Christmas on the Farm 2026 at Underwood Family Farms!
Underwood Family Farms in Moorpark trades its pumpkin patch for wagon rides, festive farm animals, and visits with Santa, and it’s one of the most relaxed ways to celebrate the season with little ones.
Christmas on the Farm 2026 runs daily from November 27 to December 24 at Underwood Family Farms in Moorpark, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (noon on Christmas Eve).
We love it as a low-key holiday outing: no mall lines, just hay, friendly farm animals, draft horses in reindeer antlers and a Santa who lets you take your own photos. The whole visit fits easily into a morning, and little ones get to run around in the fresh air.
Below, we cover 2026 dates and ticket prices, when Santa is on the farm, what's included versus extra, the on-site Christmas tree lot and our best tips for a smooth visit.
Key Takeaways
When: Daily, November 27 to December 24, 2026; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closes at noon December 24; closed Christmas Day)
Where: Underwood Family Farms, 3370 Sunset Valley Road, Moorpark, CA 93021
Tickets: $12 weekdays starting November 30 (gate only); $16 weekends and November 27 (online only, on sale November 1); kids under 2 free
Santa: Weekends and November 27, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., through December 20; included with admission
Parking: Free
Trees: Big Wave Dave's Christmas Trees sells fresh-cut trees on site, November 27 to December 20
What Is Christmas on the Farm at Underwood Family Farms?
Underwood Family Farms is a working farm in Moorpark, right off the 23 Freeway between Thousand Oaks and Simi Valley. Most LA families know it for pick-your-own produce and its giant Fall Harvest Festival, but once the pumpkins are gone, the Moorpark Farm Center dresses up for a month of holiday fun aimed squarely at young kids.
Expect a relaxed, outdoor farm day with a December twist: plaid bows and wreaths, holiday photo spots, wagon rides, farm animals and Santa himself on weekends. It's a welcome change of pace from crowded malls and pricey light shows, and it's easy on the budget.
The pick-your-own fields stay open during the event, so you can head home with fresh winter produce. Whatever you pick is paid for separately at the Farm Market.
Parent Tip: This event is a sweet spot for toddlers through early elementary kids. Older kids will get the most out of a weekend visit, when the extra games, crafts and horse-drawn rides are running.
Christmas on the Farm 2026 Dates, Hours and Ticket Prices
Dates: Friday, November 27 to Thursday, December 24, 2026
Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
Christmas Eve: Closes at noon
Christmas Day: Closed
Weekdays (starting November 30): $12, sold at the gate only
Weekends and November 27: $16, sold online only
Free: Kids under 2 and parking
Discounts: $2 off every day for seniors (65+), military, veterans and emergency first responders with valid ID
Weekend tickets go on sale online on November 1 and aren't sold at the gate, so buy ahead for a Saturday or Sunday visit. Weekday admission works the other way: it's sold only at the gate, so you can simply show up. Get tickets and the latest updates on Underwood's Christmas on the Farm page.
Parent Tip: Weekdays are cheaper and calmer, but Santa, the animal shows and the weekend-only activities happen on weekends and November 27. If a Santa visit is the main goal, plan on a weekend morning.
When Can You See Santa at Underwood Family Farms?
Santa visits are included with admission, and you take your own photos, so there's no photo package to buy. Santa is on the farm from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on these 2026 dates:
Friday, November 27 (the day after Thanksgiving)
Saturday and Sunday, November 28 and 29
Saturday and Sunday, December 5 and 6
Saturday and Sunday, December 12 and 13
Saturday and Sunday, December 19 and 20
Santa's last visit is December 20, so the final days before Christmas are Santa-free. Kids can still drop off their wish lists at the Letters for Santa station any day the farm is open.
Live reindeer are on the 2026 lineup too, but their dates are TBA. In 2025 they visited on select December weekends, so check the Christmas on the Farm page as the season gets closer.
Parent Tip: Head to Santa first, close to 11 a.m., and save the wagon ride and animals for afterward. Bring a fully charged phone, since the photos are all yours. Want more options? See our guide to 32 places to take photos with Santa in and near Los Angeles.
What's Included With Christmas on the Farm Admission
Your admission ticket covers plenty for a full morning:
Tractor-drawn wagon rides: A hay-lined ride around the farm
Animal Center: Say hello to the farm's barnyard residents
Animal shows: 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. on weekends and November 27
Combine and harvester slides: A favorite with climbers and sliders
Holiday photo ops: Festive backdrops all around the grounds
Holiday store: A seasonal shop for gifts and holiday finds
Letters for Santa: A spot for kids to write and send their wish lists
Visits with Santa: Weekends and November 27, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., through December 20
Pick-your-own fields: Entry is included; you pay for what you pick
Don't miss the farm's tire Christmas tree, a towering stack of green-painted tractor tires dressed up with plaid bows, stars and ornaments. It makes a fun family photo backdrop.
