MONUMENT FARM FIELD GUIDE
Monument's Evening Menagerie: Lights, Livestock and Roller Slides at Colorado Kids Ranch
A seasonal evening event at Colorado Kids Ranch in Monument featuring thousands of lights, hands-on animal encounters, hot drinks and long outdoor slides—this guide explains what to expect and how the night flows.
Monument's Evening Menagerie: Lights, Livestock and Roller Slides at Colorado Kids Ranch.
Christmas at the Ranch at Colorado Kids Ranch in Monument transforms the farm into a winter evening playground: thousands of lights, festive music, animals to meet and feed, and campfire-style treats set the tone for family-focused, after-dark holiday fun.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A Ranch Dressed in Thousands of Lights
The ranch is illuminated by thousands of lights and includes exhibits such as information on the real Star of Bethlehem, creating distinctive evening photo opportunities throughout the property.
Close Encounters with Farm Animals
Visitors can feed and interact with a broad roster of animals — mini Highland cows, alpacas, Watusi, goats, sheep, turkeys, chickens, horses and ponies — noting that animal feed is sold separately.
Slides, Treats and Candy Cane Lane
The evening mixes active and cozy moments: stroll Candy Cane Lane, ride three 100‑ft roller slides (plus a 40‑ft small slide for children), enjoy hot cocoa, cider, and roast marshmallows with a purchased s’mores kit, and warm up in provided huts.
What the day feels like
An After‑Dark Loop of Lights, Animals and Fireside Treats
Open in the early evening, the event unfolds as a relaxed circuit: arrive to the lit pathways, move between animal pens and interactive exhibits, catch the long roller slides, and settle by a fire or in a warming hut for cocoa and s’mores — all set to cheerful Christmas music.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this evening suits best.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The event runs on select dates in November and December; the farm is open for the event from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM on scheduled dates.
If you plan to feed animals or roast marshmallows, bring funds—animal feed is sold separately and roasting marshmallows requires purchase of a s’mores kit; food and drink offerings include coffee, hot cocoa and cider. Warming huts are available on site.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
When does Christmas at the Ranch run?
Scheduled dates occur in late November and through December; the ranch opens for the event from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM on those dates.
Where is the event located?
Christmas at the Ranch takes place at Colorado Kids Ranch in Monument, Colorado.
Are animals part of the admission?
Yes—visitors can feed and interact with many animals on the ranch, but animal feed is sold separately.
What rides or slides are available?
The event includes three 100‑ft roller slides and a 40‑ft small slide intended for children.
Are food and hot drinks available?
Yes—coffee, hot cocoa, cider and s’mores are offered; roasting marshmallows at the fire requires purchase of a s’mores kit.
Are there photo opportunities?
Yes—there are photo opportunities throughout the ranch amid thousands of lights and seasonal displays.