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Christmas In The Park @ Freeman Lake Park
December 25, 2025
6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Details
This holiday season, treat yourself and family to this brilliant display of lights. With more than 100 displays, the City of Elizabethtown's Christmas in the Park is for everyone to enjoy again and again. An illuminated roadway will guide you through this beautiful spectacle of Christmas spirit. In its' 34th year, the event has grown exponentially offering a variety of ways to enjoy and celebrate Christmas.
The lighting tour is free to drive through but donations are gladly accepted. All donations go towards the electricity costs and adding in new displays and updates each year. Stop in to see your Christmas favorites from Rudolph, to snowmen, nativity scenes, and more.
When: Christmas in the Park will be open every evening from November 26, 2026 - January 1, 2026 from 6 p.m. - 11 p.m.
How: Turn off your headlights when prompted by the sign, tune into the posted radio station, and slowly drive through the park. Bring along your favorite holiday cocoa, roll the windows down and watch as the children's eyes sparkle at the lights.
Who: Everyone! We see over 80,000 in attendance each year! Make this your family's holiday tradition.
**What you can't do: Please don't pull off on side or exit your vehicle. You must stay in line and in your vehicle as you enjoy the light displays.
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Christmas In The Park @ Freeman Lake Park
December 26, 2025
6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Details
This holiday season, treat yourself and family to this brilliant display of lights. With more than 100 displays, the City of Elizabethtown's Christmas in the Park is for everyone to enjoy again and again. An illuminated roadway will guide you through this beautiful spectacle of Christmas spirit. In its' 34th year, the event has grown exponentially offering a variety of ways to enjoy and celebrate Christmas.
The lighting tour is free to drive through but donations are gladly accepted. All donations go towards the electricity costs and adding in new displays and updates each year. Stop in to see your Christmas favorites from Rudolph, to snowmen, nativity scenes, and more.
When: Christmas in the Park will be open every evening from November 26, 2026 - January 1, 2026 from 6 p.m. - 11 p.m.
How: Turn off your headlights when prompted by the sign, tune into the posted radio station, and slowly drive through the park. Bring along your favorite holiday cocoa, roll the windows down and watch as the children's eyes sparkle at the lights.
Who: Everyone! We see over 80,000 in attendance each year! Make this your family's holiday tradition.
**What you can't do: Please don't pull off on side or exit your vehicle. You must stay in line and in your vehicle as you enjoy the light displays.
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Open Door Warm Meals
December 27, 2025
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Details
Open Door, a partnership of churches, businesses and organizations serves warm meals to their neighbors each Saturday.
Stop by Vine Grove United Methodist Church for a hot meal free.
For more information call (270) 877-5231
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Christmas In The Park @ Freeman Lake Park
December 27, 2025
6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Details
This holiday season, treat yourself and family to this brilliant display of lights. With more than 100 displays, the City of Elizabethtown's Christmas in the Park is for everyone to enjoy again and again. An illuminated roadway will guide you through this beautiful spectacle of Christmas spirit. In its' 34th year, the event has grown exponentially offering a variety of ways to enjoy and celebrate Christmas.
The lighting tour is free to drive through but donations are gladly accepted. All donations go towards the electricity costs and adding in new displays and updates each year. Stop in to see your Christmas favorites from Rudolph, to snowmen, nativity scenes, and more.
When: Christmas in the Park will be open every evening from November 26, 2026 - January 1, 2026 from 6 p.m. - 11 p.m.
How: Turn off your headlights when prompted by the sign, tune into the posted radio station, and slowly drive through the park. Bring along your favorite holiday cocoa, roll the windows down and watch as the children's eyes sparkle at the lights.
Who: Everyone! We see over 80,000 in attendance each year! Make this your family's holiday tradition.
**What you can't do: Please don't pull off on side or exit your vehicle. You must stay in line and in your vehicle as you enjoy the light displays.
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Christmas In The Park @ Freeman Lake Park
December 28, 2025
6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Details
This holiday season, treat yourself and family to this brilliant display of lights. With more than 100 displays, the City of Elizabethtown's Christmas in the Park is for everyone to enjoy again and again. An illuminated roadway will guide you through this beautiful spectacle of Christmas spirit. In its' 34th year, the event has grown exponentially offering a variety of ways to enjoy and celebrate Christmas.
The lighting tour is free to drive through but donations are gladly accepted. All donations go towards the electricity costs and adding in new displays and updates each year. Stop in to see your Christmas favorites from Rudolph, to snowmen, nativity scenes, and more.
When: Christmas in the Park will be open every evening from November 26, 2026 - January 1, 2026 from 6 p.m. - 11 p.m.
How: Turn off your headlights when prompted by the sign, tune into the posted radio station, and slowly drive through the park. Bring along your favorite holiday cocoa, roll the windows down and watch as the children's eyes sparkle at the lights.
Who: Everyone! We see over 80,000 in attendance each year! Make this your family's holiday tradition.
**What you can't do: Please don't pull off on side or exit your vehicle. You must stay in line and in your vehicle as you enjoy the light displays.
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Christmas In The Park @ Freeman Lake Park
December 29, 2025
6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Details
This holiday season, treat yourself and family to this brilliant display of lights. With more than 100 displays, the City of Elizabethtown's Christmas in the Park is for everyone to enjoy again and again. An illuminated roadway will guide you through this beautiful spectacle of Christmas spirit. In its' 34th year, the event has grown exponentially offering a variety of ways to enjoy and celebrate Christmas.
The lighting tour is free to drive through but donations are gladly accepted. All donations go towards the electricity costs and adding in new displays and updates each year. Stop in to see your Christmas favorites from Rudolph, to snowmen, nativity scenes, and more.
