Experience an old-fashioned Christmas at Black Creek Pioneer Village at Festive Fun at the Village, with two different holiday programs. In the daytime, enjoy a traditional holiday with Santa At The Village, including an option to have a VIP visit with the jolly fellow. Then, spend a magical winter evening at Festive Nights, featuring historic buildings in all their festive finery. At both events, families can discover the joy of times long ago and feel the magic of Christmas while strolling the village grounds.

Santa at the Village

When: December 2-3, 9-10, 16-17 & 23, 2023, 12:00-4:00pm

Ho-ho-hold on to your pointy hat because Santa is coming to town! The man with the bag arrives for a special visit at Black Creek Pioneer Village for the Santa at the Village event over three weekends in December, plus the night before Christmas Eve. Jingle all the way to the Village to participate in the festive fun with both Santa and his elves.

During this daytime program, families can embrace the season and walk in a winter wonderland filled with holiday cheer. Kids can be one of Santa’s helpers for the day, complete with making toys, playful holiday decorations and crafts, such as a classic Christmas card to spread holiday cheer. Not only that, but they can also discover true holiday magic while attending the School for Elves and testing their skills at the Reindeer Carnival Games!

After all that hard but merry work as an honorary elf, it’s time for some Christmas treats, just like in Santa’s workshop at the North Pole! Feel free to sample some of Santa’s favourite sweet treats and sip hot cocoa. Then, experience a wintery puppet show and hear cheerful fireside stories. Don’t forget to snap an “Elfie” or two while visiting the jolly old man himself!

VIP Visit with Santa

When: December 2-3, 9-10, 16-17 & 23, 2023, 10:00-11:00am

Looking to have a personal audience with the jolly man himself? On the same days as the Santa at the Village event, you can book an exclusive time slot with Old St. Nick before the Village opens, for up to five people! Even better, this package includes admission to all the Santa at the Village activities on the day of your booking.

While waiting to make your magical memories with Mr. Claus, you can also enjoy happy holiday activities with his special helpers, along with toasty apple cider and a seasonal treat.

Festive Nights at the Village

When: December 2, 9 & 16, 2023, 6:00-9:00pm

Once the sun goes down, be sure to embrace the season with a frosty frolic at the Festive Nights at the Village event. Have a moonlit adventure and take part in a frosty Victorian evening of Yule-Tide activities, including live entertainment and scrumptious holiday treats.

Enjoy the heartwarming and picture-perfect activities of the season. First, sample mouthwatering roasted chestnuts and delectable gingerbread cookies. Then, join a whimsical country dance filled with laughter and merriment.
Be warmed by the glow of twinkling lights and old-fashioned oil lamps throughout the dazzling holiday village. You can cozy up to a roaring fire, listen to classic holiday tales told by a professional storyteller and create old-fashioned ornaments to take home and decorate your own manor.

For further entertainment, feel free to grab a mug of their famous peppermint hot chocolate, watch a whimsical puppet show, play Victorian parlour games, and even try your hand at traditional candle dipping. Finally, no visit would be complete without stopping by Santa’s cottage to meet Kris Kringle himself!

Black Creek Pioneer Village: Festive Fun at the Village

When: December 2-23, 2023
Where: Black Creek Pioneer Village, 1000 Murray Ross Parkway, Toronto
Website: www.blackcreek.ca

Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas with Holiday Events here!