The Christmas season has officially arrived and that means there are plenty of events around Lubbock for families to attend to celebrate Christmas throughout December.
And one of Lubbock’s longest running traditions will open very soon for the 69th year. Staff with the Lubbock Parks and Recreation Department are putting the finishing touches on Santa Land.
Santa Land Opens in Lubbock Soon
The 69th Annual Santa Land will open to the public on Monday, December 8 and run through Sunday, December 21st. Santa Land will be open from 6pm-10pm during that time and of course entry is free.
You can enter Santa Land using the Canyon Lake Drive from E. Broadway entrance. The bridge leading to Mackenzie Park is under construction.
What Is Santa Land in Lubbock?
If you’ve never been to Santa Land before, it’s a great place to celebrate to the Christmas season. Entry is free to walk around and walk through the holiday village and even get pictures taken with Santa. In the center is a huge 50-foot Christmas Tree that a lot of families use as a backdrop for pictures. There is also live entertainment and food and drinks available for purchase. They normally have hot chocolate as well.
And of course, you can’t forget about Santa! Kids of all ages will be able to get their pictures taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus each evening that Santa Land is open.
According to past reports, more than 50,000 people from across Lubbock and beyond make it out to Santa Land, and over the past few years, Santa Land has gotten bigger and better.
We like to walk around each year, get some hot chocolate and see who can find the Elf on the Shelf that is hidden each night.
Santa Land is a great tradition for all families in Lubbock.
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