Santa’s Village work crews are working furiously to open the 1955-era entertainment venue by Thanksgiving weekend — if not before, Bill Johnson, project manager, said last week.

The Johnsons dove into Santa’s Village history, something they were intimately familiar with. It was, after all, Bill’s first job at age 14, when he was a ride operator.

SkyPark at Santa's Village will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily thru January 8 (except Christmas), and then on weekends for the rest of the year (in case you want to chill with Santa in, like ...

The new owners of the Santa's Village in Lake Arrowhead, which closed in early 1998, plan to broaden the appeal of the amusement park by adding stores and a performance venue.

SkyPark at Santa’s Village opens for its second Christmas season Thursday, Nov. 9, but if you don’t already have a ticket for opening day you’ll have to try for another day. “We are ...

An effort is underway to restore the once-popular Santa's Village in the Skyforest section of Lake Arrowhead back to its 1950s splendor. The park will reopen later this year as an outdoor ...

“(Construction of) the Polar Dome began in 1962 as part of a major development at Santa’s Village. To make room for the 40,000-square-foot ice arena, part of the original park had to be moved ...

At Santa’s Village, my daughter just hit the height requirement for Rudolph’s Rapid Transit Coaster, an exhilarating flight through quick drops and ground-hugging curves.

Santa's Village amusement park in East Dundee opens for season ticket-holders Sunday and May 11 before opening to the general public on May 12. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now.

Do you love the holidays? A stay in a top Christmas town or a trip to a nearby Santa's Village that goes all out for December 25 can be a great way to share that festive spirit with the whole family.