Glimmer Nights at Fenimore Farm

Experience holiday magic with Glimmer Nights at Fenimore Farm, formerly The Farmers’ Museum, in Cooperstown, New York! This year, find a larger selection of light displays, free carousel rides, themed weekends, and more. New, family-friendly ticket prices make this second season of Glimmer Nights even more appealing. Kids six and under are FREE! See the enormous Mega-Chicken light display, traverse the multi-colored lights of Rainbow Road, and walk among the larger-than-life flora of the Flower and Mushroom Garden. Stop at Todd’s General Store, Bump Tavern, and then the Crossroads Café for our famous hot chocolate! So much to see and do!

Try one of our themed evenings: Dickens Weekend (Saturday & Sunday, December 7-8) and Wassail Evenings (Friday & Saturday, December 13-14).

Glimmer Nights is sponsored in part by Bank of Cooperstown, a unit of Wayne Bank; C.J. Heilig Foundation, Inc.; and NYCM Insurance.

Family-friendly ticket prices!

$15 Adult (18+), $10 Teen (13-17), $5 Junior (7-12)
$12.50 Member Adult (18+), $5 Young Member (7-17)
Free for ages 6 and under

Tickets are available online. 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. If you have specific questions about purchasing tickets call (607) 547-1456 and leave a message or email [email protected].

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. Call (607) 547-1401 for more information or (607) 547-1456 for ticketing assistance. 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: 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 about the event prior to your visit, please e-mail [email protected] or call us at (607) 547-1401.

• LOCATION
  Fenimore Farm is located at 5775 NY- 80, Cooperstown, NY 13326. will do the best job of leading you to our door. 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 .

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Fenimore Farm and Country Village, 5775 New York 80, Cooperstown, United States