Christmas Experience at Ancient City Farmstead
Guests can gather around a towering 50-foot Rockefeller Christmas tree to watch evening lighting ceremonies and nightly fireworks shows. Children can meet Santa at Santa's Workshop, navigate the Elf Training Camp obstacle course, jump in bounce houses, and play reindeer games. The farmstead also features live entertainment on the Hometown Holiday Stage, local gift vendors, a synthetic ice skating rink, and cozy drinks at Santa's Speakeasy.
Dec 12 – Dec 22, 2026 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Tickets
Adults: $25 (ages 16-65); Senior & Military: $20 (ages 65+ or with Military ID; valid ID required at entry, and guests without ID will be charged the price difference at the gate); Children: $15 (ages 3-15); children under 3 are free. Outdoor skating is not included in the ticket price and can be purchased on-site for an additional $15.
Hours
Daily 4:30-9:00pm.
Food & Drink
Daily options include 3–5 rotating food trucks, holiday concessions, hot cocoa, water, soda, and beer, wine, and seltzers for sale.
Parking
Parking is easy and free.
Accessibility
Strollers are allowed in the venue, with designated stroller parking outside Santa’s Workshop.
Pets
Only service animals are permitted inside the event.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Buy tickets for the date you plan to attend, since each ticket is valid only for its selected date.
- Check ticket availability before setting out; box-office tickets are subject to availability and entry capacity.
- Arrive early for Santa’s Workshop, which can get busy, and use the designated stroller parking outside its entrance.
- Bring a bag no larger than 24 by 12 inches, as extra-large bags are not permitted.
- If you plan to skate, arrange a skating ticket separately; skate rentals are included with that ticket.
Special Events & Promotions
- Children under 3 enter free.
- Seniors and military ID holders have a discounted admission price; valid ID is required.
- Outdoor skating is an extra-ticket activity, purchasable on-site.
- Santa’s Silent Disco is a separate-ticketed, 18+ after-hours party on December 19.
- The St. Augustine Ballet performs The Nutcracker on December 12.
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
Is this event suitable for children?
The festival is family-friendly, with Santa’s Workshop, reindeer games, an Elf Training Camp obstacle course and a bounce house for young children.
Can tickets be bought at the gate, and can they sell out?
Box-office tickets may be available on the day, subject to availability. Check ticket availability before arriving; entry is subject to capacity.
What food and drinks are available?
Food trucks and holiday concessions are on site, along with hot cocoa, water, soda, beer, wine and seltzers for purchase. Outside alcohol is not allowed.
Is skating included, and can visitors rent skates?
Skating is an additional activity. Skate rentals are available on site and are included with a skating ticket; sessions last 30 minutes, with the limit enforced only when busy.
Can visitors bring strollers, large bags or pets?
Strollers are allowed, but not inside Santa’s Workshop; designated stroller parking is just outside. Extra-large bags are not permitted, and only service animals are allowed.
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