Experience Christmas Magic at Gardner Village
NOVEMBER 23-DECEMBER 31, 2024
(West Jordan, UT) – Have yoursELF a merry little Christmas. When the Santa hat makes its way to the water tower, you know the holidays have arrived at Gardner Village. With twinkling lights, charming shops, and festive displays, the Village transforms into a scene straight out of a Hallmark Christmas movie. Santa's elves will also be back and ready to welcome you. Experience Gardner Village’s seasonal holiday celebrations, complete with elf displays and a scavenger hunt to find them. There's Breakfast with Santa, "Home for the Holidays" Music Dinner Show, Who's Who Holiday Escape Room, "Magic of the Season" multi-course meal and magic show, Snowball Express train rides, relaxing spa visits, holiday shopping and so much more.
CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE | 2024 DATES, HOURS & GENERAL INFO
- Saturday, November 23-Tuesday, December 31, 2024, Open Monday-Saturday. No admission or parking fees to visit Christmas in the Village. Fees may apply for select activities.
- Shops: Monday-Friday, 10am-6pm and Saturday, 11am-7pm* | *Individual shop & restaurant hours may vary.
- Archibald's Restaurant: Monday-Saturday, 11am-8pm
HOLIDAY HOURS
- Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, November 28, Closed
- Christmas Eve: Tuesday, December 24, 10am-2pm
- Christmas Day: Wednesday, December 25, Closed
- New Year's Eve: Tuesday, December 31, 10am-2pm
- New Year's Day: Wednesday, January 1, Closed
HOURS
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THINGS TO DO
- ELF SCAVENGER HUNT & ELF DISPLAYS: Navigate using your phone and on-site signs. FREE! No ticket necessary. Print your form from home here.
- HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS MUSIC DINNER SHOW & BREAKFAST WITH SANTA at Mill Plaza on sale now.
- SANTA 5K, 10K & HALF MARATHON RUN: Saturday, December 7, 2024. Hosted by On Hill Events. Register here.
- MAGIC OF THE SEASON - THE TASTES, DECOR & MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS at Mystique Dining and The Prestige: Magic Lounge & Showroom. A magical experience with a multi-course dinner served by Victorian butlers followed by an award-winning master of illusion. Make reservations here.
- WHO'S WHO HOLIDAY ESCAPE ROOM at A Great Escape : A Grinch-inspired adventure. Reserve time here.
- CHRISTMAS SHOPPING: Experience the magic of holiday shopping, where charming small shops and festive finds await.
- SNOWBALL EXPRESS TRAIN at The Train Shoppe: A trackless train that meanders through Gardner Village, Saturdays, 11am-6pm. Open weather permitting. Fees apply.
- HOLIDAY SALE: CF Home, Down to Earth and Layers Bedding are brimming with beautiful holiday decor, amazing furniture, gifts and accessories that will make your home a cozy place to enjoy the holidays this year. November 25-December 28.
- SPA SERVICES: Get party ready with a manicure, pedicure or have your hair styled at Soulstice Day Spa & Salon. By appointment only. Reserve your spa service here.
- PAINT NIGHTS: Every Friday & Saturday from 6-8pm at The Art Cottage. Pick and paint from a variety of seasonal paintings with step-by-step instruction on a 16x20 canvas, $34.99 per painter. Register here.
- FAMILY CHRISTMAS PHOTOS: Two festive holiday photo backdrops at Camera Shy. Book now.
- DINING & SWEET TREATS: Dine in a historic flour mill at Archibald's Restaurant or enjoy Happy Camper Deli and Bakery. Caramel apples and nostalgic sweet treats at Chocolate Covered Wagon.
- FREE HOT COCOA, OH MY!: Don your ugliest holiday sweater and head to Chocolate Covered Wagon for a cup of FREE hot cocoa when you do.
- HOST YOUR EVENT: Book your private or company holiday parties in one of our venues.
- COLLECTORS NATIVITIES & GLOBAL GIFTS: Find global gifts and nativities from countries around the world at Wanderlust.
Christmas in the Village Photo Gallery
MORE ABOUT GARDNER VILLAGE - THE HOST OF CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE
No matter when you visit, Gardner Village is full of adventure. "Gardner Village draws visitors year-round," says Joe Long, owner of Gardner Village. "With extra excitement from October during WitchFest to December for the holidays, it’s a destination that celebrates both fun and the joy of creating traditions and memories with loved ones."Gardner Village features locally owned small businesses and event venues surrounding the historic Gardner Mill, a landmark on the National Historic Register. The old flour mill and silo are home to Archibald’s Restaurant, Mill Plaza and CF Home. With its vintage pioneer architecture, antique fixtures, and red brick paths winding over bridges, Gardner Village offers a nostalgic atmosphere to enjoy modern day shopping, dining, experiences and events.
Gardner Village is a Utah historic site and is located at 1100 West 7800 South in West Jordan, Utah, a suburb of Salt Lake City. The Village is open year 'round, Monday through Saturday. Closed Sundays.
