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.
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Parent Tips 💡
- Buy the day before. Online tickets are $3 cheaper and presale ends at 11:59pm the night before.
- Great for little ones. It starts at 4:30 and is over by 7.
- Wear farm shoes. It is a farm, so paths can be muddy.
- Layer up for the wagon. Hats and gloves make the ride a lot more fun.
- Know the refund rule. No refunds unless the park cancels.
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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