Christmas at Hidden Valley! 
Get Ready for Another
Magical Christmas Adventure
Decked out in Christmas splendor, The Lodge will again host Santa and Mrs. Claus, as they bring holiday wonder to Hidden Valley for the 2025 Christmas Season. It was such a success last year, we are extending Santa's visit for two more weekends. The holiday adventure begins Friday, November 28 and runs four consecutive weekends through December 21. Book your tickets now.
You and your family will first make memories in Santa’s Wonderland writing letters of Christmas wishes to Santa, decorating Mrs. Claus’s favorite butter cream cookies, and visiting with Santa to take holiday photos.
Next, you will step outside The Lodge to Kris Kringle Station (lower level), where you will board your trolley and be transported to Hidden Valley’s Mystical Forest.
Your (20 minute) journey will take you pass herds of bison and elk. You’ll also see Randy the camel, llamas, and a flock of blackbelly sheep roaming the wintery terrain.
Back at the station, feed and pet a variety of live animals in open-air stalls on the patio just outside The Trailside Grill. Biff the Bison and Zoey the Zebra will be there to help!
Don’t Miss This Magical Christmas Adventure!
Reservations Required. Allow 3 hours for the full adventure.
DATE
Friday, November 28
Saturday, November 29
Sunday, November 30
Saturday, December 6
Sunday, December 7
Saturday, December 13
Sunday, December 14
Saturday, December 20
Sunday, December 21
TIME
9am - 5pm
Activities Included
Santa's Wonderland Experience
Cookie decorating with Santa’s Elves (one per guest)
Letter writing to Santa
Photo-Op with Santa for Holiday
Picture-taking / Selfies
Tractor-pulled Trolley ride
thru Hidden Valley’s Mystical Forest
Meet Biff the Bison & Zoey the Zebra
Live animals to feed & pet outside on
The Trailside patio
(feed not included)
Cost
Adults (13-64): $30
Children (3 -12): $28
Infants (2 & under): Free!
Seniors (65+): $28
Not included with Annual Membership Pass
Trailside Grill will be open with limited menu for purchase to include chicken tenders, cheeseburgers, game meat burgers, bison chili, fries, and beverages. Roasted nuts and game meat sticks are available for snacks in the Trading Post Gift Shop (a great place for holiday gifts).
Second Annual
Hidden Valley Gingerbread House Competitionn
Check back in September for entry details.
Reservations and Check-in Required
When booking your reservation time, allow 3 hours for the full adventure. Check-in inside the main lobby of The Lodge (upper level) at the time of your reservation. Your Magical Christmas Adventure will begin in Santa’s Wonderland followed by your Mystical Forest Tour. After your tour, you are free to visit with the animals, shop, and eat at your leisure on the lower level.
This is an indoor/outdoor event so please dress for the weather.
Event Booking Disclaimer
Purchases are non-refundable.
If you are unable to keep your booked date and time, please refer to your confirmation email and select “cancel booking.” Follow the instructions to receive an HVAA eGift Card for future use at HVAA.
Changes may be made up to 24 hours before your date and time. (Guests who purchase Trip Protection can cancel up to 72 hours prior to their visit for a full refund.)
All guests may reschedule their date and time up to 24 hours in advance based on availability. Refunds will be issued if Hidden Valley needs to cancel in the event of severe weather conditions.