admission

All attendees over the age of 3 must pay admission to enter the festival, including parents or adults attending with children. Admission includes all activities, including ice skating, s’More stations, Christmas performance “Magical”, & carriage rides. Attendees will be given a wristband that will need to be shown at each attraction to participate. 

Admission can be purchased online for $12.50 or at the gate for $15.00. Admission is good for the entire day, just show your wristband to re-enter. Those paying admission online will pick-up the wristband at the gates the date of the festival. Gates will open at 1pm for wristband pick up and purchases.

2 - 8 pm

ICE SKATING

36' x 80' Synthetic Ice Rink
Perfect for all skill levels and ages

SWINGS

Experience the thrill of the Super Fun Intermediate Swing Ride!

GINGERBREAD BOUNCE

Gingerbread House Slide Combo inflatable perfect for the little ones.

Face Painting

2 - 6 PM, included with the price of admission!

ELF DRIVING SCHOOL

Bumper Cars at a whole new level. Fun for kids & adults alike!

ALPINE SLIDE

Get ready to experience the thrill of the slopes without the need for snow or skis with our inflatable Alpine Snow Tubing attraction!

PHOTO BOOTH

Take photo for a keepsake in the Hometown Holiday photo booth. Your photo is delivered to your phone or email!

Mechanical Reindeer

Try to stay on for 8 seconds! Tougher than it looks. For all ages including Adults!

4 - 8 pm

The Who Choo Choo

Ride the trackless Who Choo Choo train to Santa's Magic Igloo! 10 & under please. Adults & older children may walk next to the train.

Horse Drawn Carriage Rides

Tide the Victorian Horse Drawn Carriage through the park. It's truly like being in a Hallmark® Christmas movie.

Visit with santa & Mrs. Claus, enjoy Dicken's carolers, & Roast S'Mores from 4 - 8 pm

S'Mores Station

There's nothing more Hometown Holiday than sitting around an open fire roasting smores. S'More kits & sticks provided while supplies last.

Dicken's Style Carolers

As you wait to take your carriage ride through the park Dicken's Carolers will be singing your Christmas favorites while you enjoy hot cocoa and treats.

5:30 PM

At 5:30 PM a professional cast of your favorite characters will take the stage and perform your favorite songs from your favorite movies and holiday favorites. Characters will be around the event prior to the show starting and after the show for a “meet & greet” and photos.  

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