Tree Lightings and Parades in Lexington and Central KY

Downtown Lexington Tree LightingSunday, November 30, 20253 pm – 7 pm Head to Triangle Park on November 30, and join us for our annual Holiday Lighting Festival, presented by T-Fiber! Lexington’s Christmas Tree will be lit with beautiful, bright lights, and Lexington’s Hanukkah Menorah will shine ahead of the festival. Plus, community choirs will sing […]

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Holiday Performances in Central KY

Enjoy celebrating the holidays with special performances in Central KY.  Theatre, ballet, music and more!  You’ll find all the local performances here! Lexington Children’s Theatre Rudoph the Red Nosed Reindeer, Jr.Sunday, Nov. 30 – 2:00pm Saturday, Dec. 6 – 2:00pmSaturday, Dec. 6 – 7:00pm (Pay What You Will)* Sunday, Dec. 7 – 2:00pm The holiday classic soars off the […]

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Christmas Lights in Lexington & Central KY

Are you looking for the best holiday lights in Lexington and Central KY?  Find the most beautiful Christmas lights and holiday decorations with the Lex Fun 4 Kids Holiday Lights Guide. If you have an awesome display to add please complete the submission form at the end of this post. Businesses Southern Lights at the […]

Cincinnati Zoo Festival of Lights

The Cincinnati Zoo will still be shining bright as we’re once again transformed into a “Wild Wonderland” for the 43rd annual PNC Festival of Lights!  Come early for more animals and stay for the lights! In addition to admiring the beauty of 5 million LED lights, visitors can find the 5 Fiona fairies in Fairyland, […]

PumpkinMania at Transylvania 2025

Transylvania University’s PumpkinMania presented by University of Kentucky Federal Credit Union returns to downtown Lexington with a family-friendly pumpkin carving event Sunday, Oct. 26, and a jack-o’-lantern display each night from Oct. 26‑30. The return of PumpkinMania is made possible this year by the generous support of our sponsors. PumpkinMania Festival: Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, 11 am […]

Kids Eat Free on Halloween

Halloween Kids Eat Free Events are happening all around Central KY!  Check out the special deals as well as regular Kids Eat Free & Cheap Nights 2025 Specials! Baskin Robbins – 31% off scoops on the 31st of each month for BR App users so Halloween is a great time to enjoy this deal! Chipotle […]

Free Thanksgiving meals in Lex

FREE Thanksgiving Meals

Where can your family go for a FREE Thanksgiving Meal in Lexington?  Find a list of area churches and organizations that are offering FREE Thanksgiving meals.   2025 Meals Catholic Action Center – Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27, 2025 TIME TBD Take-out, drive-thru, NO eat in service FoodChain – Thanksgiving meal distribution on Monday, November 24, […]

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Southern Lights Stroll

The Kentucky Horse Park Foundation is delighted to host the annual Southern Lights Stroll and 5K presented by CHI Saint Joseph Health Creating Safer Neighborhoods Initiative.  The Kentucky Horse Park invites you to help set the Holiday Season in motion as you join the 2025 Southern Lights Stroll on Sunday, November 22nd, 2025! Gates will […]

Southern Lights at the KY Horse Park

Celebrating its 32nd year at the Kentucky Horse Park, Southern Lights presented by Friends of Coal is a magical holiday tradition for thousands of families throughout the Bluegrass and beyond.  See over a million twinkling lights from the safety of your car.  Enjoy the return of the Holiday Village, which promises to be brighter than […]

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Santa Fun in Central KY (Breakfast, photos, train rides!)

Where can you see Santa Claus in Lexington and Central KY?  Here’s some great events in Central KY!  Click the event for more information.  There are places that offer breakfast, brunch, train rides, visits, photos, and more. Fayette Mall Thursday, November 7 through December 24, 2025 Santa’s Hours: Special Hours Information: Santa Special Events: Please […]

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Santa’s Wonderland at Cabela’s – Santa Arrives 11/1

Mark your calendars and make plans to kick off the Holiday Season at the Lexington Cabela’s. Santa will arrive on his decked out Tracker Boat with his elves and friends! Saturday, November 1, 20255 pm FREE ACTIVITIES & GIVEAWAYS! -Yummy Food Trucks-Hang w/Rudolph&Frosty-FREE Games-FREE Refreshments-small FREE Plushie (while supplies last). We also will be joined […]

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Christmas Train Rides

Enjoy the holidays while riding the rails!  There are two great train stations in Central KY that offer special Holiday events.   The Bluegrass Railroad Museum in Versailles Santa Trains 2025 When snowflakes start to fly in Kentucky, Santa and Mrs. Claus bring Holiday Cheer to the Bluegrass Railroad Museum.  Santa Train Rides Saturdays, November 29th, […]

Give the Gift of Membership

Memberships and experiences make wonderful gifts any time of the year!  Enjoy local family fun with memberships to local museums, zoos, learning centers and more! Classes can also be a great gift ideas! Enjoy art, music, and more! *** Remember!!  Many offer reciprocal memberships so when you join one you get discounts or free admission […]

Christmas Tree Farms and Shops

Wondering where you can get a fresh cut Christmas Tree?  Here’s a great list of where you can get live Christmas Trees (cut your own or pre-cut) at area Christmas Tree Farms and Shops in Lexington and Central KY.  Grab a live tree and enjoy the smells of the holiday season indoors. Choose and Cut […]

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Downtown Lexington Triangle Park Ice Skating

From late October through the beginning of January, the lawn at Triangle Park is transformed into a winter wonderland with the Triangle Park Ice Rink.  2025 Hours and Info Open October 25, 2025 – January 2025 Downtown Triangle Park Ice Rink Hours October 25th – November 17th, 2025 Open Saturdays and Sundays OnlySaturdays – 12:30-8:30 pmSunday- […]

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