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Animals & Zoos · Herndon, VA

Holiday on the Farm at Frying Pan Farm Park

5 evenings in Dec $12 online All Ages
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An Early-Bedtime Holiday Night on the Farm

Holiday on the Farm at Frying Pan Farm Park is the one I'd pick for toddlers. It's early, 4:30 to 7pm, and it's short and sweet. There are five evenings: December 5, 11, 12, 18 and 19.

Your ticket includes one wagon ride through the lights and one ride on the trackless train. Santa is there, there's a campfire, and the farm animals are out. Tickets are $12 per person online, and the presale closes at 11:59pm the night before. At the door it's $15.

Refunds only happen if the park cancels the event. Frying Pan is a working farm park in Herndon, so wear shoes that can handle a little mud, and bring hats and gloves for the wagon.

Event Details

📅Dec 5, 11, 12, 18 and 19, 2026, 4:30-7pm
📍Frying Pan Farm Park, 2709 West Ox Road, Herndon, VA 20171
💰$12 online (presale ends 11:59pm the night before), $15 at the door
👶All ages, great for toddlers

What's Included

🚜One wagon ride through the lights
🚂One trackless train ride
🎅Santa
🔥A campfire
🐄Farm animals

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Getting There 🗺️

PARKINGFree parking at Frying Pan Farm Park on West Ox Road.
METROInnovation Center on the Silver Line is the closest station, but you will want a car.

Parent Tips 💡

Questions Parents Ask

When is Holiday on the Farm 2026 at Frying Pan Farm Park?

December 5, 11, 12, 18 and 19, 2026, from 4:30 to 7pm.

How much is Holiday on the Farm?

$12 per person online, with presale ending at 11:59pm the night before, or $15 at the door.

What is included in Holiday on the Farm?

One wagon ride through the lights, one trackless train ride, Santa, a campfire and the farm animals.

Is Holiday on the Farm good for toddlers?

Yes. It runs early, from 4:30 to 7pm, and the activities are short.

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