Nutcracker, Christmas storytime, concerts & other holiday events for Lexington’s weekend

Matt Wickstrom
·2 min read

Here is a Lexington list and guide of the best holiday weekend events around Central Kentucky on Friday, Saturday and Sunday if you are bored and need things to do including Christmas festivities and events, family-friendly events, live music concerts, comedy shows, free events, Christmas and holiday craft fairs, and holiday shopping events, holiday concerts, Nutcracker shows and holiday light displays like Southern Lights at the Kentucky Horse Park.

Christmas at Mustard Seed Hill

Mustard Seed Hill in Millersburg will conclude its Christmas festivities of light and gingerbread house displays, an artisan market, live music and more on Dec. 22 and 23 from 5-9 p.m. $13-98. 1122 Main St, Millersburg. MustardSeedHill.events/Christmas2023.

Mustard Seed Hill has a light display you can walk through.
Mustard Seed Hill has a light display you can walk through.

Southern Lights at the Kentucky Horse Park

The Kentucky Horse Park will remain lit up during the 30th year of “Southern Lights” this weekend from 5:30-10 p.m. nightly. $35 per car. 4075 Iron Works Pkwy. KyhpFoundation.org/Southern-Lights.

Southern Lights showcases over a million holiday lights, all visible from cars as spectators drive-thru the Kentucky Horse Park grounds, finishing at a Holiday Village with Santa, crafts, food and more.
Southern Lights showcases over a million holiday lights, all visible from cars as spectators drive-thru the Kentucky Horse Park grounds, finishing at a Holiday Village with Santa, crafts, food and more.

Comedian Lee Kimbrell at Comedy Off Broadway

Kentucky-born, Cincinnati-based comedian Lee Kimbrell will perform at Comedy Off Broadway on Dec. 22 at 7 p.m. $10. 161 Lexington Green Cir #C4. ComedyOffBroadway.com.

Amadeus Lex Concert at St. Mark Catholic Church

The Amadeus Lex concert series will present its “We Wi-Schumann ‘erry Christmas” holiday show featuring a Renaissance-Rock fusion string quartet by Jeremy Crosmer and more at St. Mark Catholic Church in Richmond on Dec. 22 at 7 p.m. Free. 608 W Main St, Richmond. AmadeusLex.com.

Lexington Ballet Company: ‘The Nutcracker’ at the EKU Center

The Lexington Ballet Company will present the Christmas classic “The Nutcracker” at the EKU Center for the Arts in Richmond on Dec. 22 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 23 at 2 p.m. From $28.75. 822 Hall Dr, Richmond. EkuCenter.com.

Born Cross Eyed Concert at The Burl

Grateful Dead cover band Born Cross Eyed, which earlier this month celebrated its 32nd year of honoring the Dead, will perform at The Burl on Dec. 22 at 8 p.m. $15. 375 Thompson Rd. TheBurlKy.com.

Christmas Cookie Decorating Class at the Local LEX Market

Home-based bakery A Traveling Cupcake will lead a Christmas cookie decorating class at the Local LEX Market on Dec. 23 from 1-3 p.m. $55. 439 Southland Dr. Eventbrite.com.

Cosmo Candle Making Workshop at Poppy & Pomelo

Craft your own holiday-themed cosmo candle during a workshop at Poppy & Pomelo’s Wick + Mortar Studio on Dec. 23 at 2 p.m. $45. 526 E High St. PoppyAndPomelo.com.

Christmas Storytime at Joseph-Beth Booksellers

Joseph-Beth Booksellers will host a special Christmas-themed storytime on Dec. 23 at 2 p.m. 161 Lexington Green Cir #B. JosephBeth.com.

AC/DC Tribute Concert at Manchester Music Hall

“Thunderstruck”, America’s ultimate AC/DC tribute band, will perform at Manchester Music Hall on Dec. 23 at 8 p.m. $16. 899 Manchester St. ManchesterMusicHall.com.