FRI NOV 4 

Join Barbara Harper Bach signing her latest, The New Christmas Clinic, at My Favorite Things in Hamburg from 10 am to 2 pm. 

FRIDAY NOV 11 

The 16th annual Junior League of Lexington Holly Day Market brings together vendors from across the region to Lexington for one weekend to give shoppers the opportunity to buy holiday gifts in one spectacular location, the newly renovated Central Bank Center. The Market is open Friday thru Sunday and will include a visit from Santa. 

SAT NOV 12 

Hosted by Pediatric Dentistry of Hamburg at the Junior League’s Holly Day Market, enjoy Cookies, Cocoa, and Storytime with Santa. Complimentary, pre-decorated cookies and a hot cocoa bar will include featured guests, all the way from the North Pole, Santa and Mrs. Clause. Children can enjoy a Christmas story (donated by Lexington Public Library) read by Mrs. Clause. Photos with Santa can be taken with your own phone and/or camera. Santa will be at the market on Saturday, Nov 12th from 12 PM – 2 PM and Sunday, Nov 13th from 12 PM – 2 PM. Purchase tickets to the market online or onsite. jennifer@firstmedialex.com

FRI NOV 18 

Come Sip and Shop at Christ the King’s Annual Fundraiser, Friday and Saturday at Cathedral of Christ the King. Proceeds go to CKS learning programs & classroom enhancements.

SAT NOV 19 

Join St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church for the Seton Market,  a day of shopping local crafters and vendors! Bring the kids to get a picture with Santa. 

SUN NOV 27 

Head to Triangle Park on November 27 for Lexington’s annual Holiday Lighting Festival presented by Baird. Watch as Lexington’s Christmas Tree is lit up in beautiful bright lights, the first candle of Lexington’s Menorah is lit, and holiday carols are sung, getting everyone in the holiday spirit. While you’re there, you can also enjoy the unique experience of ice skating in the heart of downtown at the Rink at Triangle Park! 

SAT DEC 3 

Enjoy photos with Santa in the neighborhood, Saturday Dec 3 from 11 am to 3 pm at Man O War Harley Davidson. 

Santa Claus is coming to (down)town! Lexington’s Christmas Parade begins at 11am downtown and will feature a variety of organizations, bands, floats, and of course, Santa himself! 

Enjoy an authentic Kentucky Christmas at Ashland, the Henry Clay Estate, Noon to 7:30 pm. The Day will include a Christmas Market, music, entertainment, Santa SELFies, food and drink, the Ashland illumination at sunset, music, and Candlelight Tours!  (Two additional Ashland Candlelight Tour evenings will be offered:nThursday, December 8th 5:30-7:30pm and Saturday, December 10th 5:30-7:30pm.)

SAT DEC 10 

Join South Elkhorn Christian Church for “Drive Through Bethlehem,”  retelling the Christmas story, as live actors and animals portray the story of Jesus’ birth.

SAT DEC 17 

Join the Lexington Philharmonic and The Lexington Singers for a Cathedral Christmas, returning to the Cathedral of Christ the King for this Lexington holiday tradition in a program of sacred orchestral and choral works, 8 pm, Cathedral of Christ the King on Colony Blvd.