Rally the corgi has sniffed out the best Christmas events for kids in Crestwood for 2026, and here is what he found: 2 family events. They are Yuletide at Yew Dell (from November 27) and Family Fusion Cozy Christmas (December 14). We check every date on the host’s own website, and each listing links straight there. For the rest of the state, see our Kentucky Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Crestwood
- 2 Christmas events for kids in Crestwood
- Meet Santa: Yuletide at Yew Dell (from November 27)
- Season: November 27 (Yuletide at Yew Dell) to December 19 (Yuletide at Yew Dell)
- Every date checked on the host’s own site on Nov 10
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Yuletide at Yew Dell
- When: Fri November 27, Sat November 28, Fri December 4, Sat December 5, Fri December 11, Sat December 12, Fri December 18 and Sat December 19, 2026, 5 to 8:30 pm (Fridays and Saturdays only, with two timed entry blocks each night: 5:00 to 7:00 PM and 6:30 to 8:30 PM)
- Where: Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old Lagrange Rd, Crestwood, KY 40014 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Advance tickets required; prices are not listed on the organizer's page. Children under 2 are free but still need a ticket
- Ages: All ages
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Yew Dell Botanical Gardens opens after dark for light displays, a model train running through a miniature village, a display of trees decorated by community partners, kids' crafts, free hot cocoa and visits with Santa. New for 2026 are s'mores kits sold by Martha Lee's Cafe and a costume theme each weekend, starting with matching pajamas on Thanksgiving weekend and moving through ugly sweaters, holiday characters and Victorian ghosts.
Yuletide runs on four Friday and Saturday pairs: November 27 and 28, and December 4 and 5, 11 and 12, and 18 and 19, 2026. Each night has two entry blocks, 5:00 to 7:00 PM and 6:30 to 8:30 PM, and you buy tickets ahead for a specific block. Sales are final with no refunds or exchanges, the event goes on rain or shine, and children under 2 get in free but still need an advance ticket.
Parent tip: Pick the 5:00 PM block for younger children so the train and Santa come before bedtime, and dress everyone for the weather because the evening goes ahead in rain. The train and village can only be seen during Yuletide hours, so make that your first stop.
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- Yew Dell Botanical Gardens (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old Lagrange Rd, Crestwood, KY 40014 (opens in maps)
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Holiday event
Family Fusion Cozy Christmas
- When: Monday, December 14, 2026, 4:30 to 6:30 pm
- Where: Oldham County Public Library, Crestwood Branch, 6720 KY-146, Crestwood, KY 40014 (opens in maps)
- Cost: No price listed on the organizer's page, registration required
- Ages: Families
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The Crestwood branch of the Oldham County Public Library invites whole families to come in their coziest clothes for a two-hour Christmas get-together. The evening mixes crafts, cookie decorating, holiday snacks and drinks, a puzzle contest between families and a holiday movie.
It is set for Monday, December 14, 2026, from 4:30 to 6:30 PM at 6720 KY-146. Registration is required and opened on November 2, with a limited number of places and a wait list once those fill. The sign-up form asks for a parent or guardian's name and each child's name.
Parent tip: Places are capped, so register soon and add every child on the form. Pajamas or sweatpants are the dress code here, and with cookies and snacks on offer you can plan a light dinner afterward.
- Host
- Oldham County Public Library (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Oldham County Public Library, Crestwood Branch, 6720 KY-146, Crestwood, KY 40014 (opens in maps)
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When each Crestwood Christmas event for kids happens
The first is Yuletide at Yew Dell in Crestwood on November 27; the last runs to December 19. Each bar spans an event’s dates, not every hour in them, so check the host’s page for times.
- Yuletide at Yew DellCrestwood · Nov 27 to Dec 19
- Family Fusion Cozy ChristmasCrestwood · Dec 14
Looking further afield? Our Kentucky Christmas events for kids guide lists every event we have found in the state, and we have city guides for La Grange, KY, Simpsonville, Saint Matthews and Louisville. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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The story of Christmas in Crestwood
Crestwood went by the name Beard's Station from its founding in 1857 until 1909, when it took the name it has today. At Christmas, families in this Oldham County city head to Yew Dell Botanical Gardens for lights and a model train village, and to the library branch for a cozy evening of crafts.
How Crestwood celebrates
Christmas in Crestwood has two main gathering places for families. Yew Dell Botanical Gardens hosts Yuletide at Yew Dell on Friday and Saturday evenings from November 27 through December 19, 2026, with light displays, a model train village, a display of trees from community partners, kids' crafts, free hot cocoa and Santa. The gardens describe it as returning for another season and have added costume weekends and s'mores kits this year. The Oldham County Public Library's Crestwood branch holds Family Fusion Cozy Christmas on December 14, an evening of crafts, cookie decorating, a family puzzle competition and a holiday movie.
Fun facts about Christmas in Crestwood
The area was first settled in the early 19th century, and the town was established as Beard's Station in 1857 before being renamed Crestwood in 1909. The 2020 census counted 6,183 residents, up from 1,999 in 2000. CNN ranked Crestwood the 52nd best place to live in America in 2005. The city sits in Oldham County just outside Louisville's Northeast End.
Traditions today
- Yuletide at Yew Dell: Yew Dell Botanical Gardens opens on Friday and Saturday evenings from late November to mid December for lights, crafts, cocoa and Santa.
