Illustration of neighbours admiring a cottage yard full of lit snowmen and candy canes (The Christmas Ranch)

The Christmas Ranch

The Christmas Ranch offers an indoor and outdoor walking experience illuminated by one million lights synchronized to holiday music. Visitors can explore seven heated village shops, gather around a central warming bonfire, and view a life-size Nativity and a 17-train Dept 56 model display. Families can also visit with Santa, enjoy seasonal treats from the bakery and cafe, and take trackless train or wagon rides.

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Plan Your Visit

When

Tickets

Online tickets purchased before 5:00pm the day before the event: November 20–December 10, Monday–Thursday, Carload $27 and Large Van $37; Friday–Sunday, Carload $32 and Large Van $42. December 11–23, Monday–Thursday, Carload $32 and Large Van $37; Friday–Sunday, Carload $37 and Large Van $47. Onsite tickets purchased at Admissions on the day of the event, November 20–December 23: Monday–Sunday, Carload $39 and Large Van $49. Parking is free. Trackless train and wagon ride tickets are $4.50 per person; children 3 years old or younger ride free. Visiting Santa and the Tinsel Towne Trains display, and the Toyland playground and slides, are free.

Hours

Sunday through Thursday: 5:00pm to 9:00pm; Friday and Saturday: 5:00pm to 10:00pm.

Ages

All ages

Food & Drink

Santa’s Bakery & Café offers funnel cakes, hot dogs, hamburgers, pizza, pretzels with cheese, hot chocolate, soft drinks, coffee, bottled water, and treats including pies, fudge, cookies, and cupcakes.

Parking

Parking is free. Buses and RVs are not permitted.

Accessibility

Most of the village and shops are wheelchair accessible, though some grassy or graveled areas may be difficult to navigate.

Pets

Well-mannered pets on a leash are permitted in the village, except in shops, food areas, and rides.

Going?

Location

3205 S. Waynesville Road, Morrow, OH 45152 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with children

Vibe

Festive and cozy

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Buy admission online by 5 p.m. the day before your visit to get lower rates than purchasing onsite.
  • Visit Monday through Thursday for smaller crowds and shorter waits; on weekends, consider arriving at the 5 p.m. opening.
  • Wear sturdy footwear and dress for outdoor conditions; walkways are mostly gravel, and some areas may be grassy or uneven.
  • Use the free parking, but don’t bring a bus or RV; those vehicles are not permitted.
  • Buy ride tickets online with admission or at a village register; each ride costs $4.50 per person, and children 3 and younger ride free.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Online tickets bought by the day before your visit cost less than day-of tickets at Admissions.
  • Monday–Thursday online tickets cost less than Friday–Sunday ones.
  • Train and wagon ride tickets are sold separately, and children 3 and under ride free.
  • Photos with Santa are available to buy, taken by the elves.

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

Is The Christmas Ranch indoors or outdoors?

Both. The village has seven heated buildings, linked mostly by gravel walkways. Many displays can be seen from your car as you drive in and out, or from the train and wagon rides.

Can we bring a stroller?

Yes, strollers are welcome everywhere except Tinsel Towne Trains, Santa's Bakery & Café and The Reindeer Room.

Can the kids visit Santa?

Yes. Santa is in Grandma's House across from Admissions whenever the Ranch is open, and visiting him is free. Photos are available to buy, and only the elves take them.

What food is there?

Santa's Bakery & Cafe serves funnel cakes, hot dogs, hamburgers, pizza and pretzels with cheese. Drinks include hot chocolate, coffee and soft drinks, and for dessert there's cheesecake, pies, fudge, cookies, cupcakes, popcorn and frosted nuts.

How do the train and wagon rides work?

Buy ride tickets at any register in the village, or online when you buy admission. Both rides leave from the far left end of the village and go to Santa's House and back, taking about 5–7 minutes. Children 3 and under ride free.

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