Celebrate the start of the holiday season at Mountain Lake's Magical Christmas Village and Marketplace! Enjoy an afternoon of holiday shopping at Vendor Village, visits with Santa in Santa's Cabin, and festive music from strolling carolers before gathering with family and friends on the Front Lawn for our annual Grand Illumination. As thousands of twinkling lights illuminate the resort, Mountain Lake transforms into a beautiful Christmas village, marking the beginning of the holiday season.
Schedule of Events:
Vendor Village | 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Browse a festive marketplace featuring local vendors, handcrafted gifts, and holiday shopping.
Santa's Cabin | 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Stop by for a visit with Santa! Visits are free, with a suggested toy donation.
Strolling Carolers | 5:00 PM
Enjoy the sounds of the season as carolers fill the resort with holiday music.
Grand Illumination | 6:00 PM
Gather on the Front Lawn as thousands of twinkling lights illuminate Mountain Lake for the season.
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