Plan your day

Plan a full day of family fun! With over 2 dozen rides nestled at the foot of Pikes Peak our vintage family park is sure to entertain the young and young at heart.

What is the North Pole?

Enjoy the Christmas spirit year round in the shadow of Pikes Peak at the North Pole!  

Our unique mountain park has over 2 dozen rides perfect for young families. Enjoy a relaxing ride on our train or take in breathtaking mountain views from the top of our iconic Ferris Wheel. Shop in one of our many unique gift shops or enjoy a meal at one of our eateries. 

We are pleased to open for our 66th season bringing more families memories in 2022.

Learn the history of the North Pole

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COVID restrictions

Santa and his elves are doing everything they can to keep the park safe for our visitors. The following precautions are currently in place at our park and taken directly from the Colorado State Health Department Executive Order:

  • Fully vaccinated visitors can go without masks in public- indoors and outdoors.
  • Unvaccinated people over age 11 are encouraged to continue wearing masks in all public indoor spaces.
  • People who do not have to wear a mask, even if unvaccinated, include:
  • People who are 10 years old and younger.
  • People who cannot medically tolerate a face covering.
  • Children younger than 2 years old should NOT wear masks.
  • Throughout this pandemic, we have consistently followed recommendations from the Colorado State Health Department and we will continue to do so. If these requirements change, we will also reevaluate our policy. 

Choose your season

Holiday Season
November 3rd-December 24th
Non-Peak Days
  • Free park entry & ride wristbands purchased at our front gate Ride wristband $30 per person age 3-59
  • Monday, Thursday & Friday (exception of Holiday weeks)
  • No online reservations required
  • Military & Senior Discounts Available
Purchase Tickets Here
Holiday Season
November 3rd-December 24th
Peak Days
  • General admission $30 per person age 3+
    2 and under are free- online ticket required
  • Weekends & Holiday Weeks
  • Online hourly reservations required and tickets will be released weekly
  • No Discounts Available
Purchase Tickets Here

North Pole Calendar

All Dates are subject to weather. We are an outdoor park- be sure to check in before making the trip in severe weather. All rides close at 4:15pm

Closed
Non-Peak Day - No reservations required 9:30am-4:30pm
Peak Day - Reservations Required - Open 9:30am–4:30pm
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Rides for young and young at heart

Our rides are all different and have certain requirements for each ride. We understand that parents with small children want them to ride as many rides as possible. We try to achieve this with our variety of rides designed for families and small children while keeping safety first.

Family Rides
Subject to height and safety requirements- adults (age 16+) may need to accompany children too small to ride by themselves
All riders must have wristband
  • Antique Car Ride
  • Candy Cane Coaster
  • Carousel
  • Christmas Tree
  • Dive Bombers
  • Ferris Wheel
  • Granny Bugs
  • Kiddie Combo
  • Mini Himalaya
  • Paratrooper
  • Peppermint Slide
  • Scrambler
  • Sky Ride
  • Space Shuttle
  • Tilt-A-Whirl
  • Train
  • Tubs of Fun
  • Whip Ride
  • Zipline
Child Only Rides
No adults or infants
  • Boat Ride 
  • Kiddie Commander, no infants
  • Kiddie Wheel
  • Midge-O-Racers
  • Motorcycles
  • Pony Carts
  • Rodeo Rider
  • Star Fighters
Infant-Friendly
Even the little ones can join in the fun, as long as they have an adult (age 16+)
All riders must have wristband
  • Antique Car Ride
  • Carousel
  • Christmas Tree
  • Ferris Wheel
  • Granny Bug
  • Kiddie Combo
  • Peppermint Slide
  • Sky Ride
  • Train
Safety Requirements for Rides

There’s so much more to explore

In addition to our rides and attractions, there’s still so much to explore inside Santa’s Village. Take in a show with Elmer the Elf, or watch our glass blower create beautiful custom ornaments before your eyes. There’s so much magic here at The North Pole you can plan a full day of family fun.

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Visit with Santa
Busy preparing for Christmas all year long, Santa loves taking a break to visit with the young and young at heart. Share your biggest wish and get your picture taken with the jolly man. Santa’s helpers will help you choose the perfect photo package to cherish for years to come.
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Share sweet treats
Keep your littlest elves fueled for a day of fun with corn dogs, chicken nuggets, burgers and more at the Carousel Cafe. Or choose from our sweet treats: ice cream, hot chocolate, cider and our famous funnel cakes.
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Village shops
With seven unique shops to browse, we have something for everyone on Santa’s good list! We offer a wide range of toys, gifts, souvenirs, and Christmas items. We even have our own on-site glass blower for a one-of-a-kind hand-crafted gift.

Your questions answered

Unfortunately, Rudolph’s nose interferes with the signal and so wifi is not available in the park.

Reservations are required peak days during the holiday months (November and December) and can be purchased one week in advance.

Purchase peak-day tickets.

Unfortunately due to the impacts of COVID 19 shutdowns we are unable to offer donations at this time. 

Yes, we do allow outside food to be brought into our picnic pavilion located just inside our main entrance. We do not allow alcohol or BBQ grills to be brought into the park.  

Unfortunately at this time we are still not booking any large groups or birthday parties-  you are welcome to set up a picnic in our picnic pavilion located just inside our park. 

Yes, we have a special post mark and can mail your letters and post cards direct from North Pole, Colorado ! 

Santa is always looking for motivated helpers! For more information click here. 

Enjoy your visit to The North Pole