Oldham County’s 28 Events Set a Holiday Record!

Oldham County ushers in the holidays in a big way with 28 events sure to warm you with holiday magic and the sparkle of the season. Enjoy holiday teas, decorating gingerbread houses, touring a designer show house with all its festive holiday décor, plays, crafts, Breakfast with Santa, lots of light-ups and various opportunities for having your picture taken with Santa! So make plans now to visit Oldham County when looking for something fun to do or new memories to create. You’ll find all things a Kentucky Christmas brings with it, ONLY in Oldham!

Hive & Barrel’s Thursday Trivia & Donuts Night

Every Thursday in December:  1, 8, 15, 22, 29 from 7 – 9 p.m.
Hive & Barrel Meadery
Mead Garden at Oldham Gardens
Crestwood, KY
FREE

Hive & Barrel Meadery’s weekly Trivia & Donuts Night is held every Thursday in the Mead Garden at Oldham Gardens. This event is held in partnership with Dough Baby Donuts, located in La Grange. Dough Baby Donuts is creating weekly mead and cider inspired donuts to enjoy with Hive & Barrel Meadery’s craft ciders, meads and barrel aged meads. Gather your team and join in for some outdoor trivia fun! There are some cool prizes for the winning team!

The Reindeer Games: Holiday Open House

December 1 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Oldham County Public Library, La Grange Branch
LaGrange, KY
FREE

Join library staff at the La Grange Library for a free evening of winter festivities for all ages! The Reindeer Games will be a wonderland of fun including: Honey Hill Petting Zoo, live candy cane-making demonstration and tasting from Just Be Claus Candy Cane Company, the Grand Opening of The Workshop at OCPL with winter crafts for all ages, live music, tons of winter mini-games and challenges, Gingerbread House Contest, reading to a therapy dog, Holidays Around The World Scavenger Hunt, photo booth, hot chocolate and cookies. We hope you’ll join us for this free event for all ages!

Holiday Tea at Hermitage Farm

December 1 – 4, 8 – 11, and 15 – 18 at 12 p.m. or 4 p.m.
Hermitage Farm
Goshen, KY
$65 per person 

The annual Holiday Tea at Hermitage Farm’s historic Main House returns! Enjoy crafted herbal teas, miniature sandwiches, and delicious desserts as holiday music fills the house in the spirit of Christmas cheer. Choose between 2 tea times.

Reservations required at: https://www.hermitagefarm.com/…/holiday-tea-at…/

Holiday Designer Show House

December 2 – 10 from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
TRF Sanctuary Farm at Chestnut Hall
Prospect, KY
$25 advance or $30 at the door, per person

The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation will open the doors of the property’s historic farmhouse once again with a Holiday Designer Show House to benefit the organization’s herd of nearly 450 retired racehorses. The house will be grandly decorated inside and out with exquisite décor by Cherry House Galleries, KP Design, Hound & Hare LLC, Jason Jennings Interior, Debhelin Designs, Living Spaces, Little Mount Lavender Company, Julia Carstanjen, Mandeline Hetzel Interiors, and All Lit Up. This year’s event has been expanded to include the entire farmhouse and the barn.

Kicking off the nine-day event will be a Preview Night Party on Thursday, December 1, from 6 – 10 p.m. Guests will enjoy cocktails, heavy hors d’oeuvres, seasonal entertainment, an exclusive tour of the historic farm house and an opportunity to meet some of our designers. Tickets for the Preview Night Party are $75 per person.

A Dickens Christmas Carol, A Traveling Travesty in Two Tumultuous Acts

December 2, 3, 8, 9, 10 at 7:30 p.m.
December 4 and 11 at 2 p.m.
The Little Colonel Playhouse
Pewee Valley, KY
$19 Adults/$17 Seniors

A play by Mark Landon Smith, directed by Martha Frazier.
From the bonny shores of England comes the Styckes-Upon-Thump Repertory Theatre Company, a stuffy old traveling troupe embarking on their fifteenth annual farewell tour of the Dickens’ tale. Mayhem ensues as this professional company scrambles to keep the show going and everything that could possibly go wrong does, to hilarious, ridiculous results! Suitable for everyone. Produced by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals. 

