Illustration of a miniature Christmas village with Santa in a red sleigh, snowmen, snowy cottages and glowing lit trees (Farley’s Christmas Wonderland)
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Farley’s Christmas Wonderland

Visitors walk through a festive neighborhood display featuring Christmas trees, garlands, sleighs, an elf village, miniature villages, and a 25-foot tree. Guests can sit in rocking chairs by the fireplace in Santa's log cabin, relax by two waterfalls in the Fairy Garden, or watch a video on the history of Christmas in the museum. On special nights, fairies can be viewed in the grotto and falling snow is featured.

Nov 27, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027

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Plan Your Visit

Tickets

Donations requested; no fixed admission price is stated.

Parking

The page recommends parking at the end of the Boardwalk and walking over the bridge, or parking at Rivermouth/East Cliff.

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with young children and christmas display enthusiasts

Vibe

Festive and cozy

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

  • Choose a dry evening for your visit because the display closes on rainy nights.
  • Consider visiting earlier in the season, as the display becomes more crowded closer to Christmas.
  • Use the recommended parking at the end of the Boardwalk and walk over the bridge, or park at Rivermouth/East Cliff.
  • Allow time to sit in the Fairy Garden or log cabin and watch the Christmas-history video in the museum.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Fairies can be viewed in the grotto on special nights.
  • Falling snow is featured on special nights.
  • A new 25-foot tree, The Rittenhouse, is part of the 2026 display.

Links & Contact

Website / Tickets

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

What can visitors see inside the display?

The walk-through features Christmas trees, garlands, sleighs, an elf village, miniature villages, Santa’s log cabin and a Christmas museum.

What can visitors do in the Fairy Garden and log cabin?

You can sit by the Fairy Garden’s waterfalls or relax in rocking chairs by the fireplace in Santa’s log cabin. The museum also shows a video about Christmas history.

Does the display open in rainy weather?

No. It closes on rainy nights because some parts of the display are not rainproof.

Where can visitors park?

Parking is recommended at the end of the Boardwalk, followed by a walk over the bridge, or at Rivermouth/East Cliff.

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