- The Yuletide model train village: The gardens' model train and village are on view only during Yuletide hours.
- Community Partner trees: A display of trees from community partners is part of the Yuletide grounds each evening.
- Themed costume weekends: For 2026 each Yuletide weekend has a dress-up theme, from matching pajamas to Victorian ghostly characters.
- Family Fusion Cozy Christmas: The Crestwood library branch gathers families in cozy clothes for crafts, cookie decorating, a puzzle competition and a holiday movie.
A fact for kids
Crestwood used to have a different name, Beard's Station. Today almost one in three people who live here is a kid under 18.
Questions about Christmas in Crestwood
When was Crestwood, Kentucky founded?
The area was first settled in the early 19th century, and the town was formally established in 1857. Crestwood is a home rule-class city in Oldham County, Kentucky, just outside Louisville's Northeast End, according to its Wikipedia article.
What was Crestwood called before it was Crestwood?
The town was established in 1857 under the name Beard's Station. It kept that name for a little over half a century and was renamed Crestwood in 1909. The Wikipedia article gives both dates but does not explain why the new name was chosen.
How many people live in Crestwood?
The 2020 census counted 6,183 residents, about three times the 1,999 counted in 2000. It is a young community, with 30.8 percent of residents under 18 and nearly half of households including children. The city covers 3.6 square miles, all of it land.
What county is Crestwood in?
Crestwood is in Oldham County, Kentucky, and is part of the Louisville metropolitan area. The Oldham County Public Library has a branch in the city, and Oldham County Schools runs the public schools, including Crestwood Elementary and South Oldham High School.
What happens at Christmas in Crestwood?
Yew Dell Botanical Gardens holds Yuletide at Yew Dell on Fridays and Saturdays from November 27 through December 19, 2026, with lights, a model train village, crafts, cocoa and Santa. The Crestwood library branch hosts Family Fusion Cozy Christmas on Monday, December 14, from 4:30 to 6:30 PM.
Who organizes Yuletide at Yew Dell?
Yew Dell Botanical Gardens runs the event on its own grounds at 6220 Old Lagrange Road. The gardens name E-Z Construction as presenting sponsor with support from Republic Bank, and Martha Lee's Cafe sells s'mores kits, treats and adult beverages during the evening.
Is there a model train at Christmas in Crestwood?
Yes. Yuletide at Yew Dell features a model train running through a village, and the gardens note that the train and village can be experienced only during Yuletide hours. Those hours fall on Friday and Saturday evenings between November 27 and December 19, 2026.
Is Yuletide at Yew Dell free?
No, it is a ticketed event, and tickets must be bought in advance for a timed block. The gardens' page does not list prices. Children younger than 2 attend free but still need a ticket, and hot cocoa is free once you are inside.
Does Crestwood have a public park?
As of March 2021 the city had one park inside its limits, the Maples Park, according to the Wikipedia article. For holiday outings, families also use Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, which hosts Yuletide, and the Crestwood branch of the Oldham County Public Library.
Sources
- Crestwood, Kentucky, Wikipedia
- Yuletide, Yew Dell Botanical Gardens
- Family Fusion Cozy Christmas, Oldham County Public Library
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Crestwood Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What is the best Christmas event for kids in Crestwood?
Yuletide at Yew Dell is the place to start. On Fridays and Saturdays from November 27 through December 19, 2026, Yew Dell Botanical Gardens offers light displays, a model train village, kids' crafts, free hot cocoa and Santa. You choose an entry block of 5:00 to 7:00 PM or 6:30 to 8:30 PM.
Where can kids meet Santa in Crestwood?
Santa is part of Yuletide at Yew Dell, held at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens on November 27 and 28 and December 4, 5, 11, 12, 18 and 19, 2026. Families need an advance ticket for a timed block, and children under 2 are admitted free with a ticket.
Are there Christmas lights and a train display in Crestwood?
Yes. Yuletide at Yew Dell combines light displays with a model train and village that can only be seen during Yuletide hours. It runs Friday and Saturday evenings from November 27 to December 19, 2026, rain or shine, along with a display of trees from community partners.
Which Crestwood Christmas events need tickets or sign-up?
Both do. Yuletide at Yew Dell requires advance tickets for a timed block, and sales are final with no refunds or exchanges. Family Fusion Cozy Christmas at the Crestwood library branch on December 14, 2026, requires registration, which opened November 2 and has a limited number of places.
Is there an indoor Christmas activity for families in Crestwood?
Family Fusion Cozy Christmas takes place inside the Crestwood branch of the Oldham County Public Library on Monday, December 14, 2026, from 4:30 to 6:30 PM. Families wear cozy clothes, make crafts, decorate cookies, try a puzzle competition and watch a holiday movie. Registration is required.
What are the costume weekends at Yuletide at Yew Dell?
New for 2026, each Yuletide weekend has a theme: matching pajamas on November 27 and 28, ugly sweaters on December 4 and 5, holiday characters on December 11 and 12, and Victorian ghostly characters on December 18 and 19. Dressing up gives kids something extra to plan for.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids near Crestwood?
Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s Kentucky Christmas train rides guide. This Crestwood guide covers Santa visits, story times, light shows and other events off the rails.
How do you confirm these events?
We list an event only after we find this season’s date on the host’s own website or an official city or tourism calendar. We last checked every listing on November 10, 2026. Hosts change details, so always confirm on the host’s page before you go.
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