Christmas Town at ELJ Farms

Dates: Begins Tuesday, November 19, 2025 — through the holiday season
Location: 135 Batting Cage Ln., Jacksonville, NC 28540
Veteran Owned & Operated — Enjoy a festive outing that supports a local veteran-run business.

Event Highlights

• Dive into the region’s largest light show trail featuring dazzling Christmas displays throughout the farm.

• Choose your experience:

  • Drive-Thru Light Trail: $25 per vehicle (first 4 people); $5 per additional person; children 4 and under free. Stay in your car and enjoy the lights.

  • Wagon Ride + Downtown “Christmas Town” Experience: Ride through the trail, pause in the “downtown shops” area (Santa’s room, Sweet Shop, General Store, Mrs. Trish’s Flower Shop), then complete the loop. $14 for age 13+; $12 for ages 5-12; free for age 4 and under.

• Santa Pictures: Snap a photo with Santa in the Jolly Post Office setting — professional photography provided.

• Downtown Christmas Shops: Explore vintage candy, wreaths, bows, holiday décor, and more in the charming farm-set shopping zone.

• Food & Fun: Enjoy food truck fare, warm holiday beverages, and festive treats as part of the walking/wagon experience.

• Family & Accessibility Friendly: Wagon rides are handicap accessible with lifts; the event welcomes everyone to share in the holiday magic.

Why You Should Go

This year’s Christmas Town at ELJ Farms offers more than just lights: drive-through convenience, immersive wagon rides with a shopping stop, and a full holiday atmosphere all wrapped into one experience. Because it’s veteran-owned and family-run, you’ll enjoy a warm community feel alongside festive fun.

Visitor Tips

• Book early for wagon rides or private wagon reservations (available for groups up to ~25).

• Arrive early to choose your ride option and avoid longer wait times on busy nights.

• Bring a camera or phone for light display snapshots and Santa photos.

• Dress for outdoors — even drive-throughs benefit from warm layers if you step out for pictures.

• Check the ELJ Farms calendar for nights open (Thursday–Saturday nights typical) and special offers.

Come light up your season at Christmas Town at ELJ Farms, where lights, fun, and good memories await!