The Kentucky Tourism Calendar of Events http://kentuckytourism.com/events/ The Kentucky Tourism Calendar of Events is your source for the latest tourism events around the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Copyright 2009,Commonwealth of Kentucky All rights reserved. webmaster@kentucky.gov Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:33:23 -05:00en 11/11/2009 1:00 P.M.- 11/28/2009 1:30 P.M. - Museum Theatre "Vietnam War Play Premiere" Other http://kentuckytourism.com/CalendarDetail.htm?CID=19182 Start Date:11/11/2009 1:00 P.M.

Join the award winning KHS Museum Theatre program for the premiere of a new play about the Vietnam War. (20 minutes) Debut on Wednesday November 11 at 2pm Saturday performances at 1pm & 3pm

]]> 11/21/2009 5:00 P.M.- 11/21/2009 - Christmas Parade & Light Up Downtown Other http://kentuckytourism.com/CalendarDetail.htm?CID=19226 Start Date:11/21/2009 5:00 P.M.

Get you Holiday Spirits flowing with the Elizabethtown Christmas Parade and Light up of Downtown. Join the festivities at 5:00 p.m. for the parade.

]]> 11/26/2009 8:00 A.M.- 11/26/2009 - 8th Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot Other http://kentuckytourism.com/CalendarDetail.htm?CID=19428 Start Date:11/26/2009 8:00 A.M.

The 8th Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot will begin at 8:00 a.m. This is a free 5K trot through Hopkinsville with donations being accepted for the Pennyrile Rail Trail. Participants in this event should meet in downtown Hopkinsville at Founders Square Parking Area. In the event of inclement weather, stay home, rest, eat, and enjoy the time with your family. Refreshments are provided. For more information call (270) 886-9096.

]]> 11/28/2009 7:00 P.M.- 11/28/2009 10:00 P.M. - Star Party Other http://kentuckytourism.com/CalendarDetail.htm?CID=18976 Start Date:11/28/2009 7:00 P.M.

Learn to read a sky map, learn some constellations and view space objects through telescopes in the dark skies of Cumberland Falls.

]]> 11/28/2009 2:00 P.M.- 11/28/2009 - Train Ride- Home for the Holidays Thanksgiving Train- Bluegrass Railroad Museum Other http://kentuckytourism.com/CalendarDetail.htm?CID=19369 Start Date:11/28/2009 2:00 P.M.

Bring your out of town family to ride the Bluegrass Scenic Railroad. Enjoy a pleasant trip back in time. Reservations are recommended. Adults: $10.00 Senior Citizens (age 65 and over) $9.00 Children 2-12: $8.00 Children under 2: FREE

]]> 12/1/2009 - 12/31/2009 - Christmas in the Park Other http://kentuckytourism.com/CalendarDetail.htm?CID=19016 Start Date:12/1/2009

Celebrate Christmas in the Park at the James Beville City Park in Leitchfield, KY.

]]> 12/1/2009 - 12/13/2009 - Dickens Downtown Events Other http://kentuckytourism.com/CalendarDetail.htm?CID=19291 Start Date:12/1/2009

Lighting of Christmas Tree, Christmas Parade, music, Concerts, Open House, Candlelight Historic Home Tour, Carriage Rides, and more.

]]> 12/1/2009 6:30 P.M.- 12/1/2009 7:30 P.M. - Trim-A-Tree Party Other http://kentuckytourism.com/CalendarDetail.htm?CID=19466 Start Date:12/1/2009 6:30 P.M.

Children ages 3-8 are invited to make ornaments to trim the library tree and to take home. Free. 6:30 - 7:30pm.

]]> 12/2/2009 2:00 P.M.- 12/30/2009 2:15 P.M. - Museum Theatre "Look for my Picture: Raising the Flag with Franklin Sousley Other http://kentuckytourism.com/CalendarDetail.htm?CID=19199 Start Date:12/2/2009 2:00 P.M.

Raise the flag during World War II and share the story of a Kentucky boy who became a part of an American icon. (15 minutes) Performed each Wednesday at 2pm during December. For more info contact Greg Hardison at ext 4454

]]> 12/3/2009 6:00 P.M.- 12/3/2009 8:00 P.M. - Bardstown-Nelson County Christmas Parade Other http://kentuckytourism.com/CalendarDetail.htm?CID=19467 Start Date:12/3/2009 6:00 P.M.

Town & Country Bank and Trust Company invites you to share in a special celebration as we welcome home family, friends and the many brave and courageous soldiers who serve this country. We will celebrate their homecoming at the Bardstown-Nelson County Christmas Parade with a magical celebration themed 'Home for the Holidays'.

]]> 12/3/2009 5:00 P.M.- 12/3/2009 8:00 P.M. - Jailer's Inn Open House Other http://kentuckytourism.com/CalendarDetail.htm?CID=19454 Start Date:12/3/2009 5:00 P.M.

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.

]]> 12/4/2009 6:00 P.M.- 12/4/2009 - Heaven Hill Trolley Christmas Lights Tour Other http://kentuckytourism.com/CalendarDetail.htm?CID=19471 Start Date:12/4/2009 6:00 P.M.

Ride by Bardstown's best decorated homes and enjoy cookies and cider around Nelson County's largest Christmas tree. Ticket price is $7 per person. Tours leave from Heaven Hill Distilleries Bourbon Heritage Center.

]]> 12/5/2009 6:00 P.M.- 12/5/2009 - Christmas Parade Other http://kentuckytourism.com/CalendarDetail.htm?CID=19143 Start Date:12/5/2009 6:00 P.M.

Join us in downtown Winchester for our annual Christmas Parade. This year's theme "A Southern Christmas".

]]> 12/5/2009 5:30 P.M.- 12/5/2009 8:00 P.M. - Frankfort Christmas Parade Other http://kentuckytourism.com/CalendarDetail.htm?CID=19280 Start Date:12/5/2009 5:30 P.M.

Frankfort Christmas Parade beginning at 5:30pm in the downtown area.

]]> 12/5/2009 6:30 P.M.- 12/5/2009 9:00 P.M. - Holiday Hayride Other http://kentuckytourism.com/CalendarDetail.htm?CID=18978 Start Date:12/5/2009 6:30 P.M.

Enjoy a holiday hayride through the park to visit Santa Claus. $4 per adult, $1 per child. Hayride is free with paid meal at Riverview Restaurant inside Dupont Lodge.

]]> 12/5/2009 - 12/5/2009 - Hometown Christmas Other http://kentuckytourism.com/CalendarDetail.htm?CID=19013 Start Date:12/5/2009

Come celebrate Christmas with us. The parade will start at the Grayson County Fairgrounds and end at Southgate Mall.

]]> 12/9/2009 Noon- 12/9/2009 1:00 P.M. - Food for Thought "Kentucky The Master Painters from the Frontierr Era to the Gre Other http://kentuckytourism.com/CalendarDetail.htm?CID=19201 Start Date:12/9/2009 Noon

Join Estill Pennington as he explores Ky paintings and signs his book.$18 for KHS members $23 for all other patrons.Reservations are required by Dec 4 contact Julia Curry ext 4414

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