's Workshop at Sunshine Play Cafe (Richmond)
December 13th
- Gingerbread House Decorating Extravaganza at Marksbury Family Library (Lexington)
- December Kid's Night Out: The Grinch Party at The Bright Spot Learning Lab (Lexington)
- Friday Flurries at The Summit at Fritz Farm (Lexington)
- Visits with Santa at Louis Flower Power Shop (Lexington)
- The Nutcracker at United Talent (Georgetown)
- Christmas Sensory Bin Building at EPIC Play Center (Harrodsburg)
- Holiday Enchanted Ball at the KY Castle (Versailles)
- Spirited Nights at Buffalo Trace Distillery (Frankfort)
December 14th
- Brunch with Buckles-Keeneland Kids Club (Lexington)
- Breakfast with Santa at Fayette County 4H (Lexington)
- Breakfast with Santa at Bronte Bistro in Joseph Beth Books (Lexington)
- Pancakes with Santa at Forcht Bank (Hamburg) (Lexington)
- Santa Brunch at Biscuit Belly Masterson Station (Lexington)
- The Nutcracker inspired Christmas events at Hamburg Pavilion (Lexington)
- Santa at Classics on Clay (Lexington)
- DIY-U Kids Workshop: Spinning Snowflake at Lowe's
- Kid's Gingerbread House Workshop at La Bonne Vie (Lexington)
- Sleigh All Day Cookie Cake Class at Cut & Paste Studio (Lexington)
- Penguin Cupcakes at The Bright Spot Learning Lab (Lexington)
- Holiday Market at Tandy Park 5/3 Pavilion (Lexington)
- Cookies & Cocoa at Goldfish Swim School (Lexington)
- Sparkly Winter Holiday Workshop + Celebration at ARTplay (Lexington)
- Keeneland Kids Club presents Photos with Santa (Lexington)
- Santa & Mrs. Claus are coming to Best of Flowers (Lexington)
- Holiday Festival at the Richmond Centre (Richmond)
- St. "Nich" Christamas Fest (Nicholasville)
- Christmas Market at The Oaks and Mercantile Coffee & Feed (Nicholasville)
- Santa Trains at the Bluegrass Railroad Museum (Versailles)
- Christmas at The District (Versailles)
- Holiday Enchanted Ball at the KY Castle (Versailles)
- Children's Tea Time with Mrs. Claus at Shaker Village (Harrodsburg)
- Midway Old Fashion Christmas Sip Then Shop (Midway)
- Story Time with Mrs. Claus at A Likely Story (Midway)
- The Claus' Christmas Carnival at Ed Davis Park (Georgetown)
- The Nutcracker at United Talent (Georgetown)
- Polar Express at The Theatre of Georgetown (Georgetown)
- Santa at Wilson Nurseries (Frankfort)
- Christmas Fairy & Santa Brunch at Goodwood (Frankfort)
December 15th
- Brunch with Buckles-Keeneland Kids Club (Lexington)
- Keeneland Kids Club presents Photos with Santa (Lexington)
- Breakfast with the Grinch at Bronte Bistro in Joseph Beth (Lexington)
- Once Upon a Holiday Princess Ball (Lexington)
- The Nutcracker inspired Christmas events at Hamburg Pavilion (Lexington)
- 2024 Celebration of Song at Alltech Arena (Lexington)
- Holiday Ornament Making Party at ARTplay (Lexington)
- Santa Grinch Canvas Class at Cut & Paste Studio (Lexington)
- Sunday Family Paint Party: Rudolph Holly Crown at Painting with a Twist (Lexington)
- Visits with Santa at Louis Flower Power Shop (Lexington)
- Bedtime Stories with Santa at Louis Flower Power Shops (Lexington)
- Santa & Mrs. Claus are coming to Best of Flowers (Lexington)
- The Nutcracker at United Talent (Georgetown)
- Brunch with Santa at The Kentucky Castle (Versailles)
- Santa Trains at the Bluegrass Railroad Museum (Versailles)
- Spirited Nights at Buffalo Trace Distillery (Frankfort)
- Breakfast with Santa at The Elizabeth (Frankfort)
- Santa at Wilson Nurseries (Frankfort)
December 16th-21st
- Elf on the Shelf Week at Gathered Play & Create (Versailles)
December 18th
- The Nutcracker by Lexington Dance Factory at EKU Center for the Arts (Richmond)
- Story Time with Mrs. Claus at EPIC Play Center (Harrodsburg)
December 19th
- Southern Lights at the Kentucky Horse Park (Lexington)
- The Nutcracker by Lexington Dance Factory at EKU Center for the Arts (Richmond)
- Grown Up & Me: Mini Holiday Session at Colorspell Creative Studio (Georgetown)
- Night Before Christmas Pajama Storytime at Scott Co. Library (Georgetown)
December 20th
- Ornament Decorating Program at Eastside Library (Lexington)
- Christmas Story Hour at LeLe & Lane Boutique (Lexington)
- Kids Night Out: Winter Wonderland at Candy Mountain Music (Lexington)
- Southern Lights at the Kentucky Horse Park (Lexington)
- Friday Flurries at The Summit at Fritz Farm (Lexington)
- Bluegrass Youth Ballet presents The Nutcracker (Lexington)
- Santa'a Workshop Parent's Night Out at United Talent (Georgetown)
- Christmas Tree Lighting at City of Versailles
- Spirited Nights at Buffalo Trace Distillery (Frankfort)
December 21st
- Gift Crafting Workshop at Cut & Paste Craft Studio (Lexington)
- The Nutcracker inspired Christmas events at Hamburg Pavilion (Lexington)
- Breakfast with the Grinch at Living Arts & Science Center (Lexington)
- Discovery Saturday: Winter Wonderlab at Living Arts & Science Center (Lexington)
- Bluegrass Youth Ballet presents The Nutcracker (Lexington)
- Southern Lights at the Kentucky Horse Park (Lexington)
- Lumberjack Christmas at The Pavilion (Georgetown)
- Santa at Triple J Farms (Georgetown)
- Gingerbread Man Decorating at EPIC Play Center (Harrodsburg)
- Children's Tea Time with Mrs. Claus at Shaker Village (Harrodsburg)
- Spirited Nights at Buffalo Trace Distillery (Frankfort)
- Midway Old Fashion Christmas Sip Then Shop (Midway)
- Christmas on the Farm at Ashford Acres Inn (Cynthiana)
December 22nd
- The Nutcracker inspired Christmas events at Hamburg Pavilion (Lexington)
- Sunday Family Paint Party: Rudolph Holly Crown at Painting with a Twist (Lexington)
- Snowflake Soiree: Winter Formal at Eastside Library (Lexington)
- Southern Lights at the Kentucky Horse Park (Lexington)
- Jingle Bell Run at Dream Talent (Lexington)
- Cookie Decorating Class: Cookies for Santa at A Likely Story (Midway)
- Spirited Nights at Buffalo Trace Distillery (Frankfort)
- Christmas on the Farm at Ashford Acres Inn (Cynthiana)
December 23rd
- Kids Christmas Cookie Decorating Class at Luna's Butterfly Cafe (Nicholasville)
Parent tip: Event details can change! Always confirm event details before heading out.
Bookmark this page, as we’ll be adding even more Kentucky holiday events and family-friendly activities throughout the season!
More Holiday Guides in Lexington, KY!
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