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Santa's Village at Huffhines Park in Richardson

Through Dec 20Dec 5 – Dec 20 · 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Dec 5–6, Dec 11–13, and Dec 18–20, 2026 (open Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM with all cottages, Santa visits, and live stages active). Stroll-through light viewing Monday – Thursday 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM (cottages closed, lights on after dusk). Adult Jingle & Mingle preview Dec 4.

Huffhines Park1500 Apollo Rd, Richardson, TX 75081 · 14.7 mi approx. from Dallas–Fort WorthDirections

All ages (quintessential toddler and young family tradition; paved park paths are stroller and wheelchair accessible)

Free100% Free admission, free crafts and dwelling activities, free visit with Santa, and free parking at Huffhines Park and Richardson Square Mall shuttle.

About this adventure

Richardson's enchanting Santa’s Village at Huffhines Park is a nostalgic holiday tradition that has welcomed generations of North Texas families for more than 35 years. The miniature holiday town comprises 16 quaint, decorated holiday cottages including Santa’s House, Mrs. Claus’s Bakery, the Toy Workshop, the Post Office, and a Puppet Theater. Children can peek inside each dwelling for festive hands-on activities, write letters to Santa, enjoy live musical performances by local school choirs and dance troupes, and meet Santa Claus himself. The village opens on weekends with full activities and characters, while weekday daytime and evening hours offer peaceful stroll-through visits where families can walk the illuminated trails and take photos among the tiny buildings. Admission, parking, and all cottage activities are completely free, making it one of the premier family-friendly holiday gifts to the community.

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