Family Fun Activites

Make selecting your Christmas tree a great family fun experience at the Pinestead! 

We have a number of activities which appeal to both young and old so be sure to remember your camera.

Additional Family Fun high resolution/full screen images are displayed at: Family Fun (separate window).

First on the list is Santa Claus. Everyone loves Santa! He finds time in his busy schedule to visit the farm five times! He will be here from 11:00am to 2:00pm on Thanksgiving Friday, Saturday, Sunday and the first Saturday and Sunday in December. Be sure to ask any one of us to take a family photo for you. 

Santa and Ms. Claus are special enough to deserve their own set of photos.  See Santa photos (separate window).  (Many of the Family Fun and Santa photos have been submitted by customers.)

Dear Santa,

I can explain.

But first, what do you already know.

I used to believe in Santa,

Then I didn't believe in Santa,

Then I became Santa.

Now I look like Santa.

Also on weekends we have the campfire going. It’s a great way to warm up while sipping some hot chocolate or roasting a hot dog. People love to sit on our antique tractor seats, sled and toboggan benches, or special sleds for kids.  

Our food truck is open on weekends with a great selection of warm beverages and hot food (love the cheese curds and mini-donuts). 

The following are photos of some of the available photo ops.  In 2024 we added the covered bridge, a 1949 Chevy truck, and a barn scene. 

Quite often on weekends there may be some special events going on. Any last minutes changes or additions are always noted.

 
One of the highlights, which often brings out the kid in the parents, are the model trains in the gift shop. And we have seen younger kids get out of the car and be faced with a decision—Santa is over here, but the trains are in there!

And yes, we are Dog Friendly! Here is a photo of a group of kids playing with Greg’s dog Scout, our farm mascot.  She is now in dog heaven.   During the season she used to fatten up on hot dog scraps, posed for pictures with the kids, hoped the hay wagon for a ride, and generally owned the place. We swear she used to get depressed when the season is over and there are no kids around. Your dog is also welcome, but we do request that you keep it on a leash.  Phil's photo web site has photos of some of our canine visitors.