Candlelight Weekend
Presented By: Commonwealth Credit Union
Our biggest event of the year, Candlelight Weekend, is here! Join us as our historic downtown transforms for the holidays - making the perfect backdrop to kick-off your holiday season.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, November 9th - Saturday, November 11th, 2023
Location: Historic Downtown Frankfort
Event Highlights
🎄 Lighting of the Christmas Tree Ceremony: A tradition that lights up the heart of our town with Stewart Home Choir
⛸ Ice Skating: Glide into the season with some icy fun!
🐎 Horse Carriage Rides: Journey through downtown in style (a thank you to our sponsor, Harrods Brother Funeral Home)
🐐 Petting Zoo: A delightful experience for kids and adults alike (a thank you to our sponsor, J.O. Osborne)
🎅 Meet Santa & Holiday Characters: Perfect photo ops to remember the season!
🍽 Festive Foods & Drinks: Savor seasonal delicacies and heartwarming beverages from your local favorites.
🖼 Window Decorating Contest: Witness the creativity of local businesses and vote for your favorite! (a thank you to our sponsor, AE Electrical Solutions)
🛍 Holiday Vendor Booths: Discover unique gifts, crafts, and more!
Our biggest event of the year, Candlelight Weekend, is here! Join us as our historic downtown transforms for the holidays - making the perfect backdrop to kick-off your holiday season.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, November 9th - Saturday, November 11th, 2023
Location: Historic Downtown Frankfort
Event Highlights
🎄 Lighting of the Christmas Tree Ceremony: A tradition that lights up the heart of our town with Stewart Home Choir
⛸ Ice Skating: Glide into the season with some icy fun!
🐎 Horse Carriage Rides: Journey through downtown in style (a thank you to our sponsor, Harrods Brother Funeral Home)
🐐 Petting Zoo: A delightful experience for kids and adults alike (a thank you to our sponsor, J.O. Osborne)
🎅 Meet Santa & Holiday Characters: Perfect photo ops to remember the season!
🍽 Festive Foods & Drinks: Savor seasonal delicacies and heartwarming beverages from your local favorites.
🖼 Window Decorating Contest: Witness the creativity of local businesses and vote for your favorite! (a thank you to our sponsor, AE Electrical Solutions)
🛍 Holiday Vendor Booths: Discover unique gifts, crafts, and more!
The 2023 Schedule
Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023 4PM-8PM |
Friday, Nov. 10, 2023 4PM-8PM |
Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023 10AM-8PM |
4-8PM Ice Skating Sponsored by CCU Pre-registration is full. Stand by line is available - first come first serve. |
8AM-3PM Santa Themed Treat Day at B's Bakery |
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4-8PM Ice Skating Sponsored by CCU Pre-registration is full. Stand by line is available - first come first serve. |
10-2PM Ice Skating Sponsored by CCU Pre-registration is full. Stand by line is available - first come first serve. |
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6 PM Lighting of the Christmas Tree Ceremony |
5-8PM Horse Carriage Rides (sponsored by Harrod Brothers Funeral Home) Located by Capital City Museum |
9:30-11AM Tree Textures Workshop At Broadway Clay https://broadwayclaypay 5:30-7PM Vintage Christmas Tree Workshop At Broadway Clay https://broadwayclaypay |
Santa Claus + Holiday Characters with Photo Opportunities 4-8PM Santa will be at the Ice Skate Rink Wilkinson Blvd. (Farmers Market location) 6-7PM Anna, Elsa & Olaf walking around St. Clair & Broadway Street |
Downtown Businesses Hosting Various Holiday Activities/Specials/Products |
3-5PM YAYbuild Pop Up Art Class At First Christian Church Provided By Yes Arts 10AM-5PM First Fair (Vendor Fair) At First Christian Church |
Downtown Businesses Hosting Various Holiday Activities/Specials/Products 5PM-8PM Holiday Farmers Market Vendors on St. Clair Street |
5-8PM Christmas Painting Party At Broadway Clay - Walk-ins Welcome! |
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Window Display Contest (sponsored by AE Electrical Solutions) |
Window Display Contest (sponsored by AE Electrical Solutions) |
10AM Veterans Day Parade and Celebration! Parade line up begins at 9:30 at Commonwealth Credit Union and ends at the Ward Oates Amphitheater. |
5-8PM Petting Zoo (sponsored by J.O. Osborne) located in First Christian Church parking lot. |
Make Your Own S'mores At The Kentucky Coffeetree Cafe |
11:30-1:30PM Liberty Hall-idays Guided Tours (*Tours free for veterans and active military, half price for accompanying families) Tickets available at www.libertyhall.org |
5-8PM The Church of the Ascension Annual Candlelight Men’s Club Chili Supper |
5-8PM Capital City Museum Children's Activities: Letters to Santa Ugly Sweater Magnets Paint your own Holiday Trees Gingerbread People Ornaments Art Exhibit by Brian Baker |
2PM Polar Express at The Grand Theatre |
Make Your Own S'mores and Live Music With Jack Twombly At The Kentucky Coffeetree Cafe |
6-8PM Take Photos With The Grinch Provided By Hoggy's |
5-7PM First Christian Church Candlelight Kids Glow Party - a parking lot party for children/youth of all ages and their families! (yard games, face painting, music, petting zoo and more!) |
The Bluegrass Writers Coalition Annual Festival of Books at the Foundry |
