After reopening 10 years ago as SkyPark at Santa’s Village, the mountain destination is welcoming families back for a special Christmas season.
Set in the pines of Skyforest, near Lake Arrowhead, Santa’s Village will host holiday traditions and festive entertainment on select dates through Jan. 10. Guests can visit Santa, lace up their ice skates, venture into the illuminated Fantasy Forest Light Walk and meet at dusk for the nightly tree lighting with Mr. Claus and friends.
Holiday entertainment includes An Elf’s Life for Me puppet show at the Magic Tree Theatre, Stories of the Northwoods at the Royal Encampment, performances by Kids Imagine Nation and Wacko the Magician, along with character meet-and-greets throughout the day. Other seasonal activities include cookie decorating, Adopt-A-Reindeer, festive food and beverages, and shopping for holiday gifts and keepsakes.
This year’s special event features Breakfast with Santa and Tea with Mrs. Claus, which will require an additional add-on to same-day admission. The Breakfast with Santa features a festive breakfast buffet and story time, and Tea with Mrs. Claus invites guests to enjoy tea, cookies, sandwiches and holiday stories with Mrs. Claus and her friends.
The 2026 Christmas season also marks a decade since the historic property was restored and reintroduced as SkyPark at Santa’s Village.
The original Santa’s Village opened on Memorial Day weekend in 1955 and closed in 1998. The property remained dormant until Bill and Michelle Johnson purchased it with a vision to bring the landmark back to life. After an extensive restoration, the property reopened in Dec. 2016 as a four-season outdoor adventure destination, aiming to preserve the spirit and nostalgia of the original Village while introducing new ways for visitors to experience the mountains year-round.
“Reaching this 10-year milestone is incredibly meaningful to us,” said Bill Johnson, General Manager of SkyPark at Santa’s Village, in a news release. “When we took on the property, we saw an opportunity to preserve an important part of Southern California history while creating something that could be enjoyed by generations to come. It has been rewarding to see families return with memories of the original Santa’s Village and bring their own children and grandchildren to make new ones. Christmas has always been at the heart of this place, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back to celebrate another season together.”
Operating dates, ticket information, entertainment details and special experience reservations are available at visitskypark.com.