Everything You Need to Know About the Christmas Season at MCO – The Ultimate Holiday Adventure!
Our Christmas season is packed with merry moments and festive fun for the whole family. Plan your visit and immerse yourself in the heartwarming magic of Christmas at MCO with Local Shopping, Santa & Mrs. Claus Visits, Wreath Making Workshops, Hot and Fresh Apple Cider Donuts, & Much More.
Local Shopping ~ Mistletoe Vendor Markets | November 8th & 15th
Saturday, November 8th and 15th | 10am - 3pm
Get ready to check off all your holiday gift list this shopping season as you skip the mall and jump over to the orchard to support small local businesses! An annual holiday tradition, our Mistletoe Markets are more than your average market event - they’re a festive fiesta of Christmas cheer, with music, sweet treats, Santa visits and so much more - we’re pulling out all the stops with two weekends packed with holiday fun!
INTERESTED IN BEING A VENDOR? We still have spaces available for local makers, bakers, crafters and food producers for both dates: November 8th & 15th. Learn more and sign up now at the link below:
Experience the Magic: A Highland Cow Christmas Adventure with the Kringles
December 13th, 14th, 20th & 2st | Reservations required
Get ready for a Christmas adventure featuring Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the most festive Highland cows from Cellar Creek, Leo & Daphne—and make your holiday season merry and bright! Explore all that’s included in this holiday adventure and reserve your tickets!
🎅🏻 Meet & Greet with Santa & Mrs. Claus
🐮 Cuddles and Visits with the Most Festive Highland Cows
🎁 Christmas Ornament Creation Station
🦌 Reindeer Food Creation Station
🍪 Cookie Decorating
🖍️ Letters to Santa Decoration Station
Pancakes & Pajamas with Santa & Mrs. Claus
Sunday, December 7th at 10am
Pull on your coziest holiday pajamas and join us for a whimsical morning of pancakes, Christmas cheer, and magical memories with everyone’s favorite couple! Enjoy a festive feast with a fluffy, all-you-can-eat pancake bar, savory breakfast favorites, and more. But the magic doesn't stop at breakfast! Also, enjoy a meet & greet with Santa & Mrs. Claus, Storytime & Crafts with the Elves; Ornament Decorating & Reindeer Food Creation. And for added fun—a Pajama Parade with Santa - we're giving away prizes for the most festive PJs!!! Space for this special morning is limited, so be sure to reserve your table early!
Sip, Swirl & Sparkle: Winter Paint Party @ Cider House!
Escape the holiday hustle and step into a winter wonderland of creativity during our Winter-themed Paint & Sip at The Cider House on December 6th at 11am! Get inspired by the breathtaking waterfront views as our instructor guides you on a creative journey while you sip on your favorite seasonal drinks from cozy hot cocoa and warm apple cider to local hard cider and wine (21+). It’s the perfect way to share in the wonders of the season with friends and family. You’ll leave with not only great memories, but a beautiful, one-of-a-kind painting to cherish for years to come.
Create a Tradition - Christmas Wreath Making Workshops
Start a new family tradition or invite your friends out for a day full of Christmas cheer with our Wreath Making Workshops hosted at the Cider House! Our workshop instructor will guide you through the process of creating the perfect wreath for your home and you can customize your creation with a variety of decorations and a handcrafted bow. The whole group can create one wreath together or everyone can design their own. We hope you’ll join us to create a tradition with your loved ones. Dates available in both November & December.
Christmas Tree Lot Open Daily - Fresh Fraser Firs
Monday-Saturdays: 10-5pm | Sundays: 1-5pm | Beginning 11/26
Visit us daily to find the perfect tree for your family! We have dozens of beautiful fresh cut Fraser Firs from the NC mountains now available at our Christmas tree lot! Choose from 6-8 foot trees in various shapes and sizes and find the perfect tree from your home. To add to your experience, we’ll also have hot beverages (weather and temperature permitting), sweet treats and other goodies available for everyone to enjoy.
Tree prices range but average $14/foot
An Apple Cider State of Mind & Granny’s Goodies - Home of Apple Cider Donuts
There’s nothing better than the sweet taste of apple cider in the winter, especially hot apple cider on those cool days. We press over 400 gallons of fresh apple cider fresh each week from September-December, and whether you’re looking for apple cider slushies, hot apple cider donuts, our sweet apple cider floats or fresh cider to take home with you, we’ve got you covered. Check out the details below for hours and availability of each:
Apple Cider Slushies: Available daily in the Apple Barn as well as at Granny’s Goodies on weekends.
Hot Apple Cider: Served hot on Saturdays from 10-5pm and Sundays from 1-5pm. Occasionally served on weekdays.
Apple Cider Donuts: Served hot and fresh Saturdays from 11-4pm and Sundays from 1-4pm.
Apple Cider Floats: Handmade fresh every Saturday from 11-4pm and Sunday from 1-4pm.
Apple Cider by the Half Gallon: Available daily in the Apple Barn. For large quantities, please call us to reserve.
S’more Roasting & Christmas Shopping
The perfect Christmas gift for your family and friends can be found in The Apple Barn! We have something for everyone, including canned goods, delicious dip & baking mixes, home decor, Orchard gift cards, and much more. The Apple Barn is open Monday - Saturday from 10am - 5pm & Sunday from 1pm - 5pm.
If you’re shopping on a weekend, warm up on a chilly afternoon by our fire pits! We’ll have s’more roasting every weekend (temperature and weather permitting) in November and December and s'mores packages & roasting forks are available at Granny's Goodies. Our firepits are open Saturdays from 11am-4pm and Sundays from 1-4pm through December 22nd.