Christmas at Hidden Valley! 
Get Ready for a Magical Christmas Adventure
Decked out in Christmas splendor, The Lodge will host Santa and Mrs. Claus, as they bring holiday wonder to Hidden Valley.
You and your family will first make memories in Santa's Wonderland with Mrs. Claus decorating her favorite butter cream cookies, writing letters of Christmas wishes to Santa, and visiting with him 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 29
Saturday, November 30
Sunday, December 1
Saturday, December 7
Sunday, December 8
TIME
9am - 5pm
Activities Included
Santa's Wonderland Experience
Cookie decorating with Mrs. Claus
(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).
First Annual
Hidden Valley Gingerbread Competition
Enter now! Details below.
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 24, 2024.
- All entries (houses) must be delivered to Hidden Valley on Tuesday, November 26 between 10am – 6pm, unless special arrangements are made in advance.
Winners will be notified on November 27, 2024 and the top three winning houses in each category will be displayed in The Lodge November 29 – December 8 throughout our Magical Christmas Adventure event.
Prizes in each category are:
- 3rd prize – Gingerbread Trophy
- 2nd prize – Gingerbread Trophy and $25 Hidden Valley Gift Card
- 1st prize – Gingerbread Trophy and $50 Hidden Valley Gift Card
A Best Overall prize will be awarded to one winner and will receive a complementary one-night stay in The Lodge Bison Room (up to 4 guests), and Safari Guided Bus Tour and Small Animal Adventure admission for four ($260 value).
Please submit your entry form below no later than November 24, 2024. Questions may be submitted to info@hiddenvalleyadventure.com. Good luck!
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.