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Holiday Fun in Louisville: Your 2025 Family Guide

Santa sightings, craft fairs, seasonal attractions, and more!

December 22, 2025

The holiday season in Louisville is pure magic — twinkling lights, cozy cocoa, and family traditions that make memories to last all year. Macaroni KID Louisville Central is your go-to guide for everything merry and bright — from festive events and dazzling light displays to Santa visits and local holiday fun. Explore our list below and make this a season your family will never forget.

Bookmark this guide and check back often — we’ll keep adding new events and activities all season long!


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Must-See Holiday Attractions in Louisville

Discover the best holiday attractions and light displays that make Louisville shine this season.

Lights Under Louisville
@ Louisville Mega Caverns

Location: 1841 Taylor Ave, Louisville 40213

A Magical Drive-Through Holiday Light Show, Underground!

Louisville Mega Cavern and 5/3rd Bank present Lights Under Louisville, a beloved holiday tradition that’s not to be missed. With over 7 million points of light everywhere illuminating the cavern’s vast spaces, this underground wonderland offers a truly unique holiday experience. Explore themed displays, encounter some of your favorite characters, holiday music, lasers and so much more… Whether you’re a longtime fan or a first-time visitor, Lights Under Louisville is sure to create lasting memories for the whole family.

Click Here for more info!


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Upcoming Holiday Events and Santa Visits in Louisville

Looking for parades, tree lightings, Santa photo ops, and holiday markets? We’ve got you covered! These family-friendly holiday events in Louisville are the perfect way to celebrate the season.


We do our best to verify event details, but always double-check before heading out as organizers may change plans without notifying us.


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