December 6th
Christmas Vendor VIllage- Vendor Village kicks-off on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 1:00 – 7 p. m. at the Judicial Plaza in downtown Somerset. Shop with our local vendors, eat from our local food trucks, visit with Santa, ice skate, take photos, visit the Tinsel Trail and much more! The Somerset-Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce is once again hosting the annual community Christmas Parade. This year’ s parade will be held on Saturday, December 6th and will begin at 5:00 p. m. at Meece Middle School. The 2025 Christmas Parade theme will be:“ Santa’ s Workshop: The Journey to Christmas” The Chamber of Commerce will be handing out parade awards for the following categories: 1st Place Float, 2nd Place Float, 3rd Place Float, Most Creative Float, Best use of Lights on a Float, Best Representation of Parade Theme. To make this event successful, we need your help!!! We encourage everyone to get involved and help the Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade be the biggest and best ever! We are calling for all bands, cheerleaders, ROTC units, girl scouts, boy scouts, civic clubs, youth athletic teams, churches, cars, dogs, horses and anyone interesting in participating in this year’ s parade. So, get those floats ready! Get those cars shined! Get those marching boots on! For more information please contact the Chamber of Commerce at:( 606) 679-7323 or info @ somersetpulaskichamber. com
December 7th
5th Annual Jingle Ball @ The Center – Center for Rural Development, 2292 S. Hwy 27, Somerset, KY, noon-4pm. Come out and Christmas shop, bring the kids to meet Santa and get their pictures taken, enter giveaways and raffles, eat some great food, meet new people and take advantage of some early Christmas shopping. You will also be supporting our local small businesses. Free admission. Info 606-677-6000 or www. centertech. com.
December 5th- December 8th
The Nutcracker Presented by Pep & Pizzazz – Somerset High School, 301 College St, Somerset, KY, Fri-6:30pm; Sat- 11:00am( Sensory Friendly), Sun-3:00pm and Mon-6:30pm. Get ready to sprinkle some holiday magic as we celebrate our 11th Annual Nutcracker! Participating in this beloved production is a truly magical experience, offering our students the chance to sparkle on stage, build confidence, and fall in love with the performing arts. Our Nutcracker isn’ t just a performance; it’ s a joyful celebration of every student and staff member who brings this holiday spectacle to life. It’ s our studio’ s moment to dazzle, embrace the season’ s enchantment, and create memories that will bring smiles for years to come! Info 859-667-2596 or https:// sites. google. com / view / nutcracker2025 / home.
December 13th
Jingle Bell Run 2025 – General Burnside Island State Park, 8810 S. Hwy 27, Burnside, KY 9:30pm. A winter night, a trail of lights, and 5K of pure holiday magic. Register for the Jingle Bell Run 5K to walk / run through Christmas Island’ s beautiful lights on Saturday,
12 / 13. Bring a group of friends, dress up, and have fun, all for a good cause! Sign up before 11 / 29 to guarantee your own race shirt! https:// runsignup. com /…/ ChristmasIslandJingleBellRun. Info 606-271-6939 or https:// www. visitburnside. com.
Country Christmas with Alex Miller & Friends – Center for Rural Development, 2292 S. Hwy 27, Somerset, KY, 7pm. Join us for a joyful night of music and celebration at Country Christmas The evening kicks off with a 30-minute Christmas set by Stephanie Bastin, with a bluegrass twist & talented musicians Mike Anglin, Josh Williams, Pam Perry, Don Grigsby, and Ronald Mosley. Then, Alex Miller and his band take the stage alongside Jeff Watson for country music sprinkled with festive Christmas favorites. Info and tickets 606-677-6000 or www. centertech. com.
December 18th
Classic Movie Night at The Virginia: A Christmas Story – The Virginia Theater, 214 E. Mt. Vernon St., Somerset, doors-6pm, show 7pm. Join emcee and local film enthusiast John Alexander for Classic Movie Night featuring the 1983 Christmas Classic A Christmas Story. In the 1940s, a young boy named Ralphie Parker attempts to convince his parents, teacher, and Santa Claus that a Red Ryder Range 200 Shot BB gun really is the perfect Christmas gift. Info 606-679-6366 or https:// thevirginiaky. com.
January 23rd
Comedian Karen Morgan at The Virginia – The Virginia Theater, 214 E. Mt. Vernon St. Somerset, KY, doors at 7:30pm, show at 8:30pm. Karen Morgan is a former trial attorney who began her comedy career as a finalist on Nickelodeon Television’ s Search for the Funniest Mom in America. She has since become a national favorite on the comedy circuit, performing at theaters and performing arts centers across the country. Known for her clean, relatable comedy, Karen’ s humor draws from family life, marriage, and growing up in the South. Info 606-679-6366 or https:// thevirginiaky. com.
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