● Coming up: Christmas opens Fri, Nov 27 · 4:30pm

Clyde, TX · Under 30 min from Abilene · Under 2 hrs from Fort Worth · (325) 665-2349

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Polar bear and blue Christmas light display at Denton Valley Farms near Abilene
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Plan Your Visit to Denton Valley Farms

Everything you need for a night at our family farm in Clyde, less than 30 minutes from Abilene: hours, tickets, food, directions and what to bring.

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WhenNov 27 to Dec 23Gates open 4:30pm
Where8750 County Road 224Clyde, TX 79510
Tickets$17.50 ages 3+Kids 2 and under free
ParkingAlways freeOverflow parking to the west
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Hours & dates

Gates open at 4:30pm every Christmas night. Kitchens serve food until 30 minutes before close.

Fri & Sat, Nov 27 & 284:30 to 9:30pm
Fri & Sat, Dec 4 & 54:30 to 9:30pm
Fri to Sun, Dec 11 to 134:30 to 9:30pm
Fri to Wed, Dec 18 to 234:30 to 10pm
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
How to do the farm

A perfect night at the farm

Come early, eat on the farm and save the hayride for full dark. Here's how the evening fits together.

  1. Denton Valley Farms lit up for Christmas at dusk near Abilene, TX
    4:30pm

    Park free & check in

    Gates open. Show your ticket or buy at admissions.

  2. Child on a pony ride under the Christmas lights at Denton Valley Farms
    5 to 7pm

    Pony rides

    Pony rides run 5 to 7pm, $4 per ride.

  3. Family photo with Santa at Denton Valley Farms near Abilene, TX
    6 to 8pm

    Visit Santa

    Santa is on the farm from 6 to 8pm.

  4. The saloon and Western town at Christmas at Denton Valley Farms
    Supper

    Eat at the saloon

    Pizza, chili, Frito pies and more. Food until 30 minutes before close.

  5. Northern Lights Hayride at Denton Valley Farms near Abilene
    After dark

    Northern Lights Hayride

    Ride through millions of lights. 3D glasses add sparkle for $4.

  6. Treat from the Farm Store at Denton Valley Farms
    Close

    Ice cream for the road

    Seasonal flavors of our famous homemade ice cream, plus beer, wine, boozy coffee, hot chocolate and other non-alcoholic drinks, are served until closing.

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Good to know

Signs pointing to Santa, the Light Trail and the Hayride at Denton Valley Farms

Bring these along

  • Strollers
  • Wagons
  • Service animals
  • Cash, card or Apple Pay
  • Warm layers
  • Your camera

Please leave at home

  • Pets
  • Emotional support animals
  • Outside food
  • Outside drinks
AccessibleEverything is ADA accessible except the train. The hayride and paintball ride have wheelchair ramps.
Real restroomsThree full ADA restroom buildings at the Farm Store, the saloon and the petting zoo.
Rain policyWe only close if it's actively raining. Gravel paths and sandy soil drain fast.
<30 minfrom Abilene
Getting here

Directions from Abilene

8750 County Road 224, Clyde, TX 79510
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Some GPS apps send people north of us. Use these turns:

  1. From Abilene, take Hwy 36 toward Cross Plains, 7.9 miles past FM 1750.
  2. Turn left on FM 604 at the old red Denton Valley Store and go 1.5 miles.
  3. Turn left on County Road 224 at our sign.
  4. Turn right at the double silver gates. Parking is free, with overflow parking to the west.

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.

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Planning questions

Plan your visit FAQ

How long should we plan to stay?

Plan on a full evening. Tickets are good any time on the day you pick, and you can stay until closing.

When is the best night to visit?

December 19 to 23 is our busiest stretch and December 11 to 13 is second busiest. For a calmer night, come November 27 & 28 or December 4 & 5.

Do we need to buy tickets ahead?

No. Tickets are the same price online or at the gate, and we never sell out. You can buy online up to 1 hour before close.

Can we bring outside food?

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

What if it rains?

We only close if it's actively raining. Tickets transfer to another day but are not refundable.

Is Denton Valley Farms in Denton, Texas?

No. We're in Clyde, Texas, less than 30 minutes southeast of Abilene. The name comes from the Denton Valley community.

See you at the farm

Christmas opens November 27. Gates open at 4:30pm. $17.50 ages 3 and up, kids 2 and under free.

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