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Southern Lights at the Kentucky Horse Park
The Holiday Village features photos with Santa, Santa’s North Pole Mailbox (where children can drop off their Christmas List), Animal Land, Mini Train rides, Bluegrass Miniature Train Display, and the Kentucky Horse Park Gift Shop. Grab a quick snack in the village or sit down for dinner at Tootie’s Peppermint Café to complete your visit.
When: Nightly from 5:30 pm to 10:00 pm November 29 – December 31, 2024 *Closed Christmas Day
Where: 4089 Iron Works Pike, Lexington 40511
Cost: $35 per carload in advance/$35 at the entrance
Lexington Fire Station # 20
The light show is FREE. However, please consider bringing a new and unwrapped toy with you to donate. The show starts daily at 5:30 p.m. and will run through the end of the year. Tune into 91.1 FM to access the choreographed music.
Remember, we ask you not to park in the grass and turn off your headlights. Additionally, suppose you see lights come on in the bay and firefighters moving quickly to the trucks. In that case, parents should gather their kids and move clear of the driveway because the crews are responding to an emergency.
When: Nightly (Typically starts around Thanksgiving)
Where: 3001 Arrowhead, Lexington 40514
Cost: Free (Drop a toy for the Toys for Tots program if you’d like!)
Shaker Village Illuminated Evenings
During the holiday season, Shaker Village will bustle with light-hearted moments that remind us of long-ago winter days filled with wonder and laughter. Make time to delight in life’s simple gifts with family and friends, as lively music, merriment and candlelight illuminate the Village. Illuminated Evenings will feature holiday music, roaring fires and twinkling lights! Each Saturday evening will feature different performers, as well as programs and tours.
When: Saturday evenings in December 7, 14, 21, 2024. 4 pm – 8 pm
Where: 3501 Lexington Road, Harrodsburg KY 40330
Cost: A portion of your admission will be donated to local charity:
Ages 3+: $8
Annual Passholders & Ages Under 2: Free
Holiday Lights at Buffalo Trace Distillery
NEW EVENT FOR 2024 Spirited Nights
NO Lighting of the Trace but the Drive Through Lights are still open but may not be granted entry due to tickets being sold out for Spirited Nights.
When: December 5–8, 12–15, 19–22, 2024 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm (entry times every 30 minutes)
Buffalo Trace Distillery is excited to introduce a new holiday tradition for its 26th annual holiday celebration. Spirited Nights is a 12-night complimentary event featuring a self-guided walk-through light experience with numerous stops with snacks and beverages (for purchase).
The drive-thru will be significantly reduced to accommodate the new walking experience. As always, the drive-thru experience is free to the public and does not require registration. However, those who are not registered for Spirited Nights may not be granted entry if complimentary tickets are sold out. Those planning to attend both need to reserve their Spirited Nights spot in the link below and can enjoy the drive-thru at any point during their visit.
Where: 113 Great Buffalo Trace Frankfort, KY 40601
Cost: Free
Sold Out for 2024
Christmas at Mustard Seed Hill
Christmas at Mustard Seed Hill is a spectacular holiday tradition in Millersburg, Kentucky; just 30 minutes north of Lexington in the heart of Bourbon County. This year’s programming includes our breathtaking Light Display, Gingerbread House Exhibit, Artisan’s Market, Holiday Tent and Cafe, Christmas Campfire Reservations, Live Music, and more! Stroll through the breath-taking lights, enjoy live music, gather with friends, shop for the perfect handmade gift and don’t miss the most stunning gingerbread house displays in Kentucky. Come experience the magnificent 3-acre Christmas light display, highlighted by a magnificent 30′ ribbon tree, 32′ glowing ribbon arch, dazzling 20′ starburst, Nativity scene, a Christmas sleigh made entirely of Christmas Lights, and more!
