Plan Your Holiday Festivities!
We have all the information you need for directions, dining, photos with Santa and more!
Entrance is located off the corner of Reems & Hatcher Road
✨Desert Farm Lights is a Cashless Event ✨
Dates
✨Closed Only Christmas Day
Hours
Sunday - Thursday 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Friday & Saturday 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Park Location
Parking Lot Gate Hours
Sunday - Thursday at 9:00 pm
Friday & Saturday at 10:00 pm
Plan your Dinner at Desert Farm Lights!
Adult Beverages & House Hot Cocoa is available Nightly!
Use our widget below to see our selection of food trucks and links to their menus for each night.
If you're viewing on mobile, please scroll to the left to see more dates! ✨
Use Santa's Attendance Forecast to see attendance estimates!
Our estimates are based on past-seasons + special events. These are estimates only, and are subject to change with weather & other factors
6 Helpful Tips for Busier Nights at Desert Farm Lights
Arrive close to Park Opening to maximize your time in the park.
Desert Farm Lights opens nightly at 5pm!
These activities may experience longer wait times on popular evenings:
Jolly Journey Train Ride, Chimney Drop Fun Slide, Bungee Trampolines, Pictures with Santa and Ice Skating.
Purchase Fast Passes in advance to reduce wait times!
On weekends expect and prepare for longer wait times throughout the park.
Save Admission Tickets on your phone for easy access at the entrance!
Learn more about taking pictures with Santa
Pictures with Santa are Available Nightly!
Our attraction closing times & policies:
Line entry for all attractions close 30 minutes before closing.
The Jolly Journey Train Line, our most popular attraction, closes line entry NIGHTLY one hour prior to closing.
Retail shops remain open until closing time.
Movies and yard games will continue to run until closing time.
Cookie decorating takes the last guest 15 minutes before close.
Food & Beverage services will take their final orders 15 minutes before closing, unless supplies run out earlier.
Santa & Grinch’s 2025 Schedule
Get your pictures with Santa Nightly:
5:30-9:30 pm
Desert Farm Lights offers Free Pictures with Santa Nightly!
Pictures are taken with your own phone.
The REAL Mrs. Clause is with us most Monday - Wednesday!
Santa’s Helpers are available to take pictures with your phone for you too!
No professional cameras permitted.
Note: Santa goes home after Christmas. Pictures with Santa will NOT be available Dec 26 - 28 💫
Randy and Spike are with us nightly from 6-8pm
Every evening from 6 to 8pm, the holiday magic comes alive as our Desert Farm Friends join us for cozy Christmas magic photos!
Get Your Pictures Nightly with The Grinch: 5:30-9:30 pm
Please note that while Santa heads back to the North Pole after Christmas, the Grinch sticks around to visit with us Nightly 💫 December 26 -28 until 9pm!
Download our Park Map to your Phone or Desktop!
Tap & hold the image to save to your mobile device, or click below to view in your browser!
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, we offer group discounts as follows:
• Groups of 20-29 guests: 10% off
• Groups of 30-49 guests: 15% off
• Groups of 50-100 guests: 20% off
Please note that discounts do not stack—only one discount can be applied per purchase.
We do not offer refunds. Tickets are transferable to dates that match the price of your original date of purchase. Season Passes are Not Transferable. ID is required for adults Season Pass entry.
Desert Farm Lights welcomes trained service dogs as defined under Titles II and III of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), no other animals are permitted within the event. Service animals must be under the effective control of the handler at all times and all vaccinations for rabies and other common diseases must be up to date. If the dog is found not to be housebroken, barking or lunging at guests or other service dogs or generally not under control by the handler the service dog and handler will be asked to leave the event without refund. ✨ Emotional support animals, comfort animals, and therapy dogs are not service animals under Title II and Title III of the ADA. As such these animals are not permitted.
Wearing closed-toed shoes is advised.
Children 2 and under get free admission.
If tickets are sold out online, they are also sold out in person. ✨ It is strongly recommended to purchase tickets online prior to arrival.
Wheelchairs are NOT available for rent but we are ADA & stroller accessible. ✨ Note The ground is covered with thin wood chips
If the event closes because of rain, your ticket will be transferred to another day. We do not offer refunds. Tickets are transferable to dates that match the price of your original date of purchase. Season Passes are Not Transferable. ID is required for adults Season Pass entry.
Transferring general admission tickets to another individual or another date is easy! Just show up with the purchased tickets to be scanned. General admission tickets do not require ID.
Desert Farm Lights offers a 10% discount to all military personnel with ID and up to 3 dependents. Those tickets are sold only at the door. Tickets are specially reserved for those individuals, even on sold-out nights military tickets are available for purchase.
To book a corporate or private event, you can contact Desert Farm Lights by emailing contact@desertfarmlights.com to receive a quote.
Yes, Desert Farm Lights offers a 10% discount to military personnel with ID and up to three dependents. These discounted tickets are available only at the door and can be purchased even on sold-out nights.
Only trained service dogs as defined under ADA Titles II and III are allowed. Emotional support animals, comfort animals, and therapy dogs are not permitted. Service animals must be under the control of the handler at all times. If a service dog is found to be misbehaving or not under control, the handler and the dog will be asked to leave without a refund.
No, children 2 and under get free admission to Desert Farm Lights.
Yes, tickets can be purchased at the gate. However, if tickets are sold out online, they are also sold out in person. It is strongly recommended to purchase tickets online before arriving.
Have additional questions?
Send us a note.
⚠Prohibited Items & Event Policies
For the safety and respect of others, the following items and behaviors are not permitted, but are not limited to:
- No drugs of any kind are allowed inside
- Desert Farm Lights is a non-smoking event
- No pet event (Service animals permitted, more information below)
- No outside food or drink
- No opened containers of any kind – exception is bottles for children
- No professional cameras (this includes small, medium, or large detachable lenses)
- No professional video or recording devices without permission. ✨ Please email info@desertfarmlights.com to request permission
- No glass containers
- Desert Farm Lights reserves the right to refuse entry
25% of Net Sales from Each Alcohol Purchase Supports the below Nonprofits:
School Fundraiser FAQ's
You are welcome to attend Desert Farm Lights any day of the season! However, your school's unique fundraiser code will only provide both the discount and credit toward your school's fundraiser on the specific dates scheduled for your school’s fundraiser. Be sure to visit during those dates to ensure your purchase benefits your school.
Yes! Schools are in friendly competition. The school that raises the most through the fundraiser will receive an additional $1,000 bonus check from Desert Farm Lights, donated in January 2026.
We have specific requirements for schools participating in our fundraiser program. To apply, please email us at fundraiser@desertfarmlights.com for more information.
Yes, you can purchase tickets at the door using your school's unique fundraiser code. The credit will be applied to your school's fundraiser, and your discount will be honored. That said, we highly recommend purchasing tickets to Desert Farm Lights in advance to secure your spot.
We track each donation by guests entering their unique school code at checkout. Desert Farm Lights can host up to four school fundraisers on the same night, so it's essential to use your school's code when purchasing tickets online or at the door to ensure your school receives credit.
Yes, Desert Farm Lights offers fundraisers for various organizations. Specific requirements must be met. Please email fundraiser@desertfarmlights.com to apply.
Have additional questions?
Send us a note.
Your Ticket To Holiday Wonder
All guests ages 3+ need an admission ticket.
Supporting our Community through Donation
✨Desert Farm Lights is a *mostly Cashless Event ✨
We proudly partner with local businesses!
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