Comedian Matt Rife, Holiday Parade, other Xmas events: Best things to do in Lexington

Here is a Lexington list and guide of the best weekend events and happenings around Central Kentucky on Friday, Saturday and Sunday if you are bored and need fun things to do like the annual Christmas parade in downtown Lexington.

Southern Lights at the Kentucky Horse Park

The Kentucky Horse Park’s Southern Lights will be available to view this weekend nightly from 5:30-10 p.m. $35 per carload. 4089 Iron Works Pkwy. KHPFoundation.org/southern-lights.

Charity Cocktail Reception & Poker Tournament at Delk Exotics

Delk Enterprises will partner with the Lexington Dream Factory for its second annual charity cocktail reception and poker tournament benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bluegrass, Step By Step, Hoop Dreams and The Nest at Delk Exotics on Dec. 6 from 7-10 p.m. Free, but donations are encouraged. 160 Zakk Ct, Nicholasville. Eventbrite.com.

Comedian Jon Reep at Comedy Off Broadway

Contemporary country comedian Jon Reep will perform at Comedy Off Broadway on Dec. 6 at 7 and 9:30 p.m. and Dec. 7 at 6:30 and 9 p.m. $23-$27. 161 Lexington Green Cir #C4. ComedyOfBroadway.com.

Theatre Play: ‘The Lion, The Witch, & The Wardrobe’ at the Woodford Theatre

The Woodford Theatre will host productions of C.S. Lewis’ epic tale “The Lion, The Witch, & The Wardrobe” on weekends through Dec. 22, with this weekend’s showings taking place on Dec. 6 and 7 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 8 at 2 p.m. $18-$26. 275 Beasley Rd, Versailles. WoodfordTheatre.com.

Songs Of The Season Christmas Concert at Asbury University

Asbury University’s English and music departments will perform its annual “Songs of the Season” holiday concert at Hughes Auditorium on Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m. Free. 1 Macklem Dr, Wilmore. Asbury.edu.

Lexington Farmers Market at Henry A. Tandy Centennial Park

The Lexington Farmers Market will gather at Henry A. Tandy Centennial Park on Dec. 7 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 251 W Main St. LexingtonFarmersMarket.com.

Lexington Holiday Parade

Festive floats, marching bands, and even Santa Claus will take over the streets of downtown Lexington when the city’s annual holiday parade takes place on Dec. 7 at 11 a.m. Free. 603 E Main St. facebook.com/events/1477264799549595.

Polar Express at the Gateway Regional Arts Center

View elaborate train displays and gingerbread houses, get your picture taken with Santa, decorate cookies and more when “Polar Express” brings a wintry mix of fun to the Gateway Regional Arts Center on Dec. 7 from 10 a.m-2 p.m. Free. 101 E Main St, Mt. Sterling. GRACKentucky.org.

Candlelight Tours, Holiday Market at Ashland, the Henry Clay Estate

Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate, 120 Sycamore Rd., will host its 9th annual “A Kentucky Christmas at Ashland” Dec. 7 starting at noon with a holiday market until 5 p.m. At 5:30 p.m. the Kentucky Chorus will sing as Ashland’s grounds light up. Then at 7 p.m. candlelight tours start. Tickets required for the tours. $12-18. Henryclay.org

Holiday Open House at Equus Run Vineyards

Shop holiday vendors, get a taste of Holiday Blush Wine, and watch “Winter Snuggles” during a holiday open house at Equus Run Vineyards on Dec. 7 from 1-4 p.m. 1280 Moores Mill Rd, Midway. facebook.com/events/1101928554914553.

Christmas Market Festival at Wildside Winery

Wildside Winery will bring back it’s Christmas Market Festival with over 20 vendors, food, and live music on Dec. 7 from 12-7 p.m. and Dec. 8 from 12-5 p.m. Free. 5500 Troy Pike, Versailles. facebook.com/events/1118995422782269.