6PM - 9PM Candlelight Cocktail Stroll "Sip & Shop" |
5- 8PM Horse Carriage Rides (sponsored by Harrod Brothers Funeral Home) located by Capita City Museum |
5-8PM Capital City Museum Children's Activities: Letters to Santa Ugly Sweater Magnets Paint your own Holiday Trees Gingerbread People Ornaments Art Exhibit by Brian Baker |
5-9PM Cookie Stroll hosted by B's Bakery. Contact B's Bakery at 502-699-2222 for more information. |
5-8PM Petting Zoo (sponsored by J.O. Osborne) First Christian Church Parking lot |
Salvation Army Serving Hot Chocolate Along With Their Brass Band Playing Christmas Carols. |
Santa Claus + Holiday Characters with Photo Opportunities: 4-8PM Santa will be at the Ice Skate Rink Wilkinson Blvd. (Farmers Market location) 6-7PM Anna, Elsa & Olaf walking around St. Clair & Broadway Street |
Make Your Own S'mores At The Kentucky Coffeetree Cafe |
6-7:30 The First Presbyterian Church will have Christmas Character photo opportunities, holiday movies playing in the back, cookies and hot chocolate |
6PM The Drip Drop Sip & Shop Children's Activities : Decorate Ornaments |
5-8PM Capital City Museum Children's Activities: Letters to Santa Ugly Sweater Magnets Paint your own Holiday Trees Gingerbread People Ornaments Art Exhibit by Brian Baker |
5PM-8PM Serafini's will have drink specials and a special visit from Mrs. Claus. |
Window Display Contest (sponsored by AE Electrical Solutions) |
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5-9PM Cookie Stroll hosted by B's Bakery. Contact B's Bakery at 502-699-2222 for more information. |
Downtown Businesses Hosting Various Holiday Activities/Specials/Products |
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4-8PM Holidays at Visit Frankfort Office Root Beer Tastings KY’s Best Burgoo – pick up for pre-orders only Canoe KY hosting Ornament Decorating |
5-8PM POP UP Shops at 234 W. Main Street 3D Barn Quilts Bone-Apart Dog Treats La Soucique Studio (jewelry) Lazy Dog Honey (and bee's wax candles) Bone-Apart dog treats |
Santa Claus + Holiday Characters with Photo Opportunities 10 AM-2PM Santa will be next to Ice Skate Rink on Wilkinson Blvd. (Farmers Market location) 6-7PM Anna, Elsa & Olaf walking around St. Clair & Broadway Street (Santa will be at the Ice Skate Rink) |
6:15PM - 8PM Old State Capitol Holiday Tour & more: 6:15PM - Holiday Crafts 7PM - Capital City Chorale Performance |
6-8PM Take Photos With The Grinch Provided By Hoggy's |
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5P-8PM Andy's Artisan Breads will sell HOT FESTIVE DRINKS & HOLIDAY TREATS inside the shop at 232 W. Main Street, the new home of The Linen Closet and River City Provisions. |
5-8PM Simmer Pot Workshop at Earth Alchemy |
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5PM-8PM Serafini's will have drink specials and a special visit from Mrs. Claus. |
5-8PM POP UP Shops at 234 W. Main Street 3D Barn Quilts Bone-Apart Dog Treats La Soucique Studio (jewelry) Lazy Dog Honey (and bee's wax candles) Bone-Apart dog treats |
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6PM The Drip Drop Sip & Shop - Adults Children's Activities : Velvet Christmas Tree Craft |
6PM The Drip Drop Sip & Shop Children's Activities :Paint Party & Christmas Pictures |
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5-8PM POP UP Shops at 234 W. Main Street 3D Barn Quilts Bone-Apart Dog Treats La Soucique Studio (jewelry) Lazy Dog Honey (and bee's wax candles) Bone-Apart dog treats |
Participating Businesses
- Artisan Capital Market
- B's Bakery
- Benjamin's Flowers
- Bourbon on Main
- Broadway Clay
- Buddy’s Pizza
- Cap City Cigar Bar
- Capital Cellars
- Capital City Museum
- Completely KY
- Earth Alchemy
- Engine House Coffee
- Family Tree Consignment
- Franklin Co. Farmers Market
- Glitterati
- Goodwood
- House of Commons
- Howser Tavern
- Kentucky Coffeetree Café
- Kentucky Historical Society
- Liberty Hall Historic Sites
- Limewater
- Local’s Food Hub & Pizza Pub
- Main Street Diner
- Mi Fiesta
- Mortimer Bibb’s
- Page's Shoe Repair
- Poor Richards
- POURter’s
- Serafini
- Sig Luscher Brewery
- Stainless Brewing & Spirits
- The Brick Alley
- The Cooperage
- The Drip Drops
- The Linen Closet
- Visit Frankfort
- Why Not Gifts & Bargains
Snag our limited-edition tote bag! 100% of the proceeds will directly fuel our 501(c)(3) non-profit. With your help, we'll be able to create bigger, better, and more magical events for our town and community. Let's showcase the holiday spirit of Frankfort together! It's the perfect item to carry around as you shop at participating locations in Historic Downtown Frankfort.
This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!
This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!
A Thank You to our Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
Horse Carriage Ride Sponsor
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Window Display Contest Spnosor
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Petting Zoo Sponsor
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Community Partners:
Frankfort Plant Board
Visit Frankfort
Paul Sawyier Public Library
Kentucky Historical Society
City of Frankfort
Frankfort Plant Board
Visit Frankfort
Paul Sawyier Public Library
Kentucky Historical Society
City of Frankfort
Thanks also goes to: