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Ho Ho Ho Hike and Holiday Celebration tickets available Nov. 3

October 24 2025

AUBURN, Ala.-  Santa Claus is coming to town! Children ages 12 and under are invited to this holiday celebration event on Saturday, December 6th from 10 AM to 12:30 PM at the Kreher Preserve & Nature Center. Children are required to be accompanied by an adult ticket holder. Children 23 months and younger are FREE with the purchase of an adult ticket.

The cost is $15/person plus online fees for participants 24 months (2 years) and older. Make sure to purchase your tickets early, because this event sells out fast!

Tickets for this event will go on sale on Monday, November 3rd. To purchase tickets, visit auburn.edu/preserve. A link to this website will also be posted on auburnal.gov/parks/programs/ho-ho-ho-hike. Please note that an adult ticket must be purchased first, then, a free infant ticket and/or a child ticket may be added to the adult ticket transaction.

The Ho Ho Ho Hike and Holiday Celebration begins at 10 AM. The event will include nature-themed crafts, performances, cookies and hot chocolate. There will also be a special appearance by Santa and Mrs. Claus! The event will include the traditional hike and a fun “Santa-hunt”. Wear comfortable walking shoes and come celebrate the holiday season with the Clauses! For more information, please contact Emillie Dombrowski at edombrowski@auburnal.gov.

For more information about the Kreher Nature Preserve and their programs, please call  (334) 844-8091 or visit auburn.edu/preserve. For more information about Auburn Parks and Recreation programs and facilities, please call 334-501-2930 or visit auburnal.gov/parks, or follow @COAParksAndRec on Facebook and Instagram.