Grand Rivers is a festive Christmas town that puts on quite the show every year with singing carolers, holiday festivals, a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, and one of the biggest light shows in the South. Discover below how you can celebrate the holidays in Grand Rivers!
Festival of Lights
Kick off the holidays in Grand Rivers with the Festival of Lights. Beginning the first Friday of November, over 1.5 million lights illuminate the “The Village Between the Lakes.” All holiday season, visit Patti’s Settlement to view the glistening lights, drive through a tunnel of lights entering Little Lake Park, shop decorated storefronts, and even visit with Santa himself. The Festival of Lights runs through mid-January.
Note: The traditional Festival of Lights ceremony has been cancelled due to safety concerns. The lights will go on at dark on Friday evening and is open to the public for viewing.
Hometown Holiday event
Continue the holiday celebration in Grand Rivers with the Hometown Holiday Event. Perfect for the entire family, there will be carolers, characters in the park with the chance to meet Elsa, Anna, and Olaf from the movie Frozen, breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and more. The Hometown Holiday event takes place on November 14th. A calendar of events is listed below:
- Breakfast with Santa & Mrs. Claus – Advance ticket purchase required.
- Time: 8:00 – 10:00 a.m.
- Elsa, Anna & Olaf light up the park then available for photos until 6 PM.
- Time: 5:00 p.m.
- FREE vintage horse drawn carriage rides by John’s PASS Carriage Service through Grand Rivers Little Lake Park Lights
- Time: 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- Dickens Style Carolers
- Time: 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
- The Grinch Brings Back Christmas. Take pictures with and meet the Grinch himself.
- Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
- FREE Holiday treats, goodies, & beverages at the Grand Rivers Chamber Hospitality Tent.
- Time: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
See a show at the Badgett Playhouse
Catch a live show at the Badgett Playhouse, in downtown Grand Rivers, like the Christmas Extravaganza, the Big Band Christmas Show, and Down Home Country Christmas.
Shop Miss Patti’s Christmas Shop
For all your holiday shopping and decorations, check out Miss Patti’s Christmas Shop. With Christmas ornaments, stocking stuffers, dancing Santas, ribbons, bows, and holiday joy the holidays in Grand Rivers wouldn’t be complete without a visit to Miss Patti’s Christmas Shop.
All dressed up at Lighthouse Landing
Come and check out the boats decorated for the holidays! This year, Lighthouse Landing is donating $100 for each decorated boat with the proceeds going to our local food pantry. Visit the resort and marina beginning November 21st to see our lights and lighted boat displays.
Stay at Lighthouse Landing
Complete the holidays in Grand Rivers with a stay at Lighthouse Landing. Enjoy views of Kentucky Lake and breathtaking sunsets from your cozy cottage. Fully equipped with comfortable bedding, ample space, a full kitchen, some with jacuzzi tubs and gas log stoves, plus private outdoor patios or balconies, your peaceful lakeside retreat awaits you! Choose from one, two, and three-bedroom cottages and enjoy all that Land Between the Lakes offers with a stay at Lighthouse Landing.
Stay two or more nights between November 1st and March 31st and receive 20% off our regular rates!
