Southern Indiana Holiday Roundup
New Albany Farmer’s Market Holiday Market
Date: November 22, 2025
Admission: Free admission
About: Come and experience the joy and cheer of our vibrant local community while discovering delightful gifts and tasty treats. With our extended hours, you'll have plenty of time to wander through a treasure trove of creations by our talented vendors.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1GvKvBL3Tn/
Lights Under Louisville
Date: November 14, 2025 – January 3, 2026
Admission: Tickets required
About: A drive-through underground holiday experience with over 7 million lights inside the Louisville Mega Cavern.
Link: https://lightsunderlouisville.com/
White Christmas: A 1950s Vintage Hoosier Holiday
Date: Begins Friday, November 21, 2025 (select dates through December)
Admission: Free
About: A nostalgic 1950s holiday display inside the Clark County Indiana Museum featuring vintage décor and themed Christmas rooms.
Link: https://www.clarkcountyinmuseum.org/news/
Christmas at Kentucky Kingdom
Date: Select dates November 22, 2025 – January 3, 2026
Admission: Tickets required
About: A massive holiday festival at Kentucky Kingdom with over one million lights, rides, shows, themed zones, and Santa meet-and-greets.
Link: https://www.kentuckykingdom.com/explore-the-park/festivals-events/christmas/
Light Up Jeff & Holiday Parade
Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025
Admission: Free
About: Jeffersonville’s holiday kickoff with a North Pole Party, parade, and downtown lighting ceremony at Warder Park.
Link: https://jeffparks.org/light-up-jeff/
2025 Corydon Christmas Extravaganza
Date: November 22nd
Admission: Free
Blurb: A large holiday craft fair featuring handmade gifts, local vendors, treats, and seasonal décor.
Link: https://corydonextravaganza.com/
FREE 15th Birthday Bash: Movie & More! (Presented by Norton Children’s)
Date: Sunday, November 23, 2025
Admission: Free (registration required)
About: Family fun night at the KFC Yum! Center with holiday activities and a showing of The Grinch (2018).
Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/15th-birthday-bash-movie-more-presented-by-norton-childrens-tickets-1924629752399
Holiday Art Sale at Mount Saint Francis
Date: Saturday, November 29, 2025
Admission: Free
About: A festive holiday art market featuring local artists, handmade gifts, ceramics, prints, and seasonal goods.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Vdr5uCm3X/
Light Up Corydon
Date: Saturday, November 29, 2025
Admission: Free
About: Downtown Corydon transforms with holiday lights, Santa visits, carriage rides, vendors, and the annual lighting ceremony.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BVzGvZJsk/
Light Up New Albany
Date: Saturday, November 29, 2025 (annual event, typically Thanksgiving weekend)
Admission: Free
About: New Albany’s official holiday kickoff with a tree lighting at Bicentennial Park, live music, treats, and kids’ activities.
Link: https://www.gosoin.com/event/light-up-new-albany-2025/15217/
Charlestown Christmas City
Date: November 28 2025 – December 22, 2025
Admission: Free (train rides require tickets)
About: One of Southern Indiana’s biggest holiday light displays featuring a 55-foot lighted tree, animated lights, and the seasonal Greenway Park train ride.
Link: https://www.charlestownparks.com/christmas-in-charlestown
Clarksville Light Up
Date: Friday, November 28, 2025
Admission: Free
About: A community tree lighting event with music, cocoa, and appearances from Santa.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/share/17S8GBtnde/
Fête de Noël Winter Festival (Paristown)
Date: Friday, November 28 – December 24, 2025
Admission: Free entry (ice skating + attractions ticketed)
About: Louisville’s outdoor holiday festival featuring an ice rink, vendor market, fire pits, holiday drinks, and live entertainment.
Link: https://www.paristown.com/fetedenoel
Light Up Louisville
Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
Admission: Free
About: Louisville’s signature holiday celebration with a massive parade, stage performances, Santa’s arrival, and the citywide lighting ceremony.
Link: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/city-events/light-louisville
Gardens Aglimmer at Waterfront Botanical Gardens
Date: Select nights November 28 – December 30, 2025
Admission: Tickets required
About: A glowing nighttime walk-through light experience at the botanical gardens with illuminated displays and holiday décor.
Link: https://waterfrontgardens.org/gardens-aglimmer/
Old Louisville Holiday Home Tour
Date: December 7, 2025
Admission: Tickets required
About: Tour historic Victorian mansions decorated for the holidays in one of Louisville’s most iconic neighborhoods.
Link: https://www.gotolouisville.com/events-calendar/48th-annual-old-louisville-holiday-home-tour/
Mary M. Miller Cookies with Captain Santa Cruise
Date: Select dates in December 2025
Admission: Tickets required
About: Seasonal riverboat cruises featuring hot cocoa, holiday treats, themed cruises, and Santa on board.
Link: https://www.belleoflouisville.org/louisville-special-events/christmas/
Santa Sprint & Stroll 5K – Cherokee Park
Date: Saturday, December 20, 2025
Admission: Tickets required
About: A festive holiday run/walk featuring costumes, cocoa, and scenic winter views throughout Cherokee Park.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/share/1EWsH7dVht/
17th Annual Winter Wine Walk – Downtown Corydon
Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025
Admission: Tickets required
About: A holiday wine-tasting walk featuring local wineries, boutique shopping, and festive downtown lights.
Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/winter-wine-walk-2025-tickets-1652446785819
14th Annual Indoor Holiday Bazaar
Date: December 13-14 2025
Admission: Free
About: One of Louisville’s largest indoor artisan markets with handmade gifts, local makers, food vendors, and live music.
Link: https://www.thefleaoffmarket.org/
A Very Merry Madison Christmas Parade
Date: December 6 2025
Admission: Free event
About: Each year, children crowd the streets to see the big helium balloons, festive floats, and the sight of Santa waving from his sleigh
Link: https://www.madison-in.gov/department/division.php?structureid=129
Holiday Family Nights at Culbertson Mansion
Date: December 6 2025
Admission: This event is free and open to the public thanks to The Friends of Culbertson Mansion.
About: Come see the mansion all lit up and decorated for the holidays! Enjoy hot cider, sweet treats and festive music as you explore the mansion.
Link: https://www.indianamuseum.org/event/holiday-open-house/
Downtown Jeffersonville Christmas Cookie Stroll
Date: December 6 2025
Admission: Tickets required
About: Outdoor holiday movie screenings at the Jeffersonville RiverStage with cocoa, treats, and family-friendly films.
Link: https://www.jeffmainstreet.org/event/christmas-cookie-stroll/
