Celebrate Christmas in the Village
at Gardner Village
Have yoursELF a merry little Christmas. When the Santa hat appears on the water tower, you know the holidays have arrived. With twinkling lights, charming shops, restaurants and festive decor, Gardner Village feels like it belongs in your favorite Hallmark Christmas movie. Santa's elf displays will also be back and ready to welcome you in whimsical vignettes throughout The Village, and join the fun with an elf scavenger hunt. Make the most of the holiday season with experiences for the whole family, from Breakfast with Santa and the Home for the Holidays Music Dinner Show to the Who's Who Holiday Escape Room, Magic of the Season multi-course meal and magic show and the Santa Run. Add in relaxing spa visits, holiday shopping, cozy dining and more, and you'll find plenty of ways to make merry and create Christmas memories at Gardner Village.
CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE 2026 DATES, HOURS & GENERAL INFO
NOVEMBER 21-DECEMBER 31, 2026No admission or parking fees to visit Christmas in the Village. Fees may apply for select activities.
2026 VILLAGE HOURS
Shops: Monday-Saturday, 10am-6pm* | *Individual shop & restaurant hours may vary.
Archibald's Restaurant: Monday-Saturday, 11am-8pm
2026 HOLIDAY HOURS
Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, November 26, 2026, Closed
Christmas Eve: Thursday, December 24, 2026, 10am-2pm
Christmas Day: Friday, December 25, 2026, Closed
New Year's Eve: Thursday, December 31, 2026, 10am-2pm
New Year's Day: Friday, January 1, 2027 Closed
THINGS TO DO DURING CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE
Enjoy a mix of free and paid activities during Christmas in the Village as you wander festive brick-lined pathways decorated with garlands, bows and frosty trees. You’ll enjoy popular events and attractions including Breakfast with Santa, Home for the Holidays Music Dinner Show, the A Who's Holiday Christmas Escape, the Magic of the Season at Mystique Dining, an elf scavenger hunt, the Santa Run and more. There's delicious food, boutique holiday shopping, immersive Christmas experiences and photo ops around every corner.
CHRISTMAS ACTIVITIES REQUIRING RESERVATIONS
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MAKE A DAY OF IT
There’s always something to discover at Gardner Village, no matter the time of year. “Gardner Village welcomes visitors throughout every season,” says Joe Long, owner of Gardner Village. “From the springtime fun of the Woodland Fairy Festival to the fall’s WitchFest and the festive holiday season in November and December, each visit offers something special and a chance to create lasting memories with family and friends.”
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 setting to enjoy current day shopping, dining, experiences and events.
Gardner Village is open year round, is a Utah historic site and 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.
