Holiday Preview
November 4 & 5
Join us for the Holiday Preview in Historic Downtown Bardstown. Our specialty shops are filled with beautiful decorations, creative gifts and festive apparel for that special someone on your list. The downtown restaurants are preparing holiday entrees for you and your guest to enjoy when you make downtown your destination. Friday & Saturday, 10am - 6pm. Select stores on Sunday. 502-348-4877 or 800-638-4877.

Flaget Hospital Auxiliary Christmas Bazaar
November 18 & 19
The bazaar will begin at 9am with wonderful gifts from the gift shop as well as handmade crafts. There will be a bake sale section with homemade cakes, pies and breads all made from scratch. Luncheon from 11am - 2pm on the 18th. Cost is $7. Raffle tickets will be available at the door for $1. The bazaar will begin at 9am and continue until noon on the 19th. Bardstown United Methodist Church, Family Life Center, 116 E. Flaget Ave. 502-348-4877.

Make It & Take It Ornaments & Gifts
November 19 & December 3
1-2 hour classes using a variety of materials to create a unique make and take gift. Stop in to view samples of projects and to register for classes at the gallery. Registration $5 - $20. Classes are for ages 2 and up. 10am - 2pm. Old Nelson County Library Building on Court Square. Contact Jackie Sanneman 502-348-5257.

Jailer's Inn Open House
December 1
Enjoy the holiday season in jail. Jailer's Inn decks out in style. Savor some hot cider and cookies, while viewing some of the beautiful bed and breakfast rooms and hall adorned with holiday cheer. Free admission. 5 - 8pm at Jailer's Inn Bed and Breakfast, 111 W. Stephen Foster Ave. 502-348-5551, cpaul@jailersinn.com.

Bardstown-Nelson County Christmas Parade
December 1 (2nd if weather cancels)
Town & Country Bank and Trust Company invites the community to participate in a spectacular celebration of Christmas by decorating your entries in the parade to reflect the theme "Christmas Carols in Candy Land". The parade begins at 6pm in downtown Bardstown. Contact Lauren Pile at 502-337-6907.

Maker's Mark Distillery Holiday Tours
December 1-10
The picturesque national landmark will be decorated with holiday lights and music, played nightly through December 10. The gift shop is a great place for shopping for family and friends. Open Monday-Friday, 10am-6pm; Saturday, 10am-8pm. Tours are free, but canned goods donation will be accepted for the Salvation Army. From Bardstown take Hwy 49 South to Hwy 52 East through Loretto to 3350 Burk's Spring Rd., Loretto. 270-865-2099.

Beautiful Music of Christmas
December 2
The Mid-Kentucky Chorus at St. Catharine, under the direction of Teresa Tedder, along with professional soloist sand musicians, will perform at the Basilica of St. Joseph Proto-Cathedral; 310 W. Stephen Foster Ave. Performance begins at 7:30pm. Adults, $10; Seniors, $8; Students Free. Tickets available at the door. For information contact Susan Spalding at 859-336-9232.

Holiday Extravaganza
December 2 & 3
Experience holiday shopping at its best in the many quaint and unique shops in Downtown Bardstown. Enjoy Christmas carols, beautiful decorated windows, and Christmas cheer. Friday & Saturday, 10am - 6pm. Select stores on Sunday. Take a picture while you visit with Santa at the Old Nelson County Courthouse on Saturday, 11am - 1pm. 502-348-4877 or 800-638-4877.

Barton 1792 Distillery Help Fill the Barrel
December 2 & 3
Join us for the holiday season at the Barton 1792 Distillery Visitor Center. Bring in a non-perishable food item to help fill our Bourbon barrel with food that will be donated to a local charity. Enjoy refreshments and shopping. Take a tour with the elves and receive an ornamental bung. Be greeted by Santa Claus, Friday the 2nd from 10am - 4:30pm and Saturday the 3rd from 2:30 - 4:30pm. Free tours on the hour and complimentary tastings of our finest Kentucky Bourbons along with Muth's Bourbon Candy. 501 Cathedral Manor, Bardstown, KY. 10am - 4:30pm. For more information call 502-331-4879 or 866-239-4690.

Kentucky Railway Museum's Evening Santa Express
December 2-4, 9-11 & 16-18
All aboard for an evening of fun and holiday cheer as we journey to the North Pole to pick up Santa and his elves who will be serving Christmas goodies on the trip back. Children are encouraged to wear pajamas for pictures with Santa at the depot. Adults, $19.50; Children 2-12, $14.50. Excursion time is Fridays, 7pm; Saturdays and Sundays, 6pm. 136 S. Main St., New Haven. 502-549-5470 or 800-272-0152.

