Head to the Mountains of SoCal for Family Holiday Fun at SkyPark

Sparkling snow says holiday magic, but add in elves, treats, ice skating, a forest of lights and more and you have a winter wonderland getaway at Skyforest’s SkyPark at Santa’s Village.

Since the park’s opening in 1955, the holidays have always marked a special time for SkyPark at Santa’s Village, which serves as Santa’s year-round home in the San Bernardino Mountains. Throughout the holiday season, families and adventure-seekers can come to the Southern California park for an exciting winter wonderland getaway with special winter activities and adventures for adults and children of all ages.

Pictures with Santa

Upon arrival at SkyPark, head straight to Santa’s House and receive a reservation card from his Elves with a dedicated time for your own private visit. To purchase photos taken by Elves, visit the Sky Trading Co. or the Exit Shop upon leaving the park. If you happen to miss Santa in his house, he will appear nightly in a Village Tree Lighting Parade. Guests will also have an opportunity to see Santa in Christmas Coachworks Saturdays and Sundays.

Santa’s Workshop & Post Office

Find out what Santa and his Elves do behind the scenes at Santa’s Workshop. Here, you’ll see where he crafts special presents for children to unwrap on Christmas morning. While you’re there, grab a toy to paint that you can take home. You can also drop off a note to Santa in the North Pole Post Office right next to his house to make sure he doesn’t miss you.

Northwoods Characters

Santa’s work couldn’t be done without the help of his Elves and friends who stroll the Village throughout the day and even have another opportunity to meet them at 4 p.m. daily near the Village Tree before the Village Tree Lighting Parade. Favorites include Arrow, Princess Evi, Princess Sugar Plum, Frosty, Snap and Crumbles, and even the Big Guy himself.

Magical Entertainment

Wacko the Magician is on hand to show you his own kind of holiday magic. Catch him daily at the Sky Pavilion and prepare to be amazed. Another can’t miss event is the Puppet Show. Everyone is familiar with Santa, but his Elves have quite a story, too, that is told in “An Elf’s Life For Me Puppet Show” in the Sky Pavilion.

Fantasy Forest of Lights

There’s always been magic living in the Northwoods, but there’s something about the Christmas spirit that brings it to life for all to see. Wander through the Fantasy Forest of Lights immersive experience nightly from 5 p.m. to closing.

Ice Skating at the Silver Bells Arena

Tis’ the season for the Silver Bells Arena to transform into the mountain’s exclusive ice skating rink. You might even catch Santa out there practicing his moves in between visits at his house and workshop. Guests are welcome to complimentary skate rentals (just remember to bring thick socks) or feel free to bring your own. Santa’s Adventure Elves are also happy to offer some pro tips and assistance. Suitable for all ability levels for ages 2+.

Adventure Activities and Bike Park

SkyPark’s favorite everyday activities are included with the price of admission, from its popular network of mountain biking trails suited for all experience levels to riding the Northwoods Express Train, and much more.

Find more information and tickets for your visit to SkyPark at Santa’s Village here.

Photos courtesy SkyPark at Santa’s Village.