CONTRIBUTED CONTENT — The Red Cliffs Mall will transform into a winter wonderland this holiday season as the St. George Christmas Village brings in cheer by the sleigh-full. Get into the spirit of the season with unique gifts and a bustling schedule of activities to delight hearts young and old.
The Christmas Village is the place to be if you’re seeking festive fun for the entire family. Along with nightly events, local vendors will be offering a wide variety of goods for thoughtful gift-giving.
“This is the largest Christmas event Southern Utah has ever seen,” owner Lauren Harwood said. “There’s nothing else on this level in terms of events and having everything under one roof.”
Activities include a train ride on the North Pole Express, elf story time, decorating cookies with Mrs. Claus, Santa’s Workshop, an interactive light show, a nightly parade, outdoor holiday movies, letters to Santa, live entertainment, a scavenger hunt, Dickens carolers, a gingerbread village and a thrilling tube ride down the 90-foot snow hill.
Gift-wrapping services will also be available nightly. Browse the vendor shops to find the perfect present, or bring your own packages from home.
The fun starts on Black Friday, Nov. 25. All activities will be open from 5-9 p.m., followed by a fireworks show to celebrate opening night. The Christmas Village will remain open through Dec. 31 (closed Sundays, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day) from 5-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 5-10 p.m. Fridays and 4-10 p.m. Saturdays. The ice rink is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday-Saturday.
Bring the youngsters for breakfast with Santa every Saturday from 9-11 a.m. Kids will sing Christmas carols, do a special holiday craft project, enjoy breakfast and story time, play Christmas games, get a special treat bag and, of course, meet Santa. Tickets cost $25 per person and must be purchased in advance.
All tickets from Dec. 8-10 will include a live reindeer experience. Santa’s reindeer are only visiting for three nights, so don’t miss your chance to say hello!
Harwood said she’s especially proud to partner with the DOVE Center to collect essential products for women and children in the community impacted by domestic abuse and sexual violence. Needed items include shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, liquid body soap, laundry soap, hairstyling products, children’s hygiene products, diapers, wipes and children’s clothes.
Everyone who attends the Christmas Village is encouraged to bring one or more of these items to the ticket counter, where they’ll be entered to win up to $30,000 toward a new car from Findlay Auto. Raffle tickets will also be available to purchase for $5, and all cash donations will benefit Make-A-Wish Utah.
”We’ve wanted to put this together for a couple of years, and it’s been a real labor of love,” Harwood said. “We’re so excited that we can finally bring it to life.”
General admission tickets, which provide access to all activities except the ice rink, cost $25 per person. Attendees can purchase general admission and ice rink bundle tickets for $35 or only visit the ice rink for $15 per person.
$65 VIP passes include access to all activities plus the ice rink, a $10 voucher for the Elves Grill, a souvenir, a free hot cocoa, discounts at the vendor shops and more. Seniors age 60 and over as well as military veterans may purchase general admission tickets for $20.
Learn more about the Christmas Village and get your tickets here.
Event details
- What: St. George Christmas Village.
- When: Nov. 25 through Dec. 31; 5-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 5-10 p.m. Fridays and 4-10 p.m. Saturdays.
- Where: Red Cliffs Mall, 1770 E. Red Cliffs Drive, St. George.
- Tickets: $25 general admission, $35 general admission plus ice rink, $65 VIP access.
- Resources: Eventbrite | Website.
Written by ALEXA MORGAN for St. George News.
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