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Christmas Lights in St. Matthews, KY

The top places to see Christmas lights in St. Matthews this season are Lights Under Louisville (Nov 13 – Jan 2), Lights On Main (Nov 20 – Jan 3) and Gardens Aglimmer (Nov 27 – Dec 30). We've mapped 1 display in St. Matthews and 24 more nearby (6 events, 4 tree lightings, 4 home displays). 16 are free. 4 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 11, 2026

Light Up St. Matthews

Tree lighting · St. Matthews, KY · Free

Near St. Matthews (within 25 miles)

Bardstown Road Aglow

Event · Louisville, KY · Free

Opens soon Music

4.0 miDec 5 – Dec 5

Lights Under Louisville

Drive-thru · Louisville, KY · $42.99 per standard vehicle

Opens soon Music

4.6 miNov 13 – Jan 2

Gardens Aglimmer

Walk-thru · Louisville, KY · $17 adults, $10 ages 3-12, free ages 0-2

Opens soon

5.0 miNov 27 – Dec 30

Paristown Fete de Noel

Event · Louisville, KY · Free entry; ice skating $18

Opens soon

5.4 miFrom Nov 27

Festival of Trees & Lights

Event · Louisville, KY · $15

Opens soon

5.9 miNov 13 – Nov 15

Christmas at Kentucky Kingdom

Event · Louisville, KY · Included with daily admission or season pass

Opens soon

6.5 miNov 21 – Jan 2

Lights On Main

Light show · Louisville, KY · Included with museum admission

Opens soon

7.0 miNov 20 – Jan 3

Old Louisville Holiday Home Tour

Event · Louisville, KY · Ticketed; price not listed on the page

Opens soon

18 miDec 4 – Dec 6

Windemere Place Neighborhood

Neighborhood · Louisville, KY · Free

1.7 mi

East Hebron Lights

Home display · Louisville, KY · Free

2.2 mi

S. Hite Avenue Christmas Arches

Neighborhood · Louisville, KY · Free

3.3 mi

Christmas on the Square (Jeffersontown)

Tree lighting · Jeffersontown, KY · Free

4.1 mi

Light & Music Show House (Larkmoor Lane)

Home display · Louisville, KY · Free

Music

4.1 mi

First Baptist Church Middletown Christmas Lights

Drive-thru · Middletown, KY · Free

5.3 mi

Christmas Lights at Wetherby Park

Walk-thru · Middletown, KY · Free

5.4 mi

Light Up Jeffersonville

Tree lighting · Jeffersonville, IN · Free

6.0 mi

Toyland Christmas Display

Home display · Louisville, KY · Donations to Home of the Innocents

6.6 mi

Lake Forest Neighborhood

Neighborhood · Louisville, KY · Free

8.0 mi

Winter Illuminations in the Parklands

Walk-thru · Louisville, KY · Not listed

8.9 mi

Light Up Louisville

Tree lighting · Louisville, KY · Free

8.9 mi

Pewee Valley Light Up The Night Home Tour

Neighborhood · Pewee Valley, KY · Not listed

9.4 mi

Musical Light Show by Hillview

Home display · Louisville, KY · Free

Music

11 mi

Yuletide at Yew Dell

Walk-thru · Crestwood, KY · Advance tickets required (price not confirmed)

12 mi

Charlestown's Christmas City

Event · Charlestown, IN · Free

14 mi

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Christmas lights in St. Matthews: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in St. Matthews?

Popular picks this season include Lights Under Louisville (Nov 13 – Jan 2), Lights On Main (Nov 20 – Jan 3), Gardens Aglimmer (Nov 27 – Dec 30) and Bardstown Road Aglow (Dec 5 – Dec 5). In all, 25 displays are mapped in and around St. Matthews, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in St. Matthews?

Free options include Gardens Aglimmer, Bardstown Road Aglow, Paristown Fete de Noel and Christmas Lights at Wetherby Park. 16 of the 25 displays near St. Matthews are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near St. Matthews?

Yes. Lights Under Louisville ($42.99 per standard vehicle) and First Baptist Church Middletown Christmas Lights (Free). Drive-thru shows usually charge per car, and buying tickets online ahead of time is often faster.

Are there Christmas lights synced to music in St. Matthews?

Yes. Lights Under Louisville, Bardstown Road Aglow and Musical Light Show by Hillview. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.

When do Christmas lights start in St. Matthews?

The earliest St. Matthews-area displays turn on Nov 13, and most are running by the weekend after Thanksgiving. Many stay lit through New Year's; check each display's page for its exact dates and nightly hours.

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