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Winter Village at Gatton Park

Gatton Park's free Winter Village downtown, nightly 5 to 10 pm from December 3 to 27, with an 80-foot Christmas tree you can step inside. Closed December 24 and 25.

The details that matter

Selected date
Wednesday, December 23
5 pm – 10 pmEastern Time

Full event: Thursday, December 3–Sunday, December 27. Each day’s hours are in the date list; the event is not open continuously overnight.

Other dates (22)
Admission
FreeIgloo reservations, food and drink and photos with Santa are sold separately.
Registration
See About this event for what the listing says, and ask Gatton Park about sign-up
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Who to ask

Questions about this event go to the organizer, Gatton Park. Ask them through the official event page (leaves Around Lex).

From the official source

Last checked November 1, 2026.

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Before you go

Strollers and bags are allowed, and bags are searched at the entrance. Leashed dogs are welcome in designated areas. Igloo reservations open later; the park has not posted a date. Check the park's parking and directions page for nearby parking downtown.

About this event

Winter Village runs nightly from December 3 through December 27, 2026, 5 to 10 pm, closed December 24 and 25, at Gatton Park, 795 Manchester Street. The park says it is free and open to the public; igloo reservations, food and drink and photos with Santa cost extra. You can step inside an 80-foot digital Christmas tree with a 360-degree light and music show. The Holiday Market runs the first two weekends, December 4 and 5 and December 11 and 12, and the Little Flurries kids' zone has letters to Santa and musical trees.

Good to know

Only what the organizer or the venue states on official pages. Not stated means we did not find it there, so ask before you go. Accessibility guide

Dogs
At Gatton Park: Dogs welcome.“Our off-leash Dog Park is the perfect spot for pups to run, romp, and socialize safely.”Stated for the park's dog park. The page does not give rules for dogs elsewhere in the park.From gattonpark.org (leaves Around Lex), checked October 31, 2026
Strollers
Not stated.
Wheelchair access
Not stated.
Sensory supports
Not stated.

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