Holiday, winter and New Year's events in Louisville and Southern Indiana

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — 'Tis the season for holiday festivities and events, and the Louisville area is filled with holiday cheer.

Check out the list of events below. Don't see your favorite event on the list? Email news@wdrb.com with all the details, and we'll add it. To see the full WDRB Events Calendar, click here.

Lights Under Louisville

Open now through Jan. 1, daily from 9:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Enjoy a 30 minute ride through 17 miles underground to view more than 900 Christmas light displays.
For tickets and more information, click here.

Fete De Noel in Paristown

Open now through Jan. 2
Enjoy outdoor ice skating rink, photos with Santa, Brent Street Holiday Market and trackless train ride.
For more information, click here.

Holiday Igloos at 8UP

Open now through Feb. 14
Have dinner in one of the eight igLOUs at 8UP, 350 W. Chestnut Street
Each igloo are private and enclosed with a small heater
To make reservations, click here.

Christmas Tree Lane at Waterfront Park

Open from Nov. 18 until inventory is gone, daily 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Shop Christmas trees, wreaths and other holiday greenery.
For more information, click here.

Miracle On Market

Open now through Dec. 31, open daily at 4 p.m. at Galaxie, 732 E. Market Street
Pop-up holiday-themed cocktails served in a festive setting
For more information, click here.

Tinsel Tavern at Pizza Bar

Open now through Dec. 31, open from 4 p.m. to midnight
Pop-up holiday bar featuring festive food and drink options
To book a table, click here.

Lights On Main

Open now through Jan. 8
75 Christmas trees decorated by local schools and organizations are placed throughout the Frazier History Museum
For more information, click here.

Gardens Aglimmer

Open Dec. 1-2, 7-10, 14-23, 27-30
Take a magical stroll through the Waterfront Botanical Gardens festive lights and illuminated displays and visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
For more information, click here.

Holiday Cheer: Bourbon and Beer at Frazier History Museum

Dec. 7 from 6-7:30 p.m., doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Lexington Brewing & Distilling offers tasting of six different bourbons and whiskeys
Admission is $44
For more information, click here.

13th Annual Festival of Nativities

Dec. 7 and 8 from 6-9 p.m., Dec. 9 from 2-7 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Crestwood, Ky.
Free community event with more than 600 nativity scene displays, family photos, cookies, crafts and concert on Dec. 9.
For more information, click here.

35th Annual Christmas Gift & Decor Show

Dec. 8-10, times vary at the Kentucky Expo Center, 937 Phillips Lane, Louisville
Stock up on holiday decor and gifts and kids can get a free picture with Santa
For more information, click here.

The Snowy Day and Other Stories

Show times are Dec. 8-10, 15-17
StageOne Family Theatre, Louisville Orchestra and Kentucky Performing Arts presents the timeless classic, based on the book by Ezra Jack Keats
For more information, click here.

Ivy Wonderland & Festival of Trees

Friday, Dec. 8 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Ivy Tech in Sellersburg, Ind.
Photos with Santa, cocoa station, cookies and treats, kid activities, tree display and virtual auction and holiday concert.
For more information, click here.

Breakfast with Santa at The Galt House

Dec. 10 and 17 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Guests will enjoy a buffet-style breakfast menu, take photos with Santa and take a ride on the holiday train
$30 for adults and $12 for children 6-12
For more information, click here.

The Brown-Forman Nutcracker

Show times are Dec. 8 through Dec. 24
Enjoy the timeless holiday classic, The Nutcracker, performed by the Louisville Ballet
For more information, click here.

The Soul of Christmas 2023

Show times are Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. and Dec. 10 at 4 p.m. at the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts, 501 W. Main Street.
Capture your Christmas spirit with the Faith Works Performing Arts
For ticket information, click here.

"A Christmas Carol"

Show times are Dec. 8 through Dec. 17, times vary, Highview Arts Center, 7406 Fegenbush Lane, Louisville
Click here for tickets.

Holiday Model Trains at Greentree Mall

Dec. 8-10 and Dec. 15-17, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Friday and Saturdays; 12 - 6 p.m. Sundays. East end of the mall near Furniture Fair.
See model train displays like the Polar Express.

Gingerbread House Baking Class

Saturday, Dec. 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Rainbow Blossom Springhurst Wellness Center, 3608 Springhurst Blvd., Louisville
Cost is $42.45 to make a gluten-free, vegan and allergy-friendly gingerbread house.
For more information, click here.

Nelson County Fire and Rescue Santa Tours Neighborhoods

Saturday, Dec. 9 starting at 9 a.m.
Nelson County Fire and Rescue accompany Santa and his reindeer on a tour of neighborhoods. Line the streets and watch for his sleigh.
Check out Nelson County Fire and Rescue's Facebook page for the route and updates.

