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Santa Returns To The Village of Rochester Hills: Here's The Full Schedule

All visits with Santa will be free and are available by walk-up only meetings during Santa's hours.

Santa is coming back to the Village at Rochester Hills beginning Nov. 20 during the annual Light The Village event.
Santa is coming back to the Village at Rochester Hills beginning Nov. 20 during the annual Light The Village event. (The Village of Rochester Hills)

ROCHESTER HILLS, MI — Santa is coming back to the Village at Rochester Hills beginning Nov. 20 during the annual Light The Village event.

He will continue to make weekly appearances through Christmas Eve, as guests are welcome to drop off their Christmas wish lists and take photos.

The schedule also includes two special events during opening weekend:

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Special Needs Day - Saturday, Nov. 21 from 2:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Guests that need additional accommodations are encouraged to come out and visit with a special Santa who has experience in working with individuals with sensory, physical, or other developmental needs. Families will be given extra time and assistance during these visits.

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Pet Day - Sunday, Nov. 22 from 2:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Animal-loving guests are encouraged to bring their furry friends to The Village to take photos with Santa.

All visits with Santa will be free and are available by walk-up only meetings during Santa’s hours. The full schedule includes:

November

  • Friday, Nov. 20: 6 p.m.–9 p.m. — Light The Village Celebration
  • Saturday, Nov. 21: 2 p.m.–8 p.m. — Special Needs Day
  • Sunday, Nov. 22: 2 p.m.–6 p.m. — Pet Day
  • Friday, Nov. 27: 2 p.m.–8 p.m.
  • Saturday, Nov. 28: 12 p.m.–8 p.m.
  • Sunday, Nov. 29: 12 p.m.–6 p.m.

December

  • Friday, Dec. 4: 4 p.m.–8 p.m.
  • Saturday, Dec. 5: 12 p.m.–8 p.m.
  • Sunday, Dec. 6: 12 p.m.–6 p.m.
  • Friday, Dec. 11: 4 p.m.–8 p.m.
  • Saturday, Dec. 12: 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
  • Sunday, Dec. 13: 12 p.m.–6 p.m.
  • Thursday, Dec. 17: 2 p.m.–8 p.m.
  • Friday, Dec. 18: 2 p.m.–8 p.m.
  • Saturday, Dec. 19: 10 a.m.–9 p.m.
  • Sunday, Dec. 20: 12 p.m.–6 p.m.
  • Monday, Dec. 21: 2 p.m.–8 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Dec. 22: 2 a.m.–8 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Dec. 23: 10 a.m.–9 p.m.
  • Thursday, Dec. 24: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

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