Christmas on the Farm returns for second straight year

“Christmas on the Farm” returns this Friday (Nov 14) and runs Fridays through Sundays at Sarah Parks Horsemanship. It is being co-ordinated with the Windsor Parade Corporation. The farm will be closed parade dates. Santa and Mrs. Claus were joined by parade corporation executive director Maggie Durocher and Sarah Parks last Monday.

Christmas on the Farm is back for its second year at Sarah Parks Horsemanship, bringing festive fun for the whole family. 

The event is coordinated with the Windsor Parade Corporation through a grant from Experience Ontario, and funded by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming.

“We’re very excited to be back on the farm with Sarah and her volunteers,” said Maggie Durocher of the Windsor Parade Corporation. “Although the theme is the same as last year, we’ve added new programming and made improvements to streamline the experience.”

Among this year’s additions are a character meet-and-greet in the hay mow and cookie decorating on Sundays. Returning favorites include Elf School, where children can craft ornaments and write letters to Santa, and visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus in the cozy Cedar Cabin. Scarehouse Windsor will offer professional photos with Santa inside the cabin.

Guests can enjoy pony rides, hot dogs, and s’mores kits available for purchase to roast over the open fire. 

Silverline is providing shuttle service to the farm from Malden Centre for added convenience.

“Even the animals are excited to welcome the community back,” said Sarah Parks. “We want to offer a Christmas experience that’s local and less commercialized.”

Christmas on the Farm opens Friday, November 14, and runs Fridays (6–8 p.m.), Saturdays (4–8 p.m.), and Sundays (12–4 p.m.) through Sunday, December 14.

The farm will be closed Nov. 22, Dec. 6, and 13 for Santa Claus parades, with the Amherstburg parade being Nov. 22 at 6 p.m.

Sarah Parks Horsemanship is located at 7150 Essex County Road 20 in Amherstburg.

Christmas on the Farm returns for second straight year

By RTT Staff