Step into a winter wonderland where twinkling lights meet rich Indigenous traditions. Celebrate the season with festive programming for all ages, from our twinkling Trail of Lights & Traditions and Indigenous Craft Market to hands-on workshops and a cozy Breakfast with Santa. Looking for something special for your team or group? Treat your team to something new this year with Indigenous inspired Christmas feasts for lunch and dinner with group and private options available.
Trail of Lights & Traditions
November 27 to December 28 (excludes December 25) | Thursdays to Sundays | 4PM – 8PM
Trail pass: $15 per adult / $10 per child under 12
Family pass: $40 with 2 adults & 2 kids
Stroll along the Trail of Lights & Traditions, a self-guided walking experience on the Legacy Trail with whimsical woodland animals, dazzling light installations, and the spirit of Christmas through an Indigenous lens.
- Visit 10 magical light installations on the legacy trail
- Experience mesmerizing Northern Lights sound and music inside the covered dome
- Discover Indigenous teachings and traditions connected to Christmas
- Enjoy festive Indigenous Christmas carols
- Meet friendly barnyard animals and play on the hay climbers (until dark)
- Sit by the roaring fire and cook your own bannock ($10 each)
- Sip hot chocolate, cedar tea, or festive Christmas drinks
- Snack on popcorn, bannock, and bison chili
- Shop the Marketplace featuring over 60 local vendors
- Visit Santa nightly from 5PM–7PM for photos
- Free parking
Indigenous Craft Market
Saturday, November 29 & Saturday, December 6 | 11AM – 8PM
Discover one-of-a-kind creations from Indigenous artisans showcasing beautiful beadwork, artwork, moccasins, and more at Mādahòkì Farm. Meet the makers, hear their stories, and support their artistry firsthand. While you’re here, explore the permanent Madahoki Marketplace, featuring even more treasures and gifts from over 60 Indigenous vendors.
Workshops
Beaded Earring Workshop w/ Shawna Liao from Studio Sweetgrass
Saturday, November 29 | 11:30AM; 4:30PM; 6:30PM
$40 per person
Get creative at this 1-hour beginner-friendly workshop with Shawna Liao from Studio Sweetgrass! This hands-on session guides you through crafting your own beautiful beaded earrings. Perfect for ages 14+, or 12+ with prior hand-sewing or beading experience. Bring your patience, a steady hand, and a bit of finger strength, and leave with a unique pair of earrings you made yourself.
Beaded Christmas Ornament Workshop w/ Charmaine Leonard from Shining Eagle Creations
Saturday, December 6 | 11:30AM; 3:00PM; 6:00PM
$35 per person
Add a personal touch to your holiday décor in this 2-hour festive workshop with Charmaine Leonard from Shining Eagle Creations. Learn the art of beadwork as you create your own beautiful beaded Christmas ornament using one of Charmaine’s signature designs. Perfect for ages 12+ (or 8+ with the help of an adult), this hands-on experience includes all materials and is a wonderful way to craft a handmade keepsake or thoughtful gift for someone special.
Breakfast with Santa
Sunday, December 7 & Sunday, December 14 | 10AM – 12PM
$35 per person
Start the day with a festive Breakfast with Santa, featuring live visits with Santa throughout the meal! After breakfast, meet the friendly barnyard animals and Spirit Horses, and let the kids burn off energy on the hay play structure. A magical morning of food, fun, and holiday cheer for the whole family!
Menu
Choice of homemade bannock french toast or waffle with berry sauce
Scrambled eggs with sausage and bacon
Juice, coffee, tea
Corporate Christmas Celebrations
Friday, December 5 | 6PM – 8PM (Dinner)
$75 per person
Friday, December 12 | 12PM – 2PM (Lunch)
$55 per person
Celebrate the season with your team in the festively decorated Mamawii Lodge. Enjoy a festive menu, a keynote speech from Santa on the universal message of kindness and giving, a pow wow dance performance, and traditional hand-drum song. Dinner guests also receive tickets to the Trail of Lights & Traditions.
Menu
Bannock with herb butter
Fire-roasted turkey with tomato cranberry relish
Bannock stuffing
Garlic mashed potatoes
Seasonal vegetables
Pumpkin pie
Strawberry juice, coffee, tea
Prefer something more private? Book a custom luncheon or dinner for groups of 25+ starting November 27.
Private Christmas Luncheon
$55 per person
Package includes:
- Exclusive use of the Mamawii Lodge
- Access to the Marketplace and other farm displays (small animals & Spirit Horses)
- Free parking
Optional add-ons:
- Invite Santa to host and address your group with a keynote speech on the universal message of kindness and giving ($400)
- Pow wow dance performance ($800) or welcome/hand-drum songs ($400)
- Cooking bannock by the fire ($10 per person)
- Team building dreamcatcher workshop ($15 per person)
- Beautiful Indigenous gifts ranging starting from $5
- Ojibwe Spirit Horse stories, self-guided trail and interactive tour ($10 per person)
Luncheon Menu
Bannock with herb butter
Fire-roasted turkey with tomato cranberry relish
Bannock stuffing
Garlic mashed potatoes
Seasonal vegetables
Pumpkin pie
Strawberry juice, coffee, tea
Private Christmas Dinner Party
$79 per person
Package includes:
- Exclusive use of the Mamawii Lodge
- Tickets to Trail of Lights and Tradition & Northern Lights sound and music show
- Access to the Marketplace and other farm displays (small animals & Spirit Horses)
- Free parking
Optional add-ons:
- Invite Santa to host and address your group with a keynote speech on the universal message of kindness and giving ($400)
- Pow wow dance performance ($800) or welcome/hand-drum songs ($400)
- Cooking bannock by the fire ($10 per person)
- Team building dreamcatcher workshop ($15 per person)
- Beautiful Indigenous gifts ranging starting from $5
- Ojibwe Spirit Horse stories, self-guided trail and interactive tour ($10 per person)
Dinner Menu
Bannock with herb butter
Roasted squash soup with bannock croutons
Fire-roasted turkey with tomato cranberry relish
Bannock stuffing
Seasonal vegetables
Garlic mashed potatoes
Pumpkin pie
Strawberry juice, coffee, tea
Special seasonal festive mocktail
