Photo Mini Sessions with Santa
Our professional photographer, Kiella Lawrence Photography, will host family photo mini-sessions with the big man in red himself. 

Cost: $60, includes mini-session plus 1-2 digital downloads.

Santa’s Workshop Activities
FREE holiday and bison-themed craft activities! Each child will also have an opportunity to choose a free gift from Santa’s Gift Shop for a special person in their life and have it gift-wrapped at our bison-themed gift wrapping station.

Santa will be at the Bison Center from 3-6PM on:

• Wednesday, December 4
• Saturday, December 7
• Wednesday, December 11
• Saturday, December 14
• Saturday, December 21 

Christmas Tree Decorating Contest
Interested in sponsoring a plot or decorating a tree to be entered into our Christmas Tree Decorating Contest and showcased in our Winter Wonderland gallery? Email [email protected] for more information.

Christmas Tree Contest Lighting Ceremony
Your friends, family, neighbors, and broader Jamestown community sponsored and decorated our Winter Wonderland gallery of Christmas trees. 

Join us on Saturday, December 7 at 7PM for the official lighting of our Winter Wonderland gallery and vote for your favorite tree. Voting will be available through December 21. Admission is free, and open to all.

Christmas Tree Contest Awards Ceremony
Which tree will be crowned ‘best of the herd’ in 2024? 

Join us for the unveiling of our top three Christmas trees, as determined by your votes, and congratulate the winners on Saturday, December 21 at 7PM. Admission is free, and open to all.

Pay What You Can Admission
Has it been a while since you’ve visited the North American Bison Discovery Center? Pop in and take a look around during our extended hours and Pay What You Can Admission event. 

Dates and Times
November 29 – December 21, 10AM-8PM

Extended Holiday Shopping Hours & Sales
Love bison? Have friends or family who want a unique “Buffalo City” gift? Join us in the NABDC Gift Shop for extended holiday shopping hours!

Dates and Times
November 29 – December 21, 10AM-8PM

Twelve Days of Savings
Our Twelve Days of Savings should also add a little twinkle to your eye! Visit us in-store for special holiday promotions and deals unavailable elsewhere. Can’t make it in person? No worries! Our online shop is available 24/7 for all of your shopping needs.