Get Ready for Another
Magical Christmas Adventure

Decked out in Christmas splendor, The Lodge will again host Santa as he brings 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 Santa'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!

 

A Magical Christmas Adventure

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 - 4:30pm

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


Buy Now

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

Enter now! Details below.

Photo H GBH winner

Rules and Requirements for Christmas Gingerbread Houses:

  • Each house must be made from 75% gingerbread and be 100% edible. All houses must have at least 4 walls and one roof…made from gingerbread.
  • The platter/tray/board or plate holding your house must not exceed 24” x 24”.
  • Entries will be judged on creativity, overall appearance, craftsmanship, and construction difficulty.
  • Entries may be submitted in one of four categories: Child (5-8), Youth (9-12), Teen (13-17), Adult (18+).
  • Entry form (below) must be submitted by November 23, 2025.
  • All entries (houses) must be delivered to Hidden Valley on Tuesday, November 25 by appointment. Email info@hiddenvalleyadventure.com.

Winners will be notified on November 26, 2025 and the top three winning houses in each category will be displayed in The Lodge November 28 – December 21 throughout our Magical Christmas Adventure event.

Prizes in each category are:

  • 3rd prize – $10 Hidden Valley Gift Card
  • 2nd prize – $25 Hidden Valley Gift Card
  • 1st prize – $50 Hidden Valley Gift Card

A Best Overall prize will be awarded to one winner and will receive a $125 gift card

Please submit your entry form below no later than November 23, 2025. Questions may be submitted to info@hiddenvalleyadventure.com. Good luck!

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A Magical Christmas Adventure

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.

A Magical Christmas Adventure

Event Booking Disclaimer

Purchases are non refundable.
If you need to reschedule your booking, changes may be made up to 24 hours before your date and time. Follow the instructions on your confirmation email and select "change booking." All guests may reschedule their date and time up to 24 hours in advance based on availability. If you are unable to keep your reservation, please refer to your confirmation email and select "cancel booking." Follow the instructions to receive an HVAA eGift Card for future use at HVAA. (Guests who purchase Trip Protection can cancel up to 72 hours prior to their visit for a full refund.)

Refunds will be issued if Hidden Valley needs to cancel in the event of severe weather conditions.