Parent Tip: The wagon rides are a hit with toddlers, but expect hay and dust. Dress the kids in clothes you don't mind getting a little dirty.
Extra Activities and Weekend-Only Fun
Beyond the included activities, the farm runs a lineup of add-on attractions. Prices for these aren't posted online, so bring a little extra spending money and check at the farm:
Holiday Train
Bee and Cow Trains
Gem mining
Electric tractors
Baby goat experience
Feeding and petting the animals
Weekends bring even more, including holiday arts and crafts, Christmas duck racing, spin the wheel, Christmas tattoos, a cookie toss, ring-a-tree, elf training and California "sleigh rides" pulled by the farm's draft horses.
Parent Tip: If your kids have their hearts set on the horse-drawn sleigh rides or the holiday crafts, plan a weekend visit. Those extras don't run on weekdays.
Buying a Christmas Tree at Big Wave Dave's
You can check the Christmas tree off your list on the same trip. Big Wave Dave's Christmas Trees sets up its lot at the farm, with fresh-cut trees displayed standing in water.
Dates: November 27 to December 20, 2026
Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Trees: Noble, Grand, Fraser, Nordmann and Douglas firs, plus Silver Tips
Extras: Wreaths, garlands, tree stands and mistletoe
Phone: (805) 218-0282 or (805) 701-1335
Delivery and flame-retardant treatment are available. Get details on the Big Wave Dave's Christmas Trees website, or compare more lots in our list of the 40+ best places to buy Christmas trees in Los Angeles.
Tips for Visiting Christmas on the Farm With Kids
Wear closed-toe shoes: Paths and fields are dirt, and the hay gets everywhere.
Bring layers: December mornings on the farm can be chilly, and afternoons often warm up.
Bring the stroller or wagon: Both are welcome, and the farm lends wagons on a first-come, first-served basis.
Pack snacks if you like: Outside food and drinks are allowed in a standard-size backpack or purse, and coolers can be up to 16 by 12 inches. The Farm Market sells fruit, snacks and drinks.
Know the restrooms: They're portable "farm bathrooms," and there's a changing station in the Animal Center near the Farm Market.
Leave the dog at home: No dogs or outside animals are allowed; only service, guide and signal dogs.
Cards are fine: The farm takes Visa, Mastercard, Discover and Apple Pay.
Check the weather: The farm may close early in bad weather, with no rain checks or refunds, so check the website before heading out on a stormy day.
Getting to Underwood Family Farms in Moorpark
Underwood Family Farms, Moorpark Farm Center
3370 Sunset Valley Road
Moorpark, CA 93021
The farm sits right off the 23 Freeway between Thousand Oaks, Moorpark and Simi Valley, and parking is free. Use Google Maps for directions to Underwood Family Farms, and find the event on our events calendar.
Planning a bigger farm day? See our roundup of 29 family farms and petting zoos near Los Angeles and our guide to 59 Christmas and holiday events for LA families.
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Takeaway
Underwood's Christmas on the Farm is one of the easiest, most affordable holiday outings near LA for families with little kids. Go on a weekend between November 27 and December 20 for Santa and the full lineup of activities, or pick a weekday for a calmer, cheaper farm morning. Either way, buy weekend tickets online after November 1, dress for dirt and leave room in the car for a tree.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Christmas on the Farm 2026 at Underwood Family Farms?
Christmas on the Farm runs daily from November 27 through December 24, 2026, at Underwood Family Farms in Moorpark. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., except Christmas Eve, when the farm closes at noon. The farm is closed on Christmas Day. Santa visits run on weekends and November 27 through December 20.
How much are tickets to Christmas on the Farm?
Weekday admission starting November 30 is $12 per person and is sold only at the gate. Weekend and November 27 admission is $16 and is sold only online, with sales opening November 1. Kids under 2 and parking are free, and seniors, military, veterans and first responders save $2.
Is Santa included with admission at Underwood Family Farms?
Yes. Santa visits are included with your Christmas on the Farm admission, and you're welcome to take your own photos. Santa is there from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends and November 27, with his last visit on December 20. Kids can also drop off letters to Santa.
Can you buy a Christmas tree at Underwood Family Farms?
Yes. Big Wave Dave's Christmas Trees runs a lot at the Moorpark farm from November 27 to December 20, 2026, open 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. It sells fresh-cut Noble, Grand, Fraser, Nordmann and Douglas firs and Silver Tips, plus wreaths, garlands and stands. Delivery is available.
Are dogs allowed at Christmas on the Farm?
No. Underwood Family Farms doesn't allow dogs or other outside animals anywhere on the farm, including the Farm Market and pick-your-own fields. Only service, guide or signal dogs accompanying their owners are permitted, and emotional support or therapy animals aren't allowed. Plan to leave pets at home for this outing.
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