Celebrate the season at Castle Park with Duke’s Very Merry Village. Enjoy festive decorations, holiday treats and our famous Holiday Snow Show. New this year see Duke’s Holiday Dance Party, Dinner with Santa or take a ride on Castle Park Railroad rethemed for the season as Duke’s Holiday Express. Plus, come back for special events including a Noon Year’s Eve party, Three Kings Day celebration and much more. It’s our best holiday event ever!
Pick Your Day Tickets: As low as $24.99 (Save Up to $20)
Any Day Tickets: $34.99 Adults / $24.99 Juniors (under 36" free)
General Admission Tickets Include:
Take a ride on Castle Park Railroad, reimagined as Duke’s Holiday Express. Be transported on a journey filled with holiday lights and festive decor the whole family is sure to enjoy. Enjoy whimsical holiday scenes, all-new light displays and much more on one of Castle Park’s most cherished rides. Look for Duke’s presents along the way and find the festive letters to uncover what Duke wants for Christmas with Duke’s Holiday Present Scavenger Hunt.
A Castle Park holiday favorite is even better this year! Join us for our famous Holiday Snow Show in front of Saw Mill Plunge. Enjoy the miracle of snow in Riverside with a lively light show choreographed to some of your favorite holiday music. With new music, new lighting effects and more snow than we’ve ever had before, you don’t want to miss this Castle Park favorite.
Saturdays & Sundays at 6:30 PM
Join Duke the Dragon and his merry friends at Castle Park for a festive celebration! Enjoy family-friendly music and dancing that spreads holiday cheer for everyone to enjoy.
Saturdays at 5:00 PM
Gather 'round for a magical storytime! Join Santa and his special friends as they read enchanting Christmas tales that will warm your heart. Enjoy a festive atmosphere with delicious milk and cookies available for purchase, making this jolly experience even sweeter.
Sundays at 5:00 PM
December 28th, 29th, & 31st.
Ring in the new year early at Castle Park! Have a Noon Year’s Eve celebration with our daily end of the year dance party on the Big Top Stage. Enjoy a day filled with fun activities, festive treats, and a lively countdown on Dec. 31st.
January, 4th and 5th.
Experience the joy of Three Kings Day with an enchanting nightly procession through our Ride Park to our beautiful nativity scene. Celebrate this special holiday as we gather around for festive traditions.
Duke’s Holiday Dance Party
Storytime with Santa
Holiday Snow Show
Create childhood memories that last a lifetime at our Dinner with Santa!
Gather around the table with family and friends for an unforgettable evening filled with festive cheer as you dine on holiday favorites and take in our Duke’s Holiday Dance Party. Seating begins at 4 PM.
Admission must be purchased separately
Food is half of the fun at Castle Park!
Delight in every festive bite with our Sweet and Savory Boxes. Pick from one of two treat boxes that will fill your spirits. Can’t pick? Get both of our snack boxes for 30% less with a Sweet and Savory Box Bundle!
Savory Box (Available at the Big Top): Pulled Pork Mac ‘n Cheese, Pulled Pork Slider & Loaded Mozzarella Sticks
Sweet Box (Available at Duke’s Frying Factory): Mini Churros, Peppermint Oreos & Pretzel Bites
Admission must be purchased separately