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Merry at the Marriott | pop-up holiday bar

Louisville Marriott Downtown 280 W. Jefferson St, Louisville

Event Name: Merry at the Marriott Event Date: Open daily from 3pm – 12am: Nov 21, 2025 – Jan 3, 2026 Location: 280 West Jefferson Street, Louisville, KY, 40202 Event […]

Fête de Noël (multiple dates) (“Festival of Christmas”)

Paristown Arts District 731 Brent Street, Louisville

Experience the magic of the season at Paristown’s 7th annual Fête De Noël (“Festival of Christmas”) Winter Holiday Festival. FÊTE DE NOËL WINTER HOLIDAY FESTIVAL Presented by Stock Yards Bank […]

Overlook Bar Turns Merry & Bright | holiday pop-up bar

Rabbit Hole Distillery 711 E Jefferson St, Louisville

Event Name: Overlook Bar Turns Merry & Bright Event Date: Dec 2 – 31, 2025 Location: Rabbit Hole Distillery Event Description / Other Info: This December, our Overlook Bar is […]

Blitzen’s Holiday Pop-Up Bar @ Omni (specific dates)

Omni Hotel Louisville 400 South 2nd Street Louisville, Louisville

Blitzen’s Holiday Pop-Up Bar | Blitzen’s | A pop-up Christmas bar in Louisville, KY Omni Louisville’s seasonal holiday pop-up in Pin + Proof is now open! Santa’s Landing Suite | […]

Gardens Aglimmer (multiple dates)

Waterfront Botanical Gardens 1435 Frankfort Ave, Louisville

Louisville’s Loveliest Holiday Tradition returns this winter for its SIXTH year! Celebrate the magic of the holiday season with Gardens Aglimmer, Louisville’s favorite winter tradition! Now in its sixth year, this enchanting event transforms the Waterfront Botanical Gardens into a dazzling display of festive lights and holiday cheer. What to Expect at Gardens Aglimmer 2025: […]

$17

“A Christmas Carol” (multiple show times)

Actors Theatre of Louisville 316 W Main St, Louisville

“A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens adapted by Lavina Jadhwani co-directed by Amelia Acosta Powell and Emily Tarquin DATES: December 5-21, 2025 LOCATION: Pamela Brown Auditorium Scrooge is back in […]

Rooftop Après Ski Lounge | (Tues-Sat) holiday pop up

High Stakes Rooftop Grill 710 E Jefferson St, Louisville

Event Name: Rooftop Après Ski Lounge Event Date & Time: Tues – Sat, from December 9 – 30. **excluding December 24 & 25 Open 4 pm – 10 pm Website / Ticket Link: https://www.opentable.com/booking/experiences-availability?rid=1361749&restref=1361749&experienceId=603480&utm_source=thingstoloublog&utm_medium=eventcalendar&utm_campaign=blog&utm_content=thingstoloueventcalendar Location: 710 E Jefferson St, Louisville, KY 40202 Event Host: High Stakes Rooftop Event Description / Other Info: Perched high above […]

NuLu Nights

NULU 701 E Market St., Louisville

Introducing NuLu Nights! Join us in NuLu on July 25, August 22, October 17 and December 12. Featuring music and art activations along with NuLu retail shops and other businesses staying open late, with many of them offering exclusive discounts and specials. More information with be posted soon. Cheers   ***description from website

Free

The Graham Cracker: A Nutcracker Parody (multiple show times)

University of Louisville Thrust Theatre 2314 S Floyd St, Louisville

Event Name: The Graham Cracker: A Nutcracker Parody Event Date: Dec 12 – 14, 2025 Website / Ticket Link: https://www.ambodancetheatre.org/event-details/the-graham-cracker-a-nutcracker-parody-1-1 Location: University of Louisville Thrust Theatre Event Host: Ambo Dance […]

$35

Grand Opening: Murray’s Creole Pub by Chef Lawrence Weeks

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Murray’s Creole Pub 1576 Bardstown Rd, Louisville

This fall, Louisville’s iconic Highlands neighborhood starts a new chapter, one inspired by heritage and heart. From press release: From Family Legacy to Flavor Revolution: Chef Lawrence Weeks Opens Murray’s […]

Christmas Movies at the Drive-In: “The Grinch” Experience

SAUERBECK FAMILY DRIVE IN 3210 D.W. GRIFFITH LN, Lagrange

EXPERIENCE Christmas Movies at the Drive-In! The Polar Express Experience – Sat 12/6 & Sat 12/20 Elf Experience – Fri 11/28 & Sat 11/29 The Grinch Experience – Fri 12/12 […]

$11

Candy Cane Lane at The House of Marigold

House of Marigold 10310 Shelbyville Rd, Louisville

Event Name: Candy Cane Lane at The House of Marigold Event Date: 2025-12-12 Website / Ticket Link: https://www.thehouseofmarigold.com/ Location: The House of Marigold 10310 Shelbyville Rd Louisville, Ky 40223 Event […]

Nulu Nights

NULU 701 E Market St., Louisville

Join us for our next NuLu Nights on October 17! Experience the energy of NuLu Nights, a vibrant evening series happening July 25, August 22, October 17, and December 12. […]

🎅Murder Under the Mistletoe: a Murder Mystery Food Tour | promo code!

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Someone’s been murdered, and it’s up to you to solve the case (or perhaps confess your crime)! Join our immersive Murder Mystery Food Tour for an unforgettable night of intrigue, food, and fun. Book your ticket here! Use promo code “thingstolou10” and save 10% on your tickets! We took this tour in 2024! Here’s a […]

Evening Cruise/Steamboat Supper @ Belle of Louisville

Belle of Louisville 401 W River Rd, Louisville

Event Name: Evening Cruise/Steamboat Supper Event Date: 2025-12-12 Website / Ticket Link: https://www.belleoflouisville.org/cruises/steamboat-supper/ Location: Belle of Louisville Riverboats, 401 West River Road, Louisville KY 40202 Event Host: Belle of Louisville […]

“Spring Awakening” | presented by PRISM Performing Arts

Art Sanctuary 1433 S Shelby Street, Louisville

Through the classic story of the Spring Awakening, a group of adults unpacks their trauma in a dusty attic filled with memories of their own childhoods along with this iconic […]

$33