Christmas at the Farm - Living Nativity
2nd & 3rd Weekends in December

Thursday, Friday & Saturday:     December 10, 11 & 12 of 2026
                                                           December 17, 18 & 19 of 2026
                     
​10 am - 8 pm
Tickets for the Final Manger Scene in the evening begin at 7:15 pm
  • A walk-through, live, interactive manger scene, reminiscent of that first Holy Christmas.
  • Farm animals in the manger scene, on the wagon ride, and at the barn
  • The living nativity scene is housed indoors - daytime and evening
  • Visit the farm during the Christmas season & take a peaceful stroll back in time, away from the hustle of the season.
  • Reflect on the true meaning of Christmas.
  • Step through the door into a scene with character portrayals throughout the barn
  • Demonstrations of spinning, weaving and other fiber arts throughout the day and evening
  • Musicians and/or dramatic story tellers every 30 minutes
  • Farm Store - unique handmade Christmas gifts from over 100 artisans
  • Seasonal baked goods and edible gifts
  • Enjoy the peaceful serenity of shepherds watching their flocks
  • Build family memories - "visit the stable" each Christmas season.
  • This is pecan and black walnut harvesting season.  Fresh cracked & candied pecans & walnuts
  • Calm outdoor Christmas light display - over one mile of lighting
  • Proceeds benefit local and international missions

Shepherd’s Special Bundle Deals are as follows:
#1. Basic Nativity: 
       Includes all donation-based activities – suggested donation $5.00 per person.
#2. Shepherd’s Journey Package: 
​       $9.00 per person – Includes all donation-based activities plus a wagon ride in a sheep meadow & take-home Christmas craft ($4 value).
#3. Shepherd’s Journey & Wreath Package:
       $25.00 per person – Includes all donation-based activities, wagon ride in a sheep meadow & DIY take-home fresh wreath kit.

DONATION BASED (Free) LIVING NATIVITY ACTIVITIES
  1. Live Manger Scene - Indoors - Every 30 minutes
  2. Musicians, Soloists or Story Tellers - Indoors - every 30 minutes
  3. Apple Cider & Cookies
  4. Farm Animals - Donkeys, Sheep, Goat, Chickens, Alpaca
  5. Wool Mill & Fiber Arts Demonstrators
  6. Find The Pinecone Outdoor Game
  7. Scavenger Hunt
  8. Feed Tub Frisbee Golf Outdoor Game
  9. Hay Ring Toss Outdoor Game
  10. Feed Bunk Flyers Outdoor Game
  11. Ladder Ball Outdoor Game
  12. Pipe Ball Outdoor Game
  13. Peg Game Outdoor Game
  14. Black Walnut Hockey Outdoor Game
  15. Rope the Antlers Outdoor Game
  16. Baa-zee - Outdoor Yahtzee game
  17. Farm Corn Hole Outdoor Game
  18. Yard Dominoes - Outdoor Game
  19. Jenga - Outdoor Game
  20. Outdoor Manger Picture Spot
  21. I Love Shepherd’s Cross Picture Spot
  22. Prayer Room – Silo 4th Floor
  23. Winter Wonderland
  24. Coloring Contest
  25. Indoor Winter Picture Spot
  26. Tiny Tractors for Tiny Tots
  27. Farmland Play Station
  28. Shepherd's Christmas Video
  29. Black Walnut Exhibit
  30. Corn Shelling Exhibit
  31. Antique Tractor & Farm Equipment
  32. Threshing Machine
  33. Winter Bench Outdoor Picture Spot
  34. Silo - Explore 4 floors
  35. Oklahoma Farm Aquarium & Terrariums
  36. Pecan Cracking Station
  37. Antique Farm Hand Tool Exhibit
  38. Veterinary Exhibit
  39. Horse Exhibit
  40. International Missions Exhibit
  41. Woolly Library
  42. International Spinning Wheel Collection
  43. Weaving & Loom Exhibit includes: Early 1900 Jacquard Dobby Looms
  44. Textile Fiber Exhibit
  45. Indoor Family Tabletop Game Area includes: Checkers, Farm-opoly
  46. Bible Garden
  47. Bird Watching - Brochure & Sign of Birds found at Shepherd's Cross
  48. Outdoor Picnic Area in Bible Garden
  49. Jesus Warms My Heart Indoor Corn Hole Game
  50. Build a Snowman Indoor Game
  51. Pin the Nose on the Snowman Indoor Game
  52. Museum
  53. Living Christmas Tree - Gift Station (similar to the angel tree)
  54. Farm Store featuring: Handmade, Homegrown, items from over 100 artisans; Farm Fresh Animal Welfare Approved Products, Crafts, Yarns
  55. Craft Equipment, Kids Section, Amish Baked Goods, Jams & Jellies, Snacks & Beverages
  56. Gaywool Dyes

Pay for Use Activities
  1. Tractor Pull Wagon Ride in Sheep Meadow - $7.00 per person
  2. Take-Home Craft - $4.00
  3. Take-Home DIY Fresh Evergreen Wreath - $20 value


Channel 2 features The Living Nativity at the farm in 2021 
​ watch the video here
Volunteer for the Live Manger Scene
  • Receive a Free Christmas Wagon Ride & Craft for each participant; plus one DIY wreath kit per group
  • Life changing, memorable experience - all ages welcome to volunteer
  • Simply contact us and we will work with your schedule
  • Volunteer Opportunities include:
    • Character portrayals - as a family, group or individual
    • Fiber artists - spin, weave, knit, felt, sew, etc.
    • Dramatic storyteller
    • Gospel or other musical group or musician
Living Christmas Tree
  • This is Heart of the Shepherd's version of The Angel Tree.  These gifts are distributed locally and internationally to those in need
  • Touch the Great Shepherd's Heart this Christmas and give a gift that keeps on living for generations
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