Tuesday, November 5, 2024 / by Brittany Aspenson
9 Holiday Light Shows in Minnesota & Wisconsin
Here’s a roundup of the 9 biggest holiday light shows around Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Each of these displays has more than 1 million lights!
710 Spring Street
Somerset, WI 54025
November 29, 2024 – January 1, 2025 (closed December 2, 3 & Christmas Eve)
5:00 – 9:00 p.m. Sunday – Thursday (must arrive by 8:00 p.m.), 5:00 – 10:00 p.m. Friday – Saturday (must arrive by 9:00 p.m.)
December 9 – 10 are drive-through, all other nights are walk-through
16 million+ lights
Drive-through tickets: $15, free kids 3 and under
Walk-through tickets, purchased in advance: $22 adults, $19 kids ages 4-10, free kids 3 and under
Walk-through tickets, purchased at gate: $25 adults, $20 kids ages 4-10, free kids 3 and under
Members of the military receive admission for $12 (bring your military ID)
$10 parking (cash only)
Includes on-site vendor market
WHO IT’S BEST FOR: Sam’s Christmas Village is for those who want to make looking at lights a full-evening holiday experience. You’re able to buy snacks, beverages, and you could find yourself in your own s’mores cabin complete with a bonfire and a visit from Santa.
WHO IT’S BEST FOR: Sam’s Christmas Village is for those who want to make looking at lights a full-evening holiday experience. You’re able to buy snacks, beverages, and you could find yourself in your own s’mores cabin complete with a bonfire and a visit from Santa.
The Winery at Sovereign Estate
9950 North Shore Road
Waconia, MN 55387
November 22 – December 29, 2024
4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Tuesday – Thursday, 4:00 – 9:00 p.m. Friday – Saturday, 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Sunday (also open Monday, December 23)
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day
Tickets: $15 ages 6 and older, free kids 5 and under
1 million lights
The property sits on 20 acres of lakeshore property. New in 2024 is the Nutcracker Suite, a 21+ holiday cocktail bar located inside the winery during the Spirit of Winter.
WHO IT’S BEST FOR: The Winery at Sovereign Estate is a good option for those who live in the west metro, as many of these other displays are in St. Paul or Wisconsin. If you enjoy wine from Minnesota, it’s a great choice since you’re looking at holiday lights at a winery!
The property sits on 20 acres of lakeshore property. New in 2024 is the Nutcracker Suite, a 21+ holiday cocktail bar located inside the winery during the Spirit of Winter.
WHO IT’S BEST FOR: The Winery at Sovereign Estate is a good option for those who live in the west metro, as many of these other displays are in St. Paul or Wisconsin. If you enjoy wine from Minnesota, it’s a great choice since you’re looking at holiday lights at a winery!
3121 150th Street W
Shakopee, MN 55379
November 28 – December 25, 2024
Open 7 nights a week. You buy tickets for a specific time slot, starting on the hour between 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
2.5 million lights
Tuesday (through December 17): $10 per vehicle (7 or less people), $25 for more than 8
Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday (through December 16): $30 per vehicle (7 or less people), $45 for more than 8
Friday – Saturday: $45 per vehicle (7 or less people), $60 for more than 8
December 18 – 25: $45 per vehicle (7 or less people), $60 for more than 8
Exclusively drive-through display
WHO IT’S BEST FOR: Sever’s Holiday Lights is best if you want a locally-owned LED light show synched to music. The display, right off of Highway 169 in Shakopee, looks impressive off the road. If you go on a Tuesday when it’s $10 for everyone in your car, or even on a weeknight before December 16 when it’s $30 per vehicle, this half-mile display is the best deal in the Twin Cities for a big Christmas lights display.
WHO IT’S BEST FOR: Sever’s Holiday Lights is best if you want a locally-owned LED light show synched to music. The display, right off of Highway 169 in Shakopee, looks impressive off the road. If you go on a Tuesday when it’s $10 for everyone in your car, or even on a weeknight before December 16 when it’s $30 per vehicle, this half-mile display is the best deal in the Twin Cities for a big Christmas lights display.
1674 State Highway 87
St. Croix Falls, WI 54024
November 29, 2024 – January 4, 2025
5:00 – 9:00 p.m. Monday – Thursday, 5:00 – 10:00 p.m. Friday – Saturday, 4:00 – 9:00 p.m. Sunday
Drive-through Monday – Tuesday nights. All other nights are walk-through
25 million lights
Drive-through tickets: $15 per person, $12 seniors & Veterans, kids 2 and under free
Walk-through tickets on Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday: $20 adults ($25 at the door), $15 ages 3-12, free ages 2 and under
Walk-through tickets on Friday: $25 adults ($30 at the door), $15 ages 3-12, free ages 2 and under
$15 tickets for members of the military and seniors (bring your ID)
Free parking
Enjoy Christmas in the Country at Miracle at Big Rock. Featuring a mile-long light show, crafted cocktails, food trucks, sledding, train/wagon rides, vendors, private rentals, roaming characters, live music, Friday Fireworks, Christmas Boutique, reindeer, and more!
Private rentals and Cookies with Santa are also available!
WHO IT’S BEST FOR: Miracle at Big Rock is like walking onto a Hallmark movie set. It’s great for a date night since it’s so spread out and picturesque. They also have a bar. Spiked hot chocolate, anyone?
WHO IT’S BEST FOR: Miracle at Big Rock is like walking onto a Hallmark movie set. It’s great for a date night since it’s so spread out and picturesque. They also have a bar. Spiked hot chocolate, anyone?
700 Railroad Street
Duluth, MN 55802
November 23 – December 28, 2024
5:00 – 9:00 p.m. Sunday – Thursday, 5:00 – 10:00 p.m. Friday – Saturday
5 million lights
Free, parking is $10 per vehicle
WHO IT’S BEST FOR: Bentleyville is for the rugged families who don’t mind whatever weather Duluth has coming its way.
WHO IT’S BEST FOR: Bentleyville is for the rugged families who don’t mind whatever weather Duluth has coming its way.
14250 Conservation Drive
Baxter, MN 56425
November 28 – December 31, 2024
Thursday – Saturday from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. (also open every night between December 24-31)
80+ displays
Tickets: $15 per vehicle in advance, $20 at the gate (cash or check only)
CHS Field
360 N Broadway Street
St. Paul, MN 55101
November 21, 2024 – January 5, 2025
Thursday – Sunday, then daily starting December 19 (closed Christmas Day & New Year’s Day)
You buy tickets for a specific time slot, done on the hour between 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
1 million+ lights
Tickets: $21.75 adults, $12.75 kids 4-12, free children 3 and under
GLOW is at CHS Field in Lowertown St. Paul, the ballpark home to the St. Paul Saints. It is now a walk-through only display.
Sibley Park
900 Mound Avenue
Mankato, MN 56001
November 29 – December 31, 2024
5:00 – 9:00 p.m. Sunday – Thursday, 5:00 – 10:00 p.m. Friday – Saturday
5:00 – 9:00 p.m. Sunday – Thursday, 5:00 – 10:00 p.m. Friday – Saturday
1.8 million lights
Collecting cash and non-perishable food donations
Drive-through or walk-through display
Free!!
410 E Veterans Memorial Blvd
La Crosse, WI 54601
November 29 – December 31, 2024
7 nights a week from 5:00 – 10:00 p.m. (open until 9:00 p.m. Christmas Eve & Christmas Day, open until 1:00 a.m. New Year’s Eve)
3,000,000 lights
Drive-through or walk-through display
