JOURNEY TO THE NORTH POLE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
The North Pole magic is back at Gilroy Gardens this holiday season! Get into the holiday spirit as you immerse yourself in the enchanting world of North Pole Nights, now open on select evenings through January 6.
This extraordinary experience includes jolly characters, fun live shows, ice skating under the stars, festive food and drinks, Santa's Workshop, magical light displays and much, much more!
North Pole Nights is FREE for 2025 Premium Members. If you're not already a Member, you can purchase your Membership now for just $99. As a special bonus gift, you'll receive one FREE Fast Lane pass (redeemable in 2024 or 2025) with every membership you purchase. But hurry, pricing goes up January 6!
MAGIC IS IN THE AIR
North Pole Village
Once you've made the trek across Candy Cane Lane bridge, you'll find yourself in the festive world of North Pole Village with a chance to meet some of Santa's merry, mischievous elves!
North Pole Light Tunnel
You'll find plenty of beautiful light displays throughout the park. Be prepared to "ooh" and "ahh" as you walk through this festive 100-foot-long animated musical Tunnel of Lights!
Letters to Santa
Have you been good this year? Stop by one of Skitter's North Pole Post Office locations to write down your perfect wish for Christmas, then put it in the mailbox to send to Santa!
ADD TO THE MAGIC
Ice Skating
The North Pole is the a perfect place to practice your ice skating skills! Stop by the ice rink as you cross Candy Cane Lane into the North Pole Village. Save with our online exclusive bundle!
Already have a pair of skates? Simply fill out a waiver to skate FREE! See our staff at the ice rink for more info.
Skate Pricing:
Adult - $18
Child (ages 3-11) - $16
Bundle - 4 skaters for $50 (any age)
North Pole Nights Bubble Wand *NEW*
The North Pole Village has some NEW additions this year! Make a little bubble magic this holiday season with a North Pole Nights Bubble Wand! Choose between a snowman or a penguin!
26.99 16.99 (plus sales tax)
FESTIVE FOOD & DRINKS
TASTY HOLIDAY TREATS
Visit Mrs. Claus's Bakery for Apple Pumpkin Spice Funnel Cake and specialty holiday cookies
Santa’s Favorite Holiday Meal
Stop by the North Pole Lodge for a traditional holiday feast with turkey, ham, and all the trimmings
COCKTAILS & MOCKTAILS
Choose between merry mocktails for kids and mischievous cocktails for adults
HOLIDAY BAKED POTATO
Check out the sparkling square for a Special Holiday Baked Potato and other festive food and drinks
WARM HOLIDAY DRINKS
Warm up by the fireside at Skitter's Cozy Cabin or drop a cocoa bomb at the Loco Cocoa Junction
*NEW* VEGAN VIBES
Fuel up with plant power and enjoy tasty new vegan tacos and burritos (open for a limited time)
HOLIDAY ADVENTURES FOR ALL AGES
Rudy's Road Trip
Rudy the Polar Bear is on a mission to help his friends find the perfect Christmas present. Join Rudy on his quest and see if you’re on Santa’s naughty or nice list!
Tinsel's Groove Train
Tinsel the Tree is finally free to bust a move! Hop aboard a train ride through the beautiful redwood forest and join him as he tries out his new dance moves.
North Pole Tonight
Join the studio audience of this lively late-night talk show to hear the latest and greatest from Diva the Elf as she welcomes a very special rising star.
Mrs. Claus's Cookie Jam
Mrs. Claus wishes she could bake the perfect cookie for Santa, but everything she tries just comes out wrong. Can you help her bake the perfect batch?
Skitter's New Year's Dance Party
Ring in the New Year with Skitter the Mouse and his friends Rudy the Polar Bear, Mrs. Claus, the North Pole reindeer, Teddy Bear Soldiers and a band of holiday elves as they share their excitement for 2025 through a live dance-party performance.
This lively, family-friendly show is included with park admission and runs two times each night. Come dance along to help celebrate the New Year with our North Pole Nights friends!
Be sure to catch Skitter's New Year's Dance Party show before it closes for the season on January 5!
Members Keep the Magic Going All Year Long
Did you know that if you become a Premium Member now for just $99, you can come to North Pole Nights as many times as you like—and Bring-a-Friend FREE every day through January 5?
Check out all the other great benefits you'll enjoy as a 2025 Premium Member:
- Unlimited FREE admission in 2024 and 2025
- FREE parking on every visit
- All special events, including Carnival Nights, The Great Big BOO, North Pole Nights, and the New Year's Eve Dance Party
- NEW events in 2025 including the 25th Anniversary Celebration and Cherry Jubilee
- 25% discounts on in-park food, merchandise and cabana rentals
- Discounts on Family Camp Nights
- Bring-a-Friend FREE every Friday
- BONUS GIFT (through 1/5/24 only): One FREE Fast Lane pass (redeemable in 2024 or 2025)
Buy now for just $99—prices go up on January 6!