Fun fact: Gardner Village has been used as the backdrop to more than one Hallmark or holiday movie. In other words, you can recreate a magical scene from your favorite Christmas movie with a visit to our picturesque holiday headquarters.   Besides shopping at our many locally owned shops for all of ...

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As our first week of the new year concludes, we’d like to reflect on all of the magic 2023 had to offer. What a gift it is to be a part of your life events, learning, traditions, holiday celebrations, and everyday fun! Thank you for the many beautiful memories we’ve ...

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Have yoursELF a merry little Christmas at Gardner Village. Santa’s elves are back at Gardner Village and ready to welcome you! This is your chance to see the North Pole magic in action. How else do you think Santa covers so much ground in one night? He has to have satellite ...

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Who needs a shelf when you have Gardner Village? It’s THE place for those elves to hang out this time of year.  The elves pulled in and set up camp last weekend, just in time for the Christmas season (and just ahead of the snowfall!).  Santa’s elves didn’t waste any time getting ...

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Reindeer aren’t the only ones who like to play games. The Gardner Village elves are always up to something fun, and this year is no exception. As part of the free elf displays throughout The Village during 2018, you’ll find elves enjoying all sorts of entertaining activities, from baking cookies to making s’mores and ice ...

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Alas, it's time for our sweet elves to pack up for another year. The chocolate bars are loaded and the Christmas gear is packed. It's time for them to return home to the big man up north. Before they go, they want you to know how much they loved seeing ...

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