Operation Santa's Workshop, Las Vegas

Every year in mid-November, Santa, Mrs. Claus, and their crew of elves head to Las Vegas. There, they set up Operation Santa’s Workshop, where they train additional help for the big night ahead. They also open up this outpost for tours, giving kids an inside peek at pure holiday magic.

For these lucky visitors, it all starts with an introduction to Tivoli Village, where holiday lights brighten spirits and the tiny homes of elves reside amongst the trees. Next, they enter Candy Cottage, where they get the lowdown on how to make, wrap, and beribbon sweet treats. Afterward, they learn the ins and outs of stuffing fluffy, plush toys in a workshop, where they decorate ornaments of their choosing to bring home.

After a quick pitstop at Mrs. Claus's Kitchen to refuel with cookies and cocoa during story time, kids head to the Reindeer Stables, where they help make magical reindeer food in preparation of Santa’s Christmas visit. Lastly, and perhaps the highlight of their visit, they enter the office of Santa himself. While a fire crackles in the stone hearth, little ones get to mingle with the man behind Christmas, who gifts them a limited edition plush reindeer before they leave.