Port Farms Country Christmas
Guests can select and cut their own farm-grown Christmas tree or choose from a selection of pre-cut trees, freshly harvested wreaths, and holiday decorations. Families can take private horse-drawn sleigh, carriage, or wagon rides across the farm. In the Events Barn, visitors can decorate crafts and cookies, write letters to Santa, meet Santa Claus, and enjoy live music with festive food and drinks.
What to Expect
Farm holiday celebration with horse-drawn rides, Santa visits, and Christmas trees.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Port Farms
Food & Drink
The event offers food and holiday food-and-drink specials, including cocktails for guests 21 and older.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with children
Vibe
Festive and rustic
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: No farm admission; activities are a la carte (just a couple bucks). – Get tickets
Tips & Advice
- Book your private horse-drawn sleigh, carriage or wagon ride as soon as 2026 reservations open, because a reservation is required for every ride.
- Come on a Saturday or Sunday if you want to meet Santa in the Events Barn and hear live music on the same visit.
- The tree farm and Harvest Barn gift shop open Wednesday through Sunday from November 21, so you can pick a tree before the barn activities start.
- Call the farm to pre-order handcrafted, freshly harvested wreaths, centerpieces and decorations so they are ready when you come to pick them up.
- Visit on the last weekend for Drinks With The Grinch in Santa's Workshop, where Grinch visits are free and you don't need a reservation.
Special Events & Promotions
- Drinks With The Grinch in Santa's Workshop on the final weekend: free visits and photos, no reservations needed, all ages welcome.
- Private horse-drawn sleigh, carriage or wagon rides on Black Friday and weekends, reservation required.
- Pre-order handcrafted wreaths, centerpieces and decorations by phone.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to reserve a sleigh or carriage ride?
Yes. The horse-drawn sleigh, carriage and wagon rides are private and require a reservation. They run on Black Friday and every weekend of the season, and 2026 reservations open soon.
What can kids do in Santa's Workshop?
The Events Barn, also called Santa's Workshop, has crafts and cookies to decorate, letters to write to Santa, and other family activities. You pay for each activity separately.
Which days can we meet Santa?
Santa visits the Events Barn on Saturdays and Sundays, and live music plays there the same afternoons.
Do I have to cut my own tree?
No. You can choose and cut a tree grown on the farm or pick one from the selection of pre-cut trees. Handcrafted wreaths, centerpieces and decorations are also for sale, and you can call to pre-order them.
Is there anything for the adults?
Yes. Cocktails are served to guests 21 and over, and there are holiday food and drink specials. You can also shop the Harvest Barn gift shop.
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