North Pole Party

Kick off the most magical season at Hilldale. Jingle all the way to our North Pole Party with festive activities for all ages to enjoy, concluding with our tree lighting.

 Reindeer Encounters

Sit in Santa’s sleigh and strike a pose with one of Santa’s reindeer on The Green near L.L. Bean. Two additional reindeer will be grazing near bartaco.

🧸 Spread Holiday Cheer

Bring joy to the Boys & Girls Club of Dane County during their toy drive. Please consider donating new, unwrapped toys suitable for ages infant to 18. Some popular items include board games, toys, stuffed animals, flannel pants, earbuds, headphones, makeup kits, and nail kits. In-store purchases of these items make great contributions as well! Drop your donation with their team at the event.

 Spirit of the Season

• Keep an eye out for Santa from 3-6 PM as he strolls through Hilldale.
• Enjoy local musicians’ classic holiday tunes all evening.
• Snap a photo with Nutcracker dancers from the Monona Academy of Dance outside of Kendra Scott. 20% of sales during the event will be donated to the Academy.
• Find the Selfie Stand near the 30-foot tree by Café Hollander and capture your perfect holiday selfie.

 Winter Warmers

• Stay toasty with complimentary Crescendo hot chocolate and toppings bar (one cup per person, while supplies last).
• Satisfy your sweet tooth with toasty s’mores (while supplies last).
• Sample mini churro bites and hot cocoa at bartaco (while supplies last).
• Sample hot cocoa and baking mixes at Sur La Table (while supplies last).
• Sample a peppermint energy bite from Blended (while supplies last).
• Sample seasonal soups at Forage Kitchen (while supplies last).
• Pick up a handwarmer from our friends at Little Words Project (while supplies last).

 Tree Lighting Spectacular

Follow Santa and members of the UW Marching Band to The Plaza and gather ’round just before 6 PM as Savanna Brito, meteorologist for WISC-TV, welcomes Santa to count down to the magical lighting of our 30-foot tree to officially kick off the holiday season!

 Stroll and Shop

Enjoy Black Friday preview sales and special shopping & dining deals.

• Buy 1, Get 1 50% off Holiday Boxed Cards at Paper Source.
• Get 15% off when you buy two (or more!) pairs of prescription eyeglasses or sunglasses at Warby Parker.
• Shop seasonal sales at Sur La Table.
• For every $50 gift card purchased at bartaco, receive a $10 bonus card on us (visit bartaco.com/giftcards for terms + conditions) 
• Shop UNTUCKit Black Friday sale and enjoy complimentary cider and sweets.
• Score a $5 bonus for every $25 purchased in gift cards at Forage Kitchen. Gift cards must be purchased in our app or online, but restaurant staff will be there to assist.

 Please note that by taking part in this event, you grant the event organizers full rights to use the images resulting from photography/video filming. If you do not wish to be photographed, please let the staff and/or photographer know.