Tree Lighting with POCO 502 and Pure Pollen Flowers

December 2 from 4:30 – 7 p.m.
Foxhollow Farm
Crestwood, KY
Foxhollow.com/pop-up-events
Hayride Tour cost is $5 adults/kids 18 and under free.

Celebrate the season with a sleigh-hayride tour of the farm while enjoying seasonal cocktails, cider and hot cocoa around the campfire. POCO 502 will be serving a variety of tasty menu options. Make your own wreath with Pure Pollen Flowers while awaiting the tree lighting ceremony at 6 p.m. or shop the Market for gifts or stocking stuffers. Enjoy family-friendly crafts or a hayride (runs every twenty minutes).

Light Up La Grange 2022

December 3 from 3 p.m. – 9 p.m.
La Grange, KY
FREE events

The 37th Annual Light Up La Grange is shaping up to be the best ever! You and your family and friends will find lots to do with activities spread out across the city. The Winter Market will be in Pavilion 2 and Candy Cane Making in Pavilion 1 at CityPlace. Located in the Springs Park Farmers Market Pavilion will be cookie decorating, choirs, bands, and more. AlleyLoop between 1st and Walnut will be filled with all kinds of fun children’s activities. All of the Main Street businesses will be open as well as have their storefronts decorated in hopes to win the competition for the best Christmas decorations. There will be Food Trucks galore. Santa will come into town on a fire truck and set up in the Dahlgren Family Pioneer Barn at the Oldham County History Center for pictures and treats. To top it all off, the sculpture at the entrance of Springs Park will be unveiled when we flip the switch to Light Up La Grange! Mark your calendars and join the fun!

Kids Holiday Hat Workshop

December 3 from 2 – 6 p.m.
Judith M. Millinery Supply House
La Grange, KY
$10 per person/extra monetary donation encouraged to benefit the Humane Society of Oldham County

A workshop perfect for beginners and all ages. Join us as we get ready for the holidays by decorating your own Santa hat. Let your imagination soar with endless possibilities. 1 hat per person. All materials are included. Participants are welcome to come and go from 2 – 6 p.m.

17th Annual Nature of Christmas in Goshen

December 3 from 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve
Goshen, KY
FREE

This event will definitively put you in the holiday spirit! There will be FREE food (hot dogs, chili, desserts, and hot chocolate), artisans and gift booths, free crafts, hayrides, marshmallow roasting by the fire, music, and Santa & Mrs. Claus with gift bags and treats. In the event of ice or inclement weather, this event will be moved to December 10^th from 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Yew Dell Holiday Wreath Making Workshop – In-Person Workshop

December 3 from 2 – 4 p.m.
Yew Dell Botanical Gardens
Crestwood, KY
$65 – $75 per person 

This Yew Dell family classic returns for another holiday season. Only one afternoon session left!! Make your own handcrafted holiday wreath with fresh greens collected from the gardens at Yew Dell. This is a great event if you’re looking to start an annual holiday tradition.

Holiday Boat Parade

December 4 beginning at 4 p.m.
Juniper Beach Docks
Prospect, KY
FREE to participate

Come join in the first, and hopefully annual, Holiday Boat Parade presented by Juniper Beach Docks and Harrods Creek Boat Owners Association (HCBOA). Anyone welcome who would like to participate to launch at Juniper Beach Docks starting at 4 p.m. The ramp will be open and available to everyone! All will gather in front of the fuel docks and depart down the river sometime between 5:30 – 6 p.m.

Parade Route:
1. Knights of Columbus
2. The Indiana shore and up around the East End Bridge
3. Captains Quarters
4. Finish at Juniper Beach Docks

After the parade, all boats are welcome to raft on the docks and enjoy a bonfire and chili party on the banks of Juniper Beach Docks. This is a bring your own chair, BYOB, and bring a dish if you like event. Decorate your boat and join in the fun!

2022 Festival of Nativities

December 8 & 9, 6 – 9 p.m./Live concert 6 – 6:30 p.m.
December 10, 2 – 7 p.m./Live concert 2 – 2:30 p.m.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Crestwood, KY
FREE

Hosted by the Crestwood Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Crestwood, the 12^th Festival of Nativities celebrates the beauty and diversity of the Christmas Creche. See over 600 Nativities on display from around the world. Along with nativity scene displays, visitors to the Festival of Nativities can enjoy family photos, cookies, children’s craft, traditional Nacimiento, live nativity, nativity story tours and community concerts all free of charge. Experience a wonderful evening of art and Christmas spirit that will be sure to become part of your annual holiday traditions. The Festival opens each day with a Christmas concert performed by area churches and organizations.

