Just because the weather is often brisk around the holidays doesn't mean you can't get outside and enjoy a variety of holiday events in Kentucky. Walk-thru displays are becoming more common and this year Louisville will host a brand new illuminated trail walk in Kentucky. Winter Illuminations is a walk-thru Christmas light display that is poised to become a new family-friendly tradition during the holiday season. Tickets are available now, so you can be one of the first to experience this magical Christmas display through a scenic park in Kentucky.

Editor's Note: Unfortunately, Winter Illuminations will not be running in 2023. 

Beckley Creek Park is one of the beautiful areas of the Parklands of Floyds Fork, an urban park development around Louisville.

This is such a great place for locals to get outside and enjoy nature, as well as a variety of events. There are several parks, hiking trails, accesses to water, and more features that keep families visiting all year long.

And this year, the park will welcome a new holiday tradition - an illuminated trail walk in Kentucky.

Winter Illuminations is now open and 10 light installations and thousands of lights now line the paved and packed gravel trails throughout the park.

The event runs from November 20th through January 3rd and exact dates and times can be found on the website, linked below.

Tickets are on sale and must be purchased ahead of time for a specific date and time. All of the FAQs and safety procedures are also available on the website.

This mile-long illuminated trail will take about an hour to walk through and is wonderful for all ages.

Keep in mind that the pathways will be both paved and packed gravel, so those sections may be difficult for maneuvering a wheelchair or stroller.

The trail will wind through the park and the lights will be accompanied by music, as well as the natural beauty of the landscape.

You can expect to see illuminated animals, larger than life decor, enchanting light tunnels, and more. This unique event is a first in the area and hopes to become a new family tradition throughout the holidays in Kentucky.

And if you're looking for a place to get outside during the day, the park is also lovely year round.

Enjoy the same paths when the sun is out and when it goes down, make memories with a visit to the new illuminated trail walk in Kentucky.

Start a new tradition this holiday season and walk through Louisville's Winter Illuminations, an illuminated trail walk in Kentucky. Experience enchanting light displays, holiday music, and the natural beauty of the park as you wander along the Christmas trail. Are you excited for Winter Illuminations in Louisville? Will you take your family? Let us know in the comments!

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the Winter Illuminations website and also follow along with the event on Facebook.

And if you'd like to visit the park during the day, take a closer look at Beckley Creek Park.