Lucky you. You just found LOUtoday’s Plan Ahead, a list of some of the biggest events to plan for that are taking place throughout Louisville each month.
Take out your calendar, grab your day planner, or text all your friends — these are the top events we recommend visiting this month. Psst: Don’t forget to bookmark this page and come back, as we update our guide monthly.
(Don’t see anything you like? Check out our full events calendar.)
‘Tis the season
Yuletide 2025 | Friday, Nov. 28-Saturday, Dec. 20 | Times vary | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, Crestwood | $15 | Explore a model train village with festive music and lights while sipping a complimentary cup of hot cocoa.
“A Christmas Carol” | Friday, Dec. 5-Sunday, Dec. 21 | Times vary | Actors Theatre of Louisville | $30 | The ghosts of this theatrical classic returns to the Actors Theatre stage.
Holiday Teas at Oxmoor Farm | Saturday, Dec. 6-Saturday, Dec. 20 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Oxmoor Farm | $50+ | Take in a refined tea + light bites along with live music — each date has a special theme.
A ‘60s Christmas Candlelight Tours | Tuesday, Dec. 9-Thursday, Dec. 11 | 6-9 p.m. | Locust Grove | $10+ | Step back in history into this local landmark and browse the museum store.
Shop til you drop
Locust Grove Holiday Book Sale | Friday, Dec. 5-Sunday, Dec. 7 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Locust Grove | Free | Shop a huge array of used books from all genres and times.
Wallitsch Gardens Winter Festival | Saturday, Dec. 6 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Wallitsch Garden Center | Free | Shop local vendors and holiday plants while listening to live music and meeting adoptable pets.
6th Annual Sellersburg Christmas Craft Market | Saturday, Dec. 13 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | Life Center, Sellersburg, IN | Free | Shop local for your gifts this year at this annual market.
Song and dance
Paristown’s 6th Annual Drag Queens and Kings on Ice | Sunday, Dec. 6 | 7-9 p.m. | Paristown | Free | Support the most glamorous skaters in LOU as they raise money for the Kentuckiana Pride Foundation.
Acoustic Jam 2025 presented by 97.5 WAMZ | Wednesday, Dec. 10 | 7:30 p.m. | Louisville Palace | $29 | Local and regional bands will perform acoustic music
The Brown-Forman Nutcracker | Friday, Dec. 12-Monday, Dec. 22 | Times vary | Louisville Ballet | The Louisville holiday staple is back, this year with a live orchestra.
Get crafty
Holiday Edition Pottery Workshop | 6-8 p.m. | Better Blend | Make your very own holiday decoration in this beginner-friendly workshop.
Holiday Upcycles | Monday, Dec. 22-Tuesday, Dec. 30 | 1-3 p.m. | Louisville Zoo | Free with admission | Turn your old stuff into animal enrichment items like bird feeders or cat toys.
For the kids
2025 Winter Break Camp | Monday, Dec. 22-Wednesday, Dec. 31 | 8:45 a.m.-4 p.m. | The Frazier History Museum | $55+ | Learn about Kentucky’s holiday traditions, make some crafts, and explore three floors of decorated trees.
Winter Camps | Monday, Dec. 29 + Tuesday, Dec. 30 | 9 a.m. | KMAC Museum | Keep the kiddos busy learning about painting, printmaking, sculpture, and more.
Ring in the new
Noon Years | 10 a.m. | Kentucky Science Center | Free with admission | Celebrate the new year with this family-friendly event replete with educational activities and demonstrations.
New Year’s Eve Bash 2026! | 6 p.m.-3 a.m. | Tin Roof Louisville | Price of purchase | Ring in the new with live music, specials, and a countdown.
NYE Party: Vegas-Style! | 7 p.m. | Blind Squirrel Louisville - Music, Grub, Sports | $20 cover | Get drink specials + Vegas-themed games along with Elvis music.
Have an event of your own you want to share with us? Follow these easy steps to add your events to our calendar:
- Go to our Events page.
- Click “Add Event” in the top right-hand corner.
- Make sure to include a link and fill out important information like the date, time, location, and price of your event.
- Click “Submit,” and you’ve just added an event to our website calendar.