Frazier Programs Calendar

The Frazier History Museum offers a wide variety of programs that are both educational and entertaining. See what upcoming programs we have on our calendar and how to attend each event.

Daily Engagements & Tours

Free Tours
Monday–Saturday: 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m.
Sunday: 12 p.m. and 2 p.m.

KentuckyShow!
Showings: 11:30, 1:30, and 3:30*
*3:30 showing not available on Sundays

Bourbon Tastings
Various tastings and experiences. Click for more information.

Frazier+
Additional content, anywhere, anytime.

Upcoming Programs

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Late Night Thursday: Classic Christmas
Dec
19

Late Night Thursday: Classic Christmas

Join us for Late Night Thursday: Classic Christmas!

This night is shaping up to be a classic at the Frazier! The Frazier’s Stories in Mind team will share stories of traditions of Christmas past in Kentucky. Enjoy choral performances from Male High School’s Choir and the Panpipe Flute Choir, tastings (and bottle engravings!) led by Angel’s Envy, Bearno’s pizza, and more.

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Lights on Main Free Family Day
Dec
15

Lights on Main Free Family Day

Free Admission Sponsored by Passport by Molina Healthcare

Family Activations Sponsored by Louisville Downtown Partnership

Join us for Free Family Day Sponsored by Passport by Molina Healthcare!

Come one, come all, to enjoy the holidays as family! Enjoy free admission to the Frazier Museum for a day of multicultural holiday activities, a chance to get your picture taken with Santa and the Grinch, delicious food from Con Aji y Cafe, Folklorico dance, and more! Last year, over 800 smiling guests turned out to explore the museum and enjoy our Free Family Day.

The holiday exhibition Lights on Main is a partnership offered between the Frazier and I Would Rather Be Reading.

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Ugly Sweater Night: Free Admission Sponsored By Passport By Molina Healthcare
Dec
12

Ugly Sweater Night: Free Admission Sponsored By Passport By Molina Healthcare

Join us for Ugly Sweater Night (Free Admission) Sponsored by Passport by Molina Healthcare!

Don your ugly sweater (we know you’ve got one!) and help us celebrate literacy nonprofit I Would Rather Be Reading and the many families they help support. We’ll have an Ugly Sweater Contest as well as singalongs, Bourbon tastings, and Bearno’s pizza.

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Late Night Thursday: Kentucky Christmas, Y’all
Dec
5

Late Night Thursday: Kentucky Christmas, Y’all

Join us for Late Night Thursday: Kentucky Christmas, Y’all!

The Frazier is where the world meets Kentucky, so we’re devoting this night to everything great about the Commonwealth—from Kentucky Y’All authors to Bourbon and Bearno’s pizza, as well as live music by homegrown folk music act Buzzard Rock String Band.

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Lights on Main Preview Party
Nov
21

Lights on Main Preview Party

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 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, and Monk’s Road, and don’t forget to visit the museum gift shop for unique holiday gifts. Celebrate the season with us at the Frazier History Museum! 

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Lights on Main Free Community Night
Dec
27

Lights on Main Free Community Night

Step into a magical winter wonderland for the whole family with I Would Rather Be Reading and the Frazier History Museum’s Lights on Main exhibition, open through January 8! Come be a part of the magic Wednesday, December 27th from 5-8 pm for our Free Community Night, presented by Derby City Gaming, as the museum will be transformed into an enchanted holiday forest with trees beautifully decorated by local businesses, organizations, families, and individuals. For the adults, we’ll even have free featured tastings and cocktails from Heaven Hill. Best of all, Lights on Main supports local non-profits, I Would Rather Be Reading and the Frazier History Museum. Join us at the Frazier History Museum as we celebrate the holiday season.

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Lights on Main Late Night Wednesday
Dec
20

Lights on Main Late Night Wednesday

Step into a magical winter wonderland for the whole family with I Would Rather Be Reading and the Frazier History Museum’s Lights on Main exhibition, open through January 8! Come be a part of the magic Wednesday, December 20th from 5–8 pm as the museum will be transformed into an enchanted holiday forest with trees beautifully decorated by local businesses, organizations, families, and individuals. We’ll have free featured tastings and cocktails from Buzzard’s Roost Distillery, live music, school choirs, and even the occasional visit from Santa Claus. Best of all, Lights on Main supports local non-profits, I Would Rather Be Reading and the Frazier History Museum. Join us at the Frazier History Museum as we celebrate the holiday season.

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Lights on Main Free Family Day
Dec
17

Lights on Main Free Family Day

Step into a magical winter wonderland for the whole family with I Would Rather Be Reading and the Frazier History Museum’s Lights on Main exhibition, open through January 8! Come be a part of the magic Sunday, December 17th for our Free Family Day, presented by Walmart, as the museum will be transformed into an enchanted holiday forest with trees beautifully decorated by local businesses, organizations, families, and individuals. We’ll have lots of fun, including multicultural holiday activities and a food truck. Best of all, Lights on Main supports local non-profit, I Would Rather Be Reading. Join us at the Frazier History Museum as we celebrate the holiday season.

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Lights on Main Late Night Wednesday
Dec
13

Lights on Main Late Night Wednesday

Step into a magical winter wonderland for the whole family with I Would Rather Be Reading and the Frazier History Museum’s Lights on Main exhibition, open through January 8! Come be a part of the magic Wednesday, December 13th from 5–8 pm as the museum will be transformed into an enchanted holiday forest with trees beautifully decorated by local businesses, organizations, families, and individuals. We’ll have free featured tastings and cocktails from Peerless Distillery, live music, school choirs, and a pop-up market. Best of all, Lights on Main supports local non-profits, I Would Rather Be Reading and the Frazier History Museum. Join us at the Frazier History Museum as we celebrate the holiday season.

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Lights on Main Late Night Wednesday
Dec
6

Lights on Main Late Night Wednesday

Step into a magical winter wonderland for the whole family with I Would Rather Be Reading and the Frazier History Museum’s Lights on Main exhibition, open through January 8! Come be a part of the magic Wednesday, December 6th from 5–8 pm as the museum will be transformed into an enchanted holiday forest with trees beautifully decorated by local businesses, organizations, families, and individuals. We’ll have featured tastings from Angel’s Envy Distillery, live music, school choirs, and a pop-up market. Best of all, Lights on Main supports local non-profit, I Would Rather Be Reading. Join us at the Frazier History Museum as we celebrate the holiday season.

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Lights on Main Opening Party
Dec
1

Lights on Main Opening Party

Step into a magical winter wonderland with I Would Rather be Reading and the Frazier History Museum’s Lights on Main exhibition, open through January 8! The museum will be transformed into an enchanted holiday forest with sponsored trees beautifully decorated by local businesses, organizations, families, and individuals.

Awards will be presented this evening for those voted Most Lou Spirit, Best Company Branding, Most Festive, and Most Unique.

Come and cast your vote for the Fan Favorite!

Join us at the Frazier History Museum as we celebrate the season with festive food, drinks, music, and joy!

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