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Christmas In The Country

Families can meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, sign the Naughty or Nice list, and watch a live performance with WHOville characters. Activities include carousel and train rides, a petting zoo, cupcake decorating with Buddy the Elf, and a glow dance party. Guests can also enjoy face painting, hair tinseling, themed play areas, and make magical reindeer food.

Dec 5 – Dec 6, 2026

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Tickets

All tickets are $35 for adults and children ages 1 and older. Children under age 1 are free; a parent still needs a ticket. Each person needs a ticket.

Hours

Saturday: 9-11 a.m., 12-2 p.m., and 3-5 p.m.; Sunday: 9-11 a.m. and 12-2 p.m. A third Sunday session from 3-5 p.m. will open if all five sessions sell out.

Ages

All ages (children under 1 free, parent needs ticket)

Food & Drink

A truck offers hot chocolate and coffee, and guests can have a drink with Barbie.

Location

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Crooked Creek Whitetails Estate · 13486 N 400 East Road, Fairmount, IL 61841 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with young children

Vibe

Playful and festive

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Get tickets for your preferred session early. An extra Sunday session only opens once all five scheduled sessions have sold out.
  • Dress for the weather, since some stations are outside and the event goes ahead in rain, snow or shine.
  • Buy a ticket for everyone aged 1 and older, grandparents included. Babies under 1 are free, but the parent with them still needs a ticket.
  • Have your order number, a screenshot or your receipt ready at the check-in table. Check-in uses the buyer's order number or email address.
  • Tickets can't be refunded. If you can't go, resell them yourself and email crookedcreekwhitetailsestate@gmail.com with the new person's name for the check-in list.

Special Events & Promotions

  • New this year: Christmas Carnival Fun for all ages.
  • New this year: a play area for ages 3 and under with Thomas the Train.
  • New this year: a GLOW Dance Party with a Magical Mouse Friend as special guest.
  • New this year: Snow Globe Fun.
  • An extra Sunday afternoon session opens only if all five scheduled sessions sell out.

Links & Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

What ages is it for?

There's no age limit, so any child who'll enjoy the activities is welcome. Children under 1 get in free, but the parent still needs a ticket, and grandparents need an adult ticket.

What is there to do?

Highlights include: - Santa and Mrs. Claus, and the Naughty/Nice List - Making a snow storm with Elsa - Decorating cupcakes with Buddy the Elf - WHOville characters with a live performance - Carousel and train rides, and a petting zoo - Face painting and hair tinseling - A Spider-Man and Spidey play area - Magical reindeer food - Photo ops throughout

What's new this year?

Christmas Carnival Fun for all ages, a play area for ages 3 and under with Thomas the Train, a GLOW Dance Party with a Magical Mouse Friend, and Snow Globe Fun.

Is there food or drink?

There's a Hot Chocolate & Coffee Truck, and you can have a drink with Barbie.

How does check-in work?

You don't need to print tickets. At the check-in table, give the order number or email address of the person who bought the tickets. Having a screenshot or printed receipt handy helps.

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