Bardstown Woman's Club Lunch With Santa
December 3
Children and adults enjoy a lunch of hot dog, chips, cookies and drink. Activities include face painting, crafts, storytelling, singing and Christmas bingo. And of course a visit with Santa. 11am - 1pm. Cost is $3. St. Joseph School Cafeteria, 320 W. Stephen Foster Ave. Contact: Margaret Lewis at 502-349-2022.

Kentucky Railway Museum's Santa Express
December 3 & 4, 10 & 11, 17 & 18
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! Adults, $21; Children 2-12, $16. Excursion time is 2pm. 136 S. Main St., New Haven. 502-549-5470 or 800-272-0152.

Santa on the Square
December 3, 10 & 17
Take a picture while you visit with Santa at the Old Nelson County Courthouse on Saturday, 11am - 1pm. 502-348-4877 or 800-638-4877.

Skate With Santa
December 4
Come spend the afternoon roller skating with Santa and receive a free gift. Don't forget to bring your camera! 1:30- 4pm. Cost is $3. Whispering Wheels Roller Rink, 209 E. Broadway. 502-348-6622. Contact: Tim Avery 502-507-3480.

My Old Kentucky Dinner Train's North Pole Express
December 4, 11 & 18
Join us for a one and a half hour magical train ride. Santa will join us and visit each child. Our chef will prepare a special holiday meal to be enjoyed by all. 1:30pm and 4:30pm. Groups are welcome. Adults, $40; Children 2 - 12, $35. 866-801-3463 or 502-348-7300.

Trim-a-tree Party
December 6
Children make simple ornaments for the library tree and to take home. For children ages 3 - 10 (children ages 5 and under must be accompanied by an adult). Materials provided by the library. 6:30 - 7:30pm. Nelson County Public Library, 201 Cathedral Manor. 502-348-3714.

Eddie Miles "An Elvis Blue Christmas" Concert
December 9-10
Eddie Miles presents his "Salute to Elvis Christmas" Special Concert. All of Elvis's classic Christmas songs, "Blue Christmas" and "Santa Bring My Baby Back". Two hour production featuring many other classic Christmas favorites. Tickets 800-638-4877 ext. 1, $21, 8pm. Bluegrass Entertainment & Expo Center, 426 Sutherland Rd.

Mrs. Julia Beckham's Christmas Tea at Wickland
December 9-11
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. December 9 and 11, afternoon tea at 4pm; December 10, luncheon tea at Noon. Reservations required. Cost $15. Call 502-507-0808. 550 Bloomfield Rd. US 62 E.

Christmas Tour of Homes
December 10
Tour of privately owned homes, both old and new, decorated for the holidays in Bardstown and surrounding area. It includes a candlelight tour of My Old Kentucky Home. 2 - 9pm. Refreshments served at selected site. Tickets available at the Welcome Center. Tickets are $15. 502-348-4877 or 800-638-4877.

Christmas Open House at the FABS Art Gallery
December 10
Join us for light refreshments while you shop for your art loving friends and family. Artists will be on hand to help you with your selections. Complimentary gift wrap and refreshments. Free admission, 2 - 7pm. Old Nelson County Library Building on Court Square, Contact Jackie Sanneman 502-348-5257.

Downtown Holiday Wrap Up
December 16 & 17
Join us in Downtown Bardstown as the streets come alive. You'll enjoy shopping, dining and restaurants. Friday & Saturday, 10am - 6pm. Take a picture while you visit with Santa at the Old Nelson County Courthouse, Saturday 11am - 1pm. 502-348-4877 or 800-638-4877.

Live Nativity
December 16-18
Watch the Bible come to life at the 31st Annual Live Nativity! The live portrayal of the birth time of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, in the Bethlehem manger scene, includes live actors and live animals each evening to uniquely present the story and reason for the season. Free admission. 6 - 8pm. Bardstown Baptist Church at North Third and Brashear. 502-348-3866.

Men's Night Out at the Gallery
December 20
Special evening at the art gallery especially for men. Artists will be available to help with selections. Complimentary gift wrap and refreshments. Free admission, 5 - 7pm. Old Nelson County Library Building on Court Square, Contact Jackie Sanneman 502-348-5257.

My Old Kentucky Dinner Train's New Year's Eve Excursion
December 31
Come join us for a unique New Year'xs Eve celebration at My Old Kentucky Dinner Train. 602 N. Third St., 6pm. Reservations required. 502-348-7300 or 866-801-3463.