Holiday Express at Blackberry Farm
Fri, Dec 04 – Sun, Dec 20, 2026
100 South Barnes Road, Aurora, IL 60506
It's the next best thing to visiting the North Pole!
Santa and his elves will be at Blackberry Farm each weekend, collecting children’s wish lists at the Carriage Museum. There’s a sleigh full of other activities, including:
Holiday Village - Warm up with an indoor craft and great Christmas music. Stop by our Reindeer Food Bar and create a feed bag to put out on Christmas Eve.
Kringle’s Café - Stop by Santa’s favorite café for some delicious hot cocoa and treats.
Sugar Plum Playland - Explore the winter-themed sensory table. This attraction closes at dusk.
North Pole Depot - All Aboard the Holiday Express Train!
A Huntoon Christmas - Visit holiday displays and color a Holiday Express coloring book!
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Contact the Aurora Area Convention & Visitors Bureau for group travel planning.
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