The Christmas Forest LLC of MAINE

11/08/2024

We are open tonight Friday November 8th 2024
4:30 PM to 7 PM. Starting this evening through the weekend, we will have the Christmas Ponies in the barn for you to come meet with! 🥰

11/03/2024

🎄 The Christmas Forest upgrades for 2024 🎄

There are so many new surprises to see! Our family has been working so hard to make the Christmas light walking trail extra special for you this year! Only a few days left!

Here are a few details of what we have done.

-This year we have grown to over 300,000 lights! That is double from last year. 🙌🏼

-We have upgraded our hot cocoa and candy bar and it is now at the front entrance trail for your convenience.

-More benches have been added. The trail can be a bit of a climb at times and we want everyone to be able to enjoy it with a few more rest stops if needed. We have had several 90 years young folks come through the trail and they loved it!

-We have expanded the width of the trails wherever possible. We have cleared away several stumps.

-New trails were added!

-More exit trails were created for those that might need to step off the trail for a moment.

-Lots of new and exciting statues have been included!

-You definitely want to bring the kids out to our new exclusive space, the "Penguin Playground" where they can crawl through the 24 foot ice tunnel and come out to meet with the 20 foot tall penguin that protects and overlooks all the little penguins in the forest. A slide has been built on the hillside so the kids can feel just like a little penguin sliding down the ice! 💙

- Do you have a Star Wars fan in your life? You don't want them to miss out on our new Star Wars path where they will be halted by a life size storm trooper before they can enter the hyperspace tunnel only to come face to face with Darth Vader! But not to worry you will quickly find safety in Dagobah where Yoda awaits to get you back to your holiday festivities!

-We have also added another exclusive Christmas Forest feature! "Teddy Bear Toyland" a comforting hug of a space designed to make you smile with childhood delight! Here you will find a toy shop filled with teddy bears and toys to shop for the kiddos!

-As always, we have the largest Santa in Maine!

There are so many more elaborate surprises and fun displays you just don't want to miss out on this year!

It is bigger, brighter and better than ever! ❤️✨

The best part is, even after all these upgrades, the ticket price will stay the same this year. $10 for adults $5 for children. So please come out and show your support this year so we can continue to light up our beautiful community for the holidays! ❤️

"A Christmas Tradition from our family to yours."

The Christmas Forest LLC
934 US Route 1
Perry, ME 04667

🎟️ Tickets can be purchased with cash at the gate.
Online tickets are available for those with a card through Eventbrite.

Dates & Times
November 8-December 21
Every Thursday, Friday Saturday, Sunday
4:30PM-7PM
🍗 OPEN THANKSGIVING 🦃

(Follow the page for any weather closures.)

09/30/2024

🎄 Dates and times have been set for the 2024 Season!

Opening day is November 8th!
The show will run through December 21st every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
From 4:30 PM-7:00 PM

Ticket prices have stayed the same this year.
$10 Adults $5 for children 3 and up.

Follow the page for details on weather closures.

Can't wait to show you all we have done at the Christmas Forest.

“A Christmas Tradition from our family to yours!”

09/09/2024

The Christmas Forest elves are gearing up for the 2024 Season! Lots of new surprises in store for you this year! We will have dates and times posted soon! 🥰❤️

12/17/2023

Last night of the 2023 season! We will have Bruno back tonight if you missed him yesterday. He will be out for viewing until we close. He is An American Mammoth Jackstock Donkey.

We will also have Buddy our Christmas donkey out walking around tonight and giving out love! Buddy has been stealing the hearts of everyone he meets! He is one of our therapy donkeys in training. He enjoys pets on the side of his neck. Buddy has a special gift. He can feel your heart. If he walks up to you he wants you to pet him, because he knows you need the special love he gives. We will have him out starting at 4:30PM until he is ready to go inside.

It has been an amazing season getting to meet so many new people this year! We are already making plans to improve and expand it for next year!

Sunday Dec 17th 4:30-6:30PM
Adults $10
Children $5
2 and Under Free
Cash at the gate.

Happy Holidays!! 🎄

12/16/2023

It's the last weekend of the season and as a special treat for everyone tonight we will have a very special donkey at the show! The American Mammoth Jackstock. This is the largest breed of donkey in the world, and they are considered very rare. You will love Bruno. He is a big boy!

No petting/touching though because Bruno loves treats and might mistake your finger for a carrot.

No feeding.

No crossing over or under lines to get closer.

