9 Local Things To Do This Season

Ugly Christmas Sweater Party

Tuesday,  December 5 @ 5 – 7:30pm

Henderson County Public Library  – Pittsburg Tank & Tower Event Room C

Do you absolutely LOVE Christmas? How about ugly Christmas sweaters? Top that off with a hot chocolate bar and some yummy cookies, and you have the perfect recipe for a load of holiday fun!  Come to the HCPL to make your very own ugly Christmas sweater and make some wonderful holiday memories. Please bring your own sweatshirt or t-shirt to decorate.  All other materials will be provided. This program is offered to adults. Registration begins on November 15. Space is limited to 30 spots. For more information, please call 270-826-3712 ext. 210

 

Downtown Christmas Parade 

Saturday, December 2 @ 10 – 11am 

Downtown Henderson 

It is time to ring in the Holiday Season! First on the Christmas agenda is the Henderson Merchants’ Annual Invitational Christmas Parade. The Parade is sponsored by the Henderson Shrine Club and is supported through donations of the Henderson City and County Merchants. 

 

A Jazzy Little Christmas

Saturday, December 16 @ 7pm

Prestons Arts Center 

Bring your family for an evening of jazz this Christmas season with Ernie Haase and Signature Sound presented by Henderson’s First Baptist Church. General tickets are $20 and VIP tickets are $30. For more information or to purchase tickets, please call 270-830-9800. 

 

Candlelight Christmas Tour

Friday, December 8 @ 4:30 – 8pm

Downtown Henderson

The Garden Club of Henderson is hosting their first ever Candlelight Christmas Tour of seven beautiful homes. Tickets are limited and will be on sale for $25 in The Depot Gift Shop. All proceeds go back to The Garden Club of Henderson. The members of this club are those who plant all 50 of the beautiful downtown urns with flowers and boxwoods each year. 

 

Gift Shop Christmas Open House

Saturday, December 2 @ 10am – 5pm

John James Audubon State Park Museum

Time is flying, and the holidays are almost here! Headover to the John James Audubon State Park Museum for their Gift Shop Christmas Open House. Grab a cup of mulled cider and tasty treats to get into the holiday spirit. There will be lots of unique new items to check out and beautiful one-of-a-kind handcrafted gifts for everyone on your list. For questions, please contact the Audubon Museum Gift Shop at 502-782-7918.

 

Christmas in Killarney, An Irish Christmas Celebration 

Thursday, December 7 @ 7:30pm 

Preston Arts Center 

From the producers of Rockin’ Road To Dublin comes the new sensational Christmas Season musical, Christmas In Killarney, An Irish Christmas Celebration! Created by the 2009 World Champion of Irish Dance Scott Doherty and worldwide touring Irish musician Chris Smith, Christmas In Killarney combines the excitement of Irish dance with the harmonies of traditional Christmas classics. The creative team includes Broadway Director Jeff Whiting, Emmy award winning Set Designer Jason Ardizzone-West, Arranger Gary Lensenmayer, Costume Designer Sarah Cubbage and New York based Light Designer Aaron Porter. Set in Killarney, Ireland in the late 1920’s, Christmas In Killarney shows what it means to celebrate Christmas the ‘Irish’ way, where many of our own Christmas traditions originated. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to be the first to see what will become a holiday classic! For more information, please call 270-826-5916.

 

Winter Holiday Extravaganza

Sunday, December 10 @ 1:30-4:30PM

Henderson County Public Library 

Head over to the library for a fun-filled day celebrating Christmas and New Years! There will be crafts and light refreshments. HCC’s STEM Club will be making shrinky dink ornaments with the kids, and The Giving Tree Village will be set up. Santa will also be stopping by for a visit. Families are encouraged to wear festive attire. For more information, please call 270-826-3712 Ext. 3.

 

Nature’s Switch to Winter Hike

Saturday, December 16 @ 1pm

John James Audubon | Museum Front Porch

Winter is officially just around the corner! Bring the entire family to this free, seasonal guided hike up and down the trails of John James Audubon State Park. Their Park Naturalist will be looking for signs along the way that offer clues to how nature’s creatures and plants have ‘switched gears’ for winter survival. Dress for the weather. The event will be canceled if there is rain/adverse weather conditions that day. Everyone will meet on the museum’s front porch. Please watch their Facebook and Instagram pages for hike announcements. For more information, please contact  Lisa Hoffman at 502-782-9727.

 

First Day Hike

Monday, January 1, 2024 @ 1 – 2:30pm

John James Audubon Museum Front Lawn

Set your goals for a healthy foot forward by joining the nationwide movement to get outdoors on the first day of the year.  All participants, please meet the naturalist on the Audubon Museum front lawn to be counted in this First Day event and help beat their attendance record. Hikers should be prepared to experience the winter woods from pristine valley to upland forest and back, a picturesque 1-mile guided hike over hilly terrain. Sturdy shoes, walking sticks, and attire suitable for the day’s weather are recommended. Stay tuned to Facebook and Instagram announcements, in case weather conditions should cancel this free event. For more information, please contact Lisa Hoffman at 502-782-9727.