Brightwaters Farms is going all-in on the holidays — again.
The Christmas Extravaganza down at the farm returns this holiday season for a second straight year in Bay Shore.
This year, the working farm will also host Brunches with Santa every Saturday and Sunday from Nov. 29 through Dec. 21, with four seating times each day. (Click here for brunch reservations.)
And that’s just the start. The farm is transforming into a full winter wonderland reminiscent of Christmases of old, complete with hayrides, farm animals, a field of Christmas trees, light displays, photos with Santa and friends, bounce houses and much more.
Keep scrolling for every last detail.
What to expect
Pick your perfect tree
Starting Nov. 29 (Black Friday) and running through Dec. 24, the farm store is open Monday through Thursday from noon to 8 p.m.; Friday from noon to 9 p.m.; Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Guests can choose from hundreds of trees on site, and browse wreaths, blankets, kissing balls, roping and mistletoe.
Weekend attractions
Each weekend (Saturday and Sunday) features a robust lineup.
Admission is $20 per family (up to 5) or $10 per individual. Black Friday is being treated like a weekend.
All inclusive
- Hayrides around the farm
- Plenty of photos ops with Santa and friends
- Visiting and petting the farm animals
Added costs
- Pony rides (available 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
- Feeding the animals
- A “Little Farmers Christmas Playland,” with holiday inflatables and tractor rides (available 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
- Marshmallow-roasting and a country-style barn and bakery with hot cider-donuts for sale, fresh off the rack
- Black Friday is being treated like a weekend day
Weekday fun (free before 4 p.m.)
If you go during the week, arrival before 4 p.m. means free admission where you view farm animals and purchase a Christmas tree.
After 4 p.m. admission is $20 per family or $10 per person. Evening weekday activities include meeting Santa (who arrives at 4 p.m.), hayrides, marshmallow roasting (additional fee) and plenty of photo ops.
Brunch (and photos) with Santa
The marquee experience: Brunch with Santa on weekends from Nov. 29 through Dec. 21 (four seatings each day). Reservations are required, so click here to book. Family photos with Santa are complimentary when you book the brunch.
The farm’s entrance fee is also waived for the day with brunch purchase
Country Store & Bakery
Beyond the holiday attractions, the Country Store is stocked with gifts, treats, pies, donuts, baked goods, lunch/snacks and hot cider-donuts — perfect for a post-tree-cut treat or gift hunt.
— Unless otherwise marked, images come courtesy of Brightwaters Farms and from Andrew Theodorakis/GLI file photos
Top: Down at the farm with family and friends for the 2025 Christmas Extravaganza in Bay Shore. (Credit: Eric Micallef)
