The Village of Rochester Hills Announces for Santa’s Free Holiday Visits
Santa Visits The Village of Rochester Hills November 22, 2024 – December 24, 2024 with Several Special Visits from Santa’s Reindeer
Santa recently made his grand arrival to The Village of Rochester Hills on Friday, November 22 during the annual Light The Village event. Now that he is nestled comfortably in The Village’s Santa Snug, he and his reindeer 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 22 – December 24, 2024. A full schedule of dates and times will be available online at 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 Night – Saturday, November 23 from 2:00 pm-8:00 pm – 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 Night – Sunday, November 24 from 2:00 pm-6:00 pm – Animal loving guests are encouraged to bring their furry friends to The Village to take photos with Santa.
The Village of Rochester Hills is your go-to destination this holiday season for folks of all ages. With over 50 unique and sought-after retailers, including Von Maur, lululemon, Woodhouse Day Spa, and Barnes & Noble, guests can find something for everyone on their shopping list. The Village also offers a collection of restaurants like The Jackson, Pokeworks, Kruse & Muer, and P.F. Chang’s that offer dine in and carry out options, and are sure to satisfy hungry holiday shoppers.
The beautifully decorated shopping center is conveniently located at 104 N. Adams Road at the corner of Adams and Walton, in Rochester Hills. All holiday festivities are free and open to the public. For a full list of events, visit TheVORH.com.
Santa’s Schedule – All visits with Santa take place in the outdoor Santa’s Snug in Festival Park.
- November:
- Friday, November 22: 6:00 pm-9:00 pm* Light The Village
- Saturday, November 23: 2:00 pm-8:00 pm* Special Needs Night
- Sunday, November 24: 2:00 pm-6:00 pm* Pet Night
- Friday, November 29: 2:00 pm-8:00 pm
- Saturday, November 30: 12:00 pm-8:00 pm
- December:
- Friday, December 1: 12:00 pm-6:00 pm
- Friday, December 6: 2:00 pm-8:00 pm
- Saturday, December 7: 11:00 pm-8:00 pm
- Sunday, December 8: 12:00 pm-6:00 pm
- Friday, December 13: 2:00 pm-8:00 pm
- Saturday, December 14: 11:00 am-9:00 pm
- Sunday, December 15: 12:00 pm-6:00 pm
- Thursday, December 19: 2:00 pm-8:00 pm
- Friday, December 20: 2:00 pm-8:00 pm
- Saturday, December 21: 10:00 am-9:00 pm
- Sunday, December 22: 12:00 pm-6:00 pm
- Monday, December 23: 10:00 am-9:00 pm
- Tuesday, December 24: 10:00 am-4:00 pm
Reindeer Visits – All visits with Santa’s Reindeer and petting farm animals will take place in Fountain Park.
- November
- Friday, November 29: 11:00 am-7:00 pm
- Saturday, November 30: 11:00 am-7:00 pm
- December
- Sunday, December 1: 12:00 pm-6:00 pm
- Saturday, December 14: 11:00 am-7:00 pm
- Sunday, December 15: 12:00 pm-6:00 pm
- Saturday, December 21: 11:00 am-7:00 pm
- Sunday, December 22: 12:00 pm-6:00 pm
The Village of Rochester Hills Special Holiday Hours
The Village of Rochester Hills will offer extended shopping hours through the holiday season. Holiday Hours through December 23, 2024.
- Monday-Saturday: 10:00 am-9:00 pm / Sunday: 12:00 pm-6:00 pm.
- Closed Thanksgiving 11/28 and Christmas 12/25
- Christmas Eve 12/24: 10:00 am-5:00 pm
- New Years Eve 12/31 & New Years Day 1/1: 10:00 am-5:00 pm
- Restaurant & Von Maur department store hours may vary.
