Schnepf Farms turning into winter wonderland starting in November

PHOENIX — Schnepf Farms, a 250-acre farm in Queen Creek, will host its first winter wonderland in partnership with World of Illumination, a Christmas entertainment company.

The farm is using 40 of its acres for holiday attractions including an ice skating rink, a Christmas carousel, reindeer hayrides and pictures with Santa, among other things.

World of Illumination will be creating a light show through “Santa’s magic portal” that can be viewed while riding a train.

“We are so thrilled to launch this new event with our partners,” said owner of Schnepf Farms Mark Schnepf in a press release. “We believe we have something special to make your Christmas truly unforgettable.”

The attractions will be open nightly from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. starting Nov. 26 and ending Jan. 4.

Tickets range in price from $20 to $35 and can be purchased online or at the door.

Free admission for children is offered every Monday through the duration of the event.

A portion of sales benefits the New Leaf Foundation, an organization that provides services such as domestic violence shelter, affordable housing solutions foster care and counseling.

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