The summer season opened July 2, 2026, and the holiday season runs Nov 21 to Dec 20, 2026. We could not confirm October days. Owner Douglas Waterbury was arrested in March 2026; the park kept operating.
About Santa's Workshop
Santa's Workshop is a Christmas village in North Pole, NY, near Whiteface Mountain, open since 1949. It suits kids roughly 2 to 9 who want to meet Santa, see reindeer and ride a few small rides. Everyone 2 and up pays $39.95, and a $99.95 season pass covers repeat trips.
Tickets and prices
| Ticket | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| General admission | $39.95 | Ages 2+ · under 2 free · plus NYS sales tax |
| Village of Lights | $24.95 | Ages 2+ · sold in person only |
| Dinner with Santa | $69.95 | Per person, includes Village of Lights · reservations required |
| Group rate (20+) | $37.95 | July–October only · call to book |
Adults pay the same price as kids. Prices on the official page carry no year and may be 2025 rates.
Buy on the official siteDeals we found
Groups of more than 20 pay $37.95 each from July to October. Call 518-946-2212.
See the dealPromo codes
Coupon sites list codes for Santa's Workshop, but none we found are real. The season pass is the deal if you'll go more than twice.
Season passes
| Pass | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Season Pass | $99.95 | Year not stated on the official page |
Good to know
- Address
- 324 Whiteface Memorial Hwy, Wilmington, NY 12997
- Hours
- Holiday season 10 AM–3:30 PM; check the village hours page for summer and fall days.
- Phone
- +1-518-946-2211
- Type
- Theme park · run by private (owner Douglas Waterbury)
- Official site
- northpoleny.com
Don't miss
- Visits with Santa in his house
- Live reindeer
- Village of Lights evening event
- Dinner with Santa
- Small kiddie rides in the village
Little ways to save
Three visits at $39.95 cost more than the $99.95 season pass. Summer plus a holiday trip makes the pass pay off.
Buy general admission on Eventbrite ahead of time. Village of Lights tickets are sold only at the gate.
Book Dinner with Santa early. It is $69.95 a person and seats are limited.
Call 518-946-2211 before driving up. The schedule shifts by season.
Questions people ask us
How much does Santa's Workshop cost?
General admission is $39.95 for everyone 2 and up. Children under 2 are free.
When is Santa's Workshop open for Christmas 2026?
The 2026 holiday season runs Nov 21 to Dec 20, 10 AM to 3:30 PM, per its Eventbrite listing.
Is there a season pass?
Yes. The season pass is $99.95.
Is Santa's Workshop still open after the owner's arrest?
Yes. It reopened for summer on July 2, 2026, and holiday tickets are on sale.
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Where these prices come from: Official tickets page, Eventbrite, 2026 general admission listing, NNY360, owner indicted (park reopening July 2), Wikipedia. Prices checked October 2026 by John Foster. Prices change, so confirm on the park's site before you go.