Christmas Land
Christmas Land offers an old-fashioned holiday experience across a farm setting with indoor and outdoor activities for children and adults. Visitors can meet Santa to share wish lists and take photos, take a train ride, or enjoy a horse-drawn wagon ride. Guests can also gather around an outdoor fireplace to hear holiday music, savor fresh fire pit pizza and homemade cookies, and browse gifts made by local artisans.
Nov 28 – Dec 20, 2026 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Tickets
The page gives no dollar amounts. A passport can be purchased to reserve a Santa time slot; adults do not need a passport, but paid admission is required for those 18 and over. Train tickets and horse ride tickets are mentioned separately, with no prices stated.
Hours
Saturday and Sunday 10am–6pm.
Food & Drink
The event offers fresh fire pit pizza and homemade Christmas Land cookies; cookies are homemade each week and can sell out fast.
Location
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children
Vibe
Old-fashioned and festive
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Tips & Advice
- Buy a passport before your visit if you want to reserve a Santa photo slot online.
- Bring your passport order confirmation, which the FAQ asks visitors to have with them.
- Reserve a horse ride time slot ahead, as tickets can sell out and reservations are highly recommended.
- Dress for outdoor activities, since the farm has activities inside and out and Santa visits continue in rain or snow.
- Check your email folders for the order confirmation if it does not appear in your inbox.
Special Events & Promotions
- Group rates are available.
- A purchased passport lets visitors reserve an online time slot to see Santa.
- Train rides require a separate ticket.
- Horse rides are not included with the passport, are offered on Saturdays and Sundays, and require a separate ticket; reservations are recommended.
- For the 2026 season, online time-slot reservations to see Santa are new.
Links & Contact
Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their contact page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can enjoy Christmas Land?
The farm attraction is geared toward all age groups, and adults are welcome with or without children.
How do I reserve a Santa photo, and what should I bring?
Purchase a passport to reserve a Santa time slot online, and bring your order confirmation when you visit.
Are the train and horse rides included with a passport?
Horse rides are not included with a passport and require a separate ticket. Train tickets can also be purchased for adults who want to ride with a child.
What food and other activities are available?
Visitors can get fire pit pizza and homemade cookies, browse local artisan goods, sit by the outdoor fireplace, and listen to seasonal music.
What happens if rain or snow affects my visit?
Santa visits go ahead in rain or snow. If bad weather affects outdoor passport activities, visitors can return on another open day to do those activities.
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