We lucked out again this year! Santa and Mrs. Claus will be visiting Star Hill Family Farm on special days for 2026, and typically some elves and other holiday characters tend to also visit when Santa is around.

Santa said he’s looking forward to meeting all the good boys and girls, and requested you bring your ‘Letters to Santa’ so there’s no chance it can get lost in the mail. He’s also looking forward to pictures, questions, and hearing what you most want this year.

This year’s schedule:

TIME: 11AM-4PM
DATES: November 27, 28, & 29th
December 5th & 12th

December 19th Santa & Mrs Claus will be reading stories 
and we will be collecting canned goods for charity.
Readings will be at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm. Learn More

Star Hill Family Farm is a family operated tree farm in Portland, CT. Christmas is our favorite time of year and we want buying a tree to be a fun and memorable experience for you and your family. We thank and appreciate the many families making our farm visit their annual family tradition, and the community for inviting us to take part in so many holiday events.

We grow and import the most popular top-grade Christmas Trees, Balsam fir, and have various sizes ranging from 2’ to 18’. We hand make all the wreaths each season, offering various sizes, styles, and holiday decor. We have also stocked several tree and wreath accessories for your convenience, as well as carry heavy commercial grade tree stands for larger trees.

Seasonal Store Hours
November 21st to December 20th
Mon – Friday 12PM to 4PM
Weekends 10AM to 5PM

Black Friday, November 27th, we run at weekend extended hours with all activities. We appreciate your feedback, and this year we are accepting debit and credit cards in the store for even more convenience, so we expect an easier shopping experience in 2026.

Meet the friendly faces of Star Hill Family Farm! Visit our miniature cows, goats, horses, bunnies, chickens, donkeys, and more. When time allows, our farm staff will be on hand to introduce you to the animals, answer questions, and help make your visit memorable. Animal feed is available for purchase, and there are plenty of opportunities to capture adorable photos and create lasting family memories!

Please Note: While our farm animals are accustomed to visitors, they are still animals and may occasionally bite, kick, or react unexpectedly. For everyone’s safety, please supervise children, follow staff instructions, and interact with animals only in designated areas. All interactions are at your own risk.