Event Calendar

Based on the animated television special “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer” adapted from the story by Robert L. May and the song by Johnny Marks. The holiday classic soars off the screen in this Broadway Junior, 60-minute musical adaptation of the beloved television special. Because of his shiny nose, Rudolph doesn’t feel like he belongs in Christmastown and sets off to find a place that accepts him. Along his journey, he encounters fellow misfits, only to realize that home is where he has belonged the whole time. When a storm threatens to keep Santa’s sleigh from taking flight, it’s up to Rudolph to save Christmas. Perfect for all ages – grab your tickets now and light up your holiday season!

Seven unique art exhibitions on view featuring works by local, national, and international artists.

Words inspire us, art connects us, together they give us hope. Redwood Cooperative School’s middle school students wanted to create artwork for a show centered around “hope”, and will utilize a combination of vocabulary, text with visual art. The mediums will include typography, ink, collage, paper mache and paper sculpture. This exhibition will also incorporate black-out poetry and have both two and three dimensional pieces.

Iconic Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli will be coming to Lexington for the first time ever on Saturday, December 6, 2025, and will be joined by the Lexington Philharmonic. The tour will feature performances from Bocelli’s extensive repertoire, including music in honor of the Holiday Season, with selections from his recent #1 album A Family Christmas as well as the Deluxe Edition, his uplifting solo album Believe, and a selection of arias, his beloved crossover hits, and famed love songs.    

Join us for the 2025 Holly Day Market! The Holly Day Market brings vendors from across the country together in Lexington for a weekend to give shoppers the opportunity to buy holiday gifts in one spectacular location. Vendors sell jewelry, clothes for women, men, and children, toys, books, holiday decorations, ornaments, art, food, and much more. Tickets for the 2025 Holly Day Market are now on sale!

This heartwarming holiday show brings to life vintage Hollywood icons in a festive romp down memory lane. Watch Marilyn Monroe, Gene Kelly, Audrey Hepburn and more dance alongside Chaplin to classic holiday songs in a brand new ballet that is “Nutcracker” meets “Night At The Museum.” Sure to be a Christmas classic, this ballet will enchant the whole family.

Every December, the historic estate of famed Kentucky statesman Henry Clay is “dressed to the nines” with decorations for the Holiday Season. The grounds are free to visit year-round and standard guided tours are conducted regularly. However, for a few select nights during the Holidays, guests can book a special candlelight tour of Ashland and experience this meticulously preserved mansion just as its original inhabitants once did. Availability is limited and dates are subject to change.  

Santa Claus is coming to (down)town! The most wonderful time of the year is just around the corner and we couldn’t be more excited! We hope you’ll join us on December 6 at 11 am for the Downtown Lexington Holiday Parade presented by Commonwealth Credit Union! The parade will feature a variety of organizations, bands, floats, and of course, Santa himself! More information coming soon!

Keeneland Library’s newest exhibit and education initiative, Raíces: The Making of Latino Legacies in Racing,showcases 100 groundbreaking Latino figures in the Thoroughbred racing and breeding industry from the late 1800s to today. The exhibit features biographical vignettes and never-before-displayed photographs and memorabilia of men and women in the sport from across the Americas to highlight the breadth and depth of their indelible marks on the industry’s past, present, and future. Raíces – or roots – are emblematic of their respective stories, individual and collective heritage, and legacies sowed and sustained at every level of the sport.

Get your tickets now! Moveable Feast Lexington and the Imperial Court of Kentucky will be presenting the 5th Annual “Slay Bells, A Holiday Drag & Variety Show Spectacular!” on Sunday, December 7th at the Lyric Theatre, Lexington. Enjoy a night of spectacular drag performances, comedy, our celebrity drag performers and live music. Along with great food, drinks and a silent auction. All benefiting the great work Moveable Feast provides to our community.

Students from STEAM Academy, who represent every zip code in the city, will be presenting research projects that specifically look at the qualities that make a community strong and future-ready: health and vitality, local leadership, environmental best practices, civil engineering and infrastructure, and social well-being. Hear Mayor Linda Gorton’s reflection on this year’s celebration, along with civic and community leaders, as we pause and consider the possibilities of Lexington’s future. Students will showcase their research findings and have an opportunity to ask questions to help shape their understanding. Chick-fil-A will be provided to the first 400 guests, along with refreshments, live orchestral music, and exhibits that will spark imagination and conversation. There is no fee to attend the event.

Celebrate Lexington’s 250th anniversary and Mary Lincoln’s 207th birthday at a free event hosted by the Mary Todd Lincoln House! Activities at the program will be inspired by Mrs. Lincoln’s entertaining. Enjoy a magic show like one performed in the White House and sample treats inspired by parties the Lincolns’ hosted throughout their marriage. The event will run from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. (last entrance at 3:30 p.m.) on Saturday, December 13. Allow one hour for your visit. Recommended for ages 12-up.  Please note, entrance is subject to capacity limits. The Mary Todd Lincoln House is located at 578 West Main Street in downtown Lexington. The free event is offered in partnership with 250Lex, the city’s celebration of its 250^th anniversary.

The Alltech Celebration of Song will be twice as nice this year, celebrating its 20th anniversary with two performances on Sunday, Dec. 14. This year’s concerts, set for 2:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. at the Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park, will also help commemorate the City of Lexington’s 250th anniversary. The Alltech Celebration of Song features popular Christmas music and traditional carols performed by the University of Kentucky Opera Theatre, winners of the Alltech Vocal Scholarship Competition and special guest singers. Dozens of singers will perform at the event, accompanied by a professional orchestra, and audience members will be invited to sing along to classic Christmas favorites. Doors open at 1:30 p.m.; parking and admission are complimentary. For more information, email events@alltech.com.