The Village of Rochester Hills, MI, Announces Dates for Santa’s FREE Holiday Visits
Image courtesy of the Village of Rochester Hills
Visits from Santa’s Reindeer, Mini Highland Cows, Carolers, and Little Donut Factory to keep the holiday spirit alive throughout the season.
WHAT:
The Village of Rochester Hills, metropolitan Detroit’s premier outdoor lifestyle shopping and dining destination, is once again inviting you to visit Santa Claus for FREE in his beautiful and cozy outdoor Santa Snug. The 375,000 square-foot outdoor center will be surrounded by over one million dazzling-colored lights and Santa can be found in Festival Park which is right in the center of it all. Santa will also be bringing some of his Reindeer to Festival Park during several of his visits as well as some other festive friends and community partners to make it an extra special holiday season!
Santa will be making his grand arrival to The Village on Friday, November 20, 2026 during the annual Light The Village event and will continue to make weekly appearances through Christmas Eve.
Guests are welcome to visit Santa’s Snug where they can meet and take photos with Santa and drop off their Christmas wish lists. The Village of Rochester Hills’ Magical Mailbox will be set up outside Santa’s Snug and will deliver letters directly to the North Pole.
All visits with Santa will be Free and are available by walk-up only meetings during Santa’s Hours November 20 – December 24, 2026. A full schedule of dates and times will be available online at www.TheVORH.com. Guests should plan to bring their own camera as photographers will not be provided.
The Village of Rochester Hills will once again be offering two special themed nights to jump-start the holiday season.
Special Needs Day – Saturday, November 21 from 2:00pm-8:00pm
Guests that need additional accommodations are encouraged to come out and visit with a special Santa who has experience in working with individuals with sensory, physical, or other developmental needs. Families will be given extra time and assistance during these visits.
Pet Day – Sunday, November 22 from 2:00pm-6:00pm
Animal loving guests are encouraged to bring their furry friends to The Village to take photos with Santa.
Make the Village of Rochester Hills your go-to destination this holiday season. The Village of Rochester Hills features more than 50 unique and sought-after retailers including Carter’s, Von Maur, ALO, American Eagle, Aerie, Evereve, Dry Goods, Pandora Jewelry, Woodhouse Day Spa, and Warby Parker, providing something for everyone on your shopping list. The Village also has an enhanced culinary selection of restaurants like Jagged Fork, Kruse and Muer, Pokeworks, and Sweetgreen that offer dine-in and carryout options that are sure to satisfy hungry holiday shoppers and office gatherings.
The Village provides the community with year-round activations and special events to accompany their shopping and dining endeavors, making the outdoor lifestyle and shopping center the perfect destination for the surrounding community to experience and enjoy. All holiday festivities are free and open to the public.
For a full list of events, visit www.TheVORH.com. Activations and times are subject to change based on the weather. Please visit @TheVORH on Facebook for updates and holiday gifting deals!
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SANTA’S SCHEDULE:
Visits with Santa take place in the outdoor Santa’s Snug located in Festival Park.
November:
Friday, November 20: 6:00pm-9:00pm* Light The Village Celebration
Saturday, November 21: 2:00pm-8:00pm* Special Needs Day
Sunday, November 22: 2:00pm-6:00pm* Pet Day
Friday, November 27: 2:00pm-8:00pm
Saturday, November 28: 12:00pm-8:00pm
Sunday, November 29: 12:00pm-6:00pm
December:
Friday, December 4: 4:00pm-8:00pm
Saturday, December 5: 12:00pm-8:00pm
Sunday, December 6: 12:00pm-6:00pm
Friday, December 11: 4:00pm-8:00pm
Saturday, December 12: 11:00am-9:00pm
Sunday, December 13: 12:00pm-6:00pm
Thursday, December 17: 2:00pm-8:00pm
Friday, December 18: 2:00pm-8:00pm
Saturday, December 19: 10:00am-9:00pm
Sunday, December 20: 12:00pm-6:00pm
Monday, December 21: 2:00pm-8:00pm
Tuesday, December 22: 2:00am-8:00pm
Wednesday, December 23: 10:00am-9:00pm
Thursday, December 24: 10:00am-4:00pm
SANTA’S REINDEER SCHEDULE:
Visits with Santa’s Reindeer will take place in Festival Park next to Santa’s Snug.
