A November to Remember in Oldham County with 35+ Events

November brings with it a tingling in your toes as the temperature dips and that holiday cheer begins to spread throughout the air. There is so much to DO in Oldham County this time of year as family and friends come together to experience the last warm rays of fall as the holiday excitement sets in. Make it a couples’ escape, girlfriend getaway or a fall frolic with family – whatever you decide, you’ll find it all – ONLY in Oldham!

Colors Across Cultures

October 17 – November 18 from 10 am – 4 pm
Gallery 104
La Grange, KY
FREE admission.

Colors Across Cultures is the theme embraced by the Louisville Area Fiber and Textile Artists for its biennial fall art exhibition on display at Gallery 104 in La Grange. The exhibition builds on the groups 2022 Cradle to Grave show which was inspired by colors of significance in the South Korean culture. Those works were displayed at the Korea Fiber Art Forum Suwon, South Korea.

Learn more about the Louisville Area Fiber & Textile Artists at www.laftalouisville.org.

The public is invited to an Opening Reception at Gallery 104 on Saturday, October 21 from1 – 4 pm.

Retro Wednesday at the Movies!

November 1 from 7:30 – 11:30 pm
Sauerbeck Family Drive In
La Grange, KY
$10 per carload. 

Come out to Sauerbeck Family Drive-In every Wednesday in November for Retro Wednesdays, a Kick-off to Christmas! Two favorite holiday classics will show once each week. On November 1st watch How The Grinch Stole Christmas starting at 7:30 pm, followed by Christmas Vacation at 9:30 pm. Gates open 6:30 pm.

Handmade Creations:  Paper Wreaths

November 2 from 11:30 am – 1 pm
Oldham County Public Library, La Grange Branch
LaGrange, KY
FREE/For Adults.

Join Oldham County Public Library, La Grange Branch staff in making a beautiful paper wreath out of scrap paper. For Adults.

Comedy Night at The Sanctuary at Oldham Gardens

November 2 from 7 – 10 pm
Backside Grill Oldham Gardens
Crestwood, KY
$35 per person.

Visit Oldham Gardens’ new 21+ space, The Sanctuary for Comedy Night! Doors will open at 6 pm and the show will run from 7 – 8:30 pm. This night of laughs will be featuring Joe Deuce and Lena Beamish. Hosted by Keith McGill. Ticket includes 1 drink, 1 appetizer, and a night of entertainment and laughs. Tickets can purchased online or in person.

Dia de los Muertos

November 2 from 5:30 – 8 pm
Oldham County History Center
LaGrange, KY
FREE

Come out to the Oldham County History Center for our Day of the Dead Celebration which will include:  arts, crafts, face painting, dancing, costumes, food, music and an ofrenda exhibit that celebrates Dia de los Muertos, the “Day of the Dead” a Mexican holiday where families welcome back the souls of their deceased relatives for a brief reunion.

Oldham Gardens Trivia Night

November 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 from 6 – 9 pm
3rd Turn Oldham Gardens
Crestwood, KY
FREE admission/cost for food and drinks.

Tease your brain and sign up to win prizes at Trivia Night! Thursday nights in November. Enjoy drinks and snacks from Backside Grill while there.

Painted Holiday Gift Wrap

November 2 from 10:30 – 11:30 am
Deibel Barn at The Maples Park
Crestwood, KY
FREE/For Adults.

Join staff from the Oldham County Public Library, Crestwood Branch for a holly jolly fun craft as they decorate plain kraft paper with a painted holly design. The result will be a beautiful wrapping paper just in time for holiday shopping. For Adults. Event takes place at The Maples Park.

Taylor Swift Eras On-Screen Concert at the Drive-In

November 2, 3, 4, 5 from 7:30 – 11 pm
Sauerbeck Family Drive-In
La Grange, KY
Get tickets at www.SauerbeckFamilyDriveIn.com. 

If you missed out on tickets to see Taylor Swift in concert, now’s your chance to see her Era’s Tour at the Sauerbeck Family Drive-In! The Drive-In is the BEST place to enjoy this tour – imagine TAYGATING in the giant lot, in front of a GIANT screen with hundreds of your new best friends singing and dancing under the stars! Starting October 13th and running 4 weekends until November 5^th for a total of 15 shows.

Friday Night Skate Party

November 3 from 6 – 8 pm
La Grange Community Center
La Grange, KY
FREE/Bring your own skates.

Join in the fun for a Friday Night Skate Night hosted by La Grange Parks & Rec!.Skate away the night as the La Grange Community Center is transformed into a roller-skating rink complete with party lights. Free water provided.  Please bring your own skates.

Bad Sci-Fi Movies & Real Plant Science: The Things From Another World

November 3 from 6 – 10 pm
Yew Dell Botanical Gardens
Crestwood, KY
$20 – $25 per person.

