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Upgrade Your Christmas Experience: Santa’s Tiny Big Town

December 16, 2015 By Lena

If you live in the Greater Toronto Area and have been waiting in an overcrowded, poorly organized and uninspiring lineup to visit the big man before the holidays… you are doing it all wrong.

Upgrade your Christmas experience! Visit Santa’s Tiny Big Town at Vaughan Mills, a new immersive holiday showcase that includes one-on-one time with Santa, a fun animated video featuring Santa’s elves and light show which brings the Magic of Santa to life.
IMG_1278Upon entering Santa’s Tiny Big Town, children of all ages will experience the wonder and magic of a classic Christmas village. From decorated trees to snow-topped roofs, it’s so easy to get into the spirit of the season! 

At Vaughan Mills, Santa has kids (and parents) in mind. To make the time go by effortlessly (and limit child meltdowns, which we know can be expected during Santa visits), the entire Tiny Big Town is outfitted with interactive games, puzzles and more. You can even take a picture in front of the Selfie Station – and receive a free digital photo!
IMG_1284In preparation for meeting the big man himself, Santa’s elves are on hand to make families feel welcome (and even offer a little advice for how to best negotiate for more toys). They’re even happy to pose for a photo opp! My 5-year old Reid must have talked this poor elf’s ear off; let’s just say he had quite the list for ol’ St. Nick and wanted to explore his many options.
IMG_1282I absolutely love the decor; it is evident that much time and care was put into bringing it all together. Of course, it holds a dual purpose: the trees keep families inside Santa’s Tiny Big Town and keeps the shoppers out. It’s a great way to maintain privacy.
IMG_1281And finally… it’ll be your turn to visit Santa Claus himself. At Santa’s Tiny Big Town at Vaghan Mills, all guests visiting Santa are treated to a more tailored, personal experience. First, the visit with Santa takes place in a dedicated room, away from the prying eyes of strangers. Each child has the opportunity to watch a short Christmas video, followed by a chance to spill their heart’s desire to dear St. Nick.

Finally, every little boy and girl will receive Santa’s Magical Key. The key only works one special night of the year and only Santa can use it to leave a gift while your children are tucked into bed sleeping. So sweet!
FullSizeRenderHowever, perhaps the very best part of the entire experience is the opportunity to give back: 100 per cent of proceeds from the photo packages sold at Santa’s Tiny Big Town will go to The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids).

Santa’s Tiny Big Town at Vaughan Mills is open until December 24th, 2015! If you haven’t yet paid a visit to Santa Claus – or if perhaps, your child has moved from the “naughty” to “nice” list and deserves a second visit – be sure to pop by this holiday season!

Filed Under: Family Tagged With: christmas 2015, Santa's Big Tiny Town, Vaughan Mills

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  1. Judy Cowan

    December 16, 2015 at 2:11 pm

    Looks great, that is one big chair Santa has!

  2. kathy downey

    December 16, 2015 at 2:38 pm

    Beautiful,the boys look so handsome.I would love to have that chair for curling up in with a good book !

  3. mrdisco

    December 16, 2015 at 6:03 pm

    vaughan mills is a cool place

  4. Marissa

    December 16, 2015 at 8:17 pm

    Santa’s Tiny Big Town looks awesome! Good place for kids to visit this holiday season.

  5. Holly

    December 16, 2015 at 11:27 pm

    We’re about 2 hours away, but so worth the drive to bring my nieces. They’d have a blast! We could all fit on that chair with Santa, lol!

  6. Yuen C

    December 16, 2015 at 11:33 pm

    I hope to visit the mall soon!

  7. kristen visser

    December 17, 2015 at 12:22 am

    awe seriously that looks like such a blast. not your typical go to see Santa kind of thing. I love that there are toys to keep the children busy while waiting and look at that chair that Santa is sitting in!!! love it

  8. Chandra O'Connor

    December 17, 2015 at 4:07 am

    A magical key, that really is a brilliant idea. And I love the couch where they have room to sit beside Santa.

  9. Debbie Bashford

    December 17, 2015 at 7:29 am

    This is awesome I love that 100% of the photo money goes to Sick Kids

  10. mrdisco

    December 17, 2015 at 10:44 am

    vaughan mills also has the lego discovery center

  11. Lynda Cook

    December 17, 2015 at 2:10 pm

    Looks like a wonderful place to go, I love that it’s private from the shoppers, and I love that giant chair, Santa can fit a whole family in that chair!!

  12. DebH

    December 17, 2015 at 10:22 pm

    Love that all of the proceeds are going to Sick Kids

  13. susan frampton

    December 19, 2015 at 3:31 pm

    Santa’s Tiny Big Town looks so cool

  14. salexis

    December 20, 2015 at 8:44 pm

    I love that GIGANTIC sofa for the santa pics! Awesome :)

  15. Cheryl

    January 10, 2016 at 3:19 pm

    This looks so cool! So cute :-)

  16. Caryn Coates

    January 11, 2016 at 6:56 pm

    Thanks so much for sharing. Definitely will be making a trip next year.

  17. loucheryl

    January 11, 2016 at 9:07 pm

    My boys would have loved this place! Vaughan Mills is a little bit of a trek for us to get to but this Santa’s Village looked so awesome. :)

  18. Athena

    January 14, 2016 at 8:15 pm

    Great pics!

  19. Jo-Anne Pfoh

    January 15, 2016 at 11:21 am

    this looks like such fun

  20. loucheryl

    February 22, 2016 at 8:54 pm

    I haven’t been to Vaughan Mills in a while. Seeing your post made me think it. I have to visit that mall soon. I’m having withdrawal.

  21. Janet M

    March 20, 2016 at 3:29 pm

    Wonderful child friendly activities.

  22. Susan T.

    December 26, 2016 at 4:33 pm

    That looks like such fun for the kids! It really makes the holidays special!

  23. Debbie White Beattie

    July 21, 2017 at 5:21 am

    Well it’s the middle of summer thank god but the thought of the holidays always brings great memories

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