Concerts:
Thursday, December 8, 6 – 6:30 p.m. – The Oldham County Community Band, directed by Brad Rogers
Friday, December 9, 6 – 6:30 p.m. – Aca Belles and Beaux
Saturday, December 10, 2 – 2:30 p.m. – Covenant Handbell Choir of Covenant Methodist Church

Painting Party at the Community Center

December 9 from 6 – 8 p.m.
La Grange Community Center
La Grange, KY
$35/Adult, $25/Children

Sponsored by La Grange KY Parks & Rec, join staff at the La Grange Community Center for a Painting Party!! No experience needed. Create a masterpiece on a 16×20” canvas. Registration required. Limit 15 participants – minimum of 5. Class taught by Kathy Dowling.

2022 Oldham Gardens Christmas Market

December 9 from 4 – 9 p.m./December 10 from 2 – 9 p.m.
December 16 from 4 – 9 p.m./December 17 from 2 – 9 p.m.
3rd Turn Oldham Gardens
Crestwood, KY
FREE admission

The 2022 Oldham Gardens Christmas Market is a mixed market of local artisans who create unique gifts and hand crafted items to spread the Holiday spirit. Holiday music and tasty treats from the Backside Grill. We will be running the Market for two weekends in December! Mark your calendars and grab your bestie for some shopping, gluhwein and spiked hot cocoa by the fire!

Crafts with Mrs. Claus at the La Grange McDonald’s

December 10 from 5 – 7 p.m.
McDonald’s
La Grange, KY 

Enjoy some real holiday fun with Santa Clause & Mrs. Claus in December at the Kasselmann Family-owned McDonald’s in La Grange. Let Mrs. Claus show you how to create some holiday magic with special crafts. Geared for crafty kids, this will be a chance to take home a reminder of the start of a new tradition.

Breakfast with Santa

December 10 from 9 – 11 a.m.
John W. Black Community Center
Wendell Moore Park
LaGrange, KY
FREE

Oldham County Pars & Rec sponsored activities include:  Meet and Greet with Santa (1 FREE photo per child), Holiday Crafts and Games, Make Your Own Candy Cane (with Just Be Clause), and Holiday selfie photo areas. Food will be pancakes and orange juice. Free but it is requested that attendees bring a new toy for TOYS-FOR-TOTS.

Living Nativity at Ballardsville Baptist Church

December 10 from 6 – 8 p.m.
Ballardsville Baptist Church
Crestwood, KY
FREE

Take a journey through Bethlehem to experience the Christmas story. The community is invited to drive through a living nativity as Roman soldiers guide you on where to go. You’ll see the familiar wise men, shepherds, a choir singing, Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus, and even a real camel! Cookies and hot chocolate served upon departure.

Coffee & Cocoa with Santa

December 10 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
December 18 from 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Elevate Coffee Co.
Buckner, KY
Cost for drinks

Come join us for pictures with Santa! Buy a drink at the shop and get a free picture with Santa on us.

Saturdays with Spirit – Holiday Shopping & Spirit Faire

December 10 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Foxhollow Farm
Crestwood, KY
Individual cost for Healing Sessions.
Winter Hayride & Holiday Market – $5 for adults/kids free.

Join Foxhollow Farm staff, spiritual healers and vendors for the second annual Holiday Shopping and Spirit Faire! Saturdays with Spirit for the month of December will be filled with mystical vendors checking items off your holiday shopping list, plus take a break with a magical healing session! Chili samples will be offered, tour the farm with a fun hayride, then warm up by the fire circle. Make sure to stop inside the vendor room and sign up to win a gift basket valued at over $1,000 with mystical goodies. The main event for Saturdays with Spirit is all indoors but as the beauty of the farm uplifts you, you are encouraged to explore the farmland. A Hayride Tour of the farm will be offered between 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

The doors for Saturdays with Spirit open at 8:50 a.m. to grab your beautiful session! This event is walk-in only, appointments are not accepted. Note:  Most healer services are cash only and vary in price.

