Christmas at Hidden Valley! 
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 2026 Christmas Season. The holiday adventure begins Friday, November 27 and runs four consecutive weekends through December 20. 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!
We will again have a holiday-themed balloon art experience so each little one will leave with a festive animal balloon buddy at the end of your 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)
Holiday-themed balloon animals for your little ones! (one per child included)
*some activites may be subject to change
Cost
Adults (13-64): $30
Children (3 -12): $28
Infants (2 & under): Free!
Seniors (65+): $28
Not included with Annual Membership Pass
see updated cancellation policy below under Event Booking Disclaimer
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).
Third Annual
Hidden Valley Gingerbread House Competition
Details to come September 2026.
