Denton Valley Farms · Clyde, Texas · Since 2007

Christmas Lights & Family Farm Fun near Abilene, TX

Ride through millions of lights on the new Northern Lights Hayride, visit Santa, roast s’mores and let the kids run wild on 40+ attractions. Four seasons of family memories on over 200 acres, less than 30 minutes from Abilene and less than 2 hours west of the metroplex.

Opens Fri, Nov 27 · $17.50, kids 2 & under free

★★★★★ 4.6 from 290 Google reviews“Largest pumpkin patch in the Big Country” · Visit AbileneAs seen on Livability · KTXS · KTAB

Christmas opens Fri, Nov 27$17.50 · ages 3 and upKids 2 & under freeSame price online or at the gateSanta & the hayride includedOpen from 4:30pmChristmas opens Fri, Nov 27$17.50 · ages 3 and upKids 2 & under freeSame price online or at the gateSanta & the hayride includedOpen from 4:30pm

Christmas 2026 · Nov 27 to Dec 23

Christmas Lights in Abilene Start November 27

The Big Country's biggest Christmas light display, now with a hayride straight through millions of lights. Santa, the train and 40+ attractions are all included. Comparing options? See our guide to planning your visit.

Open nightsNov 27 & 28Dec 4 & 5Dec 11 to 13Dec 18 to 23

Gates open 4:30pm · Close 9:30pm, 10pm Dec 18 to 23

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New · Included

Northern Lights Hayride

Our walking trail grew into a hayride through millions of lights.

Add-on · $15

North Pole Defenders

Ride a trailer and save Christmas from the South Pole elves. Or get it included with the North Pole Defenders combo to save money.

Included

Millions of Lights

Light tunnels, glowing trees and photo ops that grow every year.

Christmas tickets

Buy Tickets Online

Day specific, not time specific. Buy up to 1 hour before close.

Included in your

$17.50

per person, ages 3 and up · Kids 2 and under free

Northern Lights Hayride through millions of lights
Visits with Santa, 6 to 8pm
Train ride through the farm
Custom-built photo ops and light tunnels
Slides, zip lines, mazes & the new Pedal Car Raceway
New expanded petting zoo & lasso ponies
Rat Rollers, Farm Hoops & yard games
Swings & playground
Live music on select nights
Corn maze until the first freeze

Save with combos

Combo Tickets

Christmas ExpressSave $5.50$22 North Pole Defenders PackageSave over $10$35 Santa ExperienceSave $13.50$45 See What Each Combo Includes

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The farm year

Things to Do in Abilene All Year Long

Four seasons, four reasons to come back. Click through to see what’s happening on the farm.

Late Nov to Dec · Opens Nov 27

Christmas Lights

The Big Country’s biggest Christmas light display, now with a hayride straight through millions of lights. Santa, the train and 40+ attractions included.

Northern Lights HayrideVisits with SantaNorth Pole DefendersToy workshopCookie decorating

September to early November

Pumpkin Patch & Fall Festival

The largest pumpkin patch in the Big Country, plus Zombie Paintball, the Forgotten Forest trail and every attraction on the farm.

Pumpkin patchZombie Paintball RideForgotten ForestHayridesFamous homemade ice cream

March to April

Spring & Easter

Easter egg hunts, baby animals and the orchard in bloom. A favorite for school field trips and little ones.

Easter egg huntsPetting zooField tripsBaby animals

May to July

Summer U-Pick

Pick your own berries and peaches, grab farm-raised meats from the Farm Store and send the kids to summer camp.

Berry pickingPeachesFarm-raised meatsSummer campsIce cream floats

ChristmasFallSpringSummer

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One ticket, all day

40+ Farm Attractions in Clyde, Texas

One admission covers almost everything on over 200 acres, less than 30 minutes from Abilene.

Hayride tractor and farm train at Denton Valley Farms near Abilene

Plus the Texas Sized Slide, Abandoned Mineshaft Slide, zip lines, Pedal Car Raceway, Mine Town Racers, Farm Bounce, Rat Rollers, obstacle course, mazes, giant slingshots, Farm Hoops, swings, playground and yard games.

