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Christmas at Kentucky Kingdom – 11/28, 11/29, 11/30, 12/5, 12/6, 12/7, 12/12, 12/13, 12/14, 12/19–12/23 and 12/26–1/3, 3:00pm–9:00pm, Kentucky Kingdom Theme and Water Park, 937 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY 40209 – We’re dreaming of a white, bright, and glowing Christmas this season at Kentucky Kingdom, Louisville’s Family Theme & Water Park! Get ready to immerse yourself in the magic of the season among dazzling displays of over 1.5 MILLION lights, over 300 Christmas trees and holiday decor as far as the eye can see. Take your experience to new heights on the LARGEST snow tubing hill in Kentucky, racing down a 175-foot-long hill covered in real snow. Create family memories, including meeting the Most Famous Reindeer of all and SO much more! – Daily Admission or Season Pass Admission, registration required.

Northeast Family YMCA Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Trot – Nov 27, 9AM – 12PM, Northeast Family YMCA – Get ready for the 55th Annual Northeast Family YMCA Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot brought to you by Publix! Don’t miss out on this local tradition. Participants can choose to run a 5k or Kids’ Trot and will receive a commemorative Turkey Trot t-shirt and medal. Must register by Nov. 15 to guarantee t-shirt on race day. Race is located at the Northeast Family YMCA and will be held rain or shine! Ages: 2 years old and up
Rates: 5k: $35* | Kids’ Trot: $20* for ages 2-10
*plus 6% sales tax (Prices will increase after August 30), registration required.

Gardens Aglimmer – Select nights November 28 to December 30, 5:45 – 8:30pm, Waterfront Botanical Gardens – 1435 Frankfort Avenue 40206 – Celebrate the magic of the holiday season with Gardens Aglimmer, Louisville’s favorite winter tradition! Now in its sixth year, this enchanting event transforms the Waterfront Botanical Gardens into a dazzling display of festive lights and holiday cheer. $8-$17 registration required.

Dayes Soccer Training Holiday Clinics – Nov 28 & Dec 27, 9-noon and 12:30-3:30pm, Buckner YMCA – The DST holiday clinics are designed for all level youth players to improve their skills and develop their play. They will work with top level DST Coaches in a fun and challenging environment. $45 per session, registration required.

Ho”LOU”days Small Biz Saturday – Nov 29, 11am-3pm, The BA Colonial – FREE – The Louisville Independent Business Alliance (LIBA) will celebrate the “hoLOUdays” and Small Business Saturday by hosting a special event at The B.A. Colonial, 818 W. Kenwood Drive. On Saturday, November 29th from 11:00am – 3:00pm, the community is invited to shop local gifts (from ornaments to tees to jewelry) and enjoy crafts for kids, giveaways, Shop Small swag, college football, and lunch inside The B.A. Colonial! This event is sponsored by Republic Bank with support from Iroquois Neighborhood Association, Joseph E. Ratterman & Son Funeral Home, Skye Chiropractic, and Stillpoint Wellness Center. Visit https://www.keeplouisvilleweird.com/SouthSmallBizSat for more information.

Turkey Trails Louisville – Nov 30, 9:00am to 12:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada), Riverview Park 8202 Greenwood Rd Louisville, KY 40258 – Join us for the annual Turkey Trails 5k/10k! A fun, Thanksgiving-themed event that is perfect for the whole family. $25.98, registration required.

December

THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER – Dec. 6, 13, & 20 @ 2pm & 5pm. Dec. 7, 14, & 21 @ 2pm, the kentucky center for the performing arts – When the rambunctious Herdman children descend on the annual Christmas pageant, will it be a disaster as everyone expects, or will the spirit of the season change the hearts and minds of the whole town? (Paid event)

St Mark’s Episcopal Church Holiday Bazaar – Dec 6, 9am-2pm, 2822 Frankfort Avenue Louisville – FREE – Holiday items for sale, craft booths, cookie walk.

Christmas Market & Character Carnival – Dec 6, 9AM-12PM, Mercy Academy – 5801 Fegenbush Lane, Louisville, KY – Local crafters, makers & vendors will sell items through the christmas market while christmas characters & Disney princesses, superheroes, minions, etc. will run multiple games, activities, prizes & fun for the kiddos. Santa will visit from 10 AM – 12 PM where children can talk to & get a picture with him. In addition to the games, some of the activities will be face painting, a slime station, Christmas karaoke, a St. Nick craft, and more! It will be a truly magical morning! – $10 for kids 2 – 12 years old

Santa’s Workshop and Holiday Market – Dec 6, 9AM-2PM, Georgetown Elementary School, 8800 High Street, Georgetown, IN 47122 – FREE – This event will take place on Saturday, December 6th from 9:00-2:00 at Georgetown Elementary School in Georgetown, Indiana. We will have over 80 local vendors, free photos with Santa, free Mrs. Claus story time, free kids crafts, PTO raffle, breakfast with special guests, concessions, and more!

