Hikari: Festival of Lights
Visitors take a tractor wagon ride out to a festive walking path illuminated by thousands of twinkling holiday lights across the farm. Guests can navigate a holiday corn maze, explore the Barnyard Educational Exhibit, and visit the pollinator garden. The festival also features festive photo ops and group photos with Santa at his hilltop village.
Nov 27 – Dec 27, 2026 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Tickets
Admission: Adults (13+) $28 Wednesday–Thursday and $33 Friday–Sunday; Kids (3–12) $18 Wednesday–Thursday and $23 Friday–Sunday; Military $14 Wednesday–Thursday and $16.50 Friday–Sunday. December 21–23 use weekend pricing. Teachers receive free admission December 2–3; Healthcare Workers receive free admission December 9–10; First Responders receive free admission December 16–17; College Students receive 50% off admission December 2–3, 9–10, and 16–17. Admission promotions must be purchased on-site at check-in with valid ID or other proof of eligibility. Games Area activities are sold separately for $3 per ticket; listed activities use 1–4 tickets each, and Bee Train is 2 tickets per passenger ages 3+. Parking is $12 per vehicle Friday–Sunday and on the special holiday nights December 21–23.
Hours
Event hours: 5:00–9:00pm; last admission 7:30pm. Wagon rides: 5:30–8:00pm. Santa's Hilltop Village: 5:30–8:30pm. Games Area: 5:00–8:30pm; last ticket sale 8:00pm. Tanaka Grill: 5:00–8:00pm. The page also shows “5:00 – 8:30pm” immediately after the Santa's Hilltop Village hours.
Parking
$12 per vehicle, required Friday–Sunday and on the special holiday nights December 21–23. Parking is available onsite.
Accessibility
The farm is stroller and family friendly.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Buy admission tickets online in advance and select a date and entry slot when booking.
- Arrive early enough to take the wagon ride to the light path, which runs for a limited portion of the evening.
- Bring valid ID or other proof of eligibility if using an admission promotion, which must be purchased onsite at check-in.
- Plan for separately ticketed Games Area activities, and buy activity tickets there before the last ticket sale.
- Use onsite parking on Friday through Sunday and December 21–23, when parking is required.
Special Events & Promotions
- Children ages 3–12 have a separate admission price.
- Military visitors have a separate admission price.
- Teachers get free admission on December 2–3; buy on-site with valid ID or other proof of eligibility.
- Healthcare workers get free admission on December 9–10; buy on-site with valid ID or other proof of eligibility.
- First responders get free admission on December 16–17; buy on-site with valid ID or other proof of eligibility.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
What activities are included with admission?
Admission includes a tractor ride to the light path, light displays, a holiday corn maze, the Barnyard Educational Exhibit, the pollinator garden, photo spots and Santa’s Hilltop Village.
Is the festival suitable for children and stroller users?
The farm describes the event as suitable for all ages and says it is stroller and family friendly.
Should I buy tickets in advance, and do I choose an entry slot?
Admission tickets are available online in advance. Choose a date and entry time when buying; the last admission is earlier than the event’s closing.
Are food and extra activities available?
Tanaka Grill is open during the event. Games Area activities, including the Bee Train, require separately sold activity tickets.
What should I know about parking?
Onsite parking is required Friday through Sunday and on the special holiday dates December 21–23.
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