Santa’s
Village✧

Yes! Santa’s Village is the new chapter of Christmas Wonderland at Maple Leaf Farms, at the same farm in Manalapan. This season brings an expanded holiday lights train experience and a whole new Christmas walkthrough.

The daytime bundle includes the daytime train ride and Christmas walkthrough with Santa. The nighttime bundle includes the holiday lights train ride and Christmas walkthrough with Santa. Reindeer and polar bear rides are sold separately.

Minimum height to ride independently: 43″. Shorter riders must ride with a ticketed adult. Each rider ages 2+ needs a ticket; an adult and child ages 2+ require two tickets ($10 total).

No. The listed per-person prices apply to everyone ages 2 and up. There is no separate senior or child ticket price.

Holiday lights train hours: Sunday 5:30 PM–8 PM; Friday 5:30 PM–9 PM; Saturday 5:30 PM–9 PM. The train and walkthrough transition runs 4 PM–5:30 PM. The walkthrough pauses during the transition break; reindeer and polar bear rides stay open. Tickets stop 30 minutes before closing; the last nighttime ride leaves 15 minutes before closing. No nighttime activities on Christmas Eve. Walkthrough tickets stop 30 minutes before the transition break and resume when it reopens.

Yes—all photos are self-taken, including photos with Santa. Bring your phone or camera. We do not provide photography services.

Yes! During Santa’s Village, the store opens 9 AM and closes 9 PM Friday–Saturday, 8 PM Sunday, and 5 PM on other days. Christmas Eve store hours: 9 AM–1 PM. Check the calendar for your date.

December 24 is the last day of Santa’s Village. Daytime activities run 10 AM–1 PM. There are no nighttime rides or activities.

Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. Most attractions are indoors and the train has covers, but your visit includes both indoor and outdoor areas.

525 US-9 South, Manalapan, NJ 07726. Call 732-851-4400 with questions before visiting.

Tickets are sold at the door, first come, first served. All ticket sales are final, with no refunds or credits. We accept cash, cards, Apple Pay, and digital wallets. A 3% card adjustment applies to all credit/debit card purchases.

Events run rain or shine. Most attractions are indoors, and the train has covers. You will be indoors and outdoors, so please dress for the weather. Train rides may pause or cancel in severe weather, heavy rain, strong wind, or unsafe mud conditions.

Tickets stop 30 minutes before each attraction closes. Friday & Saturday: tickets until 8:30 PM, last rides at 8:45 PM, closed at 9 PM. Sunday: tickets until 7:30 PM, last rides at 7:45 PM, closed at 8 PM. Daytime train: tickets until 3:30 PM, last departure 4 PM, then a train and walkthrough transition 4 PM–5:30 PM. Christmas Eve: tickets until 12:30 PM, last rides at 12:45 PM, closed at 1 PM. All activities finish by the posted closing time. Walkthrough tickets stop 30 minutes before the transition break and resume when it reopens.

Wheelchairs and strollers are welcome in walkthrough areas and around the farm, but cannot be taken onto rides. Seating is available throughout the event areas. Call ahead with questions about boarding or specific accessibility needs.

Pets and emotional support animals are not permitted at events or attractions, including in strollers or carriers. Small pets are only permitted inside the store when held or placed in a cart. Contact the farm with questions about service-animal access.

No outside food or drinks are allowed. Treats and drinks are available at the farm. No food or drinks are permitted on the train.

Allow about 10–20 minutes for the daytime train, 15–25 minutes for the holiday lights train, 10–20 minutes for the walkthrough, and 3 minutes for a reindeer ride. Times are approximate and do not include waiting in line.

Yes. Santa is present during posted walkthrough hours, with a transition break on evening event days. All photos are self-taken; we do not take photos or offer professional photography.

Yes. Clearly marked, accessible bathrooms are available on site.

Arrive early, close to the start of your chosen attraction’s hours. Leave enough time before the last ticket sales to enjoy your visit.