Christmas At Kentucky Kingdom’s Magical Second Season
The largest Christmas event of its kind in Kentucky
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (November 26, 2025) –Christmas at Kentucky Kingdom returns for its second year bringing even more holiday magic and festive fun for families across the region.
Running through Saturday, January 3, Christmas at Kentucky Kingdom transforms the park into a glowing winter wonderland with more than 1.5 million lights, over 300 Christmas trees, and holiday décor throughout.
Families can zoom down the 4-story, 175-foot-long Blizzard Bluff snow tubing hill, meet Santa and other Christmas characters, explore the brand-new Discovery Meadow, and capture unforgettable moments at the 30-foot Christmas Tree Light Show and 60-foot light tunnel. Select rides will operate into the evening, offering the region’s only nighttime ride experiences.
The park features four themed zones, Classic Christmas, Holly Jolly Junction, Santa’s Village, and The Snow Zone, each filled with unique sights, flavors, and holiday cheer.
This year features first-time holiday operation of select rides, including the Giant Wheel, Cumberland Express, Redbird Racer and Scout’s Squirrel Race, all debuting for the 2025 season. Guests can race down Kentucky’s largest snow tubing hill and take in sweeping views from the Giant Wheel, all included with regular park admission, with eight newly introduced seasonal treats available for purchase.
Christmas at Kentucky Kingdom runs select days through January 3, 2026. The full calendar is available here. Admission is included with a daily ticket or Season Pass.
Guests can take advantage of the Black Friday Season Pass promotion running through December 1. Every pass purchased during this window will include a Bonus “Fring a Friend” ticket for the 2026 season. Buy a 2026 Season Pass now and enjoy 2025 Christmas at Kentucky Kingdom for free, plus unlimited rides next season, including Flying Fox, the park’s new $14 million family-friendly roller coaster opening next spring.
For more information on tickets, event hours, and season passes, visit www.kentuckykingdom.com.
While planning a trip to Louisville, guests can download a copy of Louisville Tourism’s annual Visitor Guide to see the city's top attractions and bourbon distilleries. Visitors also can get additional city attraction, lodging and dining assistance at gotolouisville.com.