HOLIDAY Edition
What’s Happening at Peddler’s Village?
Peddler’s Village is the most magical destination this holiday season! Stroll through a million colorful lights, visit 60+ unique boutiques and specialty shops, dine in festive restaurants, and find gifts for everyone on your list—at the nation’s #2 shopping center as named by USA Today! As always, admission is free.
Shop. Dine. Stay.
A Night with Mrs. Claus
November 7: 6-8pm
Enjoy a festive evening at Giggleberry Fair featuring letter-writing, craft-making, storytime, and carousel rides with Mrs. Claus! Free admission. More Info
Holiday Kickoff Weekend
November 14 – 16 | Grand Illumination: November 14
The holiday magic begins during Holiday Kickoff Weekend! Watch as a display of a million colorful lights is switched on by Santa & Mrs. Claus during our Grand Illumination Celebration. Plus, the Gingerbread Competition begins at the Visitor & Event Center! Our holiday lights and gingerbread display continue through January 17. Free admission. More Info
Gingerbread Competition & Display
November 14 – January 17, 2026
Our annual Gingerbread Competition & Display features more than 100 incr-edible creations all handmade by local residents, organizations, and professional bakers! View the sweet-smelling display that will have you dreaming of gingerbread at our Visitor & Event Center. Open daily; free admission. Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. More Info
Breakfast with Santa at Giggleberry Fair
November 23, 30, December 7 & 14
Enjoy a buffet-style breakfast, storytime with Mrs. Claus, special treats, a $5 game card, and time to play at Giggleberry Mountain, the Grand Carousel and Giggles Discovers. This magical morning with Santa at Giggleberry Fair is an annual delight for all ages! More Info
Holly Jolly Weekend
December 6 & 7: 11am-6pm
Experience a Christmas wonderland at Holly Jolly Weekend! Enjoy live musical entertainment, activities, holiday food and drinks, a gingerbread display, and Santa Parades through the Village starting at 1:30pm both days. Free admission. More Info
Brunch with Santa at the Cock ‘n Bull
December 20 & 21
Join Santa and Mrs. Claus for a memorable holiday event featuring a delicious brunch buffet, storytime, sing-alongs, and craft-making! Reservations required. More Info
What’s Coming Up?
Fire & Frost Fun
Fridays and Saturdays, January 9, 10, 16 & 17
Featuring dozens of spectacular ice sculptures, fire artistry performances, a live DJ, and a Find Jack Frost scavenger hunt, Fire & Frost Fun is a must-see (or “must-experience!”) at Peddler’s Village. More info coming soon!