December 3-6, 10-13, 17-23, 26-28

Experience the magic of the season at Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village, where more than 80 acres of wonder come to life with bustling yuletide cheer.

Lantern-lit streets, the scent of roasting chestnuts, and the joyful sounds of carolers, fiddlers and merrymakers capture the timeless spirit of the holidays in this beloved after-hours celebration.

NEW IN 2026! Step inside the Dr. Sullivan and Mrs. Richie Jean Sherrod Jackson Home, where Christmas 1965 comes to life through decoration, presenters in period attire and holiday cooking demonstrations. Outside, the home will be illuminated for the season, becoming the first Greenfield Village home to feature exterior Christmas lights.

Members save 15% on general admission tickets.

Explore our extensive collection of nearly 7,000 Hallmark ornaments made between 1973 and 2009 in this permanent exhibition. Relive holiday memories, remember special people and events, and find new inspiration for your own holiday traditions as you experience the artistry and creativity that went into creating each Keepsake ornament.

Kick off your holiday celebrations with a visit with history's greatest toymaker. Find Santa in the Arctic Alcove nestled inside the Heroes of the Sky exhibit. Guests can join the line near the iconic 1925 Fokker Tri-Motor Airplane as they await their visit with Santa.

For many, December provides a time of reflection, gathering and hope for the future. Through a featured artifact display and a series of programs and performances led by local community organizations, discover how Las Posadas, Winter Solstice, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and New Year's are celebrated through traditions of food and light.