Kevin McCurdy's Holiday Spirit Festival
Visitors embark on the outdoor Winter Wonderland Walk featuring over 15 interactive attractions and twinkling light displays. Guests can greet Santa in his reindeer barn, speak with Mrs. Claus to help find missing toys, and meet Oliver the owl at Critter Creek. The trail also includes animated scenes in a North Pole Village, gingerbread photo ops, holiday trains, and musical performances by the Jingle Bear Band.
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Plan Your Visit
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When
Tickets
Adults $26.95 plus processing fee and NYS Sales tax; Child (under 12 ) $24.95 plus processing fee and NYS Sales Tax; Under 2 yrs. FREE.
Parking
Time-slot reservations help manage guest flow and parking.
Accessibility
The outdoor trail of wood chips, gravel, and natural surfaces is navigable by most wheelchairs, though wet weather may reduce accessibility; guests with casts, braces, or crutches are not permitted.
Going?
Location
Tips & Advice
- Reserve an online time slot before visiting because tickets are limited and on-site availability is not guaranteed.
- Arrive with your party 15 minutes before your reserved slot and have your printed or digital barcode ready for scanning.
- Wear boots and warm winter layers; the outdoor trail has gravel, wood chips, and natural surfaces, and open-toed footwear is prohibited.
- Allow about 35–45 minutes to walk the one-mile trail and explore its attractions.
- Check for weather-related schedule changes before setting out, since the festival may adjust its schedule when conditions are unsafe.
Special Events & Promotions
- Admission is free for children under 2.
- Group discounts must be arranged in advance and are not available for Saturday attendance.
- The festival opens Fridays and Wednesday, December 23, in the evening; Saturdays and Sundays are daytime-only.
- A new all-outdoor Winter Wonderland Walk is featured for 2026.
- A new train station and a new Gingerbread Village are featured this year.
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 website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the festival suitable for?
It is described as a family event with attractions for all ages.
Do I need to reserve tickets, and can I buy them at the entrance?
Online time-slot reservations are required, capacity is limited, and on-site tickets are not guaranteed. Have your barcode ready when you arrive.
What can visitors see and do along the walk?
The one-mile outdoor trail takes about 35–45 minutes and features more than 15 attractions, including light displays, animated scenes, interactive experiences, holiday trains, photo opportunities, and Santa’s reindeer barn.
What should I wear, and what is the trail like underfoot?
Wear warm seasonal clothing, including boots, a hat, gloves, and a warm coat. The route includes wood chips, loose gravel, and natural surfaces; open-toed footwear is not allowed.
Can I bring a stroller or use a wheelchair on the trail?
Most strollers and wheelchairs can maneuver the grounds, but wet weather may make access difficult. Guests with injuries requiring casts, braces, or crutches cannot be admitted.
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