Holiday village lights up manalapan tree farm

Manalapan, NJ – A winter attraction at a local tree farm is drawing visitors into a seasonal landscape filled with lights, displays, and themed pathways.

The Village at Anne Ellen is open now through December 30, offering a holiday experience built around a hayride and a walk-through village.

Guests begin their visit with a ride through Christmas tree fields before entering a series of displays designed to evoke a classic holiday story.

Key Points

Village at Anne Ellen open in Manalapan through December 30
Experience includes hayride, illuminated pathways, and themed displays
Tickets range from $24 to $26 for adults and $12 to $14 for children

The attraction is set on the Anne Ellen Christmas Tree Farm, where visitors follow wooded paths lit with holiday decorations and seasonal scenes.

Farm transforms into festive walk-through experience

The event centers on a guided hayride that leads guests from the tree fields to the entrance of the walk-through village.
Displays along the pathways feature illuminated structures and themed installations arranged throughout the wooded setting.
The route is designed to highlight traditional holiday imagery as visitors move through each section.
The atmosphere is built around lighted décor that lines the paths and open areas across the farm.
Guests complete the experience by circling back through decorated spaces before returning to the main area.

Tickets and schedule for the holiday season

Admission for adults ranges from $24 to $26 depending on date and time.
Children’s tickets are priced between $12 and $14.
The event runs on scheduled evenings through December 30.
Parking and access points are located at the Anne Ellen Christmas Tree Farm.
The attraction remains one of the farm’s key seasonal events during the winter months.

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