Everything happening in the Tri-State
Pick a day, a town or a type. Events marked “2026 date not posted” happen every year, and we add the date as soon as the organizer announces it.
Kenova Pumpkin House
A historic house covered in about 3,000 carved jack-o'-lanterns, the centerpiece of C-K AutumnFest.
Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue
A touring comedy stage show built around the classic sitcom.
Guyandotte Civil War Days
A weekend reenactment of the 1861 raid on Guyandotte, with camps, talks and battle scenes.
Santa's Grand Arrival
Huntington Mall welcomes Santa and opens its Santa photo season.
Mountain Stage with Kathy Mattea
A live taping of the public radio music show as part of the Marshall Artists Series' 90th season.
Blippi Live
The kids' favorite brings his live stage show to the Paramount.
A Magical Cirque Christmas
A touring holiday show that mixes circus and variety acts with Christmas music.
Bill Blagg Family Magic
A family magic show with audience participation.
Jewel City Zine Fest
A free first-year fair where independent makers sell zines, chapbooks and handmade publications.
Pet Photos with Santa
Santa photo sessions for your dog or cat at Huntington Mall.
Winter Wonderland of Lights
Ashland's long-running holiday light festival: 30-plus light displays on a loop of about a mile through Central Park and downtown, which you can walk or drive.
Winter Wonderland of Lights opening night
The ceremony at the Central Park bandstand where the season's light displays get switched on.
Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol
A family musical that moves A Christmas Carol to the Smokies, with Dolly Parton songs and bluegrass.
Santa at the Log House
Santa meets kids in Central Park's log cabin on train nights. Bring your own camera for photos.
Winter Wonderland Express train rides
A small train that loops through the lit-up park on weekend nights.
Festival of Trees and Trains
The Paramount's 42nd yearly fundraiser: decorated trees, model trains, live performances, Cocoa with Santa and a gift shop.
Ashland Christmas Parade
Downtown Ashland's night parade before Thanksgiving. This year's theme is "Stars, Stripes and Christmas Lights."
Christmas Vinyl Paint & Sip
A holiday craft night painting on vinyl records at Hill Tree Roastery.
Heritage Farm Christmas Village
A lit-up Appalachian village with Santa, a live nativity, cookie decorating, carols and hot chocolate.
The Nutcracker (Ashland Youth Ballet)
The local youth ballet's yearly Nutcracker on the Paramount stage.
Karaoke and Pizza with Santa
A Santa party with karaoke and pizza for kids in grades K–6, hosted by the Ashland Bus System.
A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live on Stage
The touring stage version of the Peanuts holiday special.
It's a Wonderful Life: 80th anniversary
Big-screen showings of the 1946 holiday classic for its 80th anniversary.
Santa PJ Party
An evening Santa visit at Huntington Mall where kids come in their pajamas.
The Wizards of Winter
A touring holiday rock show in the style of Trans-Siberian Orchestra.
Straight No Chaser holiday tour
The a cappella group's holiday show, with songs from its album Holiday Road.
Barboursville Christmas Parade & Village of Lights
The village parade and tree lighting, then a one-way drive-through light tour of Barboursville Park.
Boyd County Craft & Boutique Show
A local craft and vendor show that kicks off holiday shopping season. A new host is running it this year.
Boyd County Veterans Day Ceremony
The county's yearly ceremony honoring local veterans at the Boyd County War Memorial in Armco Park.
Chesapeake Tree Lighting
The village tree lighting in the park, organized by Hometown Love Chesapeake.
Christmas at The Keith
Holiday tours of the historic Keith-Albee theater plus a Christmas tree auction.
Christmas on the Hill
A two-night local holiday variety show, with a dinner option.
Christmas on the Square
An afternoon on the courthouse square with Santa, a live nativity, music, and craft and food vendors.
Coal Grove Christmas Parade
The village parade along Marion Pike.
Extravaganza of Trees
Decorated Christmas trees on display at the courthouse, auctioned off at the end of the run.
Flatwoods Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting
The city's parade from Beth Ann Dr. to Bellefonte Rd., followed by the tree lighting in the city park.
Grayson Christmas Parade
Grayson's evening Christmas parade down Main Street, the centerpiece of Hometown Holidays.
Grayson Hometown Holidays & Festival of Trees
A month of downtown activities. In 2025 that meant Santa and Grinch visits, a holiday train, a skating rink, markets and a free Festival of Trees.
Greenbo Lake Christmas Market & Lights
A holiday vendor market at the state park lodge, with lights near the amphitheater and a visit from Santa.
Greenup County Christmas Parade
The county's yearly Christmas parade through downtown Greenup.
Holidays at the Highlands
The Highlands Museum's December program: decorated trees, letters to Santa, a free Christmas sing-along and a holiday home tour.
Huntington Christmas Parade of Lights
Downtown Huntington's nighttime parade of lit floats down 4th Avenue toward Pullman Square.
Huntington City Christmas Tree Lighting
The city lights its Christmas tree downtown, which also turns on the lights at Pullman Square.
Ironton Tree Lighting & Lions Club Christmas Parade
Downtown Ironton's big night: a 35-foot tree lighting, the Lions Club parade with Santa, and carolers at the courthouse.
Lawrence County Fairgrounds Christmas Festival
An afternoon Christmas festival at the county fairgrounds.
Lawrence County Festival of Trees & Christmas Market
Decorated trees inside the restored Ro-Na Theater, an outdoor artisan market, music and Santa photos.
Light Up Central City
The 14th Street West antiques district's shop-local afternoon, with Santa photos, kids' crafts, cocoa and a lighting at 4:30.
Milton Country Christmas Parade
An afternoon country-themed parade put on by the Cabell County Fair.
New Year's Noon
A daytime New Year's party for families with pajamas, games and a balloon drop at noon. Reservations required.
Portsmouth Jaycees Christmas Parade
An 86-year tradition with school bands and Santa, held alongside the downtown tree lighting.
Portsmouth Winterfest
Downtown Portsmouth's winter festival with an outdoor ice rink, Santa's Workshop, train rides, vendors and live music.
Proctorville Christmas Parade
An evening village parade that starts with police chasing the Grinch down State Street.
Ritter Park Tree Lighting & Holiday Lights
The park district lights Ritter Park's tree and opens its walk-through light display.
Russell Christmas Festival & Ice Rink
Russell's riverfront Christmas festival plus a pop-up ice skating rink, run by the city's tourism office.
South Point Christmas Extravaganza
A morning at South Point High with a pancake breakfast, photos with Santa and the Grinch, a craft fair and games.