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6 events,
Santa Picture @ JB
Santa Picture @ JB
Get your picture taken with Santa Claus at Joseph-Beth Booksellers beginning Sunday, December 1 until Tuesday, December 24.
Chili Cook-Off
Chili Cook-Off
Chuck Williams’ annual Auction & Chili Cook-Off is Sunday, December 1 at the former Walmart on Richmond Rd. Lunch and a preview of the items up for bid will begin at noon with the auction starting at 1 p.m.
1 event,
‘A Christmas Carol’
‘A Christmas Carol’
A Christmas Carol returns to the EKU Center for the Arts on Tuesday, December 3 at 7:30 pm.
3 events,
‘The Nutcracker’
‘The Nutcracker’
Have tea with the performers of The Nutcracker from the Lexington Ballet Company at The Kentucky Castle on Thursday, December 5 at 2 pm.
Sip & Shop
Sip & Shop
The annual Holiday Sip & Shop event at Cork & Barrel is on Thursday, December 5 at 5:30 pm.
2 events,
‘A Christmas Carol’
‘A Christmas Carol’
Experience Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol at Waveland Historic Site on Friday, December 6 at 7 pm. (Dec 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21)
11 events,
Cars & Coffee
Cars & Coffee
Santa is giving the reindeer a break and trading in his sleigh for some horsepower at Hamburg Pavilion’s Cars and Coffee on Saturday, December 7 at 9 am.
Hager Cabinets Grand Re-Opening
Hager Cabinets Grand Re-Opening
25 Years with Hager Cabinets Join Hager Cabinets at their Grand Re-Opening from 9 am to 1 pm on Saturday, December 7 to celebrate 25 years of business in Lexington. 1300 E. New Circle Rd. Ste. 190
3 events,
Christmas in Hamburg
Christmas in Hamburg
The Hamburg Pavilion hosts Pictures with Santa every Saturday from 10 am until 3 pm and Sunday from noon until 5 pm. Santa is set up between Torrid and Wildcat Wearhouse. They also host Storytime with Mrs. Claus every Sunday from noon until 5 pm.
Christmas at the Pavilion
Christmas at the Pavilion
Enjoy a horse drawn carriage ride at Hamburg Pavilion on Sunday, December 8 from 1 pm until 3:30 pm. Pick up and drop off is at the gazebo between Ted’s Montana Grill and Victoria’s Secret.
Gift Wrapping with Habitat for Humanity
Gift Wrapping with Habitat for Humanity
Visit Habitat for Humanity's gift wrapping station at the Barnes and Noble store in Hamburg on Sunday, December 8 between 1 pm and 5 pm. All donations will help support affordable housing in Lexington.
1 event,
Acoustic Jam
Acoustic Jam
Acoustic Jam Lexington 2019 is Tuesday, December 10 at Lexington Opera House at 7:30 pm. A special evening featuring live, intimate, acoustic performances from 6 country singer/songwriters including Carly Pearce, Rodney Atkins, Hunter Hayes, Jordan Davis, Mitchell Tenpenny and more with a portion of proceeds to benefit Kentucky Children’s Hospital.
2 events,
Big Blue Santa
Big Blue Santa
Join Fayette Mall for their traditional Big Blue Santa on Wednesday, December 11 from 6 pm until 9 pm. Have your picture made with Santa in his Kentucky Blue suit along with the Kentucky Wildcat mascots.
UK women’s basketball
UK women’s basketball
UK women’s Basketball host Winthrop at Rupp Arena in downtown Lexington on Wednesday December 11 at 7 pm.
2 events,
Deck the Halls
Deck the Halls
The Festival of Trees at Richmond Place is a holiday party for everyone on Thursday, December 12 from 2 to 4 pm. The party features a winter wonderland inside the Richmond Place community (3051 Rio Dosa Drive). RSVP to 859.268.3405
Candlelight Tour
Candlelight Tour
Ashland’s Candlelight Tour of Christmas Lights is on Thursday, December 12 beginning at 5:30 pm. Explore the estate at your leisure by ‘candlelight’ as each room will be decorated in a red, white, and silver theme with inaugural gowns on display.
2 events,
Craft Project
Craft Project
Finish four festive projects at Sew-A-Lot including two Christmas ornaments, a premium watercolor card, and a quilted decorative pillow on Friday, December 13 at 10 am.