Yew Dell Botanical Garden’s– Bad Sci-Fi Movies and Real Plant Science – wraps up for the year with The Thing from Another World (1951). After watching this film, learn from the Horticulture Team about carnivorous plants, cellular structure for vegetable matter and animals, and what telegraph vine and century plants do in the real world. Bring your best “would plants really do that?” questions for the Yew Dell  Team to answer. The gardens open at 6 pm, and the movie starts at 7 pm.

Antique Appraisal Fair

November 4 from 10 am – 2 pm
Oldham County History Center
LaGrange, KY
$10 per item / 2 item max per person.

Professional appraisers will be on-site to provide information to guests about their personal treasures. Held inside the Rob Morris Chapel Educational Building on the Oldham County History Center Campus.

A Night of Comedy at Little Colonel Players

November 4 from 7:30 – 9:30 pm
Little Colonel Playhouse
Pewee Valley, KY
$20 per person.

Are you ready for a night of laughter and fun? The Little Colonels Playhouse is bringing the comedy club to you! Enjoy the hilarious comedy of two national headliners. Danny Browning has been cracking up audiences for 20 years. He has been featured on the Discovery Channel and Fox. Keith McGill is a veteran who has performed on NBC, Bob and Tom, and more. He will make you laugh with his clever jokes and stories of getting older. Produced by Laughing Dad Entertainment.

Grant’s Giving 5K Timed Run and 3K Walk/Run

November 5 from 2 – 5 pm
Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve
Goshen, KY
25.00 Race Fee + $2.50 Sign Up Fee.

The Grant’s Giving 5K timed run will also feature a 3K Walk/Run. The conclusion of the event will feature food trucks, music, and fun!

Grant Tucker was a vibrant little boy, beloved in his community of Goshen, KY. Grant passed away Nov. 21, 2020, just days after his 12th birthday. This community event is multipurpose as it was created in remembrance of his passing and celebration of his birth. This event will serve as the largest fundraiser for the charity that was created in his honor, Grant’s Giving Foundation.  Learn more about the foundation at www.grantsgiving.org. Registration ends November 5, 2023 at 4 pm.

All participants will receive a commemorative t-shirt while supplies last.  Top 3 male and female runners in each category of the 5K will receive a custom Grant’s Giving Foundation medal. The winner of each category will also receive a $50 gift certificate to Fleet Feet! 

Champagne Night at Barn8

November 8 from 6:30 – 9:30 pm
Hermitage Farm/Barn8 Restaurant
Goshen, KY
$200 per person.

Experience an evening of pure elegance at Champagne Night at Barn8 on Hermitage Farm. This exclusive event offers a sumptuous four-course dinner thoughtfully paired with rare and exclusive champagnes and sparkling wines, some of which are unavailable anywhere else in Kentucky. Begin your evening in style with a cocktail hour in the enchanting greenhouse and gardens, complete with delectable passed appetizers.

An advanced sommelier will be on hand to provide insights into each champagne and sparkling wine, enhancing your appreciation. And for those who wish to take home a piece of the magic, retail bottles of the featured wines will be available for purchase.

With only 50 tickets available, this is an intimate affair you won’t want to miss. Tickets are priced at $200 per person, offering exceptional value for an extraordinary evening of culinary delights and sparkling indulgence. Elevate your palate and join us for a night of exquisite flavors and effervescent memories at Champagne Night – reserve your spot today! Cheers to an unforgettable experience!

Retro Wednesday at the Movies!

November 8 from 6:30 – 10:30 pm
Sauerbeck Family Drive In
La Grange, KY
$10 per carload. 

Come out to Sauerbeck Family Drive-In every Wednesday in November for Retro Wednesdays, a Kick-off to Christmas! Two favorite holiday classics will show once each week. On November 8th watch A Christmas Story starting at 6:30 pm, followed by Planes, Trains & Automobiles at 8:15 pm. Gates open 5:30pm.

Let’s Get Craftin’ South – Clay Petal Planter

November 9 from 10:30 – 11:30 am
Deibel Barn at The Maples Park
Crestwood, KY
FREE/For Adults.

Join Oldham County Public Library, Crestwood Branch staff as they create decorative pots using polymer clay. The result will be beautiful and ready for your succulent plant. Event takes place at The Maples Park.

Handmade Creations – Ornaments

November 9 from 11:30 am – 1 pm
Oldham County Public Library
LaGrange, KY
FREE/For Adults. 

Join Oldham County Public Library, La Grange Branch in making ornaments out of holiday book pages. For Adults.

Karaoke Night La Vigne!

November 10 from 8 pm – 11 pm
La Vigne Wine Bar
La Grange, KY
FREE

Sing your heart out at La Vigne’s karaoke night. Presented by Trackside Karaoke No Cover.

