‘Nutcracker’ ballets, holiday concerts: Lexington’s best weekend events
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 “Nutcracker” ballet performances or holiday shopping markets.
Lexington Card Expo at the Central Bank Center
The Lexington Card Expo, or LexCardX, will bring everything from sports cards to Pokémon collectors together at the Central Bank Center on Dec. 13 from 3-8 p.m., Dec. 14 from 9 a.m.-7 p.m., and Dec. 15 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 430 W Vine St. CentralBankCenter.com.
Enchanted Ball at The Kentucky Castle
Gather with all of your favorite princesses during an enchanted ball at The Kentucky Castle featuring dinner, desserts, dancing and more on Dec. 13 at 4 p.m. and Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. $65-$75. 230 Pisgah Pike, Versailles. TheKentuckyCastle.com.
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.
“The Nutcracker” at The Grand Theatre
The Grand Theatre will host performances of Christmas classic “The Nutcracker” by the Kentucky Dance Academy on Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 14 at 2 and 7 p.m. $12. 308 St. Clair St, Frankfort. TheGrandKY.com.
“Frozen” at the Gateway Regional Arts Center
“Frozen” (Kids) The Musical will be performed at the Gateway Regional Arts Center on Dec. 13 and 14 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 15 at 2 p.m. $14-$16. 101 E Main St, Mt. Sterling. GRACKentucky.org.
“The Nutcracker” at the Lexington Opera House
The Lexington Ballet will perform “The Nutcracker” at the Lexington Opera House on Dec. 13 at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 14 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 15 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $30-$63. 401 W Short St. CentralBankCenter.com.
Nicholas Jamerson Concerts at The Burl
Prestonsburg-based singer Nicholas Jamerson will return to The Burl for his “Hollerday Gitdown” concerts on Dec. 13 with Grayson Jenkins and Ireland Owens and Dec. 14 with Eric Bolander and Ellie Ruth (8 p.m. nightly). $20 per night. 375 Thompson Rd. TheBurlKy.com.
Allman Betts Family Revival at the Norton Center
Devon Allman and Duane Betts will be joined by a star-studded cast that includes Luther and Cody Dickinson (North Mississippi Allstars), John Moreland, Robert Randolph, and others when the Allman Betts Family Revival performs at the Norton Center for the Arts on Dec. 13 at 8 p.m. $46-$105. 600 W Walnut St, Danville. NortonCenter.com.
Lexington Philharmonic Concert at Cathedral Of Christ The King
The Lexington Philharmonic will perform their “Cathedral Christmas” holiday concert at Cathedral of Christ the King on Dec. 13 and 14 at 8 p.m. $11-$85. 299 Colony Blvd. LexPhil.org.
Lexington Farmers Market at Henry A. Tandy Centennial Park
The Lexington Farmers Market will gather at Henry A. Tandy Centennial Park on Dec. 14 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 251 W Main St. LexingtonFarmersMarket.com.
Super League Fan Appreciation Day at Lexington SC Stadium
Lexington SC’s USL Super League squad will close out its 2024 campaign with a Fan Appreciation Day tilt against DC Power FC at Lexington SC Stadium on Dec. 14 at 12 p.m. From $20. 250 Doe Run Trl. LexSporting.com.
Reed Star-Making Workshop at Shaker Village
Make your own pair of holiday reed stars during a workshop at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill on Dec. 14 from 2-4:30 p.m. $50-$60. 3501 Lexington Rd, Harrodsburg. ShakerVillageKy.org.
Holiday Tree Charcuterie & Wine Class at Harkness Edwards Vineyards
Craft your own Christmas tree-inspired charcuterie board while sipping on some of Central Kentucky’s finest wines during a class at Harkness Edwards Vineyards on Dec. 14 from 5-6:30 p.m. $57. 5199 Combs Ferry Rd, Winchester. Sweet-And-Sassy-Ashleys-LLC.square.site.
UK Men’s Basketball vs. Louisville at Rupp Arena
Amari Williams and the UK men’s basketball team will face off with bitter rivals Louisville at Rupp Arena on Dec. 14 at 5:15 p.m. The game will be televised on ESPN. 430 W Vine St. UKAthletics.com.
Holidazzle at the Leeds Center
The Leeds Center for the Arts will hold its first annual Holidazzle, a two-night fundraising variety show, on Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 15 at 2:30 p.m. $20-$30. 37 N Main St, Winchester. Eventbrite.com.
UK Gymnastics at Memorial Coliseum
The UK women’s gymnastics team will kick-off the season with its Blue/White exhibition at Historic Memorial Coliseum on Dec. 15 at 2 p.m. Ave of Champions. UKAthletics.com.
Alltech’s Celebration of Song at Alltech Arena
Alltech’s 19th annual Celebration of Song holiday concert benefiting victims of Hurricane Helene will take place at the Kentucky Horse Park’s Alltech Arena on Dec. 15 at 2:30 and 5 p.m. Free. 4089 Iron Works Pkwy. Alltech.com.
Comedian Shuler King at Comedy Off Broadway
Comedian and viral roasting sensation Shuler King will perform at Comedy Off Broadway on Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. $25-$35. 161 Lexington Green Cir #C4. ComedyOffBroadway.com.