Short answer: Christmas at the Tree Farm sits between College Station and Navasota, off Wellborn Road (FM 2154), so from anywhere in the Brazos Valley it is a short evening drive: roughly a quarter of an hour from Navasota or Wellborn, and under half an hour from College Station, Bryan or Anderson. That makes it easy to pair a daytime stop in town with the lights after dark.
This season's dates: Nov 12, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027.
Where exactly is the farm?#
The farm's address is 20881 FM 2154, College Station, TX 77845. Although the address says College Station, the farm is well south of the city along Wellborn Road, in the open country toward the Brazos and Grimes county line. That location is the reason the drive is short from both directions: north to Aggieland, and southeast to Navasota.
How long is the drive from each town?#
These are approximate road distances and times from each town's centre to the farm, from an open routing service, without traffic. Treat them as a guide, and add time on busy December nights.
| From | Approx. road miles | Approx. drive | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellborn | 6 | 11 min | The closest community to the farm |
| Navasota | 11 | 13 min | Just across into Grimes County |
| College Station | 17 | 23 min | Head south on Wellborn Road |
| Anderson | 20 | 25 min | Grimes County's county seat |
| Bryan | 21 | 26 min | Through College Station, then south |
Each of these towns has its own guide with directions and nearby ideas: College Station, Bryan, Navasota and Anderson.
What makes a College Station evening different?#
College Station is a university town first. Texas A&M opened in 1876 as the first public institution of higher education in Texas, and the city owes its name and existence to the university's place on the railroad line. In December that means a quieter town once the semester ends, and families home for the holidays looking for something to do together.
A College Station plan tends to be simple: dinner in town, then south on Wellborn Road to the farm. Because the drive is only about 23 minutes, you can decide on the night how long you want to stay. The plan your visit page has the parking notes and the visitor rules.
What about coming from Bryan?#
Bryan is the older of the twin cities. It became the Brazos County seat in 1866, taking the role over from Boonville, and it is named for William Joel Bryan, a nephew of Stephen F. Austin who settled in the area. Its historic downtown makes a good first stop before an evening drive.
From Bryan you come down through College Station, so allow roughly 26 minutes. If you're gathering family from both cities, meeting in College Station and taking one vehicle keeps things simple, and for the drive-thru it matters: the ticket is priced per vehicle, and passengers can't be combined into one vehicle after you park.
Why is Navasota so close?#
Navasota sits just east of the Navasota River in southwestern Grimes County, and the farm is only a few miles across the county line. At about 13 minutes, it is one of the shortest drives on the list.
Navasota has its own claim to fame: in 2005 the Texas Legislature designated it the "Blues Capital of Texas" in honour of the late Mance Lipscomb, a Navasota native and blues musician. A walk around downtown before heading to the farm makes an easy, unhurried afternoon.
Is Anderson worth the detour?#
If your family likes history, yes. Anderson is the county seat of Grimes County, and it is home to the Fanthorp Inn State Historic Site. The inn began as a two-room cedar log dogtrot cabin in 1834, when Texas was still part of Mexico, and grew to the 17-room complex you can see today by 1850. Check the Texas Historical Commission's site for its visiting hours before you go.
Anderson is about 25 minutes from the farm, which puts it within reach for an afternoon-to-evening outing.
And from Wellborn, right up the road?#
Wellborn is the closest community to the farm, about 11 minutes away by the same routing estimate. It began in 1867 as a construction camp on the Houston and Texas Central Railroad, the same line that shaped College Station and Bryan, and the College Station City Council voted in April 2011 to annex it into the city. If you live along Wellborn Road, the farm is practically a neighbour: it's an easy, short trip for a weeknight outing when the kids have school the next morning, and a simple one to repeat if your family wants another night of lights.
How should we plan the evening?#
A few practical points, whichever town you're coming from:
- Check the season first. Dates, hours and prices change every year. The tickets page shows this season's calendar, or says clearly when it hasn't been announced yet.
- Check what this season's ticket includes. How you reach Christmas Town, where Santa, the crafts and the s'mores are, is confirmed with the dates. The drive-thru keeps everyone in the vehicle.
- Leave time for the gate. Holiday nights can be busy, and routing estimates don't include queues.
- Bring cash or a card. Both are accepted at the gate and the concession stand.
- Read the visitor rules. There is a short list on the Christmas planning page, including the driving rules for the trail.
A note on the other Brazos Valley holiday events#
The Brazos Valley has several holiday events each December, run by cities, churches and other farms. We don't list or compare them here; the towns' own visitor bureaus keep the best calendars of what's on. This guide is about getting you to the tree farm easily from wherever you're starting.
Ready to pick a night?#
Look at this season's calendar and prices on the tickets page. If you're coming from farther afield, our town guides cover the communities around the farm, each with approximate drive times and a few sourced local details.