Winter Festivals & Events

November and December holiday festivities make Christmas in Paducah a special time for all! Partake in holiday strolls, parades and tours, a premiere light display, art sales and seasonal performing arts. Plan to shop, celebrate winter holidays with loved ones and experience the magic of this season in Kentucky.

Gather around our table! Our 2018 Holiday Dining Sampler features local restaurants with special holiday hours.

Holiday Traditions

"Dickens of a Christmas" & Small Business Saturday - November 24

Christmas in the Park Holiday Light Display at Noble Park - November-December

City of Paducah Christmas Parade - December 1

12 Days of Hot Chocolates at Pipers Tea & Coffee - December 13-24

Creative Experiences & Holiday Shopping

Smedley Artisan Market - November 24 & December 15

Evergreen Holiday Wreath Making with Flower + Furbish - November 13

Annual $10 Miniature Sale at PAPA Gallery - November 24

Paducah School of Art & Design Holiday Art Sale - November 29-December 1

Paducah Homegrown Holiday Farmers' Market - December 8

Festive Performances

Carson Center Broadway Series: White Christmas - November 8

Sawyer Brown Christmas at the Carson Center - November 30

Paducah Symphony Orchestra Christmas Celebration - December 8

Visit the Calendar of Events for a full listing of what's happening this month and beyond.