Free Events in December
We are all about free events in December! Here’s a selection of FREE family festivals, experiences and events around Kentuckiana.
Surely, you will spend enough money this month. So, we want to provide you with ideas for free family fun. This is just a sampling of some of the amazing free events around Louisville. We are happy to provide you with even more information on our Winter Fun page.
Throughout the month of December
First, Check the Louisville Free Public Library calendar; there are storytimes, special holiday programs, book clubs, and more occurring throughout December, and they are all FREE!
Continuing with its FREE admission Sundays, check out the J.B. Speed Art Museum from 12pm-5pm.
Once Upon an Orchestra – Once Upon an Orchestra, a 60-minute, all-ages program, weaves together storytelling adventures with creative music making. Varies times/library locations during the month.
Lights on Main – Lights On Main is a display of live Christmas trees in Downtown Louisville to promote community and support a good cause. November 21 – January 6. Family day will be December 15th 10am-2pm.
December 1
Light Up Jeffersontown – Get in the holiday spirit with a night full of music, magic and more! Santa, music, tree lighting ceremony, and more.
December 7
Light Up Louisville – Step into a winter wonderland as they kick off the holiday season in Downtown Louisville at this year’s “Light Up Louisville” Powered by LG&E. Join them on Saturday, December 7th from 3pm – 9pm at Jefferson Square Park for an evening full of festive fun for the entire family!
Light Up St. Matthews – Brown Park, 3:00-6:00pm. Pictures with Santa, kid’s activities, cookies, hot chocolate, and more!
Light Up LaGrange – 2:00-9:00pm with Santa arriving at 6:00pm. It’s the weekend that many small towns are turning their lights on, so head out to and enjoy seeing Santa, refreshments, holiday entertainment and more.
Fa-La-La on Frankfort – Frankfort Avenue, fun starts at Noon. Join them for live music, entertainment and activities at the small businesses all along the avenue.
Bardstown Road Aglow Holiday Party – Bardstown Rd – Noon-10pm. This festive and fun event supports local businesses by boosting holiday sales at Highlands restaurants and shops.
December 13
All is Bright – Westport Village, 6:00-8:00pm. Live music, Santa Appearance, entertainment, and more.
December 22
Storytime with Mrs. Claus – Enjoy a sweet holiday book, then finish with a song and dance that even Santa can’t resist in this interactive adventure. Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass, 4pm
Other ideas for free entertainment during this holiday month include:
- Lights/displays around the city such as Christmas on the Square in Jeffersontown; the entire downtown area of Jeffersontown has light up displays where you can park your car and get out and walk around and look at them together. Brown Park in St. Matthews is always lit up for the holidays as well. Across the river in Southern Indiana, you can head to Clarksville, Jeffersonville, and New Albany to find many more light up displays and other free family events, such as watching the famous candy making at Schimpff’s Confectionery!
- Enjoy Toyland Christmas, which is a huge hit for family memory making every year.
Finally, check out our list of Best Holiday Events in 2024 for more ideas!
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