8 Unique Holiday Events in Kentucky

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Kentucky has several unique holiday adventures throughout the state that are perfect for making memories with friends and family.

I’m sharing places to add to your Kentucky Holiday Bucket List this year.

1. Take A Tour of Kentucky’s Most Famous Home

501 E Stephen Foster Ave, Bardstown, KY

Learn about the Christmas customs of the Victorian era at My Old Kentucky Home in Bardstown.

Tours are available daily, starting on the hour from 9am to 4pm, from November 17th – December 30th, 2023 (closed November 23, December 24 & 25).

You can also reserve tickets to an evening, candlelit performance of Charles Dicken’s novel, “A Christmas Carol,” from December 1-December 16, 2023.

2. Visit Scuba Santa at Newport Aquarium

1 Levee Way, Newport, KY

Scuba Santa has been a Newport Aquarium holiday tradition for over 20 years. Aquarium members and guests look forward to his visit each year from November 24-December 24, 2023.

Kids can get a unique photo with Santa and talk back and forth with Santa with a special microphone while he is in the shark tank.

And don’t worry about Santa’s safety because the scuba elves are making sure that the sharks don’t get too close.

Purchase discounted tickets here.

3. View Christmas Lights Underground at Mega Cavern

1841 Taylor Avenue, Louisville, KY

Lights Under Louisville takes guests through 17 miles of underground passageways to view 6,500,000 points of light.

This is the only completely underground light show of its kind which makes for a unique holiday experience.

With over 900 different displays, Lights Under Louisville is an unforgettable holiday drive-thru experience. Lights Under Louisville at Mega Cavern is open from November 10, 2023 – January 1, 2024.

4. Take a Distillery Holiday Tour at Maker’s Mark

3350 Burks Spring Rd, Loretto, KY

Celebrate the holidays and your love of bourbon by taking one of several tours offered at Marker’s Mark Distillery.

Holiday tours run on select dates throughout November and December, including Maker’s Mark Holiday Open House, Sparkling Supper Series, Holiday Sip N’ Stroll, and Holiday Tea.

Be sure to reserve your tickets in advance.

5. Walk Through a Beautiful Display of Lights

Creation Museum – 2800 Bullittsburg Church Rd. Petersburg, KY

Ark Encounter – 1 Ark Encounter Dr, Williamstown, KY

ChristmasTown at the Creation Museum and ChristmasTown at the Ark Encounter are available for guests to enjoy for only the cost of parking.

You can view dazzling lights on the garden trail, see a live nativity, and enjoy other holiday activities on-site (there may be additional costs for activities outside of the light show).