Sun. December 9

• Where: Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, LaGrange, KY
  What: Louisville Christmas Chorus
  With Brass & Voices. Joined by Members of Louisville Philharmonia—The Musicians' Orchestra
  When: 4 PM - 5:15 PM
  Fee: $18 General Admission, $15 Senior Adult, $06 Student
  More Info: 502-968-6300
  

• Where: KY Railway Museum, New Haven.
  What: Santa Express
  Visit with Santa and his helpers as they pass through the train handing out Christmas goodies of cookies and hot chocolate. Wear your pajamas for pictures with Santa. Don't forget your camera!
  When: December 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22
  call for times
  Fee: unknown
  More Info: 502-549-5470 or 800-272-0152.
  

• Where: My Old Kentucky Dinner Train, Bardstown, KY
  What: North Pole Express
  Santa and Mrs. Claus would like to invite you and your little ones to ride wit hthem on the North Pole Express! They will be available for pictures before you depart and will be on board to visit with everyone and pass out presents.
  When: December 9, 16, 23 at 1 PM & 5 PM; December 18 at Noon; December 19 at 5 PM
  Fee: $35 for children 12 and under, $50 for adults.
  More Info: Information and tickets call 270-351-0577
  

• Where: Historic State Theater
  What: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
  When: Friday and Saturday evenings at 7PM, Second Thursday evening at 7PM, Sunday matinees at 3PM
  Fee: unknown
  More Info: Information and tickets call 270-351-0577
  

• Where: Louisville Zoo
  What: Santa's Safari
  Santa is making a special stop at the Louisville Zoo and he’s bringing a bunch of his North Pole friends along too. Join the holiday cheer with Frosty the Snowman, as he leads children of all ages in a Christmas carol sing-a-long.
  Be a part of Santa’s workshop where elves help families create a wonderful holiday craft. And of course, no visit would be complete without Mrs. Claus serving her famously delicious milk and cookies (and hot chocolate or coffee too for the grown-ups.) A complementary photo with Santa will be provided to each child.
  Then grab your special Santa Safari Passport and begin your journey through the Zoo’s heated buildings to experience one-on-one interaction with Zoo animals and Zoo educators. Bring your cameras! Also includes the 4-D movie, Polar Express.
  When: Dec. 8&9, 15&16
  10 Am, Noon & 2 PM
  Fee: Non-Members - 2 & under: $11, 3 & up: $20.95
  Members - 2 & under: $8.50, 3 & up: $15.95
  More Info: www.louisvillezoo.com
  

• Where: Louisville Science Center
  What: Messy Afternoons
  Messy Afternoons are filled with sloppy, icky, gunky and gooey activities intended to introduce young learners to science concepts and tools, and foster the innate curiosity of young and old alike. Program offerings change each week, so your little ones will never get bored. Activities are open to children ages 7 and younger and their families.
  When: every Saturday and Sunday
  Noon - 4 PM
  Fee: free for members, Free with paid admission for non-members
  More Info: www.kysciencecenter.org
  

• Where: Yew Dell Gardens
  What: Holiday Trains Exhibit
  Have you ever seen an entire town inside a castle? Well, climb aboard and bring the kids (and grandkids too!) to Yew Dell this holiday season for the popular Yew Dell Gardens Express – a fabulous snow village and model train display. This magical exhibit has been created by master model builder Bob Irmscher with support from some of the most talented model train enthusiasts in the region. In addition to the trains, kids of all ages will enjoy scavenger hunts, visits from Santa on December 1 & 8 and more! Bring your cameras!
  When: Dec. 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16
  Saturday 10 AM - 4 PM
  Sunday Noon - 4 PM
  Santa from noon - 4 PM on 12/1 and 12/8
  Fee: ree for members and children 12 and under, $7/adult, $5/seniors.
  More Info: 502-241-4788 or email info@yewdellgardens.org
  

• Where: Devers Youth Center
  What: Holiday Expo Shopping at State Fairgrounds
  When: 10 AM - 5 PM
  Fee: $5 plus food and shopping money
  More Info: 502-624-6442
  

• Where: Wickland, Bardstown
  What: Mrs. Julia Beckham's Christmas Tea at Wickland
  Julia Wickliffe Beckham, the only woman in the world to be the mother, sister and daughter of a governor, hosts a Victorian Tea at Wickland, Home of Three Governors. She shares her memories of living at Wickland at the turn of the century. Call for reservations.
  When: 4PM
  Fee: $15
  More Info: www.visitbardstown.com or 502-507-0808
  

• Where: Wickland, Bardstown
  What: Candlelight Tours at Wickland
  Costumed students will entertain with demonstrations,stories and music. Each visiting student will have the opportunity to create a holiday craft. Wickland will be aglow with historic decorations.
  When: 5-8 PM
  Fee: $5 for adults, $ 3 for students, and under 6 are free.
  More Info: www.visitbardstown.com or 502-507-0808
  

• Where: Houston Bowling Center, Fort Knox
  What: Breakfast and Bowling with Santa
  Enjoy a special breakfast buffet with Santa and 1 game of bowling. Bring your camera and take pictures!
  When: 9 AM - 12 PM
  Fee: In advance: children 2-10 $5, adults $7
  at the door: children 2-10 $6, adults $8
  Blue Star card holders and their children: FREE
  More Info: 502-624-1651