The trail of lights
Glowing oaks, a forest of Christmas trees and tunnels you'll walk through twice because the first time wasn't enough.
Lights, slides, Santa and more.
24 glowing nights of holiday lights, a 200-foot tubing slide, s'mores by the fire and free visits with Santa for everyone.
2026 season
Pick your night.
We open Thanksgiving weekend, take a quick breather, then go every single night from Dec 10 right up to the 27th.
Opening night
Open
Santa’s last night
Closed
Tap a night to see hours
FREESanta visits
Santa's on the house.
Every Frostival ticket comes with a visit to Santa in his North Pole living room. Sit on the big chair, share the wish list, snap the photo.
- Free for every guestKids and grown-ups. It's included with every ticket.
- VIP skips the lineGrab a VIP ticket and walk straight up to the big chair.
- Bring your cameraSanta's cozy living room is made for the holiday card.
Heads up: December 24 is Santa’s last night at Frostival.
See ticket options
Included with every ticket
Meet Snowball
Meet Snowball
& Flurry.
Two snowmen, one castle and a whole lot of special effects. The Snowball & Flurry show lights up the castle with animation, original music, snow, bubbles, fog, sky beams and bursts of fire. It's a theme-park-style night show, right here on the farm.
The experience
One night.
One night.
Way too much fun.
A walk-through wonderland on a real Texas family farm. Here's what's waiting for you down the trail.
200-foot holiday slide
Grab a tube. Hold on. Scream a little.
Snowball & Flurry show
A 4D special-effects show starring two snowmen. Watch the trailer.
Real reindeer
Meet Santa's team, plus alpacas, lambs and more at the farm.
Available for purchase
S'mores & cocoa
S'mores, hot chocolate and festive snacks by the fire pits, available for purchase.
Photo ops everywhere
Giant rocking horses, glowing arches and festive sets around every turn. Bring a fully charged phone.
Free with VIP
VR sleigh ride & Holiday Haunt
Two bonus experiences, free for VIPs: a virtual sleigh ride over the North Pole and the Holiday Haunt.
Tickets
Grab your spot.
Every ticket includes the trail, the show, the slide and a free visit with Santa. Prices change by night and go up as nights fill, so early birds get the best deal. Join the list to hear first when tickets drop.
Child ticket
from$16
Prices rise as nights fill
- Free visit with Santa
- Access to the trail of lights
- Snowball & Flurry show included
- Meet Santa's reindeer
- Ride the 200-foot holiday slide
Adult ticket
from$21
Prices rise as nights fill
- Free visit with Santa
- Access to the trail of lights
- Snowball & Flurry show included
- Meet Santa's reindeer
- Ride the 200-foot holiday slide
Family pass
from$60
Four tickets in one, any night
- Free visits with Santa for everyone
- Four tickets, one easy price
- Access to the trail of lights
- Snowball & Flurry show included
- Meet Santa's reindeer
- Ride the 200-foot holiday slide
VIP ticket
from$35
Kids from $35 · adults from $45
- Skip the line to see Santa
- Everything in a regular ticket
- Flexible entry: arrive any time during entry hours
- Free hot chocolate
- Free Holiday Haunt ticket
- Free virtual reality ticket
- 15% off at the Frostival store
Caught on camera.
Plan your visitKnow before
Know before
you snow.
Frostival lives at Howell Family Farms in Arlington, right in the middle of DFW. Here's the need-to-know.
When
Nov 28 – Dec 27
24 nights. Check the calendar above for closed dates.
Hours
5:30 PM to close
Entry times are 5:30–8:00 PM through Dec 10 (open until 10 PM), then 5:30–8:30 PM from Dec 11 (open until 10:30 PM). VIPs can arrive any time during entry hours.
Parking
$10 / vehicle
On-site at the farm. Cash or card accepted.
Santa
Free for all
Included with every ticket. VIP skips the line. Santa’s last night is Dec 24.
FAQ
Good questions.
Where is Frostival?
Frostival is at Howell Family Farms, 4016 W Division St, Arlington, TX 76012. Parking is on-site for $10 per vehicle, cash or card.
Is visiting Santa really free?
Yep. Every guest with a Frostival ticket can visit Santa at no extra cost. VIP guests get to skip the line. Just note that December 24 is Santa’s last night.
What's included with a regular ticket?
The trail of lights, the Snowball & Flurry show, a visit with Santa, Santa's reindeer, holiday character meet-and-greets and the 200-foot holiday slide.
What is the Snowball & Flurry show?
A 4D special-effects night show starring two snowmen, Snowball and Flurry, on our castle stage, with animation, original music and effects like snow, bubbles, fog, sky beams and fire. It's included with every ticket. Watch the trailer.
Do little ones need a ticket?
Kids 3 and under get in free. Kids 4–11 need a child ticket, and guests 12 and up need an adult ticket.
Is there a family deal?
Yes. The Family Pass covers 2 adults and 2 kids in one ticket, starting at $60, and costs less than buying four tickets separately.
What do I get with VIP?
VIP is a full entry ticket (from $35 for kids and $45 for adults) with the extras built in: skip-the-line Santa visits, flexible entry any time during entry hours, free hot chocolate, a free Holiday Haunt ticket, a free VR ticket and 15% off at the Frostival store. That's a $60 value.
I can't find my tickets. Help?
Search your inbox and spam folder for "Frostival" first. Still missing? Send us a message with the name and email you used to buy them and we'll sort it out.
Can I get a refund or exchange?
Tickets are non-refundable. You can exchange them for another date up to 48 hours before your visit for $5 per ticket. We can't exchange within 48 hours of the event.
What if the weather is bad?
If we close a night for inclement weather, you'll be able to reschedule to another date.
Still have a question? Contact us
