12/21/2025 to 12/24/2025
Santa Visits The Village
Santa is coming to The Village at Palisades Tahoe to spread holiday cheer! Gather the family for festive fun including story time, singalongs, crafts, and photos with Santa himself. All Santa events are free and filled with mountain magic.
Santa’s Schedule
Below is Santa’s full schedule for his four-day stay at The Village at Palisades Tahoe. From story time to restaurant tours, there are plenty of chances to say hello and snap a photo!
December 21
Time Event
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Meet Santa in The Village
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Meet Santa at the Big Chair in The Village
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Meet Santa in the Kid’s Craft & Game Room
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM Meet Santa around Funitel Plaza and Tram Plaza
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM Santa visits The Village Lobby
December 22
Time Event
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM Meet Santa at Alpine Base Area
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM Meet Santa by the Alpine Base Lodge Fireplace
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Meet Santa at the Big Chair in The Village
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM Book Reading with Santa and Chiara Gajar, author of The Cookie Troll, featuring Wildflour cookies in Bar One
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Meet Santa at Fireside Pizza
December 23
Time Event
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM Meet Santa in The Village (with candy canes!)
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Meet Santa at the Big Chair
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Meet Santa in the Kid’s Craft & Game Room
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM S’mores with Santa at Tram Car Bar
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM Santa’s Restaurant & Shop Tour - starting at Rocker, then Fireside, Dubliner, Tremigo, and more
December 24 (Christmas Eve)
Time Event
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM Meet Santa in The Village (with candy canes!)
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Meet Santa at the Big Chair
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Meet Santa in the Kid’s Craft & Game Room
4:00 PM – 4:30 PM Santa joins The Great Basin Carolers at the Patagonia Stage
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Santa’s Shop & Restaurant Tour - starting at The Ledge, then Tremigo, Dubliner, Fireside, and more, ending at the Tram
6:15 PM – 7:15 PM Christmas Eve Dinner with Santa at OVEC - Santa greets guests before dinner begins at 6:30 PM
Tips for Visitors
• All Santa events are free and open to all ages.
• Don’t forget your camera. Santa loves photos!
• Parking reservations are required on weekends and during peak periods. Learn more about parking here.
• Schedule subject to change based on weather and conditions.
Make It Magical
Join us for a festive week full of laughter, music, and memories at Palisades Tahoe. Whether you’re roasting s’mores, singing carols, or snapping a photo with Santa, it’s a celebration you won’t want to miss.