Join us for an unforgettable day filled with Christmas magic,
award-winning storytime, and festive holiday fun!

Meet our farm animals, enjoy tractor hayrides, play Christmas-themed games, and capture magical moments with our festive decorations and Christmas displays! 🎅🎁✨

Christmas

Hang-Out

🎄Gona’s

Event Details

Date: Saturday, December 5th

Time: 2pm - 4pm

Location: Meridian, ID about 10 minutes from Settler’s Park (exact location provided after RSVPing)

Price: $15/ticket, children 3 and under are free! Pre-pay option will be available in the confirmation email you receive after RSVPing, or you can pay upon arrival.

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What to Expect

Gona’s Christmas Hang-Out brings together the magic of storytelling, farm adventures, and the joy of the holiday season for an unforgettable family experience!

Christmas Storytime with Gona

Gather 'round as award-winning Idaho author Carla Crane Osborne, aka Miss Gona, shares heartwarming Christmas tales that inspire imagination, kindness, and holiday wonder.

Christmas-Themed Adventures

Make merry memories with festive games, Christmas crafts, holiday scavenger hunts, relay races, face painting, and family-friendly tractor hayrides. Celebrate the season with laughter and holiday cheer!

Meet & Greet Farm Animals

Get up close with our adorable barnyard friends, including horses, baby animals, Carlos the Donkey
(a fan favorite!), and chickens. Enjoy a gentle, supervised farm experience filled with
Christmas cheer!

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Gona’s Christmas Hang-Out is designed for families who cherish screen-free adventures, quality time, and meaningful connections. Create magical holiday memories that will last a lifetime as you and your children experience the joy of Christmas traditions, heartwarming festivities, and the wonder of ranch life in our beautiful farm setting.

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Space is limited to ensure each family enjoys a personal, magical experience.

FAQs

  • Christmas Hang-Out at Gona’s Reading Ranch is a magical holiday celebration featuring heartwarming Christmas storytime with award-winning Idaho author Miss Gona, festive activities and family-friendly games, charming Christmas photo opportunities, and memorable encounters with adorable farm animals.

  • The event will be held on Saturday, December 5th, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Gona's Reading Ranch in Meridian, Idaho, about 10 minutes from Settler’s Park. Exact address provided after RSVPing.

  • $15/ticket, children 3 and under are free! Pre-pay option will be available in the confirmation email you receive after RSVPing, or you can pay upon arrival.

  • Yes, space is limited!

    To ensure a quality experience for all families. Please register through our website to reserve your spot.

  • The event is designed for children of all ages. Everyone from toddlers to teenagers will find activities to enjoy.

  • Only your BEST costume, of course!

    Closed-toe shoes are REQUIRED for safety reasons. Comfortable casual clothing is recommended. Some activities may involve crafts and outdoor exploration, so please dress accordingly.

  • The event will run approximately 2 hours. You're welcome to stay for the entire time or come and go as works best for your family.

  • The event will be held rain or shine. Many activities will take place inside our barn, and we'll adjust outdoor activities as needed.

  • For the safety of our farm animals and all guests, please leave your pets at home.

  • The main barn and many activity areas are accessible. Some parts of the ranch have natural terrain that may be more challenging. Please contact us with specific accessibility questions.

  • Yes! Gona's award-winning children's books will be available for purchase, and Gona will be happy to sign them.

  • Absolutely! We encourage you to capture these magical moments with your family. Please be respectful of other guests when taking photos.

  • Yes, free parking is available at the ranch. A map will be provided in the confirmation email you receive after RSVPing.

  • We take safety seriously at Gona's Reading Ranch. First aid supplies and trained personnel are available on-site throughout the event.

  • Gona's Reading Ranch is both an equestrian facility and a private residence. For your safety and privacy reasons, we ask that all guests remain in the clearly marked event areas only. There may be horses and farm equipment in restricted areas that could pose safety hazards.

  • Yes, Gona's Reading Ranch is a private residence. We're opening our home to share the magic of the ranch with you. Please respect the private areas of the property and follow all posted signs and staff directions.