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December 2021

Winter Things To Do

Make Southern Indiana your destination for winter and year-end fun. Whether it’s festive holiday events, exploring an array of indoor and outdoor attractions, finishing up your shopping list, or enjoying an eclectic and creative cuisine scene, SoIN is packed with options for winter entertainment.

Winter Things To Do

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Support Local: Southern Indiana Shopping Guide

Southern Indiana is home to dozens of locally-owned boutiques and shops filled with fashions, home décor, one-of-a-kind gifts, and handmade items. Here’s a curated list of SoIN shopping spots where you can find something for everyone on your holiday list.

Shopping Guide

Holiday Lights in Southern Indiana

It’s gonna be lit in Southern Indiana this holiday season. Check out these festive light shows that will set SoIN aglow and get you in the spirit of the season. We guarantee ‘yule’ have fun!

Holiday Lights

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Charlestown Light Shows & Winter Market

One of Southern Indiana’s and the region’s most festive light displays. Charlestown's Light Shows will set the city aglow throughout the holiday season. Visitors can also enjoy horse-drawn carriage rides, miniature golf, or hop aboard the Charlestown Express. Animated lights shows will take place nightly until Jan. 1. New this year: A Winter Holiday Market featuring vendors selling holiday décor, gifts, handmade crafts and more.

Charlestown Light Shows & Winter Market

Events

VOICES of Kentuckiana will celebrate the holidays with an evening of joyful music and shared stories at Holiday OUT on Dec. 3 at Big Four Station Park in Jeffersonville.

Holiday OUT

Have a visit with Santa on a vintage firetruck and enjoy treats during Treats from Santa on Dec. 11 at Jeffersonville’s Vintage Fire Museum.

Treats From Santa

Take a drive through the only underground light show in the world at Lights Under Louisville. Featuring more than 900 lit characters and 4 million points of light, running now through January 2 at Louisville Mega Cavern.

Lights Under Louisville

Ring in the festive season at Howard Steamboat Museum’s Holiday Open House on Dec. 5. Santa, snacks, seasonal décor and the unveiling of two rooms at the historic mansion are all part of the merriment.

Holiday Open House

Experience the twinkling of millions of lights along a winding road nestled in the majestic woods of historic Iroquois Park at Winter Woods Spectacular. Open though Dec. 26.

Winter Woods Spectacular

Get your tickets now for the seasonal sell-out dinner and holiday show, Christmas in Buford: SNOWED OVER! at Joe Huber's Family Farm & Restaurant. On stage Dec. 9-12.

Christmas in Buford

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Holiday Shopping in SoIN

SoIN's shopping scene is filled with local boutiques and shops packed with stylish fashions, home decor, vintage treasures, eclectic gifts, sweet treats and more. Head to Southern Indiana this holiday to find one (or more!) unique gifts to surprise the people who landed on your nice list!

Shopping

Group-Friendly Dining

As you plan your holiday getaway to SoIN, here's a look at some top culinary spots that are both tasty and group friendly.

Group-Friendly Dining

Hotels

Heading to SoIN for the holidays? Check out our hotels as you plan your festive getaway. We're only a mile from downtown Louisville.

HOTELS

Special Offers

Who doesn’t love a special offer or discount, especially during the holiday season? Bookmark this page for coupons and promotions sponsored by local businesses and events.

SPECIAL OFFERS

Events

Find things to do in the area whether you are visiting from out of town or a local who just wants to get out and explore! Mark your calendar for all of SoIN's holiday happenings, too.