Holiday Films at the Kentucky Theatre, Nutcracker shows: 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 Southern Lights at the Kentucky Horse Park.

Holiday Films at the Kentucky Theatre

The Kentucky Theatre will host showings of holiday films like “Miracle On 34th Street,” “It’s A Wonderful Life,” and “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” multiple times between Dec. 20 and 22. From $8. 214 E Main St. KentuckyTheatre.org.

Christmas at Mustard Seed Hill

Celebrate the holiday season during Christmas at Mustard Seed Hill with light displays, a gingerbread house exhibit, an artisans market, nativity carriage rides, live music from Maggie Lander, and more. From $13-$15 or free for children seven and under. 1122 Main St, Millersburg. MustardSeedHill.events/Christmas.

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.

UK Women’s Basketball vs. Belmont at Memorial Coliseum

Clara Strack and the UK women’s basketball team will take the court at Historic Memorial Coliseum against the Belmont Bruins on Dec. 20 at 6 p.m. From $8. Ave of Champions. UKAthletics.com.

Comedian Derrick Stroup at Comedy Off Broadway

Alabama comedian Derrick Stroup will perform at Comedy Off Broadway on Dec. 20 at 7 and 9:30 p.m. and Dec. 21 at 6:30 and 9 p.m. $16-$20. 161 Lexington Green Cir #C4. ComedyOffBroadway.com.

“The Nutcracker” at the Lexington Opera House

The Lexington Ballet will perform “The Nutcracker” at the Lexington Opera House on Dec. 20 at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 21 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 22 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $30-$63. 401 W Short St. CentralBankCenter.com.

The Wooks Concert at The Burl

Local bluegrass band The Wooks will reunite for a concert at The Burl with support from El Dorodo and Charlie Brown Superstar on Dec. 20 at 8 p.m. From $22. 375 Thompson Rd. TheBurlKy.com.

Lexington Farmers Market at Henry A. Tandy Centennial Park

The Lexington Farmers Market will gather at Henry A. Tandy Centennial Park on Dec. 21 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 251 W Main St. LexingtonFarmersMarket.com.

Croissant Making and Wine Class at Harkness Edwards Vineyards

Sip on wine and learn how to make homemade croissants during a workshop at Harkness Edwards Vineyards on Dec. 21 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. $57. 5199 Combs Ferry Rd, Winchester. Sweet-And-Sassy-Ashleys-LLC.square.site.

Last Call Art Market at West Sixth Brewing

Still need to holiday shop? Look no further than the Last Call Art Market, which will gather over a dozen local vendors at West Sixth Brewing on Dec. 21 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 501 W Sixth St #100. facebook.com/events/1088738362746341.

Cornhusk Angel Making Workshop at Shaker Village

Learn the traditional folk craft of using corn husks to make dolls or angels during a workshop at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill on Dec. 21 from 1-3 p.m. $35-$45. 3501 Lexington Rd, Harrodsburg. ShakerVillageKy.org.

Black Santa & Christmas Mall at the Lyric Theatre

The Lyric Theatre will host its annual Black Santa and Christmas Mall event featuring holiday movies, a variety of kid’s activities, caroling, canvas painting, craft vendors, and more on Dec. 21 from 5-9 p.m. 300 E Third St. HistoricLyricTheatre.com.

Grinchmas Party at Wildside Winery

Escape the holiday hustle during Wildside Winery’s Grinchmas Party with Grinch-inspired wine slushies and other drink specials, festive music, and more on Dec. 21 from 1-5 p.m. Free admission. 5500 Troy Pike, Versailles. facebook.com/events/1800543373814466.

“The Nutcracker” at Great Crossing High School

The Kentucky Ballet Theatre will present “The Nutcracker” at Great Crossing High School on Dec. 21 and 22 at 2 p.m. $19.90-$30.40. 120 Betsy Way, Georgetown. KYBallet.com.

Hogwarts Yule Ball at the Gateway Regional Arts Center

Step into the world of Harry Potter during a Hogwarts Yule Ball at the Gateway Regional Arts Center that includes house sorting, dancing, karaoke, butterbeer, photo ops, and more on Dec. 21 from 6-11 p.m. $5-$10. 101 E Main St, Mt. Sterling. GRACKentucky.org.

Lindsey Stirling Concert at Rupp Arena

Violinist Lindsey Stirling will bring “The Snow Waltz” tour to Rupp Arena on Dec. 22 at 8 p.m. From $39.50. 430 W Vine St. CentralBankCenter.com.