Reindeer Magic 2026
Saturday, November 21 • Vancouver
Saturday, December 5 • Lake Oswego
Sunday, December 6 • Cedar Hills
Meet Santa and his reindeer! Bring the whole family to this community-favorite event for a magical holiday experience! Enjoy festive fun for all ages—see real reindeer, visit with Santa, and join in the merriment with family activities like a giant snow globe and a garden train ride. Vendors will also offer face painting, balloon art, winter treats, toasty beverages, and more.
Meet the Magic Makers for 2026!
The holiday magic is coming, and so are our incredible vendors! Peek at the festive treats, family fun, and live entertainment waiting for you this year, from cotton candy and donuts to Santa photos and balloon art. Vendors may vary by location.
Smirk Photobooth Professional Santa Photos
Schatzi Mobile Craft Coffee Cart
Mystique's Fancy Faces Face Painting & Balloon Art
Divine Mini Donuts
KCK Pizza Truck
Live Music from Oh Boy!
7 Dees Reindeer Magic FAQs
1. What happens if it rains or snows on the day of the event? Reindeer Magic goes on rain or shine! Since this is an outdoor event, please dress for the weather.
2. Can I switch my tickets between the morning and afternoon sessions? Yes! You can do this yourself on the ticket app or just reply to your ticket confirmation email to request a change at least 48 hours before the event.
3. Do children get in free? Children under 1 year old get in free. All other children need a paid ticket for entry.
4. Can I buy tickets at the door? Yes, if capacity allows, but this event sells out quickly and you may have to wait in line. We recommend buying in advance.
5. Are Santa photos included with my ticket? No. Santa photos are a separate fee. You can add them when you buy your ticket or purchase them at the event, but slots are limited, so we recommend pre-purchasing.
6. Can I buy Santa photos without an event ticket? No. An event ticket is required to purchase Santa photos.
7. Are vendor items included in the ticket price? Activities like the train ride and the giant snow globe are included with your ticket. Vendor offerings such as face painting, balloon art, food, and drinks are extra and are run by our vendor partners.
Reindeer Magic is Real: How It All Began
Story by Nicole Forbes, 7 Dees Director of Education
It began with a small Reindeer Magic event years ago, when we thought it would be a fun addition to our holiday season to partner with a local reindeer farm and bring a few animals to the garden centers for the weekend.
Since that first event, we have continued to work with that same family farm and their lovely herd of domesticated reindeer. Although the event has now grown in popularity and expanded to include Santa, food carts, face painting, and more family fun, the spirit remains the same. It’s all about Reindeer Magic!
For most of the year, the reindeer at the farm spend their time eating, relaxing, and enjoying pasture time, but as the Christmas season approaches, their schedule gets pretty full with guest appearances all over the state! People of all ages marvel at their beauty and enjoy getting the chance to see these unique animals up close.
The reindeer handlers know the animals’ personalities very well and treat them with the same kindness we use with our own pets—humans and reindeer have been working together for more than 5,000 years! They might look similar to Caribou at first glance, but these domesticated reindeer have evolved along a different path from their Caribou cousins.
Here are a few fun facts about reindeer:
- Similar to a cow or horse, reindeer spend most of their time either eating or lying down with their friends in a herd.
- Both male and female reindeer grow and shed their antlers every year.
- Each individual animal has their own unique antler shape and design!
Several years ago during this event, I was witness to some real “Christmas Magic”. A group of children, maybe 9-10 years old, had gathered around the reindeer pen and were enjoying watching the animals when one boy noticed an older gentleman sitting nearby—he had white hair, a white beard, and glasses, and to keep warm, he had wrapped the demonstration reindeer hide around his shoulders. As the one boy pointed the man out to the other children, their faces lit up one by one, and before long none of the children could keep from staring. Whispers went around the pen that surely the man was Santa himself, keeping watch over his trusty herd of reindeer. And suddenly, most of the children were on their best behavior!
It is easy to find ourselves busy and stressed during this time of year, but it is also easy to find small joys and moments of true holiday magic if we just take some time to enjoy it! Happy Holidays!