Holiday Floral Arrangements with Stacy Thomas – Virtual Workshop

December 11 from 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Yew Dell Botanical Gardens
Crestwood, KY
$25 – $35 per person 

Stacy Thomas, Floral Designer for Petal Power Cut Flowers, and presenter for Yew Dell’s spring’s popular BYOB Flower Arranging workshop, demonstrates creative floral arrangements for the holidays, mixing greenery and other items purchased from local grocery stores or farmer’s markets. Stacy will utilize a variety of containers of different shapes and sizes, as she will give you plenty of ideas to experiment with your own greenery and vessel resources. This workshop is virtual, so families and friends can watch together on one registration.

Kasselmann Family McDonald’s:  Holiday Fun with Santa Clause & Mrs. Claus
Breakfast with Santa at the La Grange McDonald’s

December 11 from 8 – 11 a.m.
McDonald’s
La Grange, KY 

Enjoy some real holiday fun with Santa Clause & Mrs. Claus in December at the Kasselmann Family-owned McDonald’s in La Grange. Treat yourself to breakfast with Santa while telling him what’s on your Christmas list. He’s making a special visit to La Grange so you can make new memories with him!

Cookbook Club:  Christmas Treat Edition

December 12 from 6 – 7 p.m.
Oldham County Extension
La Grange, KY
FREE

Share a treat that’s tried & true or make something new! Provide a copy of your recipe along with 18 treats to share. Space is limited. Call to register:  (502) 222-9453.

Gingerbread House Decorating

December 13 from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Oldham County Public Library, La Grange Branch
LaGrange, KY
FREE 

Come be creative and decorate a Gingerbread House. All supplies provided. Registration is required for this program and opens November 28.  Please contact Shannon at shannonk@oldhampl.org for more information. 

Winter Solstice Sound Bath & Reiki

December 13 from 6:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Foxhollow Farm
Crestwood, KY
Exchange: $57

Beth Bersot and Jenny Shanks host this event at Foxhollow Farm. The farm extends a warm invitation to come out and enjoy the beauty of the farm for an evening celebrating the winter solstice. The evening will start with a guided meditation creating an intention for the season of the winter solstice, followed by programming participants crystal and surrendering to the blessing of Reiki + the frequency of the singing bowls. Meditation pillow and blanket provided. Please bring a yoga mat, water and anything else that calls to you for comfort. Each guest will receive a winter solstice salt bath blend with a crystal. All sales are final. 

Gingerbread House Decorating

December 14 from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Oldham County Public Library, Goshen Branch
Goshen, KY
FREE

Come be creative and decorate a Gingerbread House. All supplies will be provided. Registration is required for this program and opens November 28. Please contact Abby at abigailb@oldhampl.org for more information.

Friday Night Skate Night

December 16 from 6 – 8 p.m.
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 to the sounds of JD Entertainment, LLC 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.

Help Santa Save Christmas, Again

Dec 17 and 18 at 2 p.m.
The Little Colonel Playhouse
Pewee Valley, KY
$12 per person 

A play written and directed by Bill Baker. This play is for children of all ages to enjoy.
Follow the action at the North Pole in the month leading up to Christmas. Santa struggles with the new electronic system the elves installed, to get rid of all the paper lists. RJ, (Rudolf, Jr.) son of Dancer and Rudolf, likes to play tricks on folks, including Santa, and gets into trouble. RJ wants to lead the sleigh someday; but, he doesn’t like the bitter peppermint oil that will keep his nose shining bright. Everything is going great this year and everything is ready on Christmas Eve, until a big, last-minute crisis. Can you help Santa save Christmas, again? Suitable for everyone.

Spice It Up! Program

December 19 from 6 – 7 p.m.
Oldham County Public Library, Crestwood Branch
Crestwood, KY
FREE

Pick up your free Spice Kit from December 5 – 10 to participate in a monthly cooking adventure.  December’s spice is mint.  Join library staff on December 19 from 6-7 pm to chat about your cooking experience and taste the creations of others. Participants can use any mint with the recipe of your choice. Registration required/registration opens December 1.