Merry Mile of Lights at A. Casola Farms in Holmdel 2026

There is a new holiday light show in Monmouth County this year. A. Casola Farms in Holmdel is opening the Merry Mile of Lights, a mile long drive thru filled with Christmas lights and festive displays, starting the day after Thanksgiving. It runs Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights through the season, and admission is priced per car.

Merry Mile of Lights Drive Thru

• Town: Holmdel
• Where: A. Casola Farms, Holmdel
• When: Opens Friday, November 27, 2026, then Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
• Cost: $45 per car

The farm calls it a new holiday tradition: guests drive through a mile long wonderland of dazzling Christmas lights, illuminated scenes and seasonal displays from the comfort of their own car. It is a great option for families with little ones who want the lights without a long walk in the cold, and the hours run late enough for an after dinner outing.

The Merry Lit Walking Trail

The drive is only part of the night. Every car admission includes the Merry Lit Walking Trail at no extra cost, an illuminated walking attraction you can explore after you park. Plan a little extra time so you can do both.

Santa, hot chocolate and the Winter Wonderland Super Store

Santa will be on hand for pictures during operating weekends, and complimentary hot chocolate is served throughout your visit. The farm’s Winter Wonderland Super Store adds hot food, homemade pies, fresh donuts, funnel cakes and desserts, plus holiday decorations and lighting, wreaths, trees and grave blankets, kids toys, candy and gifts. That makes it an easy stop to knock out some holiday shopping and pick up a wreath on the same night.

Wagon rides and group pricing

• Cost: Private wagon rides are $15 per person with an eight person minimum and require an advance reservation. Vans and buses are $10 per person with a five person minimum.

A private wagon ride is a fun way to see the lights with a larger family group, a scout troop or a group of friends, but you need to reserve ahead. Call the farm at 732-332-1533 or 732-332-0390 to plan a group visit. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Tips for your visit

The display runs Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights only, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., so build your plans around a weekend. Opening weekend lines up with Thanksgiving, which makes it an easy outing with visiting family. Bring your phone charged for photos at the decorated displays and with Santa.

Merry Mile of Lights at A. Casola Farms

Want more holiday lights and events? We cover new things to do across Monmouth County every day, so keep checking back as the season gets going.

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