December has arrived, so the 2025 holiday season in Logan County is in the home stretch. The Logan Journal is striving to compile an extensive calendar of holiday events in the Land of Logan. Our sources have been primary Logan County Tourism, WRUS, and Facebook.
We hope to continue to update the list as we are made aware of more events. This does not include money-making sales and other similar events, but businesses doing a public service are welcome to submit items for inclusion. Graphics are welcome.
The best way to make us aware of events is to send an email to jimturner@loganjournal.com
Tuesday, Dec. 2
Registration begins for The Grinch at Public Library
The Friends of the Logan County Public Library have invited The Grinch to come celebrate the holidays with Logan Countians. Tickets are required but are free. Registration begins on the library website on Dec. 2 at 1 p.m. The program is designed for children ages 9 and younger and their families. Space is limited to 60 children for each of two showtimes on Tuesday, Dec. 9, at 5 and 6 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 3
Christmas Toy Drive Concert at deGraffenried
A Christmas Toy Drive Concert will be presented Wednesday, Dec. 3, at deGraffenried Auditorium at Russellville High School, featuring NextGen Praise & Worship Team. Admission is a new, unwrapped toy. All proceeds go to Bro. Joe's Family Christmas/Agape House. Organizer Chris Penrod says, "Multiple businesses have donated gift cards to give away during the concert, and if you are a business person who wants to help in this way, please contact me."
Cookies with Santa at Auburn Library
Join tyhe Logan County Public Library staff for a magical holiday adventure as Santa himself stops by the library for a cozy Christmas Storytime! Enjoy festive tales, jingles, giggles, and a chance to say hello to the jolliest visitor of the season. Bring your holiday spirit and get ready for some merry fun! Dec. 3 at 10 a.m. - Auburn Library.
Friday, Dec. 5
Hot Cocoa Crawl
Shoppers are invited to purchase a Cocoa Crawl Cup at the Logan County Chamber of Commerce, beginning during the Christmas Open Houses Nov. 23. Then those cups can be taken to participating businesses from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Dec. 5. At the businesses they can refill their cups and get other refreshments. Participants will also be entered for door prizes, discounts and more.
Russellville Christmas Parade
The Logan County Chamber of Commerce will sponsor the Russellville Christmas Parade in downtown Russellville. It begins at 6 p.m.
Auburn Christmas Tree Lighting
Lighting of the Christmas Tree in Downtown Auburn will be held at 7 p.m., accompanied by prayer and Christmas carol.
Cookies with Santa at Main Library
Cookies with Santa! Join the Logan County Public Library staff for a magical holiday adventure as Santa himself stops by the library for a cozy Christmas Storytime! Enjoy festive tales, jingles, giggles, and a chance to say hello to the jolliest visitor of the season. Bring your holiday spirit and get ready for some merry fun! Dec. 3 at 10 a.m. - Auburn Library; Dec. 5 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. - Russellville Library
Saturday, Dec. 6
Lewisburg Amvets Christmas Ride
Amvets Post 64, located at 43 AmVets Lane in Lewisburg, will host a Toys For Tots Ride on Saturday, Dec. 6. Registration begins at 10 a.m., with a fee of $20 per vehicle; all types of vehicles are encouraged to join. The ride departs promptly at 11 a.m., with all proceeds benefiting Toys For Tots.
Lewisburg Christmas Market
Lewisburg Lions Club will host the Lewisburg Christmas Market at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Foods, clothes, home décor, handmade items and more will be available. For more information, contact Jessie Arnold at 270-820-0121 or Kristin Celsor at 270-202-4108.
Auburn Letters for Santa, Merchants Open House
Kids are invited to bring their letters to Santa to a location near the Christmas tree in downtown Auburn during the Merchants’ Christmas Open Houses from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Photos with Santa will be offered. Parents can bring receipts from participating merchants to get entered into a drawing for $150 in Tourism dollars.
Sunday, Dec. 7
35th Schochoh Christmas Parade
For the 35th straight first Sunday in December, Christmas and community spirit will roll down the road running through Schochoh in Southeast Logan County. The parade—which includes everything from youth groups to big farm implements—will begin at 2 p.m. No preregistration is required for parade participants. The theme is “35 Years of Christmas Magic in Schochoh.” Free barbecue will be available after the parade.
Christmas Candlelight Service at Red River
After the Schochoh Christmas Parade, the annual Christmas Candlelight Service will be held at Red River Meeting House as it nears the end of its 225th anniversary observance. The service is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. Historian Robert Operia will speak. Christmas music will be sung and played on zithers. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, call 270-539-6528.
Festival of Lessons & Carols
The Russellville United Methodist Temple will celebrate the Advent season with choral, instrumental and handbell music in a Festival of Lessons & Carols. It begin at 2:30 p.m. at the church, which is located at
Monday, Dec. 8
Make the Season Bright Tree Lighting
The Medical Center at Russellville will present Make the Season Bright with a program and tree lighting at 5:30 p.m. and cookies and cocoa at 6. “Make the Season Bright offers a simple and heartfelt way for you to reserve a tree light in honor or memory of someone special this holiday season,” hospital staff report.
Pinterest Christmas at Library
Craft making will take center stage during a Pinterest Christmas at 11:30 a.m. and at 5:30 p.m. Ornaments, cards, stocking stuffers, holiday goodies and more. Sessions will last 90 minutes. RSVP is required at loganlivrary.org/RSVP.
Library Angel Tree Gifts Due
This is the final day to bring Angel Tree presents to the Logan County Public Library. Families wanting to adopt a child for Christmas presents should choose a name off the tree at the library and turn in that ID plus the givers’ contact information before then.
Tuesday, Dec. 9
The Grinch at Public Library
The Friends of the Logan County Public Library have invited The Grinch to come celebrate the holidays with Logan Countians. Tickets are required but are free. Registration begins on the library website on Dec. 2 at 1 p.m. The program is designed for children ages 9 and younger and their families. Space is limited to 60 children for each of two showtimes on today at 5 and 6 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 11
Women in Business Candle Making
The Logan County Chamber of Commerce is offering a workshop on Christmas Candle Making, led by The Candle Bar at Willow Hill. It will be at The Loft on East Fourth Street in Russellville, beginning at 6 p.m. Limited tickets are available at https://cca.loganchamber.com/EvtListing.aspx?dbid2=KYLOG...Sponsored by LTC Connect!.
Friday, Dec. 12
FFA Christmas Party
Logan County FFA will hold its Christmas Party at the home of sponsor Jay Campbell, beginning at 5 p.m. Members attending should were school appropriate pajamas and bring a $10 gift.
Saturday, Dec. 13
Shaker Village Farm to Table Candlelight Christmas Dinner
The South Union Shaker Village will host its annual Farm to Table Candlelight Christmas Dinner at the historic South Union Hotel, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The holiday meal will be created by River Cottage Farms. View the menu and purchase tickets on their website: https://southunionshakervillage.com/.../christmas.../
- https://mailchi.mp/4e8f9c2.../farm-to-table-christmas-dinner
Sunday, Dec. 14
Auburn Christmas Parade
The Auburn Christmas Parade will begin at 3 p.m. There will be prize money for overall, float, tractor, classic car, jeep and golf cart. After the parade, everyone is invited to the Auburn Fire Department for snacks and to visit with Santa and Rodney the Bucking Reindeer. Free ornaments will be provided by local businesses.