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Desert Farm Lights

Guests can explore dozens of holiday attractions, including a 1.5-acre immersive candy cane maze, winter tubing hills, a 90-foot fun slide, and the Jolly Journey train ride. The festival features nightly visits and photos with Santa, a carousel, bungee trampolines, and open fire pits for roasting treats. Optional add-ons include outdoor ice skating on real ice, horse-drawn wagon rides through an illuminated orchard, and private themed igloo retreats.

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Tickets

Admission is $24.95 for each listed weekday option; all guests ages 3 and up need a ticket. A Hope Community Services option lists 80 admission tickets at $19.96 each ($1,596.80). Listed add-ons: horse-drawn wagon, $15 per person for guests ages 3 and up; ice skating, $15; Fast Pass, $18. Other listed add-ons and food options have no prices stated.

Ages

Children 2 and under are free. All guests ages 3+ need an admission ticket.

Food & Drink

Food and adult beverages are available as add-ons; listed options include mini donuts, hot cocoa, popcorn, caramel apples, candied nuts, and s’mores and hot-dog roasting.

Parking

Parking is included with admission.

Accessibility

Only trained ADA service dogs are permitted on-site; emotional support and therapy animals are not allowed.

Pets

Only trained service dogs as defined under ADA Titles II and III are allowed. Emotional support animals, comfort animals, and therapy dogs are not permitted.

Going?

Location

14629 W. Peoria Ave, Surprise, AZ, 85355 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with children

Vibe

Festive, playful, immersive

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Reserve admission for each guest aged three or older, as every guest in that age group needs a ticket.
  • Consider adding ice skating when booking; sessions include skate rentals, and personal skates are not permitted.
  • Bring socks for skating or plan to purchase them there; skate-assist devices are limited and first come, first served.
  • Reserve a themed igloo if your group wants a private retreat with seating, a fire pit, games, s’mores and a server.
  • Use the included parking and allow time to explore the attractions covered by admission.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Early-bird tickets are offered.
  • A season pass includes unlimited visits with no blackout dates.
  • Admission prices are higher from December 18 through 27.
  • The event is closed on Christmas Day.
  • Horse-drawn wagon rides through the illuminated orchard are a separately sold add-on.

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

What ages need an admission ticket?

All guests aged three and up need an admission ticket.

What attractions are included with admission?

Admission includes attractions such as the Jolly Journey train, Candy Cane Maze, winter tubing, photos with Santa, slides, the carousel, bungee trampolines and open fire pits.

What food and drinks are available?

Food and adult beverages are available as add-ons. Food options include mini donuts, hot cocoa, s’mores, hot dogs, popcorn, corndogs, funnel cakes, churros, caramel apples, candied nuts and savory dishes.

What activities can be added to a visit?

Ice skating, horse-drawn wagon rides, themed igloo retreats, face painting, balloon art and cookie decorating are among the add-on options.

What are the skating rules?

Each skating session lasts one hour and includes skate rentals; personal skates are not permitted. Skating is for ages three and up, and skate-assist devices are limited and first come, first served.

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