Huber's Orchard & Winery Holiday Fun

Weekday Igloo Rentals from now through Feb. 29: enjoy your food and drinks with family and friends in an igloo on the patio. For reservations, click here.
Santa Claus is coming to town Saturday, Dec. 9 and Sunday, Dec. 10 from 12-3 p.m.
Cookies and Cocoa with Santa is Saturday, Dec. 9 and Sunday, Dec. 10 from 9-11 a.m. in the Winery Garden Room. Click here for tickets.

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

Show times are Dec. 9, 16, 23 at the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts, 501 W. Main Street
StageOne Family Theatre presents the holiday classic story of The Herdmans.
For tickets, click here.

Fleur de Flea Vintage and Handmade Holiday Pop-up Market

Saturday, Dec. 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 968 Swan Street
More than 75 vendors will be selling holiday decor and handmade items, and take a selfie with Santa.
For more information, click here.

Flea Off Market Holiday Bazaar

Saturday, Dec. 16 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 17 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
More than 200 artists and vendors will be set up at the Henry Clay building on South 3rd Street selling everything from vintage clothes and jewelry to handmade items.
Food trucks, drinks, cocktails, live music and photos with Santa
Free to attend
For more information, click here.

Grinchmas Scavenger Hunt

Saturday, Dec. 9 at 10:30 a.m. at Caufield's Novelty, 1002 W. Main Street.
Clues will be given to hunt for $10-100 gift cards hidden throughout the store.
For more information, click here.

Santa Claus, Indiana Christmas Parade

Saturday, Dec. 9 at 1 p.m. CST in Santa Claus, Indiana
See Santa and different floats during the annual Christmas parade
For more information, click here.

HoliSlay: Holiday Drag Brunch

Sunday, Dec. 10 at 11 a.m. at Tinsel Tavern, 445 S. 4th Street, Louisville
Enjoy breakfast and a festive show with local drag queens.
Tickets are $42, click here to buy.

Christmas Cocktail Class at Down One Bourbon Bar

Tuesday, Dec. 12 from 6-7:30 p.m.
Learn how to make three seasonal cocktails from Down One Bourbon Bar's General Manager and Beverage Curator
Tickets are $40
For tickets and more information, click here.

All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914

Available show times are Dec. 19, 22 and 23
Presented by the Kentucky Opera, a cappella opera about stories of soldier along the Western Front during WWI.
For tickets, click here.

The Louisville Orchestra: Nat King Cole Christmas

Wednesday, Dec. 20 at 7:30 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m. at The Louisville Palace
Enjoy classic Christmas songs performed by The Louisville Orchestra presented by Magic 101.3.
For tickets, click here.

A Wizard's Christmas Dinner and Marketplace

Open Dec. 15-17 at The Louisville Palace
Enjoy a three-course holiday dinner, attend five magical courses and show in The Magical Alley Market
For tickets and more information, click here.

Qannik's Beary Happy Holiday at the Louisville Zoo

Open now through Dec. 31; Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus on Dec. 16-17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Enjoy holiday-themed decorations and animal enrichment while seeing and learning about the animals.
For more information, click here.

Angel's Envy Distillery Holiday Open House

Tuesday, Dec. 21 from 4-7 p.m.
Enjoy holiday cocktails and light bites, complimentary bottle engravings and limited-edition gifts
For more information, click here.

Holiday Family Movie Days at the Kentucky Science Center

Dec. 17 at 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., Dec. 23 at 2:30 p.m.
Enjoy holiday classics like "The Polar Express" and "Elf" in the four-story theater and enjoy popcorn and hot cocoa, pictures with Frosty and a take home holiday-themed Do Science activity.
For tickets, click here.

Animals of the North Pole

Saturday, Dec. 30 at the Jeffersonville Township Public Library at 211 E. Court Ave. in Jeffersonville, Indiana from 11 a.m. to noon.
Learn and see up close live reindeer and other animals that live at the North Pole.

NEW YEARS EVE EVENTS:

Fourth Street Live! NYE Party

Dec. 31, doors open at 8 p.m.
Those 21 and older can enjoy exclusive access to restaurants and bars, live music, party favors, champagne toasts and countdown to midnight.
For more information, click here.

New Year's Bash on the Ohio river

Dec. 31 from 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Those 21 and older can ring in the New Year with a cruise onboard the Mary M. Miller riverboat.
Sip on champagne, eat appetizers and dance into the New Year.
For tickets, click here.

New Year's Eve with JD Shelburne

Dec. 31 at 8:30 p.m. at Mercury Ballroom
Ring in the New Year with music from JD Shelburne, party favors and a live feed of the New York City ball drop.
For tickets, click here.

New Year's Eve at Hotel Genevieve

Dec. 31 9 p.m. - 1 a.m., 730 E. Market St., Louisville
Enjoy dancing, drinks, food, photo booth and midnight toast to ring in the new year with a Moulin Rouge theme.
To purchase tickets and reservations, click here.