If this cooler weather has you ready for some fun family Christmas activities, pack up the kiddos and head over to Santa’s Christmas Tree Forest.
Just off SR 44 between Eustis and DeLand (35317 Huff Road), this farm has been a favorite for school field trips and families for years. The 33-acre property has hosted a pine tree forest since Jack and Judy Ewing planted their first pine trees in 1987.
The Christmas Tree Forest boasts rides, food, animals and activities guaranteed to have something for everyone. General admission prices vary by date from $3 – $5 and include entry to the farm, the tractor-pulled hayride and petting zoo.
Wristbands for Jolly Acres range from $10-$20 and offer Santa’s Flight Zip Line, Buddy’s Bounce Pillow, a Crazy Elf Maze adventure, Barrel tram rides, slides, Reindeer haystack and more!
The Christmas Tree Forest is open November 23 – December 22 with hours varying by day. Most weekends offer special Santa After Hours. Check out their website at https://www.santaschristmastreeforest.com for a full calendar of events and to purchase tickets online.