Enjoy Free Santa Visits, Reindeer Encounters, Holiday Treats, Reindeer Encounters, Carolers and More at The Village of Rochester Hills This Holiday Season
Holiday Activations Take Place Now – December 24, 2025
The Village of Rochester Hills, metropolitan Detroit’s premier outdoor lifestyle shopping center, invites the community to experience a magical and memory-filled holiday season at its vibrant outdoor shopping and dining destination. The 375,000 square-foot open-air center will shimmer under more than 800,000 dazzling-colored lights, setting the stage for an array of festive, family-friendly holiday activations – including FREE visits with Santa and his Reindeer, warm donuts, freshly roasted chestnuts, and the nostalgic sounds of strolling carolers.
Guests are encouraged to make the Village of Rochester Hills their one-stop destination this holiday season. With over 50 unique and sought-after retailers, including Von Maur, American Eagle, Dry Goods, Evereve, Pandora Jewelry, Barnes & Nobles, and Woodhouse Day Spa there is truly something for every person on your shopping list. The Village also features an enhanced and unique culinary selection of restaurants like The Jackson, P.F. Chang’s, Pokeworks, and Mitchell’s Seafood House, all offering cozy dine-in atmospheres and convenient carryout options perfect for holiday shoppers and gatherings.
The Village is known for delivering year-round activations and community focused experiences. This holiday season’s festivities are no exception. Holiday festivities are free and open to the public. A full list of events and activations can be found at www.TheVORH.com.
FREE SANTA VISITS
Guests are welcome to visit with Santa outside in his beautiful and cozy Santa’s Snug, located in Festival Park. Guests can visit with Santa for FREE and take photos with him before or after dropping 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.
Santa will make weekly appearances through Christmas Eve. All visits with Santa will be Free and are available by walk-up only meetings during Santa’s Hours November 28 – December 24, 2025. 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.
November:
- Friday, November 28: 2:00pm-8:00pm
- Saturday, November 29: 12:00pm-8:00pm
- Sunday, November 30: 12:00pm-6:00pm
December:
- Friday, December 5: 4:00pm-8:00pm
- Saturday, December 6: 12:00pm-8:00pm
- Sunday, December 7: 12:00pm-6:00pm
- Friday, December 12: 4:00pm-8:00pm
- Saturday, December 13: 11:00am-9:00pm
- Sunday, December 14: 12:00pm-6:00pm
- Thursday, December 18: 2:00pm-8:00pm
- Friday, December 19: 2:00pm-8:00pm
- Saturday, December 20: 10:00am-9:00pm
- Sunday, December 21: 12:00pm-6:00pm
- Monday, December 22: 2:00pm-8:00pm
- Tuesday, December 23: 10:00am-9:00pm
- Wednesday, December 24: 10:00am-4:00pm
SANTA’S REINDEER – A Majestic Animal Encounter
Guests should bring their cameras when they meet Santa’s Reindeer select weekends* this holiday season. During these Free visits, you will enjoy Santa’s majestic animals up close as you create unforgettable holiday memories with the ones you love. Visits with Santa’s Reindeer will take place in Festival Park next to Santa’s Snug.
*Visits with Santa’s Reindeer will be weather dependent.
- Saturday, November 29: 1:00pm-4:00pm
- Sunday, November 30: 1:00pm-4:00pm
- Saturday, December 6: 1:00pm-4:00pm
- Sunday, December 7: 1:00pm-4:00pm
- Saturday, December 13: 1:00pm-4:00pm
- Sunday, December 14: 1:00pm-4:00pm
- Saturday, December 20: 1:00pm-4:00pm
- Sunday, December 21: 1:00pm-4:00pm
LITTLE DONUT TRUCK – Sweet Treats for Holiday Shoppers
The Little Donut Truck will be set up near Festival Park, outside of Lululemon, offering warm, fresh mini donuts to holiday shoppers on select dates throughout the season. Guests can purchase donuts directly from the truck, and as a special holiday perk, shoppers who present $200 in same-day purchases from any of the Village of Rochester Hills retailers will receive a FREE six-pack of mini donuts*. This sweet reward is a special thanks to guests for supporting local businesses during the holidays.
*One free mini donut pack per visit. Receipts must be shown at the time of purchase and include day-of purchases totaling $200 from retailers at the Village of Rochester Hills. This offer excludes purchases made at Whole Foods and any of the Village restaurants.
- Saturday, December 13: 12:00pm-7:00pm
- Sunday, December 14: 12:00pm-6:00pm
- Friday, December 19: 12:00pm-7:00pm
- Saturday, December 20: 12:00pm-7:00pm
- Sunday, December 21: 12:00pm-6:00pm
- Monday, December 22: 12:00pm-7:00pm
- Tuesday, December 23: 12:00pm-7:00pm
LEFEVER CHESTNUTS – A Classic Holiday Favorite
Bringing the timeless charm of the season to life, LeFever Chestnuts will be roasting chestnuts in Festival Park. Guests will be greeted with the inviting scent of freshly roasted chestnuts and treated to complimentary* sample bags as they stroll the Village. The nostalgic holiday tradition provides a warm, flavorful moment reminiscent of Christmas markets around the world. *Free bags of roasted chestnuts will be available while supplies last.
- Saturday, December 6: 11:00am – available while supplies last
- Sunday, December 7: 12:00pm – available while supplies last
STROLLING CAROLERS – Festival Music Throughout the Village
Good Tidings Carolers will be strolling around the Village spreading holiday cheer while singing some of the most beloved songs of the season. Dressed in classic holiday attire, the carolers will roam the center performing cherished Christmas melodies that create an atmosphere of warmth, joy, and timeless holiday magic.
- Friday, December 19: 5:00pm-7:00pm
- Saturday, December 20: 3:00pm-6:00pm
- Sunday, December 21: 3:00pm-6:00pm
The Village of Rochester Hills is located at 104 N. Adams Road, Rochester Hills, MI 48309
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 27 – CLOSED
- Black Friday: November 28 – 9:00am-9:00pm
- Saturday, November 29 – 10:00am-9:00pm
- Sunday, November 30 – 12:00pm-6:00pm
- Monday, December 1 – Thursday, December 4 – 10:00am-8:00pm
- Friday, December 5-Saturday, December 6 – 10:00am-9:00pm
- Sunday, December 7 – 12:00pm-6:00pm
- Monday, December 8 – Thursday, December 11 – 10:00am-8:00pm
- Friday, December 12 – Saturday, December 13 – 10:00am-9:00pm
- Sunday, December 14 – 12:00pm-6:00pm
- Monday, December 15 – Saturday, December 20 – 10:00am-9:00pm
- Sunday, December 21 – 10:00am-7:00pm
- Monday, December 22 – Tuesday, December 23 – 10:00am-9:00pm
- Christmas Eve: December 24 – 10:00am-5:00pm
- Christmas Day: December 25 – CLOSED
- Friday, December 26 – Saturday, December 27 – 10:00am-9:00pm
- Sunday, December 28 – 12:00pm-6:00pm
- Monday, December 29 – Tuesday, 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
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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