Christmas at Kentucky Kingdom
Visitors can explore four themed holiday zones illuminated by over 1.5 million lights, hundreds of Christmas trees, and synchronized light displays. Guests can race down the 175-foot real snow tubing hill at Blizzard Bluff, play in Li'l Flurries Snowland, and gather around fire pits. The park also offers festive rides at Tin Lizzie's Starlight Speedway and King Louie's Candyland, alongside meet-and-greets with Santa, Rudolph, and Bumble.
What to Expect
Features Kentucky's largest snow tubing hill and over 1.5 million lights.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Kentucky Kingdom
Food & Drink
S'mores are available for purchase at the Hot Cocoa & S'mores stand across from the fire pits.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with children
Vibe
Bright, festive, wintry
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: The celebration is included with Daily Admission or Season Pass admission; no ticket prices are stated. S’mores are available for purchase at the Hot Cocoa & S’mores stand; no price is stated. – Get tickets
Tips & Advice
- The celebration runs only on select days, so check the park calendar for open dates before you plan your trip.
- Christmas is included with Daily Admission or a Season Pass, so passholders can visit on any open night without buying another ticket.
- Bring warm, waterproof layers and gloves if the kids plan to tube Blizzard Bluff or dig into the deep snow at Li'l Flurries Snowland.
- Don't expect water rides, because they and some other attractions are closed during Christmas at Kentucky Kingdom.
- Stop at the Hot Cocoa & S'mores stand before heading to the fire pits, since s'mores are sold there, right across from them.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can little kids play in the snow?
Yes. Li'l Flurries Snowland has up to three feet of snow for building snowmen and making snow angels. Older kids and adults can race down Blizzard Bluff, an eight-lane, 175-foot real-snow tubing hill.
Which characters can we meet?
Santa does meet and greets at Santa's House in Santa's Village. Rudolph and Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster meet families at Holly Jolly Junction.
Are rides open during Christmas?
Yes. Tin Lizzie's becomes Tin Lizzie's Starlight Speedway with decorated cars, and King Louie's Candyland has more than 10 rides. Water rides and some other attractions are closed.
Where do we get s'mores for the fire pits?
Buy them at the Hot Cocoa & S'mores stand, across from the fire pits in the Snow Zone.
What photo spots are there?
Each zone has its own. Look for the Ice Throne, Red Truck, Angel Wings, Star Display, Mistletoe Moment, Snowglobe, Santa's Sleigh, Large Ornament, Oversized Decor and the Christmas Countdown.
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