Celebrating the Spirit of Christmas

The scheduled activities have come and past for the 2011 holiday season. We hope all the visitors had a wonderful time enjoying the festivities.

We'll post dates and times for the December 2012 Holiday Festival as soon as they are available.

• Shop with our local vendors at the Christmas Marketplace
• Walk through thousands and thousands of sparkling lights
• Delight in the classic holiday vignette of Charlie Brown, Snoopy and Lucy
• Listen to a reading of the beloved classic story “The Polar Express” at Clark Garden’s very own train depot followed by a surprise visit with Santa
• Visit with one of Santa’s very own Live Reindeer
• Enjoy the horse-drawn wagon hayride
• Relax as you have Supper with Santa (reservations required)
• Sing along with local entertainers
• Support a local nonprofit by voting for your favorite tree at the Kaleidoscope of Trees
• Enter the holiday baking contest for bragging rights
• Take home holiday keep sakes made by your children at the craft tables.
• Play in the snow box and enjoy the gingerbread house.
• Eat, drink and be merry: Food and beverage vendors will be on-site.

The park is decked out for the holidays, lit with thousands of sparkling lights, and a 30-foot tree of lights. Both children and adults enjoy the hayride, the photo op with Santa, a visit with Santa's reindeer, strolling musicians, the beauty of the Kaleidoscope of Trees and a tour of the Clark Depot housing the G-Scale Trains.

Inside the huge heated tent, holiday music plays merrily as shoppers enjoy a unique shopping experience with local vendors.

As you and your loved ones stroll through the gardens, reconnecting with the beauty of nature on a winter night, sipping on hot chocolate you'll experience the true meaning of Christmas. And along the way you might even find your inner child-excitedly anticipating the holidays. Bring your family for this true holiday experience.

Saturday Supper with Santa - (additional fee)

Supper with Santa sold out in December 2011 and everyone seemed to have such a nice time! As soon as dates and times for 2012 are available we will let you know.

A highlight of the festival is the Supper with Santa event. Both adults and children love this event. Guests will enjoy a wonderful catered dinner and holiday music. Santa makes a surprise appearance and children may visit with Santa in an unhurried setting offering that perfect picture opportunity.

Reservations are required. The Supper with Santa fee includes admission to the park, dinner, and all other Holiday Festival activities. A dedicated horse-drawn hayride will chauffer you to the heated, beautifully decorated West Tent. Clark Gardens members receive a 10% discount. Garden members must make reservations by phone or at the admissions booth to receive the discount.