Experience the wonder of the season as Shady Brook Farm transforms into a dazzling holiday destination filled with millions of twinkling lights, whimsical displays, glowing tunnels and festive fun for the whole family.
Choose your adventure and experience the lights by car or aboard an open-air wagon ride.
Choose Your Holiday Adventure
Two magical ways to experience millions of twinkling lights!
Drive Through
Cozy up. Tune in. Let the magic begin.
Stay warm in your own vehicle as you cruise through a dazzling tunnel, larger-than-life displays and millions of brilliant lights. Turn your dial to 90.7 FM and enjoy festive holiday music on our special radio station as you drive.
Perfect for: Families with little ones, cozy date nights and anyone who wants to enjoy the lights from the comfort of their vehicle.
Wagon Ride
Bundle up for a front-row seat to the magic.
Climb aboard an open-air wagon and experience the Holiday Light Show surrounded by friends, family, festive music and millions of sparkling lights.
Perfect for: Families, couples, groups and anyone looking for an extra-magical holiday experience.
Private wagons available for groups!
A Holiday Tradition That Shines Brighter Every Year
For generations, families have made Shady Brook Farm part of their holiday traditions.
This season, experience more than 4 million brilliant lights as the farm comes alive with a sparkling tunnel, whimsical holiday scenes, colorful characters and festive surprises around every turn.
Whether you're snuggled inside your car or bundled up aboard a wagon, there's nothing quite like seeing the farm glowing for the holidays.
Come for the lights. Stay for the memories.
THE FUN DOESN'T END WITH THE LIGHTS
Visit Santa's Village
Make your Holiday Light Show visit an entire evening of holiday fun!
Before or after seeing the lights, stop by Santa's Village where the Farm Market and Greenhouse transform into a festive winter wonderland filled with cozy fires, seasonal treats, holiday shopping, plenty of Christmas cheer, and best of all...SANTA!
Sip hot cocoa, toast s'mores, enjoy festive food and drinks, capture holiday photos and make a few more memories before heading home.
Make Your Holiday Visit Extra Special
Planning a party, group outing or holiday get-together? Make the night your own.
Your Own Private Wagon
Gather your crew and enjoy an exclusive wagon ride through the Holiday Light Show. Perfect for family gatherings, friends, groups, organizations and holiday celebrations.
Cozy Up Around Your Own Campfire
Reserve your own private gathering space in Santa's Village, complete with a cozy campfire, seating and space for your group to gather before or after the lights.
Warm Up with Something Delicious
Holiday adventures call for something tasty!
Warm up with seasonal food, sweet treats, s'mores, hot cocoa, adult beverages and farm favorites available throughout your visit. Make dinner part of the fun or grab something festive before heading out to see the lights.
Plan Your Visit
📅 DATES
- Drive Through: open nightly from Nov 21 to Jan 31
- Wagon Rides: Nov 22 to Jan 3 - closed Nov 26, Dec 24, Dec 25, Dec 31 & Jan 1
Hours
Drive Through
- Sun to Thurs from 5 to 10pm
- Fri & Sat from 5 to 11pm
Wagon Ride
- Sun to Thurs from 5 to 8pm
- Fri & Sat from 5 to 9pm
🎟 TICKETS
- Prices vary depending on date, advanced tickets recommended
- Drive Through tickets are per vehicle
- Wagon Ride tickets are per person
- Private Wagon Ride tickets are per wagon
🌧 WEATHER
- Drive-through operates rain or shine
- Wagon rides are open weather permitting
FAQs
- Drive through tickets are per vehicle
- Wagon ride tickets are per person
- Private wagon rides are per wagon
- Both drive through and wagon rides take the same route through the Light Show
We recommend buying tickets online in advance as peak dates do sell out. Drive through tickets are $5 more at the gate, wagon ride tickets are $3 more at the gate. Private wagons must be reserved ahead.
There is no charge for Santa's Village or Candy Cane Lane.
- Drive through: off-peak nights take about 20 to 25 minutes. Peak nights it can take up to 40 minutes.
- Wagon rides: off-peak night take about 30 minutes. Peak nights can take up to 45 minutes.
- The Drive Through is rain or shine unless there is dangerous weather
- Wagon rides are open weather permitting
You can visit Santa's Village before or after the lights but please note the hours below:
- Sun to Thurs - 5 to 10pm
- Fri & Sat - 5 to 9pm
- CLOSED - Nov 26, Dec 24, Dec 25, Dec 31 & Jan 1
If you are visiting Santa's Village or taking a wagon ride you will be directed to a parking spot upon entering the farm.
Yes! We have several food & drink stands throughout Santa's Village. There is also a food & drink vendor accessible for drive through guests at the beginning of the Light Show.
Millions of lights. Two ways to experience. One unforgettable holiday tradition.
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