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Reviews

What Families Say About Denton Valley Farms

4.6★★★★★290 Google reviews

★★★★★

“There is so much to do here. It’s a large property with lots of interactive games, courses, etc., homemade ice cream too.”

Calvary Chapel Abilene · Google review

★★★★★

“This place is great for the whole family! What a hidden gem.”

Dominick B. · Google review

As featured by

“The largest pumpkin patch and only corn maze in the Big Country.”

Visit Abilene · official tourism site

40+ attractions, one ticketLargest pumpkin patch in the Big CountryLargest private aviary in TexasUnder 30 minutes from AbileneReal restrooms, no porta-pottiesGroups of 20+ save 10%40+ attractions, one ticketLargest pumpkin patch in the Big CountryLargest private aviary in TexasUnder 30 minutes from AbileneReal restrooms, no porta-pottiesGroups of 20+ save 10%

Farm calendar

Farm Events Calendar

Every open day, special event and season date in one place. Add it to your phone so you never miss opening day.

Christmas opensFri, Nov 27
Busiest Christmas weekDec 18 to 23
Spring & EasterMarch to April

Weddings & events

Wedding & Event Venue near Abilene, TX

Looking for a wedding venue near Abilene? Ours is the largest privately owned event venue in the Big Country, set in the middle of our home orchard and vineyard with a ceremony site out in the vines. Open year round and now booking 2027 to 2029.

8,100sq ft pavilion

400guests

2015hosting since

Our story

Family Owned in the Denton Valley Since 2007

Colby and Amanda Hatchett planted their first orchard and vineyard in the little community of Denton Valley, south of Clyde in Callahan County, after graduating from Texas A&M. In 2012 they bought the land the farm sits on today, and they’ve been building ever since alongside their son Haden.

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Plan your visit

Getting Here from Abilene

8750 County Road 224, Clyde, TX 79510. Less than 30 minutes from Abilene and less than 2 hours west of the metroplex.

<30 minfrom Abilene

8750 County Road 224, Clyde, TX 79510

Families drive in from Abilene, Clyde, Baird, Tye, Merkel, San Angelo, Brownwood, Midland, Odessa, Weatherford and Fort Worth.

From Abilene, take Hwy 36 toward Cross Plains, 7.9 miles past FM 1750. Left on FM 604 at the old red Denton Valley Store, 1.5 miles, left on CR 224 at our sign, right at the double silver gates.

Driving in from farther away? We're just a short drive west of Weatherford and less than 2 hours west of Fort Worth and the metroplex. From Midland or Odessa, take I-20 east to Abilene, then follow our directions from Abilene.

Free parkingMain lots + overflow
ADA accessibleRamps on hayride & paintball
Real restrooms3 full buildings
Cash, card, Apple PayAccepted everywhere

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Denton Valley Farms Christmas 2026 hours and dates: gates open 4:30pm. Nov 27 and 28, Dec 4 and 5, Dec 11 to 13 from 4:30 to 9:30pm, Dec 18 to 23 from 4:30 to 10pm

This season

Christmas 2026 dates & hours

Gates open at 4:30pm every night. Open Nov 27 & 28, Dec 4 & 5 and Dec 11 to 13 from 4:30 to 9:30pm, and Dec 18 to 23 from 4:30 to 10pm.

Save with combo tickets: Christmas Express $22, North Pole Defenders Package $35 or Santa Experience $45. See combos

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Good to know

Denton Valley Farms FAQ

How far is Denton Valley Farms from Abilene?

Less than 30 minutes southeast of Abilene in Clyde, TX, off Hwy 36 and FM 604.

Can I bring my dog?

Service animals only. Strollers and wagons are welcome.

Can I buy tickets at the gate?

Yes. Tickets are the same price online or at the gate, and we never sell out.

Do you offer group or military discounts?

Groups of 20 or more save 10%. Military discount: [answer needed from the farm]

Can we bring outside food or drinks?

No outside food or drinks. Two kitchens and the Farm Store serve food until 30 minutes before close.

What if it rains?

We only close if it’s actively raining. Gravel paths and sandy soil drain fast. Tickets transfer to another day but are not refundable.