Illustration of a santa visit scene (Winter in the Park)
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Winter in the Park

Visitors can enjoy free bounce houses, live music, and performances by the Diamond Canyon Choir and Anthem Prep Cheer. Guests can browse local crafter booths, stop by food trucks, and pick up a free ornament decorating kit. An optional North Pole Pass provides access to train rides on Daisy Mountain Railroad, Santa photos in the gazebo, holiday crafts, and lawn games.

What to Expect

Holiday celebration with live music, train rides, and visits with Santa.

Event Details

Ages

All ages

Timed Entry

No

Organizer

Anthem Community Council

Food & Drink

Food trucks and food and beverage vendors will be on site.

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Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with young children

Vibe

Festive and community-focused

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Location

Community Park
41703 N Gavilan Peak Parkway
Anthem, AZ

Know Before You Go

  • Tickets: North Pole Experience pass: $10 per person for adults and children; children two and younger are free. Additional train rides cost $5 per ride. Fees apply for the face painter, temporary tattoos, balloon artist, and glow vendor. – Get tickets
  • Hours: 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
  • Parking: Parking is available in the upper, middle, and lower lots. The upper lot fills quickly; guests are encouraged to arrive early.

Tips & Advice

  • Buy North Pole Passes online ahead of time, then pick up your wristbands at the tent in front of the gazebo by the train station.
  • Arrive early if you want the upper lot, because it fills up quickly; the middle and lower lots are open too.
  • Bring blankets and lawn chairs, since there are benches and ramadas but seating in the park is limited.
  • Charge your phone before the Santa photo, because pictures are taken on your own device and nothing is printed on site.
  • Count every parent who wants to ride the train or be in the Santa photo when you buy passes, since adults need their own.

Special Events & Promotions

  • North Pole Pass sold separately for the Santa photo, train ride, holiday craft, Letters to Santa and Reindeer Games; kids two and under free
  • Extra train rides on the Daisy Mountain Railroad can be bought for an additional fee
  • Raffle for a Visa gift card: pick up a stamp card at the crafter booths and make two purchases to enter
  • Snow Queen and Snow Princess photos during the first part of the evening
  • Anthem Prep Cheer performs during Santa's break

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the North Pole Pass include?

The wristband gets you a digital Santa photo in the gazebo, a ride on the Daisy Mountain Railroad, a holiday craft, Letters to Santa and Reindeer Games lawn games in the Adventure Playground.

Do parents need their own North Pole Pass?

Yes, if they want to be in the Santa photo or ride the train with their child. Kids two and under are free.

Where do I pick up wristbands I bought online?

At the tent in front of the gazebo by the train station.

What can we do for free?

The bounce houses, live music and the decorate-your-own ornament kit at the ACC booth are all free. The Adventure Playground is also open.

Is there seating?

There are benches and ramadas, but seating is limited, so bring blankets and chairs.

Tags

holiday marketSanta visitstrain ridesfamily friendlyfestive foodhandmade craftscommunity celebrationseasonal activities

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Last Updated: Oct 20, 2026
Original Submitter: Sep 17, 2025 The Christmas Events Near Me editorial team