Christmas Town at ELJ Farms
Visitors can experience a Christmas light show trail either by driving through in their personal vehicle or boarding a tractor-pulled wagon ride. Wagon passengers stop midway to explore a downtown village on foot, featuring a vintage candy general store, sweet shop, flower shop, and Santa's room at the post office. Guests can also browse market vendors, grab bites from food trucks, and have professional pictures taken with Santa.
What to Expect
Drive-thru and wagon ride light show trail with a holiday downtown.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
ELJ Farms
Food & Drink
Food trucks offer bites, and the Sweet Shop serves holiday beverages.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with children
Vibe
Festive and family-friendly
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
$
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Drive-thru: $25 per personal vehicle for up to 4 people, plus $5 for each additional person; payment is accepted by cash or card. Wagon rides: $15 each for ages 5 and older; free for ages 4 and under. Private wagon ride: $400 for a maximum of 25 people per wagon, booked in advance. Santa pictures: $30.
- Parking: For drive-through visitors, turn on the right-hand signal; parking attendees direct vehicles right, where cashiers take payment and give instructions. For wagon rides, turn on the left-hand signal and follow directions to one of two parking areas; park and pay for the rides in the Pro-Shop. Drive-through visitors who want to visit Christmas Town afterward should tell staff at the exit for parking directions. Vehicles parked near the downtown shops belong to staff.
- Accessibility: Handicap accessible wagons are equipped with two lifts to assist the loading process.
Tips & Advice
- Turn on your right signal for the drive-thru or your left signal for wagon rides as you enter, so parking attendants can send you the right way.
- Pick the wagon ride if you want to see the downtown shops and Santa's room, since drive-thru visitors cannot stop or leave their car on the trail.
- Get Santa pictures done early, because Santa returns to the North Pole on December 24, and photos arrive by email within 3 to 5 business days.
- Expect a wait for general wagon rides on busy nights, since each wagon leaves only once it is full and wait times change with the crowd.
- Large groups can reserve a private wagon for up to 25 people in advance, but note that buses are not allowed.
Special Events & Promotions
- Private wagon rides for groups of up to 25 can be reserved in advance, and reservations are open now.
- Santa pictures with a professional photographer are sold separately each night until Santa heads back to the North Pole on December 24.
- The light trail gets a complete overhaul and fresh design for the 2026 season.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between the drive-thru and the wagon ride?
The drive-thru takes you through the light trail in your own car. The wagon ride also stops at the downtown shopping area: Santa's room at the Jolly Post Office, the Sweet Shop, the General Store and Mrs. Trish's Flower Shop. Then you finish the trail on another wagon.
Can drive-thru visitors still visit the downtown shops?
Yes. When you finish the drive-thru, tell the staff at the exit and they'll direct you where to park.
Can visitors with mobility needs ride the wagons?
Yes. Two lifts help with wagon loading so everyone can board.
How do Santa pictures work?
A professional photographer is on site each night. Pictures are emailed within 3 to 5 business days. Santa returns to the North Pole on December 24.
Can our group book its own wagon?
Yes. Private wagons hold up to 25 people and must be booked in advance. Reservations are open now. General admission wagon rides run all season.
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