CHRISTMAS
IN RUSSELL, KY
QUICK LINKS
Enjoy ice skating with Ohio River views!
December 8-21, 2025
Monday-Thursday: 5-9 pm
Friday: 5-10 pm
Saturday: 12-10 pm
Sunday: 12-8 pm
Russell City Park
413 Riverside Dr.
Russell, KY 41169
Have a nonprofit organization to fundraise for? Sign up below to work ice-skating rink and receive 50% of admission profits on your reserved date!
Enjoy hot chocolate and Christmas-themed cocktails right here in Russell, KY!
Riverfront Park House | 413 Riverside Dr. Russell, KY 41169
December 8-21, 2025
Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 5-10 pm
Friday: 5-11 pm
Saturday: 4-11 pm
Sunday: 2-8 pm
Wander our holiday celebration, including a merry market, live music and entertainment!
December 12-14, 2025
Russell City Park
413 Riverside Dr.
Russell, KY 41169
Fill out our form below to apply to be a market vendor or food truck!
Christmas in Russell, KY is fun, festive and FURRY!
On December 13th, 1-3 pm, Tess & Tilly will be set up for FREE photos with Highland Cows next to the Riverside Ice Rink!
413 Riverside Dr. Russell, KY 41169
The beloved Downtown Russell Christmas Parade is back!
December 13, 2025
6:00 pm | Lineup starts at 4:30 pm at the Flyover
Ferry St. & Bellefonte St.
Fill out our form below to apply to be a part of the parade! Lineup time is at 4:30 pm on the Flyover.
Performers may volunteer to perform at our Christmas events, and are welcome to set up a tip jar. This is a great fundraising opportunity!
December 12-14, 2025
Hours TBA
Russell City Park
413 Riverside Dr.
Russell, KY 41169
Fill out our form below to apply to be a performer!
Wander our DTR shops for an Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt!
Grab the Elf Hunt map in the button below, and visit each shop to find the elf. They might be on a shelf, counter or peeking from a window!
December 8-21, 2025
During store hours
Reserve our riverside igloos, and take in the views, sip your spirits from the Snow Globe Pop-Up Bar and enjoy ice skating! Each riverside igloos is equipped with seating, heating and games.
Riverfront Park House | 413 Riverside Dr. Russell, KY 41169
December 8-21, 2025
Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 5-10 pm
Friday: 5-11 pm
Saturday: 4-11 pm
Sunday: 2-8 pm
STAY UPDATED!
For questions, please email our Tourism Director, Faith Wolfe, at fwolfe@wanderrussell.org.
