Photos With Santa

Take a photo with Santa inside the historic Red House. Visiting Santa is free and you can take your own pictures.

Letters to Santa

Check out the Carson Now Holiday Guide for a letter template or bring you own. Don’t forget to drop off your letter in our mailbox with direct delivery to the North Pole. Some letters may even be published in Carson Now!

Christmas Craft Market

Local vendors and crafters will have their holiday wares available for sale. Located in the stables by the parking area. Interested in being a vendor? Contact [email protected].

Lights and Decorations

Over 2 miles of lights decorate the historic ranch buildings, fence lines, and trees.

Children’s Storytime

The Carson City Library will read holiday related stories from the main stage each evening around 5:15pm. Grab some chili, hot apple cider, and sit on a hay bale while listening to holiday story.

MUSIC LINEUP

Each night bands will perform holiday favorites from 5:30pm-7:30pm with a break in the middle.

    Friday, Dec. 10th                      Saturday, Dec. 11th                       Sunday, Dec. 12th

The Sierra Sweethearts                   Carolyn Dolan Music                            Sagebrush Rebels

WAGON RIDES

The Friends of Silver Saddle Ranch will be running mule driven wagon rides. Christmas lights will light up the path. Learn about the History of Silver Saddle Ranch. Donations to the Friends of Silver Saddle Ranch are appreciated.

FOOD, DRINKS, AND TREES FOR CHARITY

Hillbilly Chili will be serving their award winning chili to keep you warm inside and out on a chilly night. New this year will be a festive drink tent service holiday themed specialties for families and adults. Take a hot drink with you on the wagon ride or while you look at all the decorated Trees for Charity. Decorated trees will be decorated and filled with gifts. Purchase raffle tickets for a chance to take home a tree full on gifts. Raffle tickets are $5 each or 5 for $25. All proceeds will benefit the For Kids Foundation.