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Events, holiday lights, parades and markets across Ashland, Huntington, Ironton and every river town in between. Checked against official sources.
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The next few things on the calendar across all three states.
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.
The 2026 holiday guide
Light displays, Christmas parades, Santa visits and holiday markets, from Portsmouth to Milton.
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.
Ashland Christmas Parade
Downtown Ashland's night parade before Thanksgiving. This year's theme is "Stars, Stripes and Christmas Lights."
Heritage Farm Christmas Village
A lit-up Appalachian village with Santa, a live nativity, cookie decorating, carols and hot chocolate.
Barboursville Christmas Parade & Village of Lights
The village parade and tree lighting, then a one-way drive-through light tour of Barboursville Park.
Huntington Christmas Parade of Lights
Downtown Huntington's nighttime parade of lit floats down 4th Avenue toward Pullman Square.
Portsmouth Winterfest
Downtown Portsmouth's winter festival with an outdoor ice rink, Santa's Workshop, train rides, vendors and live music.
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