Live Nativity
Live Nativity
Santa and Mrs. Claus are coming to town, and they are excited to take photos with the kids and hand out tons of candy canes at Morning Pointe of Lexington-East on Friday, December 13 at 6 pm. Enjoy a Live Nativity Scene, petting zoo, hot chocolate bar, desserts, and Christmas cookies.
8 events,
Pancakes with Santa at Forcht Bank
Pancakes with Santa at Forcht Bank
Forcht Bank in Hamburg is hosting Pancakes with Santa on Saturday, December 14 at 9 am to 11 am. Free breakfast will include pancakes, sausage, fruit and other goodies. Reindeer games and ornament making.
Pancakes w/Santa
Pancakes w/Santa
Join Forcht Bank in Hamburg for their annual Pancakes with Santa on Saturday, December 14 from 9 am until 11 am. Enjoy breakfast, reindeer games, ornament making, balloons, My Favorite Things basket raffle, and Santa!
Christmas in Hamburg
Christmas in Hamburg
The Hamburg Pavilion hosts Pictures with Santa every Saturday from 10 am until 3 pm and Sunday from noon until 5 pm. Santa is set up between Torrid and Wildcat Wearhouse. They also host Storytime with Mrs. Claus every Sunday from noon until 5 pm.
2 events,
Christmas in Hamburg
Christmas in Hamburg
The Hamburg Pavilion hosts Pictures with Santa every Saturday from 10 am until 3 pm and Sunday from noon until 5 pm. Santa is set up between Torrid and Wildcat Wearhouse. They also host Storytime with Mrs. Claus every Sunday from noon until 5 pm.
Carriage Ride
Carriage Ride
Enjoy a horse drawn carriage ride at Hamburg Pavilion on Sunday, December 15 from 1 pm until 3:30 pm. Pick up and drop off is at the gazebo between Ted’s Montana Grill and Victoria’s Secret.
1 event,
Cirque Dreams
Cirque Dreams
Cirque Dreams Holidaze is at Rupp Arena in downtown Lexington performs on December 18 at 7 pm.
1 event,
Liquor Barn
Liquor Barn
Liquor Barn in Hamburg hosts a Maker’s Mark: A Taste of Heritage event on Thursday, December 19 from 5 pm until 8 pm.
1 event,
‘The Nutcracker’
‘The Nutcracker’
Nutcracker in One Act presented by Bluegrass Youth Ballet is at the Singletary Center for the Arts on Friday, December 20 at 7 pm.
2 events,
Carriage Ride
Carriage Ride
Horse drawn carriage rides at Hamburg Pavilion are on Sunday, December 22 from 1 pm until 3:30 pm. Pick up and drop off is at the gazebo between Ted’s Montana Grill and Victoria’s Secret.
Book Signing
Book Signing
Join Lauren H. Brandenburg as she comes to Barnes & Noble in Hamburg on Sunday, December 22 at 1:30 pm. She'll be signing The Death of Mungo Blackwell, the first novel she's written for adults that combines that reality of financial loss with the epic tall tales of a man named Mungo Blackwell.
1 event,
Christmas Dinner
Christmas Dinner
Celebrate Christmas with “The Night Before Christmas Eve” Dinner in the Grand Ballroom with Santa at the Kentucky Castle on Monday, December 23 at 6 pm. Enjoy a chef’s table dinner, social seating, entertaining storytime with Santa, and photo opportunities.
2 events,
Christmas Storytime
Christmas Storytime
Join Santa & Mrs. Claus on Christmas Eve for a special performance and telling of “The Night Before Christmas” at Santa’s Workshop in the Dillard’s Court at Fayette Mall at 8 am and noon.
1 event,
1 event,
UK basketball
UK basketball
UK men’s basketball team takes on rival Louisville on Saturday, December 28 at Rupp Arena in downtown Lexington at 3:45 pm.
2 events,
Jump into New Year
Jump into New Year
Jump into the New Year at Adrenaline and enjoy an evening out knowing your children are safe and having a blast. Drop the kids off from 9 pm until 1 am on Tuesday, December 31 for pizza and fun. This event is for ages 12 and older. Check in starts at 8:45pm.
