Kick-Start Your Holidays with these Louisville Events

Christmas is on its way (less than two months away!), and there are some fun events for you to attend this weekend to get you in the holiday spirit.

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Remember Ralphie and his BB gun in A Christmas Story? This well-loved movie is being shown as a play at Actor's Theatre starting November 8, 2011 and running through the 27th. Run time is 2 hours and 15 minutes. Starting most weekdays at 7:00 pm, weekends vary so check with the theatre for times. Prices also vary from $24-$51. Call 502-584-1205 for more information.

Your kids will love the 22nd annual Festival of Trees & Lights. This will be at the Louisville Slugger Field, 401 E. Main Street, on November 11-13, 2011. Admission is $5 and $3 for children under 12 and seniors. Open 10:00 am - 6:00 pm (5:00 pm on Friday). Also on Friday the 11th from 6:00-9:00 pm is Dickens Family Night - admission for this is $8 and $5 for children; families of 4 of more is $25. There will be trees, wreaths, and greenery for sale, as well as children's activities. There will be Kwanzaa, Jewish, and Christian celebrations. All proceeds will benefit the neonatal intensive care unit at Kosair Children's Hospital. Call 502-629-5437 for more information.



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Don't want to celebrate Christmas just yet? Then here is the event for you and your kids this weekend! The Kentucky Museum of Art & Craft at 715 W. Main Street is hosting a Kite-Making Drop-In Workshop this Saturday, November 12, 2011 from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm, though it takes about 20 minutes to make. Only $6. Call 502-589-0102 for more information.

If you would like more information about the Louisville area or real estate, call Brenda Doll at 502-639-9303, and she'll be glad to assist you. Thanks for reading!