Falala on Frankfort – Dec 6, 9am-9pm, Frankfort Ave – FREE – Falala on Frankfort returns to Frankfort Avenue on Saturday, December 6, 2025, bringing a full day of holiday cheer with live music, shopping specials, visits with Santa, the annual Dog Walk and other activities throughout the neighborhood. The event is free and open to the public—visit the Frankfort Avenue Facebook page for full details.

Holiday Teas at Oxmoor Farm – Dec 6, 13, 18, 19, & 20, 11am, Oxmoor Farm 720 Oxmoor Avenue Louisville, KY 40222 – Oxmoor Farm is excited to announce their new seasonal tradition — Holiday Teas — in the library inside the historic Oxmoor House! Registration required Tickets are $75 for adults (ages 14+), $50 for children (ages 6-13)

Cookies with Captain Santa – Dec 6, 13, & 20, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM, Belle of Louisville Riverboats – Come aboard as the Mary M. Miller transforms into a winter wonderland for you and your family to enjoy. This family-friendly event features a meet-and-greet and photo opportunity with Santa and Mrs. Claus, delicious cookies, hot cocoa and plenty of festive activities to get you in the holiday spirit. Registration required, $24.99 Children | $39.99 Adults

A Very Green Holiday – Dec 6 1pm-4pm, Dec 10 4:15pm-6:15pm, Dec 12 5pm-7:30pm, & Dec 13 1pm-4pm, Baxter Community Center, Cyril Allgeier Community Center, Sun Valley Community Center, Berrytown Rec. Center – FREE – Join us at a Girl Scout event to learn more about Girl Scout programming and open troops in addition to a ton of holiday fun! Each free event will also feature holiday photos w/ a surprise holiday guest, balloon animals, face painting, ornament making, card making, take-home crafts, food & drinks, games & prizes, plus engaging community partners.

The Nutcracker Meet the Dancers – Dec 7, 2pm, Dance 502 8708 Bayberry Place Louisville, KY 40242 – Meet the Dancers in Dance 502’s The Nutcracker. Enjoy a hot chocolate bar, cupcakes, Nutcracker crafts, and photos with the cast. Then dress up as a character and have a snow dance party! Registration required $20 per child $10 per adult

Slime Kitchen Louisville Grand Opening – Dec 11, 3pm, Mall St. Matthews – FREE – Celebrate the opening of Slime Kitchen’s new location in Louisville, KY. Slime Kitchen offers an immersive slime-making experience where people of all ages can create personalized slime in a fun, hands-on environment. The first 50 attendees will receive a complimentary slime surprise!

The Graham Cracker: A Nutcracker Parody – 12/12/25 at 7pm; 12/13/25 2pm & 7pm; 12/14/25 2pm, University of Louisville Thrust Theatre – Ambo Dance Theatre is proud to premiere its FIFTH full-scale run of the The Graham Cracker: A Nutcracker Parody! This comical origin story of the beloved campfire treat, the s’more, is family-friendly, full of ridiculousness and spectacle, and follows the same story structure of The Nutcracker that you know and love! $10-$35

NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet – Dec 9 @7pm, Louisville Palace Theatre – Give the gift of NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet to the whole family. Registration required, Prices vary.

Christmas Gift and Decor Show – December 12: 11-7, 13: 10-7, 14: 11-5, KY Expo Center – The nations largest free admission Christmas gift show

Breakfast with Santa – Dec 13, 9-11:30 am, 1320 South Fourth Street – Join us for a jolly morning filled with delicious breakfast and festive fun with Santa himself! This Woman’s Club of Louisville event is perfect for families looking to create memories and special holiday cheer – This event is open to the public. Reservations close December 8, 2025 ($30)

Dance 502 Presents the Nutcracker – Dec 13 & 14, 2pm-6pm, Eifler Theater Holy Trinity Clifton Campus – Dance 502 presents our version of the Nutcracker Ballet. This is a shorter show featuring dancers of all ages! A wonderful holiday experience. Registration required $25 13 and up, $20 3-12, Free under 3

Louisville Boar’s Head & Yule Log Festival – Dec 29 & 30, 5:30pm & 8:00pm each evening, St. Paul United Methodist Church, 2000 Douglass Blvd – This event is free, but tickets are required – The Louisville Boar’s Head and Yule Log Festival is a holiday celebration. It features the Louisville Pipe Band, St. Paul Chancel Choir, and costumed characters journeying to bring gifts to the Christ child. The Festival begins with Christmas favorites performed by the Choir and is followed by a free candlelight reception with cookies and wassail.

Winter Camps at KMAC – Dec 29 & 30, 9AM-4PM, KMAC Contemporary Art Museum – 715 West Main Street – Campers will learn about many different art processes and materials such as painting, fiber art, printmaking, sculpture, and wood collage. Each camper will make unique pieces of art to take home. For ages 6-10. Registration required $55-$65

New Year’s Eve Fireworks – Dec 31, 3:00 PM–9:00 PM, Kentucky Kingdom Theme & Water Park, 937 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY 40209 – Kentucky Kingdom is the perfect place to ring in the New Year with your family, without staying up too late. We’ll celebrate 2026 with an amazing New Year’s Eve Fireworks Spectacular set to music.

