Christmas
NorthStar Carriages would like to take a second and wish everyone a Merry Christmas 2023. Christmas season for us starts November 24th and continues through December 31st.
For 2 decades we are proud to say we have made memories for families, couples, co-workers, and friends. Moms, dads, kids, grandparents, great-grandparents, or that special person all enjoy a ride through the streets in a horse-drawn carriage, sipping hot chocolate while listening to the sounds of the horses hoofs beating on the street and enjoying the beautiful Christmas light displays.
Weather Policy – in the event of bad weather, we will start canceling reserved rides at 4:00 on the day of the reservation if we will not be able to operate. NOT BEFORE. Please provide a text friendly number as a contact so that we may reach a large number of people more efficiently. We will attempt to contact you until we actually hear from you via text, phone, or email. If we have to cancel due to bad weather, Refunds will be processed, on our end, within 7 days of the night after we canceled. The determining factor for us canceling any night would be based on our ability to keep the seats dry on the carriages. This means if there is a light mist or threatening rain, but not actually raining, we will likely attempt to operate. The Open Carriages have convertible tops, so they sometimes operate when the Cinderella/Princess Carriages and wagons cannot. WE WILL NOT CANCEL FOR WIND OR COLD.
Refund Policy – If for some reason you have to cancel your ride, we are happy to refund your ride if cancelations are made within the 72 hr time frame, however, we do not have office staff to refund 1 or 2 transactions here and there throughout the season, so this year we are not guaranteeing refunds until Dec 31st. We will keep all refunds on file and process them the Monday after Christmas which should make them funded by Dec 31st at the latest. This does NOT include rain days. If you are needing a refund due to a weather day, we will process them that day.
Deerfield
Deerfield is in Plano on Legacy Drive between Ohio and Preston Meadow. The carriages leave from the Newly-Named Citizens Church (formerly the Legacy Church) which is at 4501 Legacy Dr.
Hours of Operations are 5:00 pm thru 11:30 pm 7 days a week weather permitting.
The rides are 50-55 min long which allows the horses to rest/water in between. This also allows for pictures at the beginning and the end of the ride if you so choose.
We DO take walk ups, but they are subject to availability and most rides are by reservation. Seldom is a walk up available, especially early in the evening. We suggest that you book your ride in the Fall. Walk up rides are $25 per person and a group of 5 minimum for the ride.
Open Carriages
The carriage will Seat 4-6 average sized adults and they range from $195-$305 depending on the day.
Princess Carriage
This carriage seats 4-6 average sized adults. The cost is $225-$335.
8-10 Passenger Party Wagon
This wagon seats 8-10 average sized adults for $225-$375.
12-Passenger Wagonette
This wagon seats 10-12 adults for $295-$415.
Parade/Family Wagon
This wagon seats 18-20 average sized adults for $335-$465.
Our price does not include any Gratuities/Tips for your horse and driver.
Highland Park
We are meeting at the corner of Monticello and McKinney. This is directly across the street from the very popular Chelseas Corner and the Mejestic. This gives us a quicker access to Highland Park for a better Light tour. There is plenty of places to park and some one will be there to get you when you arrive.
Hours of Operations are 5:00 pm until 10:00 Monday-Thursday, 5:00-12 Midnight Fri-Sun weather permitting. Once Area Schools are out, we operate 5:00-12:00 Midnight 7 days a week.
Our tours are about 50-55 minutes long which allows us to give our horses a break as well as water between rides. This also allows for time to snap a quick photo of the Christmas Memory.
All rides are by reservation only, and we suggest that you book early in the Fall 2022 to get the time you want.
The Open Carriage
Seats 4-6 average sized adults for $195-$305.
The Cinderella Carriage
Seats 4-6 average sized adults for $225-$335.
The Wagonette
Seats 10-12 passengers for $295-$415.
The 16 Passenger Wagonette
Seats 15 passengers for $335-$465.
Our price does not include any Gratuities/Tips for your horse and driver.
We also offer our services for Parties and Special Events
December is also a time for private events. We can come to your house or business and entertain outside while you entertain inside. What a perfect memory and great way to say thank you to your guest. Call or email us for prices and availability.
