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Lights on Main Preview Party

  • Frazier History Museum 829 West Main Street Louisville, KY, 40202 United States (map)

Tickets Available for Walk-ins at the Door!

Be among the first to experience the holiday magic at Lights on Main, presented by I Would Rather Be Reading and the Frazier History Museum! On view through January 6, this dazzling winter wonderland showcases 100 uniquely themed Christmas trees, each beautifully decorated by local businesses. You'll also get an exclusive first look at this year’s award-winning trees, recognized in categories like Most Lou Spirit, Best Company Branding, Most Festive, Most Spirited, and Most Unique.

Snacks and treats available for purchase from local favorites, including Bearno's Pizza, RK Bluegrass, The Misfit, The Peach Cobbler Factory, and The Popcorn Bro. A cash bar will be open, and live music from Mrs. Claus and the Stocking Stuffers will keep the holiday spirit going. Capture memories in our photo booth, enjoy complimentary tastings from Noble Funk, Hop Atomica, O.H. Ingram, Monk’s Road, and Alani, and don’t forget to visit the museum gift shop for unique holiday gifts. Celebrate the season with us at the Frazier History Museum!

DOORS OPEN: 6 PM

PROGRAM: 6 PM—9PM

ADMISSION: $25

FOOD: Bearno’s Pizza, RK Bluegrass, The Misfit, The Peach Cobbler Factory, and The Popcorn Bro.

COMPLIMENTARY TASTINGS FROM: Monk’s Road, O.H. Ingram, Hop Atomica, and Noble Funk

**Purchase and/or consumption of alcohol is restricted to individuals 21 years old and older. Please enjoy responsibly. We reserve the right to deny or restrict the service of alcohol to anyone.

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Step in from the cold this winter break at the Frazier, where we’ll be taking a look at some of the coolest things from history: From Mt. Everest cold cases to strange winter sports. We’ll even spend some time diving into the great books you may curl up with around a cozy fire and solving a mystery or two. We can’t wait to hang out - sign up today for some winter fun at the Frazier!

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Tuesday, Dec. 31 - The Birth of Cool: History is full of really cool people – from Shakespeare to Houdini. We’ll learn about people who were stars in their day for things as diverse as painting, tightrope walking, escape artistry and more. 

Thursday, Jan. 2 – Cozy up by the Fire: Books are the perfect item to have when cozied up by the fire. We’ll be talking all things book from Sherlock Holmes to a special guest session for our camp littles. 

Friday, Jan. 3 - The Ice and The Snow: As we’ll see with Civil War snowball fights, strange winter sports, and sled dog races, people have always made the best of winter weather. 

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Jan 2
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Step in from the cold this winter break at the Frazier, where we’ll be taking a look at some of the coolest things from history: From Mt. Everest cold cases to strange winter sports. We’ll even spend some time diving into the great books you may curl up with around a cozy fire and solving a mystery or two. We can’t wait to hang out - sign up today for some winter fun at the Frazier!

In from the Cold 

Monday, Dec. 30 - Cold Case: History’s Unsolved Mysteries.  From Roanoke to Amelia Earhart to sea monsters and more, we’ll look at some amazing cases that have gone ice cold. 

Tuesday, Dec. 31 - The Birth of Cool: History is full of really cool people – from Shakespeare to Houdini. We’ll learn about people who were stars in their day for things as diverse as painting, tightrope walking, escape artistry and more. 

Thursday, Jan. 2 – Cozy up by the Fire: Books are the perfect item to have when cozied up by the fire. We’ll be talking all things book from Sherlock Holmes to a special guest session for our camp littles. 

Friday, Jan. 3 - The Ice and The Snow: As we’ll see with Civil War snowball fights, strange winter sports, and sled dog races, people have always made the best of winter weather. 

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