The Top 7 Things To Do This Weekend.
Ongoing Events
Somerset Business & Professional Women’s Club 4th Thursday of the month – 5:30pm. Somerset BPW Club is an advocacy group for women focused on women in education, the workplace, & local and national government. Each month the group is joined by local business owners who discuss local business as well as participate in community outreaches! For info on meeting locations visit Info: www.somersetbpw.com or https://www.facebook.com/Somersetbpwc.
Chamber of Commerce Monthly Luncheon Series – The Chamber is proud to bring our community a rotating selection of guest speakers at our monthly Chamber lunch. On the 1st Tuesday of each month, the Chamber host speakers that touch on subjects important to the business owners, including local, state and federal public policy; education entrepreneurship, health care, agriculture, public safety and energy. The lunch is always on the 1st Tuesday …. at 12:00 (Noon) …. at The Center for Rural Development.
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December 2024: Christmas Island Holiday Light Tour 2024 – Burnside Island State Resort Park, 1800 S. Hwy 27, Burnside, KY, 6pm-9pm Mon-Thu and 6pm-10pm Fri-Sun. Please join Burnside Tourism for a holiday tradition, Christmas Island! Christmas Island features 48 different light displays throughout Burnside Island State Park. Partial proceeds are donated to hosting charities. Tickets may be purchased online or at the gate. Info and prices call 606-561-4113 or visit https://www.visitburnside.com
December 2024: Big South Fork Scenic Railway “Polar Express” Train Ride – Big South Fork Scenic Railway, 66 Henderson St. Stearns, KY, Mon-Fri 6pm & 8pm; Sat 1pm, 3pm, 5pm & 7pm and Sun 3pm, 5pm & 7pm. Climb aboard as we depart our Stearns Depot for the North Pole to pick up Santa Claus. You’ll be immersed in the story as you are served hot chocolates and a sweet treat while the conductor reads from the Polar Express book. After arriving at the North Pole, we will be joined by Santa. On the return trip, Santa will visit each coach & hand out the first gift of Christmas to passengers. Info 606-376-5330, info & tickets https://stearnsthepolarexpressride.com/.
December 1-31 Tiki’s Winter Wonderland – SomerSplash Water Park, 1030 Hwy 2227, Somerset, KY. Mon-Fri 5:30pm-9:00pm; Sat & Sun 4:00pm-9:30pm. We will be offering three ice skating sessions! Each skate session is 1.5 hours long and costs $15 per session. We will have a concession along with fire pits to keep you warm. We hope to see you there! Info 606-679-7946 or for pricing & the full schedule visit https://somersplash.com/winter/.
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December 18th – 31st: Native Reflections Visual Art by American Indians Living in Kentucky – Center for Rural Development, 2292 S Hwy 27, Somerset, KY, 8am-5pm Mon-Fri, and during evening and weekend events, excluding holidays. The Kentucky Arts Council, the Kentucky Native American Heritage Commission, and the Kentucky Heritage Council worked together to invite artists who identify as Native American to share their visual art, resulting in a unique collection. The exhibit features 21 works by 11 Kentuckians who identify as American Indians. The submitted work was adjudicated by a panel of American Indian artists and members of the Kentucky Native American Heritage Commission for inclusion. Info 606-677-6000 and artist list www.centertech.com.
Thursday, December 19th: Master Musicians Festival 2025 Lineup Reveal Party at The Makers Mill – Makers Mill, 402 E. Mt. Vernon St. Somerset, KY, 6pm. Join the MMF Board and Makers Mill staff for the announcement of the MMF 2025 musical lineup. Party starts at 6pm with the announcement at 7pm. Info https://mastermusiciansfestival.org/.
Thursday, December 19th: Classic Movie Night at The Virginia: The Shop Around the Corner – The Virginia Theater, 214 E. Mt. Vernon St., Somerset, 7:00pm. Join emcee and local film enthusiast John Alexander for Classic Movie Night at The Virginia, featuring the 1940 comedy-romance The Shop Around the Corner. Alfred Kralik (James Stewart) and Klara Novak (Margaret Sullavan) are employees at Matuschek and Company, a general store in Budapest. Klara and Alfred are constantly at odds with each other and disagree on almost everything. Both are enamored of their respective pen pals, who serve as welcome distractions. Info 606-679-6366 or https://thevirginiaky.com.
December 19th & 20th: Christmas FarmFest at Bear Wallow Farm 2024 – 1225 Piney Grove Rd., Nancy, KY, 4pm-10pm each day. Santa is coming to Bear Wallow so come say hello, snap a picture and let him know your Christmas list. Take a stroll through the exciting Trail of Lights featuring thousands of lights to make the night merry and bright. The fun doesn’t stop with Santa or the lights. Experience and explore over 20 more attractions including slides, pedal carts, lighted hayride, fire pits, hot chocolate and more. Info 606-875-5160 or visit. https://www.bearwallowfarms.com/country-christmas.
Friday, December 20th: Shades of Raven at The Virginia – The Virginia Theater, 214 E. Mt. Vernon St., Somerset, Doors at 6pm, concert at 7pm. The energetic hard rock band from Somerset, KY, consists of members Cody Mote, Cody Taylor, Dylan Warren and Jared Taylor. Leading the way out front with an angelic vocal tone paired along with the heavy and melodic guitar riffs that’s a transcendence into the groovy yet thick rhythm section, Shades of Raven brings you a unique musical blend and a memorable experience. Info 606-679-6366 or https://thevirginiaky.com.
Friday, December 20th: A Gothic Christmas at Birdies and Barrels – 201 E. Mt. Vernon St., Somerset, KY, 9pm. Join the Birdies & Barrels crew to celebrate a Gothic Christmas with Special Guest Krampus. Info 606-451-7211 or https://www.facebook.com/events/3939353089665769.
December 20st, 21st, & 22nd: Lake Cumberland Children’s Theater Presents “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Jr. – Center for Rural Development, 2292 S. Hwy 27, Somerset, KY, Fri-7pm, Sat.-7pm and Sun-2pm. Lake Cumberland Children’s Theatre presents the holiday classic, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Jr. Info/tickets 606-677-6000 or www.centertech.com.
Saturday, December 21st: Miss/Mr. Winter Wonderland of Somerset 2024 – Woodstock Community Center, 13215 Hwy 39, Somerset, KY, 10am. Save the date, information to follow. Call 606-872-3021 or check https://www.facebook.com/events/355069237469367 for updates.
December 21st, 22nd & 23rd: Christmas FarmFest at Bear Wallow Farm 2024 – 1225 Piney Grove Rd., Nancy, KY, Sat 11am-10pm & Sun 3pm-8pm. Santa is coming to Bear Wallow so come say hello, snap a picture and let him know your Christmas list. Take a stroll through the exciting Trail of Lights featuring thousands of lights to make the night merry and bright. The fun doesn’t stop with Santa or the lights. Experience and explore over 20 more attractions including slides, pedal carts, lighted hayride, fire pits, hot chocolate and more. Info 606-875-5160 or visit. https://www.bearwallowfarms.com/country-christmas.