Veterans Day Celebration

November 11 from 11 am – 1 pm
Oldham County History Center
LaGrange, KY
FREE

Join staff at the Oldham County History Center on Saturday, November 11 for a Veterans Day Celebration.

Showbarn Sessions: Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives

November 11 from 5:30 – 9:30 pm
Ashbourne Farms
La Grange, KY
$180 per person/Visit Evenbrite.com to purchase tickets.

This is the last Showbarn Session of the 2023 Season! Celebrate a night of rockabilly and American country with Grammy-award winning Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives. Enjoy this all-inclusive culinary and live musical experience at Ashbourne Farms. Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives have released twenty albums since Marty left Johnny Cash’s touring band after ten years. This intimate and sensory-rich live music experience will be one of a kind. Doors open at 5:30 pm, Show from 7 – 9:30 pm.

All-inclusive ticket pricing includes heavy hors d’oeuvres, artisan cocktails and valet parking. Smart Casual Attire.

Native American Heritage Month Celebration

November 11 from 10 am – 2:30 pm
Oldham County History Center
LaGrange, KY
$3/person, children 12 & under and members of the Oldham County History Center are free. 

Join the Oldham County History Center to celebrate Native American Heritage Month. The Ohio River was one of the most important corridors for Native American travel and trade. Thousands took advantage of the pristine water and abundant resources for sustenance and trade. There is evidence that Native Americans were thriving in Oldham County as long as 30,000 years ago. Native cultures that lived in Oldham County and the surrounding region included the Adena, Hopewell, Osage, Miami, Seneca-Iroquois, Cherokee and Shawnee. Enjoy a full day of events:

10:30-11:30 am:  Native American Stories by author & artist Thomas Freese

12 pm- 12:45 pm: Native American Flute concert

1 pm-2 pm: Presentation/re-enactment by Jim Zimmerman

Pop! Art Night: Watercolor Holiday Cards

November 14 from 6 – 7 pm
Oldham County Public Library, Goshen Branch
Goshen KY
FREE/For Adults and Teens.

Join staff at the Oldham County Public Library, Goshen Branch to create watercolor holiday cards with special guest artist Susan! All ages welcome, but projects are geared for ages 13 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please consider your child’s ability to work on their own when signing up multiple children or children under 13. For questions, please contact Brian at brianw@oldhampl.org.

Retro Wednesday at the Movies!

November 15 from 6:30 – 10:30 pm
Sauerbeck Family Drive In
La Grange, KY
$10 per carload. 

Come out to Sauerbeck Family Drive-In every Wednesday in November for Retro Wednesdays, a Kick-off to Christmas! Two favorite holiday classics will show once each week. On November 15th watch The Grinch starting at 6:30 pm, followed by a movie TBA at 8:00 pm. Gates open 5:30 pm.

360 Chiropractic Turkey Trotter 5 Mile Run/ 4k Walk

November 18 from 8 am – 12 pm
Wendell Moore Park
LaGrange, KY
$35 – $45 per person.

Race begins 8 am at Wendell Moore Park. The Course:  Distance: Runners – 5 Miles/Walkers – 4K (2.48 miles). A challenging combination of cross-country, wooodland trail, and paved trail over a picturesque park-like setting.

Registration Fees:  $30 early registration/$40 after October 21st.

Online registration ends Friday, November 17th at 2 pm. There will be day of registration. All early registered entrants guaranteed a long sleeve t-shirt, late registrants, after October 21st, on a first come/first serve basis. Packet pick up Saturday, November 19th, at the John W. Black Community Center 7 – 7:50 am.

Awards will be given to the top two finishers in each of the following age groups: 10 & under, 11-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & over.  Overall Male & Female top finishers also receive a frozen turkey. All entrants will have a chance at one of several door prizes.

Crestwood Civic Club Holiday Home Tour & Luncheon

November 18 from 10 am – 2:30 pm
Crestwood Civic Club
Crestwood, KY
$26 per person.

The Crestwood Civic Club will be hosting their annual Holiday Home Tour & Lunch again this year. Ticket holders can tour three beautifully decorated distinctive homes in the area including The Inn at Spring Run. Enjoy lunch from 10 am – 2:30 pm. Ticket price includes the home tour and lunch. Choose lunch seating at 11am, 12 pm, or 12:45 pm.

School of Rock at Oldham Gardens

November 18 from 6 – 10 pm
3rd Turn Oldham Gardens
Crestwood, KY
FREE admission/cost for food and drinks.

Join 3rd Turn Oldham Gardens for a double set of classic rock favorites!  Great Brews, Great Food, Great Friends, Great Times! Doors open at 5:30 pm. School of Rock Show Team from 6 – 8 pm, No Compromise from 8:30 – 10 pm. Rain or shine. Moved indoors to Heated Greenhouse Indoor Space if too chilly to be outside.