Saturday, December 5: 2:00pm-5:00pm
Sunday, December 6: 2:00pm-5:00pm
Saturday, December 12: 2:00pm-5:00pm
Sunday, December 13: 2:00pm-5:00pm
Saturday, December 19: 2:00pm-5:00pm
Sunday, December 20: 2:00pm-5:00pm
MINI HIGHLAND COW SCHEDULE:
Visits with Mini Mitten Acres Mini Highland Cows will take place in Fountain Park.
Guests are encouraged to interact with the mini cows, take photos, brush them, and change their bows!
Saturday, December 5: 11:00am-4:00pm
Saturday, December 19: 11:00am-4:00pm
SWEET TREAT SCHEDULE:
Visits from Little Donut Factory will take place in Festival Park Christmas week.
Saturday, December 19: 12:00pm-6:00pm
Sunday, December 20: 12:00pm-6:00pm
Monday, December 21: 12:00pm-6:00pm
Tuesday, December 22: 12:00pm-6:00pm
Wednesday, December 23: 12:00pm-6:00pm
CAROLING SCHEDULE:
Good Tiding Caroling will be on-site Sunday afternoons throughout December, strolling around the Village singing seasonal holiday songs for guests.
Sunday, December 6: 2:00pm-5:00pm
Sunday, December 13: 2:00pm-5:00pm
Sunday, December 20: 2:00pm-5:00pm
WHERE:
The Village of Rochester Hills
Santa Visits Take Place in Festival Park at Santa’s Snug
Reindeer Visits Take Place in Festival Park
Mini Highland Cow Visits Take Place in Fountain Park
COST:
Visits with Santa, his Reindeer, and the mini Highland Cows are FREE!
All visits with Santa will be walk-up visits and will be available to all who want to visit during Santa’s hours. Guests should bring their own camera as photographers will not be provided.
The Village of Rochester Hills Special Holiday Hours
The Village of Rochester Hills will offer extended shopping hours through the holiday season.
Thanksgiving Day: November 26 – CLOSED
Black Friday: November 27 – 9:00am-9:00pm
Saturday, November 28 – 10:00am-9:00pm
Sunday, November 29 – 12:00pm-6:00pm
Monday, November 30 – Thursday, December 3 – 10:00am-8:00pm
Friday, December 4-Saturday, December 5 – 10:00am-9:00pm
Sunday, December 6 – 12:00pm-6:00pm
Monday, December 7 – Thursday, December 10 – 10:00am-8:00pm
Friday, December 11 – Saturday, December 12 – 10:00am-9:00pm
Sunday, December 13 – 12:00pm-6:00pm
Monday, December 14 – Thursday, December 17 – 10:00am-8:00pm
Friday, December 18 -Saturday December 19 – 10:00am-9:00pm
Sunday, December 20 – 12:00pm-6:00pm
Monday, December 21 – Wednesday, December 23 – 10:00am-9:00pm
Christmas Eve: December 24 – 10:00am-5:00pm
Christmas Day: December 25 – CLOSED
Saturday, December 26 – 10:00am-8:00pm
Sunday, December 27 – 12:00pm-6:00pm
Monday, December 28– Wednesday, December 30 – 10:00am-8:00pm
New Years Eve: December 31 – 10:00am-5:00pm
New Years Day: January 1 – 10:00am-5:00pm
Restaurant & Von Maur department store hours may vary.
About the Village of Rochester Hills
The Village of Rochester Hills, developed in 2002 by Robert B. Aikens & Associates, LLC, is metropolitan Detroit’s premier outdoor lifestyle shopping center. Co-anchored by Whole Foods and Von Maur, the 375,000-square-foot property offers an outstanding mix of renowned retailers and standout stores. From Carter’s, Sephora, and lululemon to Barnes & Noble and Pottery Barn, The Village provides a diverse shopping experience. The center also boasts an array of dining options, including BRAVO! Italian Kitchen, Kruse & Muer, Mitchell’s Fish Market, P.F. Chang’s, Sweetgreen, Pokeworks, Shake Shack, Chipotle, and Starbucks. With its walkable streetscape, beautiful fountain and firepit, lush gardens, and outdoor park, the Village of Rochester Hills serves as a hub for the region’s best shopping, signature events, and community activities. Learn more at www.TheVORH.com.
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