When: December 7 – 23, 2024
Where: 1122 Main Street Millersburg, KY 40348
Cost: Entry Fee – $15 per person, Kids 7 & Under – FREE! *Tickets available online
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 41st annual PNC Festival of Lights! Come early for more animals and stay for the lights! In addition to admiring the beauty of 4 million LED lights, visitors can find the 5 Fiona fairies in Fairyland, take in a blacklight puppet show, marvel at the spectacular Wild Lights show on Swan Lake, or snack at one of two S’mores-n-More stands. Dec. 23rd is the last night to visit with Santa
When: November 21, 2024 – January 5, 2025 *Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Even and Christmas
Sunday – Thursday: 10am – 9pm, Friday – Saturday: 10am – 10pm, December 20-31: 10am-10pm
Where: 3400 Vine St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45220
Cost: Prices vary – see online, PNC Festival of Lights is included in Zoo admission. Visit the Zoo early and stay for the lights!
Lights Under Louisville
Louisville Mega Cavern’s Lights Under Louisville returns with more than 40 themed displays, multiple projection areas, approximately 900 lit characters, new exciting themes, two laser locations, multiple light tunnels, holiday music and over 6,000,000 points of light that will immerse visitors in a megadose of holiday cheer. It’s the only underground light show of its kind on the planet!
When: November 8, 2024 – January 4, 2025
Where: 1841 Taylor Ave Louisville, KY 40213
Cost: Prices vary for vehicle type – find ticketing info online
Creation Museum
Tour the dazzling garden of lights, reflect on the true meaning of the season at the indoor nativity, watch a live drama, enjoy a special holiday dinner, do some unique gift shopping, and experience more during our free, annual ChristmasTown!
When: November 29, 2024 – January 4, 2025
Tuesday – Saturday
5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: 2800 Bullittsburg Church Rd. Petersburg, KY 41080
Cost: Parking $10 after 4 pm, Lights and outdoor nativity experience are FREE. Additional activities are available for a fee or museum admission.
Ark Encounter
See Noah’s Ark and the gardens illuminated in a remarkable sea of rainbow-colored lights! This holiday season, bring the whole family out for an unforgettable evening.
When: November 29, 2024 – Janiuary 4, 2025
Tuesday – Saturday
5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: 1 Ark Encounter Drive, Williamstown, KY 41097
Cost: FREE ChristmasTime event for only the cost of parking! Parking $10 after 4 pm. On the dates of the ChristmasTime evening events, the amazing exhibits inside the life-size Ark are also available for paid-admission guests during the published daytime hours until 6:00 p.m. The Ark gift shop (accessible without Ark exhibit admission) will remain open until 8:30 p.m. on ChristmasTime event evenings.
Private Homes
Mt. McKinley Lights
Enjoy this annual tradition with new things planned each year. They typically offer a food donation opportunity so be sure to check their Facebook page for updates on making a non-perishable donation while you are there!
When: Nightly from 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm Thanksgiving through New Year’s eve.
Where: 2956 Mt. McKinley Way, Lexington KY 40517
Cost: FREE (Food donations encouraged)
Turner House
The Turner family has been decorating for the holidays for decades and their beautiful light display is always a favorite of families across Central KY!
When: Nightly during the holidays
Where: 1008 Chinoe Road, Lexington KY 40502
Cost: FREE
Toronto Road Holidays
If you’re a fan of the colorful, inflatable yard decorations or have kids who love these or want to see some favorite classic holiday and cartoon friends this is the stop for you! Enjoy a HUGE display of fun characters including Rudolph, Mickey, Snoopy, Spongebob and MORE!
When: Nightly from around Thanksgiving through New Year’s eve.
Where: 200 Toronto Road, Lexington 40515
Cost: FREE
Jones Family Christmas Light and Music Show
You are invited to the Jones Family Christmas Light and Music Show at 1748 Abbington Hill, Lexington. Watch over 12,000 lights come alive to music and hear the Christmas Story narration. There is even a snow machine! Tune your radio to 89.5FM for music and narration. For updates please visit, www.Facebook.com/JonesFamilyLights
When: Nightly from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm December 1st – January 1st. *Except in heavy rain
Where: 1748 Abbington Hill, Lexington 40514
Cost: FREE
Wild Lights
the Wild Lights musical light show in Jessamine County is set to music too!
PERMANENTLY CLOSED 2024
Immanuel Baptist Church
Immanuel Baptist Church is the biggest Baptist church in the state and we are covering our campus with Christmas Lights this year and would love for people to take a look at it. We will also have music playing as they drive through.
When: Watch for 2024 Info
Where: 3100 Tates Creek Road, Lexington
Cost: FREE
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