Silas House Conversation, Book Signing at the Farish Theatre

Kentucky Poet Laureate Silas House will lead a discussion and dramatized reading of his short-story “Another Country” during an event at the Lexington Public Library’s Farish Theatre on Dec. 7 from 2-4 p.m. Currently, there’s a waitlist for registration to attend. 140 E Main St. Events.LexPubLib.org.

UK Choir Concert: ‘Collage: A Holiday Spectacular’ at the Singletary Center

UK Choirs will take center stage when “Collage: A Holiday Spectacular” comes to the Singletary Center for the Arts on Dec. 7 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 8 at 3 p.m. $21-$44. 405 Rose St. FineArts.uky.edu.

Holiday Cookie Decorating Workshop at Shaker Village

Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill will host a holiday cookie decorating workshop on Dec. 7 from 3-5 p.m. $65. 3501 Lexington Rd, Harrodsburg. ShakerVillageKy.org.

Jam & Wine Class at Harkness Edwards Vineyards

Learn the basics of making a homemade jam whilst enjoying wine from Harkness Edwards Vineyards during a workshop on Dec. 7 at 4:30 p.m. $50. 5199 Combs Ferry Rd, Winchester. Sweet-And-Sassy-Ashleys-LLC.square.site.

New Line Cagefighting at the Central Bank Center

New Line Cagefighting, a Kentucky and West Virginia based combat sports league, will hold an event at the Central Bank Center on Dec. 7 at 6 p.m. $25-$65. 430 W Vine St. CentralBankCenter.com.

Comedian Matt Rife at Rupp Arena

Comedian Matt Rife will bring his “ProbleMATTic World Tour” to Rupp Arena on Dec. 7 at 8 p.m. The comedian is currently on one of the biggest tours in the nation and is one of the biggest stand-ups in the world. He has a top-performing Netflix special and more than 35 million followers on social media. Tickets from $29.50. 430 W Vine St. CentralBankCenter.com.

Art on the Town Holiday Market at Henry A. Tandy Centennial Park

Art On The Town’s holiday market will bring local craftspeople, an ornament-making station, live music, and more to Henry A. Tandy Centennial Park on Dec. 8 from 12-5 p.m. Free. 251 W Main St. LexingtonKy.gov.

Christmas Cocktail Class at Chenault Vineyards

Learn to make three holiday cocktails — a Gingerbread Martini, a Christmas Collins, and The Nutcracker — during a class at Chenault Vineyards on Dec. 8 from 2-4 p.m. $65. 2284 Barnes Mill Rd, Richmond. Eventbrite.com.

CKCB Winter Concert at Transy

The Central Kentucky Concert Band will hold its annual winter concert at Transylvania University’s Haggin Auditorium on Dec. 8 at 3 p.m. 350 N Broadway. CKCB.org.

Kentucky Bach Choir Christmas Concert at First Presbyterian Church

The Kentucky Bach Choir will perform its annual Christmas concert at First Presbyterian Church on Dec. 8 at 3 p.m. $10-$35. 171 Market St. KentuckyBachChoir.org.

Slay Bells Holiday Drag & Variety Show at the Lyric Theatre

Movable Feast Lexington and The Imperial Court of Kentucky will present “Slay Bells,” a holiday drag and variety show, at the Lyric Theatre on Dec. 8 at 5 p.m. 300 E Third St. HistoricLyricTheatre.com.

A Classic Christmas with Maggie Lander & Chris Dennison at The Burl

Musicians Maggie Lander and Chris Dennison will perform a barrage of classic Christmas songs during a concert at The Burl on Dec. 8 at 6 p.m. $15. 375 Thompson Rd. TheBurlKy.com.

‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ In Concert at the EKU Center

Witness the epic action and music of “Avatar: The Last Airbender” in concert at the EKU Center on Dec. 8 at 6 p.m. $35-$75. 822 Hall Dr, Richmond. EKUCenter.com.

Cirque Dreams Holidaze at Rupp Arena

Cirque Dreams Holidaze will combine holiday charm with the captivating aerobatics of Cirque du Soleil during a performance at Rupp Arena on Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. From $32.50. 430 W Vine St. CentralBankCenter.com.