Hidden History Walking Tour

November 18 from 9:30 – 11:30 am
Oldham County History Center
LaGrange, KY
Free for members/$5 for non-members. Reservations required. 

Tour focusing on Dr. Nancy Theiss’s latest book, Hidden History of La Grange, Kentucky. Includes a coffee or hot cocoa. Book available for purchase. Tour begins outside the Peyton Samuel Head Family Museum on the Oldham County History Center campus.

Winter in Kentucky at Gallery 104

November 21 – January 6, 2024
Gallery 104
La Grange, KY
FREE admission.

This 8^th annual holiday boutique featuring local artists will take place in downtown La Grange at Gallery 104. The gallery is a non-profit art gallery run by the Arts Association of Oldham County featuring local and regional artists’ work. This is an excellent opportunity to find original art for holiday gifts by AAOC artists represented in Gallery 104. Represented will be high quality original artwork at very reasonable prices.

Pig and Swig Soup Cook-Off at Oldham Gardens

November 22 from 5 – 8 pm
3rd Turn Oldham Gardens Crestwood, KY
$10 per person/$25 entry fee to participate. 

Do you have an out of this world soup recipe? Enter for a chance to win the Pig & Swig Soup Cook-Off at Oldham Gardens and see if your recipe has what it takes to be crowned the Championship Belt of Soup Supremacy. This is a ticketed event and only people who buy tickets ($10 day of) will be able to taste the soups and vote. Most number of votes wins the cook off.

Judging begins at 5 pm and ends at 7 pm. Winner will be announced after all votes are counted

Rules:  Soup MUST have pork in the recipe! You must be present and checked in by 5 pm day of event for your soup to be judged and prizes to be received.
Guidelines/dates: (if selected to participate):  We are looking for 15 individuals or businesses to participate. We asked participants to have at least 5 gallons of soup for judging. Bring your soup hot. We will be providing a lit warm chafing dish, tables, and 2 oz tasting cups. A list of ingredients is required. Prizes (winner take all) – $100 Cash and Championship Belt of Soup Supremacy (presented by last year’s winner).

If you are interested in participating please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/XSp2gQQVQW5cJ4ZZ8.

Retro Wednesday at the Movies!

November 22 from 6:30 – 10:30 pm
Sauerbeck Family Drive In
La Grange, KY
$10 per carload. 

Come out to Sauerbeck Family Drive-In every Wednesday in November for Retro Wednesdays, a Kick-off to Christmas! Two favorite holiday classics will show once each week. On November 22nd watch Elf starting at 6:30 pm, followed by Christmas Vacation 8:15 pm. Gates open 5:30 pm.

Yuletide at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens

November 24, 25 from 5 pm – 9 pm
Yew Dell Botanical Gardens
Crestwood, KY
FREE – $12 per person.

YULETIDE 2023 at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens returns with a focus on traditional family fun with a whimsical train village, sparkling lights and décor, Holiday Trees, food and beverage options, a takeaway craft, and Santa! Advance tickets recommended with limited walk-up availability each night.

Yueltide runs Friday, November 25th – Saturday, December 16th with 2 times each evening: 5 – 7 pm and 7 – 9 pm. All programs and events are rain or shine.

Light Up The Maples

November 26 from 5 – 7 pm
The Maples Park
Crestwood, KY
FREE

Visit The Maples Park for the 3rd annual holiday LIGHT UP ceremony! Enjoy caroling, cookies, cocoa & countdown to the lighting of the tree to kickoff the holiday season. Decorate festive holiday ornaments in the Deibel Barn courtesy of Oldham County Public Library. Take an ornament home for your tree and leave one at the park tree. 6 pm – LIGHT UP Ceremony Countdown. Overflow parking in the gravel lot at 6431 Railroad Avenue.

Retro Wednesday at the Movies!

November 29 from 6:30 – 10:30 pm
Sauerbeck Family Drive In
La Grange, KY
$10 per carload. 

Come out to Sauerbeck Family Drive-In every Wednesday in November for Retro Wednesdays, a Kick-off to Christmas! Two favorite holiday classics will show once each week. On November 29th watch The Grinch starting at 6:30 pm, followed by Elf at 8:15 pm. Gates open 5:30 pm.

Handmade Creations Gift Bags

November 30 from 11:30 am – 1 pm
Oldham County Public Library
LaGrange, KY
FREE/For Adults.

Participants will decorate their own gift bag and tag for the holiday season with staff from the Oldham County Public Library, La Grange Branch.

Let’s Get Craftin’ La Grange: Clay Petal Planter

November 30 from 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Oldham County Public Library
LaGrange, KY
FREE/For Adults.

Join staff at the Oldham County Public Library, La Grange Branch as they show participants how to create beautiful succulent pots using polymer clay. Hosted by Tammy.