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The Louisville community is buzzing with fun and exciting events.

No matter what time of the year you're considering visiting us, you'll discover bourbon & culinary experiences, seasonal festivals, and plenty of opportunities to experience Louisville's horse racing events including iconic races like the Kentucky Derby.

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Est. 1778

The ultimate guide to the holiday season in Louisville

From underground light shows and a 175-foot-long snow tubing hill to holiday pop-up bars and enchanted markets, Louisville is your holiday destination.

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Paint and Sip: Snowflake Serenity

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Snowflake Serenity brings a peaceful, magical glow to the winter season with its radiant sunset sky melting from warm yellows and oranges into soft pinks,...

Candlelight Christmas Tour

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Step inside Louisville’s grandest Victorian mansion and experience the sights and sounds of the season. From December 19–21, the Conrad-Caldwell House will...

Blackacre Historic Candlelight Tour

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Experience early American holiday traditions on a candlelit homestead. Enjoy Pioneer-era music, dancing in the Stone Cottage, refreshments, and interactive...

Gardens Aglimmer

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Louisville’s Loveliest Holiday Tradition returns this winter for its SIXTH year! Visit us on select nights from November 28 to December 30! Celebrate the magic...

Winter Wonderland

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Winter Wonderland Light Drive-Thru Celebration Experience the magic of the holidays as historic Shawnee Park is transformed into a sparkling wonderland. Over...

A Christmas Carol

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Scrooge is back in all of his humbug glory! His disdain for Christmas is no match for visits from enchanting ghosts, a lively ensemble of characters, and the...

Historic Ferguson Mansion Tour

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The Edwin Hite Ferguson Mansion, finished for the Ferguson family in 1905, is now the home of the Filson Historical Society. Edwin Hite Ferguson commissioned...

Paint and Sip: Beary Delicious

Dec222025

Beary Delicious brings pure playful joy to the canvas with an adorable bear bundled in a cozy teal hat, happily clutching a bright peppermint treat. Soft snowy...

Paint and Sip: Van Gogh's Starry Christmas Eve

Dec222025

Van Gogh’s Starry Christmas Eve blends the swirling magic of a star-filled sky with the festive glow of a beautifully decorated holiday tree. Vivid yellows,...

The Misfits and Mayhem Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville

Dec232025

Get More Scandal with Your Sightseeing! As the sun sets over the Ohio River, the streets of downtown Louisville come alive with stories of the city’s most...

The Lodge Holiday Pop Up

Dec232025

This winter, Trial+Error transforms into The Lodge — a cozy holiday pop-up filled with festive cocktails, twinkling lights, and that unmistakable warmth of...

Paint and Sip: Santa Gnome

Dec232025

Santa Gnome brings festive cheer to the canvas with its adorable bearded gnome bundled in a bright red Santa hat and tangled delightfully in colorful holiday...