SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
EVENT MAP
Parking will be available at:
The old YMCA lot off of Vernon St.
Around the baseball field across from the CSX lot on Vernon St. and Terminal Rd.
Back of the City Park on Etna St. and Main St.
Street Parking throughout Downtown Russell
Please note: Closing of Ferry St. and Bellefonte St. begins at 2 pm on October 25th.
CANDY TRAIL MAP
Candy Trail Begins at 7:00.
There are two starting points, one at Ferry St. and one at Bellefonte St. Both routes merge midway into one continuous route.
ONLY SERVICE ANIMALS PERMITTED.
NO PETS ALLOWED.
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All treats, no tricks! Enjoy trick-or-treating and get candy from over 50 businesses and organizations.
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Shop at a variety of vendors, including horror art, crochet plushies, creepy crafts, homemade wands and even REPTILES!
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Are you rooting for the babyface or the heel? Check out the wrestling matches by KYOVA Wrestling Federation!
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Enjoy music and dancing from our DJ, bagpipes performer and clogging by Guyan River Cloggers!
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Who doesn’t love FREE carriage rides? Take a ride through charming Downtown Russell, KY (DTR), driven by the headless horseman!
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Bring your kids for a fun night of inflatables by Big’Uns Inflatables, crafts and storytelling by Flatwoods Library.
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Wander on down in your best costume and enter our costume contest! All ages are welcome. Stay tuned for updates on our website and Facebook page for registration and contest schedule.
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Enjoy eats & drinks from our vendors:
Toms Coffee
Street Shawarma
Malibu Sweet Spot
Styes Guys BBQ
Chuys Mexican Street Food
As well as from our local restaurants and brewery:
The Train Station
Eridanus Brewing
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Wander around DTR for our locally-owned boutiques and gift shops!
DON’T MISS
ALL THE FUN
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
BIG’UNS INFLATABLES
EVANS FUNERAL HOME
Russell is the place to be this Halloween—starting with our Adopt a Skeleton event! 💀✨
📍 Monday, Oct. 6th | 6:30 PM | Russell Senior Center
For a $50 adoption fee, you’ll receive:
✅ A 5-foot skeleton to decorate
✅ Adoption papers & care instructions
✅ The chance to join our decorating contest, sponsored by Evans Funeral Home!
Reserve yours here: https://bit.ly/adoptaskeleton 🎃
Visit Ashland, Wander Russell, and Greenup County Tourism are thrilled to partner together for this year’s Haunt Your House (or Business) Decorative Trail!
Do you go all-out with your spooky decorations? Register your house or business by October 13th! Winner will receive a $300 gift card!
Public voting begins Monday, October 13th and runs until midnight on October 31st.
1 vote = $1 donation to support the I Believe Foundation.