Glimmer Nights returns to Fenimore Farm, brighter than ever. More lights, more to climb on, and a few things you’ve never seen here before.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
FREE carousel rides and two selfie and video stations: Bump Tavern and the Main Barn
Warm up with hot chocolate at Crossroads Café, then shop Todd’s General Store and the Farm Store.
30 Community Christmas Trees through the main barn. Vote for your favorite through 12/27
Warm up by the cozy fireplace in our historic setting
* Included with your Glimmer Nights general admission ticket. No reservation required to see Santa.
Drop non-perishables in the sleigh at the main barn entrance. All donations go to the Cooperstown Food Pantry.
Make your visit extra magical by planning around our themed events (excluding holidays):
Explore 30 beautifully decorated Community Christmas Trees and cast your vote for your favorite.
Twenty makers and vendors in the Louis C. Jones Center. Market opens 3:00 pm, Glimmer Nights at 4:30 pm. Find something special for everyone on your list.
Period performers throughout the village, performances atop Bump Tavern. Roasted chestnuts by the Knights of Columbus.
Free wassail in Bump Tavern and Crossroads Café, made with cider donated by Fly Creek Cider Mill.
Traditional crafts and a bonfire at the Louis C. Jones Center.
Last nights of the season. Final chance to see the lights and vote for your favorite Community Christmas Tree.
Fire pit, food truck, and bar in the courtyard, 5:00–8:00 pm.
Tickets and Pricing
A limited number of walk-in tickets are available through 7:00pm.
We encourage purchasing your tickets in advance.
To ensure the most enjoyable and safest visit possible, please review the following information and policies listed below. If you have any questions or concerns prior to your visit, please e-mail or call us at (607) 547-1401.
TIcket Info
- Tickets are available online here. Walk-ins are welcomed through 7:00pm if there is still space available during that particular time slot. We recommend purchasing your tickets online prior to the event to guarantee entry.
- Other than special Member pricing, there are no other discounts on ticket sales.
- Tickets are non-refundable, but you can change the date and time of your visit if there are available openings and you are not changing the quantity of tickets. Learn how to modify your reservation here.
- Entry Times: 4:30, 5:00, 5:30, 6:00. 6:30, and 7:00pm. (All on-site facilities, including the museum store, close at 8:00pm.)
Getting to the Event and Parking
- LOCATION
Fenimore Farm is located at 5775 NY- 80, Cooperstown, NY 13326. Google Maps will do the best job of leading you to our door. Click here for additional details regarding our location. - PARKING
Once you reach the museum, look for signs that will direct you to the nearest parking.
When You're at the Event
- Please arrive at your reserved time. The walking tour may take you 30-60 minutes.
- Proof of purchase is required for entry. Please bring scannable paper tickets or have the tickets displayed on your phone – for each member of your group.
- It may get very cold! We advise visitors to dress comfortably for being outdoors and wear footwear appropriate for uneven terrain and varied weather conditions.
- The Crossroads Café will be open during the event, serving warm beverages and snacks.
- Restrooms are available outside the Crossroads Café (downstairs under Bump Tavern) and near the Admissions Desk at the Museum’s front entrance.
- Entry Times: 4:30, 5:00, 5:30, 6:00. 6:30, and 7:00pm. (All on-site facilities, including the museum store, close at 8:00pm.)
What's Permitted at the event
- Photography and video for personal use are welcome on the grounds. Please share your photos and video on social media – and tag us! (Drones are not allowed on or near the grounds.)
- The use of sleds for transportation is prohibited.
- Pets are not permitted on the grounds. Service animals are welcome.
- Fenimore Farm is a smoke-free campus. Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the grounds.
- The safety and well-being of our visitors and staff are of the utmost importance. To ensure a secure venue for all, the possession of firearms, fireworks, explosives, incendiary devices, knives, or weapons of any kind is prohibited on Fenimore Farm’s property.
ACCESSIBILITY
- Under normal weather conditions, pathways are accessible to wheelchairs, strollers, and wagons. Please note, however, that paths may be muddy, wet, icy, or snow covered. Pathways are lit but be aware of lower light levels in certain locations on the grounds.
- The event requires approximately a half mile of walking, and there are slight changes in elevation both up and downhill from our upper parking lot. We advise all visitors to wear appropriate footwear for the weather and the terrain.
- While none of the light installations use strobe lighting, some installations include motion lighting, and some of the installations may include music.
- Please arrive at your reserved time to ensure optimal numbers of visitors on the grounds during each ticket session.
- Grounds transportation will not be available.
- For questions regarding accessibility, please contact tickets@fenimorefarm.org.
Packages and Offers
Refund Policy
- Ticket Refunds: There are no refunds unless the event is canceled. If an event is canceled, you will be notified via email and can change your reservation to a different date and time if you wish. Otherwise, you will receive a full refund within 48 hours.
- Modifying a Reservation: You may change the time and date of your reservation if there are still tickets available. Click here for instructions.
