Illustration of children queuing at Santa's workshop grotto with toy shelves and an elf helper waving them in (Old Fashioned Holiday)
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Old Fashioned Holiday

Visitors can experience an outdoor holiday celebration across the winter grounds of Historic Holz Farm. Guests can take a self-guided tour, go on a hayride, and visit with Santa and his reindeer. A bonfire is available for warming up and enjoying s’mores.

Sun, Dec 6, 2026 All ages

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Plan Your Visit

Hours

12–3 p.m.; Santa photos 12–2:45 p.m.

Food & Drink

Visitors can enjoy a s’more at the bonfire.

Location

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Holz Farm Park · 4665 Manor Dr, Eagan, MN 55123 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with young children

Vibe

Festive and nostalgic

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

  • Head to the porch for Santa photos early, because Santa stops taking photos shortly before the celebration closes.
  • Dress warmly in layers, since the whole celebration takes place outdoors on the winter grounds of Historic Holz Farm.
  • Stop at the bonfire to warm up with a s'more between the hayride and your self-guided tour of the farm.
  • Bring a phone or camera for Santa photos on the porch and for your visit with his reindeer.

Links & Contact

Run by Eagan Parks & Recreation

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is there to do?

You can explore the winter grounds of Historic Holz Farm on a self-guided tour and take a hayride. You can also visit Santa and his reindeer and warm up with a s'more at the bonfire.

Where are the Santa photos?

Santa poses for photos on the porch. Photos wrap up shortly before the celebration ends.

Is there anything to eat?

You can warm up with a s'more at the bonfire.

Is the event indoors or outdoors?

It's an outdoor holiday celebration on the grounds of Historic Holz Farm.

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