Illustration of Santa in a sleigh-shaped chair in a shopping arcade with a child holding a letter (Santa's Christmas at Charmingfare Farm)
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Santa's Christmas at Charmingfare Farm

Visitors journey to the farm's North Pole aboard a horse-drawn sleigh ride through a decorated trail or via a tractor train. Once there, guests can meet Santa Claus at the Reindeer Barn, feed live reindeer, and drop letters into Santa's North Pole mailbox. Families can also visit barnyard animals, gather around campfires to make s'mores, and browse seasonal items in the Holiday Gift Barn.

Nov 28 – Dec 24, 2026 All ages

Plan Your Visit

Tickets

The page displays a price range of $39.00–$399.00. Horse-Drawn Ride: starting at $299 per package; each package seats up to 10 passengers, with another party seated across from you. A private ride requires booking both packages on the same vehicle for the same check-in time, up to 20 passengers total. Vis-A-Vis Ride: $349 per vehicle for up to 4 passengers, with the entire vehicle reserved for the party. Express Ticket: $39 per person. Children 23 months and under ride free and are not included in the count. Animal Feed and S’more Kits can be purchased separately.

Hours

Various daytime and evening departures; no specific clock times are stated.

Food & Drink

Express Ticket visitors can enjoy sugar cookies and hot cocoa; s’more kits are available to purchase ahead for campfire treats.

Location

Charmingfare Farm · 774 High St, Candia, NH 03034 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with young children

Vibe

Festive, cozy, hands-on

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Reserve in advance because reservations are required and choose a check-in time that works for your group.
  • Arrive 15 minutes before check-in; the selected time is for check-in, not ride boarding.
  • Bring a letter for Santa to place in the North Pole mailbox.
  • Purchase Animal Feed or S’more Kits online during checkout if you want to feed animals or make s’mores.
  • Wear clothing suitable for an outdoor farm visit, since the ride and activities include time outdoors.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Children under 24 months ride free.
  • November 29 is Special Savings Day.
  • Various daytime and evening departures are available; advance reservations are required.
  • The Express Ticket is a separate option for a Tractor Train ride to the North Pole; it excludes the Christmas Trail ride and includes Sugar Cookies and Hot Cocoa.
  • The Vis-A-Vis ride is a private VIP vehicle for up to four passengers.

Links & Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

What ride options are available to reach the North Pole?

Choose a horse-drawn ride or private Vis-A-Vis ride through the Christmas Trail, or an Express Tractor Train ride that skips the trail.

What can families do during the visit?

Meet Santa at the Reindeer Barn, see and feed live reindeer, send a letter to Santa, visit the barnyard animals, enjoy campfires and browse the Holiday Gift Barn.

Is food included, and can we get anything to eat?

Express Ticket visits include sugar cookies and hot cocoa. S’more kits can be purchased ahead for the campfires; Animal Feed is also available to purchase.

How long should we allow, and when should we arrive for check-in?

Plan for approximately 1.5 hours at the farm. Arrive 15 minutes before your selected check-in time; late arrivals may miss the ride or not be accommodated.

Can we bring a letter for Santa, and what happens if there is no snow?

Bring a letter to post in Santa’s North Pole mailbox. Rides run regardless of snow; wheeled vehicles are used if trail conditions do not suit sled runners.

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