Holiday Weekender Dec. 25, 2025 To Jan. 2, 2026: Christmas, New Year And More
Santa in downtown Harrodsburg in 2023. (Robert Moore/The Harrodsburg Herald).
Robert Moore
Herald Staff
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“Light up the Park” at Anderson-Dean Community Park (1501 Louisville Road) runs every night starting at 6 p.m. until Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. For more information: 859-734-9167 or [email protected] or andersondeancommunitypark.com or Facebook @andersondeancommpark.
Christmas Tree Forest at Old Fort Harrod State Park (100 South College Street) continues evenings until Jan. 6, 2026. Sponsored by the Mercer County Chamber of Commerce.
The Christmas Lights of Bondville (510 Bondville Road, Salvisa) happens every night at 5:30 p.m. until Dec. 30. The show is free, but donations are accepted. For more information, visit their Facebook page @Bondvillelights.
Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, Mercer County!
Santa and Mrs Claus (File image).
Thursday, Dec. 25
Christmas Day
• Christmas Mass at St. Andrew Catholic Church (1125 Danville Road). Mass starts 11 a.m. 859-734-4270 or [email protected] or harrodsburgcatholic.com or Facebook@ saintandrewharrodsburg.
Friday, Dec. 26
Kwanzaa
• Shops Holiday Sale at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Get a head start on your shopping for 2026 with savings of up to 40 percent off on all post-holiday merchandise at three onsite locations: the 1815 Carpenter’s Shop, 1839 Trustees’ Office and 1848 Post Office. Hours: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Continues through Jan. 3, 2026. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
• Shaker Christmas by Candlelight at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). A candlelit tour through several of historic buildings festively decorated for the holidays. Trace the progression of the Shakers’ beliefs and practices, gaining a deeper understanding of the history of Christmas in America. Tours start at 5:30 and 7 p.m. Cost: $10 for annual passholders, $15 for general admission. Intended for ages 12 and up. All minors must be accompanied by a ticketed adult. Tickets required for guests aged 5 and up. Program will traverse approximately half a mile of graveled, level terrain and will climb and descend several flights of stairs. Participants should be comfortable walking and navigating stairs in low light/semi-dark conditions. The program will proceed rain or shine, although the route may be modified in case of inclement weather. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
• Trivia at the Vault—Harrodsburg (235 South Main Street). Starts 8 p.m. 859-605-2118 or Facebook @the Vault.
File image. Mr. and Mrs. Santa wave at the crowd from the Commonwealth Credit Union float at the 2021 Christmas Parade at Anderson-Dean Community Park (File image).
Saturday, Dec. 27
• Shops Holiday Sale at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Get a head start on your shopping for 2026 with savings of up to 40 percent off on all post-holiday merchandise at three onsite locations: the 1815 Carpenter’s Shop, 1839 Trustees’ Office and 1848 Post Office. Hours: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Continues through Jan. 3, 2026. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
• Shaker Christmas by Candlelight at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). A candlelit tour through several of historic buildings festively decorated for the holidays. Trace the progression of the Shakers’ beliefs and practices, gaining a deeper understanding of the history of Christmas in America. Tours start at 5:30 and 7 p.m. Cost: $10 for annual passholders, $15 for general admission. Intended for ages 12 and up. All minors must be accompanied by a ticketed adult. Tickets required for guests aged 5 and up. Program will traverse approximately half a mile of graveled, level terrain and will climb and descend several flights of stairs. Participants should be comfortable walking and navigating stairs in low light/semi-dark conditions. The program will proceed rain or shine, although the route may be modified in case of inclement weather. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
• Live music by Carrie Anne McDonald at the Vault—Harrodsburg (235 South Main Street). Music starts 8 p.m. 859-605-2118 or Facebook @the Vault.
Sunday, Dec. 28
• Shops Holiday Sale at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Get a head start on your shopping for 2026 with savings of up to 40 percent off on all post-holiday merchandise at three onsite locations: the 1815 Carpenter’s Shop, 1839 Trustees’ Office and 1848 Post Office. Hours: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Continues through Jan. 3, 2026. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
• Sing-O at Lemons Mill Brewery (166 Marimon Avenue). Sing-O starts 5 p.m. Food by Bullheaded BBQ. 859-734-7791 or Facebook @Lemons Mill.