When: Christmas in the Park will be open every evening from November 26, 2026 - January 1, 2026 from 6 p.m. - 11 p.m.
How: Turn off your headlights when prompted by the sign, tune into the posted radio station, and slowly drive through the park. Bring along your favorite holiday cocoa, roll the windows down and watch as the children's eyes sparkle at the lights.
Who: Everyone! We see over 80,000 in attendance each year! Make this your family's holiday tradition.
**What you can't do: Please don't pull off on side or exit your vehicle. You must stay in line and in your vehicle as you enjoy the light displays.
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Christmas In The Park @ Freeman Lake Park
December 30, 2025
6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Details
This holiday season, treat yourself and family to this brilliant display of lights. With more than 100 displays, the City of Elizabethtown's Christmas in the Park is for everyone to enjoy again and again. An illuminated roadway will guide you through this beautiful spectacle of Christmas spirit. In its' 34th year, the event has grown exponentially offering a variety of ways to enjoy and celebrate Christmas.
The lighting tour is free to drive through but donations are gladly accepted. All donations go towards the electricity costs and adding in new displays and updates each year. Stop in to see your Christmas favorites from Rudolph, to snowmen, nativity scenes, and more.
When: Christmas in the Park will be open every evening from November 26, 2026 - January 1, 2026 from 6 p.m. - 11 p.m.
How: Turn off your headlights when prompted by the sign, tune into the posted radio station, and slowly drive through the park. Bring along your favorite holiday cocoa, roll the windows down and watch as the children's eyes sparkle at the lights.
Who: Everyone! We see over 80,000 in attendance each year! Make this your family's holiday tradition.
**What you can't do: Please don't pull off on side or exit your vehicle. You must stay in line and in your vehicle as you enjoy the light displays.
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Christmas In The Park @ Freeman Lake Park
December 31, 2025
6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Details
This holiday season, treat yourself and family to this brilliant display of lights. With more than 100 displays, the City of Elizabethtown's Christmas in the Park is for everyone to enjoy again and again. An illuminated roadway will guide you through this beautiful spectacle of Christmas spirit. In its' 34th year, the event has grown exponentially offering a variety of ways to enjoy and celebrate Christmas.
The lighting tour is free to drive through but donations are gladly accepted. All donations go towards the electricity costs and adding in new displays and updates each year. Stop in to see your Christmas favorites from Rudolph, to snowmen, nativity scenes, and more.
When: Christmas in the Park will be open every evening from November 26, 2026 - January 1, 2026 from 6 p.m. - 11 p.m.
How: Turn off your headlights when prompted by the sign, tune into the posted radio station, and slowly drive through the park. Bring along your favorite holiday cocoa, roll the windows down and watch as the children's eyes sparkle at the lights.
Who: Everyone! We see over 80,000 in attendance each year! Make this your family's holiday tradition.
**What you can't do: Please don't pull off on side or exit your vehicle. You must stay in line and in your vehicle as you enjoy the light displays.
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Elizabethtown Lions Club - Winter 5k
January 1, 2026
8:45 am - 8:45 am
Details
This is a CKRM race. Registration begins 0730; race begins 0900. Early bird registration is open for $30; Dec 01 registration will be $35. Children 9 and under are free. Every one of all ages is welcome! Every one of all states of clothing/attire are welcome! This is a great way to kick off 2026!
https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/Elizabethtown/NewYearsDash5K
This race will benefit Envision Blind Sports! This organization helps school-aged children who are blind/visually impaired with year round clinics and a yearly summer camp. We have 3 Hardin Co athletes!
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Christmas In The Park @ Freeman Lake Park
January 1, 2026
6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Details
This holiday season, treat yourself and family to this brilliant display of lights. With more than 100 displays, the City of Elizabethtown's Christmas in the Park is for everyone to enjoy again and again. An illuminated roadway will guide you through this beautiful spectacle of Christmas spirit. In its' 34th year, the event has grown exponentially offering a variety of ways to enjoy and celebrate Christmas.
The lighting tour is free to drive through but donations are gladly accepted. All donations go towards the electricity costs and adding in new displays and updates each year. Stop in to see your Christmas favorites from Rudolph, to snowmen, nativity scenes, and more.
When: Christmas in the Park will be open every evening from November 26, 2026 - January 1, 2026 from 6 p.m. - 11 p.m.
How: Turn off your headlights when prompted by the sign, tune into the posted radio station, and slowly drive through the park. Bring along your favorite holiday cocoa, roll the windows down and watch as the children's eyes sparkle at the lights.
Who: Everyone! We see over 80,000 in attendance each year! Make this your family's holiday tradition.
**What you can't do: Please don't pull off on side or exit your vehicle. You must stay in line and in your vehicle as you enjoy the light displays.
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Protestant Men of the Chapel (PMOC)
January 3, 2026
8:30 am - 11:30 am
Details
Event – Protestant Men of the Chapel (PMOC) is a non-denominational group of men from the Ft. Knox Contemporary, Samoan, and Traditional Chapel services ministering to the needs of all men (age 13 and over). Our goals are to draw closer to God, serve Him, and glorify Him by studying His word, enjoying Christian fellowship, and accomplishing work projects as an outreach to the local community.
Dates and Times – PMOC meets the first Saturday morning of each month, unless it is a holiday weekend, then it meets the second Saturday. Breakfast begins at 8:30 and study is from 9:30 to 10:30.
For more information contat:
Harry Rogers at (270) 300-3730 or Bill Andersonat (314) 623-0186 -
Open Door Warm Meals
January 3, 2026
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Details
Open Door, a partnership of churches, businesses and organizations serves warm meals to their neighbors each Saturday.
Stop by Vine Grove United Methodist Church for a hot meal free.
For more information call (270) 877-5231



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