Candlelight
November 7-9, 2024
Candlelight Weekend – November 7th – 9th
Candlelight Weekend Presented by Commonwealth Credit Union is our most beloved regional event of the year! Happening the second weekend in November (starting on Thursday), join us as we kick off the holiday season with a magical weekend of festive fun and joy. 
Downtown Frankfort will come alive as we light up the heart of the city, bringing holiday cheer to everyone!
Event Highlights:
The Lighting of the Christmas Tree Ceremony
Life-Size Snow Globe – Step inside for a picture-perfect holiday moment! Sponsored by Commonwealth Credit Union
Horse Carriage Rides (all ages) – Sponsored by Harrod Brothers Funeral Home
Petting Zoo (all ages)
Santa Claus & Holiday Characters for photo ops
Special Holiday Activities & Exclusive Holiday Shopping from downtown businesses
Holiday Music Performances to fill the air with festive tunes
Delicious Food & Drinks to warm you up
Window Decorating Contest – Sponsored by AE Electrical Solutions Holiday Tours at local museums and historical sites
Ugly Sweater Sip & Shop Cocktail Stroll – Shop with your favorite holiday drink in hand while wearing your best ugly holiday sweater!And so much more to make this season bright! 
Mark your calendars, and join us for a weekend of holiday spirit. See you there, Frankfort!
Event Details
Date: Thursday, November 7th – Saturday, November 9th, 2024
Time: 5:00 – 8:00 pm Thursday and Friday, 10:00 am – 8:00 pm Sunday
Location: Historic Downtown Frankfort
Event Schedule
Thursday, November 7th *5PM-8PM
- Lighting of the Christmas Tree Ceremony – 6PM
- Life-Size Snow Globe on Old State Capitol Lawn
- Petting Zoo on Broadway Street
- Holiday Music
- Santa Claus + Holiday Characters with Photo Opportunities see full schedule for info.
- Downtown Businesses Hosting Various Holiday Activities/Specials/Products
- Holiday Market Vendor Booths on St. Clair Street
- Window Display Contest (sponsored by AE Electrical Solutions)
- History & Museum Holiday Tours/Activities
- Cookie Stroll hosted by B’s Bakery
Friday, November 8th *5PM-8PM
- Horse Carriage Rides (sponsored by Harrod Brothers Funeral Home) 5PM-8PM
- Life-Size Snow Globe on Old State Capitol Lawn
- Ugly Sweater Themed Stroll “Sip & Shop” 6PM-9PM
- Santa Claus + Holiday Characters with Photo Opportunities – see full schedule for info
- Downtown Businesses Hosting Various Holiday Activities/Specials/Products
- Window Display Contest (sponsored by AE Electrical Solutions)
- History & Museum Holiday Tours/Activities
- Christmas Caroling
- Cookie Stroll Hosted by B’s Bakery
Saturday, November 9th *3PM-8PM
- Polar Express at the Grand Theatre – 3PM
- Life-Size Snow Globe on Old State Capitol Lawn – Times TBA
- Live Holiday Irish Music Concert on St. Clair (sponsored by Liberty Hall) Time TBA
- Horse Carriage Rides (sponsored by Harrod Brothers Funeral Home) 5PM-8PM
- Petting Zoo 5PM-8PM
- Santa Claus + Holiday Characters with Photo Opportunities – see full schedule for info
- Downtown Businesses Hosting Various: Holiday Activities/Specials/Products
- Window Display Contest (sponsored by AE Electrical Solutions)
- History & Museum Holiday Tours/Activities
- Glow Party Hosted First Christian Church – see full schedule for times
Sponsored By:
Commonwealth Credit Union