• Shaker Christmas by Candlelight at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). A candlelit tour through several of historic buildings festively decorated for the holidays. Trace the progression of the Shakers’ beliefs and practices, gaining a deeper understanding of the history of Christmas in America. Tours start at 5:30 and 7 p.m. Cost: $10 for annual passholders, $15 for general admission. Intended for ages 12 and up. All minors must be accompanied by a ticketed adult. Tickets required for guests aged 5 and up. Program will traverse approximately half a mile of graveled, level terrain and will climb and descend several flights of stairs. Participants should be comfortable walking and navigating stairs in low light/semi-dark conditions. The program will proceed rain or shine, although the route may be modified in case of inclement weather. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
Santa Claus greets the crowd at the 2017 Christmas parade (File image).
Monday, Dec. 29
• Shops Holiday Sale at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Get a head start on your shopping for 2026 with savings of up to 40 percent off on all post-holiday merchandise at three onsite locations: the 1815 Carpenter’s Shop, 1839 Trustees’ Office and 1848 Post Office. Hours: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Continues through Jan. 3, 2026. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
Tuesday, Dec. 30
• Shops Holiday Sale at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Get a head start on your shopping for 2026 with savings of up to 40 percent off on all post-holiday merchandise at three onsite locations: the 1815 Carpenter’s Shop, 1839 Trustees’ Office and 1848 Post Office. Hours: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Continues through Jan. 3, 2026. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025
New Year’s Eve
• Shops Holiday Sale at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Get a head start on your shopping for 2026 with savings of up to 40 percent off on all post-holiday merchandise at three onsite locations: the 1815 Carpenter’s Shop, 1839 Trustees’ Office and 1848 Post Office. Hours: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Continues through Jan. 3, 2026. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
• New Year’s Eve Party at the Lodge at Logan Vineyards Winery (254 Hopewell Road). Wear your favorite party attire and enjoy a delicious dinner, refreshing drinks and a live DJ set by Tim Goins and Solid Sound Productions starting at 7 p.m. 502-783-6604 or [email protected] or LoganVineyards.com or Facebook @LoganVineyards.
• New Years Game Night at Storm Crow Gaming (124 South Main Street). Ccelebrate the new year with a variety of games all night. Starts 7 p.m. 859-605-6050 or [email protected] or Facebook @StormCrowCuriosities.
• New Year’s Eve Bash at the Vault—Harrodsburg (235 South Main Street). Welcome 2026 with live music by John Thomas Moore starting at 8 p.m. Party starts at 6 p.m. with a champagne toast at midnight. 859-605-2118 or Facebook @the Vault.
• 3rd Annual New Year’s Eve Party at the 19th Hole Restaurant (1742 Danville Road). Say hello to the old and hello to the new at the 19th Hole with the Sandwich Shop food truck. Doors open 7:30 p.m. $10 cover charge. 859-325-3778.
• New Year’s Service at Little Zion Baptist Church (204 East Water Street, Burgin). Service with Elder Chrys Jones begins 10:30 p.m. Facebook @LittleZionBaptistChurch.
Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026
New Year’s Day
• Shops Holiday Sale at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Get a head start on your shopping for 2026 with savings of up to 40 percent off on all post-holiday merchandise at three onsite locations: the 1815 Carpenter’s Shop, 1839 Trustees’ Office and 1848 Post Office. Hours: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Continues through Jan. 3, 2026. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
Friday, Jan. 2, 2026
• Shops Holiday Sale at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Get a head start on your shopping for 2026 with savings of up to 40 percent off on all post-holiday merchandise at three onsite locations: the 1815 Carpenter’s Shop, 1839 Trustees’ Office and 1848 Post Office. Hours: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Continues through Jan. 3, 2026. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
• Trivia at the Vault—Harrodsburg (235 South Main Street). Starts 8 p.m. 859-605-2118 or Facebook @the Vault.
Have any holiday events planned? Let everyone know by posting it on the Weekender. Email events to [email protected].
