Whether it’s creating a new tradition or following an old family tradition, most families love to use these moments to build memories with their loved ones. It might be baking and decorating cookies, or seeing a family movie, or even creating family holiday cards, just about everyone looks forward to creating memories together.

Family traditions are a wonderful way to bond with loved ones and friends, and they create a sense of unity, connectedness and identity. While it’s often the case that traditions change or evolve over time, every holiday season is an opportunity to add to the family collection of stories and events. This year, make a choice to add a new tradition, one that will be deep in your family’s memories forever.

Station Park in Farmington offers many events, with something to please every member of the family. Here, you can spend time with your loved ones and friends, celebrating the holidays year after year.

Santa and Mrs. Claus come to Station Park for visits with family, pets

Pictures with Santa Claus are on many families’ ‘must-do list’ – the memories and the photographic records of these visits are priceless. This year, there are several ways to take advantage of a visit with Santa. You can bring your family to Santa’s Arrival Celebration on Saturday, Nov. 17, beginning with family activities at 6 p.m., with Santa and Mrs. Claus arriving at their cottage at Fountain Square around 6:30 p.m.

Visiting Santa hours for the rest of the holiday season are Monday through Saturday, noon to 8 p.m. and Sunday, noon to 6 p.m., with a quick dinner break from 3:30-4:30 p.m. daily. Every child visiting Santa receives a treat.

For dogs and cats, on Mondays from 4 to 8 p.m., bring your furry friends to meet with Santa and they too will receive a treat. Photo packages are available for purchase or you can take your own to create a treasured memory for your family.

Breakfast with Santa

On Sunday, Dec. 2 at ParkStone Wood Kitchen and on Saturday, Dec. 8 at Harmons, you and your family can join Santa for breakfast. Proceeds from these events will go to Primary Children’s Medical Center and to the Vista Education Campus in Farmington. For reservations for Sunday, Dec. 2 at ParkStone Wood Kitchen call 801.451.9800. For reservations for Saturday, Dec. 8 at Harmons call 801.928.2600. Seating is limited for both events, so grab your spot early!

Santa event for children with special needs

For kids with special needs, it can be challenging to deal with noise and crowds. Station Park has partnered with Utah Easy to Love to offer a magical night with Santa in a low-stress, quiet setting. We know raising a special needs child can be costly, so Station Park offers this free event to help families enjoy even more holiday events together. On Tuesday, Dec. 4 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., each family can visit with Santa, receive a free photo, and enjoy free ice skating, games, and treats. To make reservations, contact Utah Easy to Love.

Ice skating adventures

Who doesn’t enjoy a turn on the Station Park ice skating rink? Because outdoor rinks are only open during the cold months, skating with the family — and enjoying some hot cocoa when the winter chill sets in — is an energetic and fun way to build those family bonds even stronger.

Beginning on Friday, Nov. 16, your family can rent skates, hop on the ice, skate to top-40 hits and see which of your family members has the best moves. The Station Park ice rink is open Monday-Friday 4 to 9 p.m., Saturday noon to 9 p.m. and Sunday noon to 6 p.m., with extended operating hours during the holidays. Children up to 12 skate for $4 and 13 years old and up are $6. The price includes the skate rental fee.

Musical performances

Music is a wonderful aspect of the holiday season, and Station Park is bringing the Original Dickens Carolers to perform each Saturday in December, from 4-6 p.m. Come and join the fun!

Additionally, various musical groups and individuals will be performing throughout Station Park during November and December – details of performances with all additional details are available here.

Staycation for families and visiting loved ones at Hyatt Place

Plan a family sleepover at Station Park’s well-appointed Hyatt Place hotel. From the free breakfast for Hyatt Rewards Members to the swimming pool and hot tub — a night away might be just what your family needs. Staycation essentials are available for all family members including free Wi-Fi, gym, 24/7 Gallery Market dining and convenient access to impressive family dining and shopping opportunities.

For those with family or friends in town for the holidays, it’s an ideal location to make sure all of their holiday shopping is completed, and to then enjoy the many events and performances taking place at Station Park.

For Thursday through Sunday visits Nov. 15 to Dec. 30 (including holidays), Hyatt is offering a special Holiday package with rates starting at $119 and includes:

• King or two queen accommodations at the Hyatt Place Farmington at Station Park
• Elevated breakfast experience (up to 4 adults)
• Coupon book with more than $200 in savings to Station Park
• Family pack of ice skating tickets at Station Park
• Small gift for each child
• Station Park shopping tote.

Shopping!

Because it can be hard for those who don't yet have drivers’ licenses to get their holiday shopping done, making shopping a family tradition can give everyone the opportunity to pick out meaningful gifts.

In one convenient location at the FrontRunner station in Farmington, you can find all of the stores needed to get family holiday shopping done in a single visit. At Station Park on Park Lane, you'll find those special gifts at shops and boutiques with clothing, specialty lotions, soaps, jewelry and electronic merchandise. There are also top national brands at Station Park, including Apple, Best Buy, Sephora, H&M, lululemon, Vans, and many more.

With all these activities combined into a single gathering place, Station Park is your one-stop spot for building new family traditions and memories. For additional information about the ice skating rink, shops, restaurants movie theater and more, visit the Station Park website.

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