Carver’s Edaville Unveils Five Themed Holiday Weekends

CARVER (WBSM) — The newly-rechristened Edaville Entertainment Venue in Carver, Massachusetts has announced five “themed weekends” as part of its upcoming Holiday Festival of Lights extravaganza.

The Holiday Festival of Lights will run on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from November 28 through December 28, 2025.

The former Edaville Family Theme Park (and Edaville Railroad) now shares its space with King Richard’s Faire, and needed to be reimagined for 2025 in order to make use of the changes with the property. The amusement rides were auctioned off last May, and new structures were built to accommodate the Renaissance faire over the past couple of months, but also with an eye toward continuing the Edaville holiday experience.

“The venue has transformed to feature both the classic appeal of festive lights along with meaningful seasonal experiences crafted to create lasting memories,” Edaville stated in a release.

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As we previously reported, the new-look Edaville will still feature 100,000 holiday lights (now set to music) and historic train rides, but it will now include ice skating, horse-drawn carriage rides, photos with Santa, and live entertainment such as strolling carolers and interactive shows included with the ticket price.

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“We here at Edaville Entertainment Venue are thrilled to continue the tradition of joy and magic of the holidays with a reimagined Edaville Holiday Festival of Lights,” said Aimée Sedley, Producer and General Manager at Edaville Entertainment Venue. “From the historic train rides winding through 100,000 holiday lights to horse-drawn carriage rides, ice skating under the starry sky, fabulous food and beverages, live entertainment and a visit to our new 21-plus Jingle Bar, it will make you want to stay and enjoy all day or night.”

There are also five themed weekends planned as well.

November 28-30: Deck the Halls

On Friday, November 28 at 5 p.m., sign-ups open for Edaville’s Tree Decorating Contest, where the first 50 participants form teams, receive a decorating bin and a charity partner, and work against the clock to decorate the tree. Guests will vote for the winning team. There will also be a two-for-one deal on general admission tickets that night (train ride not included).

Saturday, November 29 continues the tradition of Carver Day, where residents of the town get free general admission at the gate with a valid ID.

On Sunday, November 30, it will be Edaville’s official tree lighting with Santa, Mrs. Claus and the elves as well as other special guests. There will also be “the chance for one lucky guest to light the Christmas star on Santa’s Big Stage by entering their name in Frosty’s Hat Box outside Candy Cane Station,” according to Edaville. There will also be a family-friendly Santa and Mrs. Claus brunch in the Holiday Tent, and a drag brunch in the 21-plus Jingle Bar.

December 5-7: Winter Warm Up

On Friday, December 5, the first 50 guests to sign up will compete in Edaville’s Ugly Sweater Contest.

On Saturday, December 6, it’s a family-friendly pajama party, with a separate adults-only pajama party in the Jingle Bar.

Saturday, December 7 will feature a Fuzzy Slippers Brunch in the Holiday Tent, where you can wear your slippers to brunch with Santa and Mrs. Claus.

December 12-14: Holiday Artisan Marketplace

On Friday, December 12, will have two-for-one general admission tickets. There will also be a Nightmare Before Christmas fandom trivia contest for the first 50 people to sign up.

On Saturday, December 13, spend $500 or more while browsing the Merry Marketplace and receive free tickets to one of Edaville Entertainment Venue’s 2026 events. There will also be a pie eating contest with 50 participants, three contestants and one winner.

Then on Sunday, December 14, it’s the Festivus for the Rest of Us brunch in the Holiday Tent and at the Jingle Bar, a Festivus Flight for adults, followed by a Menorah Lighting ceremony to honor the first day of Hanukkah.

December 19-21: Giving Tree

“As part of Edaville’s commitment to helping others during the holiday season, they’re proud to present the Giving Tree,” Edaville stated. On Friday, December 19, guests are invited to bring a new or gently used coat, clothing item or backpack, and in return will receive a special two-for-one ticket code to one of Edaville’s 2026 events.

On Saturday, December 20, a food drive will take place where guests donating unexpired canned or boxed goods will receive a $10 off coupon code for a 2026 event.

On Sunday, December 21, a toy drive will welcome new, unwrapped packaged toy donations. Each donor will receive a $15 off ticket code for a 2026 event.

December 26-28: Let’s “Glow” Crazy

This weekend is being described as “a series of events designed to wrap up the season with light, laughter and community.” Friday, December 26 will feature Kringle Karaoke for those 21-plus inside the Jingle Bar.

Saturday, December 27 brings the Children’s Glow Parade, with glow-themed costumes, and then that evening, an Adult Glow Party in the Jingle Bar.

Sunday, December 28 will wrap up the season with the Light This Way Brunch, held in the Holiday Tent, as guests are encouraged to wear glow attire.

Edaville Tickets and Event Information

Tickets, full schedules and more information are available on the Edaville website.