• Fireworks will launch up to 350 feet in the air and can be seen from anywhere in the park!

• Enjoy a 15-minute long show and a choreographed music track.

Hosted by the one and only Rozzi’s Famous Fireworks, boasting displays of vivid color, blended sound, intricate coordination and topped with a breathtaking finale. This show will keep guests on their toes, not knowing what will come next. A Rozzi display is separated from the competition by the design style and artistic presence, resulting in a fireworks show like no other.

Registration required, Season Pass or Daily Admission, Fireworks viewing is included with park admission.

January (2026)

KY Flea Market New Years Spectacular – January 1: 10-6, 2: 10-6, 3: 10-6, 4: 11-5, KY Expo Center – One of the nations finest flea markets with over 500 booths with dealers from across the region selling antiques, collectibles, jewelry, clothes, surplus, bath & body and more. Free admission.

Long Running Events

Recurring Events:

Louisville Free Public Library has story time events all around the city. You could go to different ones each week. Sometimes they have crafts and other activities to go along with the story time. It’s one of the best free family fun activities in the city!

Speed Art Museum has drop in family programs on Sundays. Sunday admission is free. The family tour is every Sunday at 2pm and recommended for families with kids ages 5-10 years old.

Photo credit: Speed Art Museum

Early childhood programming (ages 0-5) is back at Speed Art Museum. Baby Playdate is 1^st Wednesday of each month, 10 AM – 12 PM. Toddler Takeover is 1^st Wednesday of each month, 10 AM – 12 PM. Each month we baby-ify a gallery with floor mats, board books, toys, and soft music. Babies (and their adults) engage with the artworks and each other at their own speed. All the programming is included in your ticket to the Museum for that day. Check their website for upcoming dates and themes.

Tiny Art Tales – KMAC Museum, 10:30-11:15am, Join us Friday every month from 10:30-11:15 am for movement, music, and art making. It’s free.

All About Kids has open gym and swim at both their Oldham and Louisville locations. Times and days of the week vary based on location or activity. You can get a punch card if you plan to go often and want to save some money.

LOUISVILLE LOCATION

Monday – Friday: 10am-2pm (Includes Preschool Open Gym Mon-Fri) (Ages 5 & under)
Monday – Thursday: 5pm-8pm (10 & under)
Saturday: 9am-12pm (10 & under)

SIGS in New Albany has several open gym style options that recur. From tot-spot to bounce time. You can go once or get a pass that will basically get you one free visit when you purchase more visits all at once.

ECO Kids Discovery Days at Berheim Forest are offered every first and third Saturday of the month (weather permitting) 1-4pm. E-C-O stands for Every Child Outside, which is the best way for children of all ages to connect with the natural world. $15 per car recommended.

Kentuckiana Parkour in Clarksville, IN has parents night out every Saturday night and you do not have to be a member to send your child. It’s for children ages 5 and up from 6-8pm. Kids can get active in the ninja and parkour courses. $20

Defy has Kid Jump every Monday- Friday from the time they open until noon. It is for kids ages 6 and under and their adult. It is $15 and parents jump free. You select a 90 minute jump spot. Those kiddos will be tired for their naps and you got your exercise in for the day!

Drop in and paint at Whet Your Palette. Leave the mess at home and let your kids get creative. The best deal is Tuesdays, all day canvases are half off.

Saturday Farm Animal Feeding – Blackacre State Nature Preserve And Historic Homestead. The volunteer animal feeders discuss feeding and caring for farm animals, will take place May through September on Saturdays at 9:00am. Visitors are advised to wear appropriate shoes or bring spare shoes for the ride home, as we may get dirty, especially if it has been raining recently. Feed will be provided, but Visitors are always welcome to bring their own treats to feed the animals. Apples, carrots, and bread are farm animal favorites. Meet in the barn for this fun opportunity!

There are some drop-in opportunities at The Little Loomhouse. Isn’t it so great things are opening up for family fun? Get creative with weaving and learn some unique history.

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Wednesday Wonders at The Parklands of Floyds Fork -Every Wednesday, 10:30am-11:30am, Ben Stout House, Turkey Run Park.

Wednesday Wonders are interactive programs designed to spark the curiosity of young children. This session is for elementary aged (recommended ages 5-9) learners. Offering a different natural history wonder each week, we will cultivate critical thinking, scientific literacy, and stewardship of our natural surroundings. This hour long program emphasizes learning through exploration and discovery outdoors combined with science experiments, activities, play, and art. Come prepared for the weather as we go outside for hikes, creekwalks, and activities during all seasons. For a full list of topics go to our website.

*There are occasional dates when they do not have Wednesday wonder events

Free for members / $5 for non-members

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