Open 4:30PM-6:30PM

Thank you! 🎄

12/10/2023

We are planning on opening tonight. Sunday Dec 10th. Looks like the rain will be holding off until around 6PM.
Open from 4:30PM-6:30PM 🎄⛄️

12/08/2023

Come on out to the Christmas Forest this weekend!
We are open Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 4:30PM-6:30PM
Tickets can be purchased at the gate with cash. Ticket sales close at 6:15.
Adults $10
Children $5
Under 2 Free
🎄🎅⛄️

12/07/2023

We are open tonight Thursday Dec 7th 4:30PM-6:30PM
Only two weekends left! Slopes have been cleared. Some trails have snow for the winter wonderland experience. ⛄️🎄🎅

12/03/2023

We are planning on opening tonight Sunday Dec 3rd 4:30PM-6:30PM. Might have a little dusting of snow to make it even more magical! ❄️

Ticket sales close at 6:15PM because some lights are on timers. It takes approximately 15 minutes to walk the trail so if you are planning to take longer than 30 minutes in the park plan to come earlier. Lights go off at 6:45PM. We don’t want to have the lights go out on you!
Thanks in advance. ⛄️

-Also some friendly reminders. Please do not touch the lights or displays. You may give a touch to the Grinch in Whoville to activate him to sing. You can also touch and hug the Mascot. ❤️

-The donkeys had to be moved further away in a more supervised location because people were crossing over and under Christmas lines to put their children through to touch them. We have had to replace several broken light strands because of this issue. We had many people also trying to feed them. I know they are so cute, but these are rescue donkeys that require specialized feed and diets. Feeding them candy or random things you pick up in the forest could kill them. Shaking things at them to get their attention is also scary to them. Donkeys will still be there for viewing just not in close proximity anymore.

Thanks for your understanding! ❤️

Hope to see you there! 🎄

11/30/2023

We are open tonight Thursday Nov 30th
4:30PM-6:30PM
Ticket sales close at 6:15PM

11/28/2023

Don’t forget, tomorrow for Giving Tuesday we will be opening up the Christmas Forest and all proceeds collected during that evening will go directly to helping the animals!

An official non-profit Maine charity that is saving donkeys and draft horses from shipping to slaughter.

Come and meet some of the animals that were saved this year and know you are making a difference! 🎄

Tuesday Nov 28th 4:30PM-6:30PM
Adults $10
Children $5
Under 2 Free

11/26/2023

We will have ponies at The Christmas Forest tonight. ❤️

Sunday Nov 26th 4:30PM-6:30PM

11/22/2023

We will be open for Thanksgiving! Keeping the family tradition alive rain or shine! 🦃🎄

Thursday Nov 23rd 4:30PM-6:30PM
Adults $10
Children $5
Under 2 Free
Cash at the gate or card can be used through Eventbrite to purchase tickets.🎄

Come enjoy the forest of lights after your meal and welcome in the Christmas season! 🎄

11/19/2023

We are open tonight! 4:30PM-6:30PM! You just might see the Christmas Donkey roaming around! 🫏🎄

11/10/2023

Tonight is our opening day! Come on down and see over 150,000 lights and several new statues. New trails to explore!

There’s so much to take in so you can go around as many times as you want!

Bring some pocket monies for the kiddos, because our Candy & Cocoa shop has grown a lot this year and was moved up into the trail along Candy Cane Lane. 🤶🍭🍬

You don’t want to miss your chance to climb to the top of Mount Crumpit and see what the Grinch stole this Christmas!!

Come and get yourself in the holiday spirit! Hope to see you there! 🎅

Open from 4:30PM to 6:30PM.
Adults $10
Children $5
Under 2 are Free
Cash tickets available on site or you can use Eventbrite to purchase online with card. 🎄

11/04/2023

Opening day is Friday November 10th! 4:30PM-6:30PM. Come and get in the Christmas spirit with our redesigned and expanded Christmas show! Tickets purchased on site will be cash only, but if you want to use a card you can order tickets in advance with this link at Eventbrite.

This year’s theme is “Classic Christmas”

Hope to see you there! Lots of new and exciting surprises for everyone! 🎄🎄🎄

Christmas Lights & Music Walking Trail Through The Forest

10/24/2023

Thank you from the bottom of my heart Michelle Curtis with (Polar Treat) for raising money in honor of your mother Helen Kilby for the Christmas Forest this year. It has touched our hearts so very much!

A big thank you to Michelle, Ron, Gladys, Cindy G, Colleen, Julie, Rachel, Kim, Hazel, Pilly, Deborah, Teresa, Shelby, Cindy C, Kate, Wanda, Sarah, and Kenneth for your help. Because of your donations we are able to add so many extra displays for the community this year! We have some “BIG” surprises in store for everyone! ❤️