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Lights & Flights

Grand Opening Weekend!

Mark your calendars! Nov 21st & 22nd is our once-a-season Lights & Flights event, located at 8425 HWY 38 Caledonia, WI 53108.

Immerse yourself in holiday wonder with a spectacular drive through the lights! Afterwards, the festivities continue with mesmerizing holiday drone shows, photos with REAL reindeer, and an opportunity to warm up with delicious specialty drink flights & donut flights ($).​

Then, glide into icy magic with the outdoor ice skating rink and our snowless tube slide, located in Candy Village!

Secure Your Spot! Registration Required for All Guests

Whether you’re joining the fun or just watching, everyone needs a ticket. Register for your pass to stay in the loop on event activities and exclusive upgrades.

Lights & Flights car pass

General admission ticket (car pass) is good for one carload of up to 8 guests. One ticket per vehicle is needed.

Lights & Flights car pass

General admission ticket (car pass) is good for one carload of up to 8 guests. One ticket per vehicle is needed.

Event exclusive discounted ticket options

These discounted tickets are only available during out Lights & Flights event on 11/21 & 11/22

Dazzling colorful trees throughout the Christmas Carnival of Lights drive through light show

Passenger Van

Ticket is good for one large passenger van or senior home minibus. One ticket per vehicle is needed.

$35/vehicle

 

Dazzling lights wrapped around trees throughout the Christmas Carnival of Lights drive through light show

Small Bus/Camper

This ticket is good for one minibus, limo, or camper less than 30 feet long. One ticket is needed per vehicle.

$45/vehicle

 

Candy cane lane in the Christmas Carnival of Lights drive through light show

Large Bus/Camper

Ticket is good for one large bus, greyhound, or motorhome 30 feet long or more. One ticket is needed per vehicle.

$100/vehicle

 

Now sure what pass to get? Find the perfect fit for your holiday crew!

Grand Opening Pricing
Lights & Flights Grand Opening Weekend!
November 21 & 22
Step 1
What do you want to experience? Pick everything that sounds fun
Step 2
What are you driving through the lights in?
Step 3
Who’s doing what? Count each person once
Skating or tube sliding
Anyone who wants to skate or ride the giant tube slide
0
Just strolling Candy Village ages 3+
Photo ops, photos with real reindeer & the walking path
0
Little ones strolling Candy Village 2 & under
Free!
0
Just Santa’s Workshop & the drone show
Anyone not doing Candy Village
0
Ice skate rentals
0

Our recommendation
Your estimated total
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L&F flights menu

Enjoy the lights… and don’t forget the flights and bites!

Mini Donut Flights 🍩
Perfect for sharing with loved ones or sneaking a little indulgence all to yourself. ✨ Flavors (3 donuts of each): peppermint, apple cinnamon, salted caramel, and s’mores!

Also available: Our *Bourbon Flight 🥃 and the favorite Hot Cocoa Flight*. ☕

*To purchase a bourbon flight, guests must be 21+ & age verification will be required upon pickup.

*Hot cocoa Flavors include: toasted marshmallow, peppermint and salted caramel

Drink & donut flights can be added to online ticket purchases for a discounted pre-sale price or purchased on-site while supplies last. Pre-sale online options end on Sunday, November 15th at 11:59 PM.

We highly recommend purchasing flights in advance.

Lights & Flights Agenda

grand opening event of Christmas Carnival of Lights

Show Opens!

Take a drive through the most dazzling light show in Southeastern WI at an event exclusive rate!

Saturday : 5p-10p
Sunday : 5p-9p
 
photos with reindeer at the grand opening event of Christmas Carnival of Lights

Photos with Reindeer

Capture a holiday memory with REAL reindeer! This is the only opportunity all season long. Located next to the ice skating rink.

Saturday & Sunday : 5:30p-7:30p

holiday drone show at the grand opening event of Christmas Carnival of Lights

Drones Take Flight

A must-see light extravaganza! Enjoy this holiday themed aerial show featuring your favorite festive shapes! The best viewing for the show is behind Santa's Workshop. 150 drones (10 min show)

Saturday Showtimes : 6p &7:30p
Sunday Showtimes : 6p &7:30p
 
kid enjoying snowless tube slide at the grand opening event of Christmas Carnival of Lights

Activity Pass

Skate under twinkling lights, slide down the giant snowless tube slide & explore festive photo ops!

Not included with Lights & Flights ticket. All guests who wish to enter the Candy Village area must have a pass, $10/person. Guests who purchase a pass must complete a safety waiver. Bring your own skates or rent a pair from us for $5 (limited availability)

Located in Candy Village
 

Frequently Asked Questions

How long should we plan to stay?

We recommend allowing:

 

⏱️ At least 30 minutes for the drive-through Christmas light show

⏱️ Approximately 30–60 minutes for Santa's Workshop, Candy Village, ice skating and other activities

 

If you're planning to enjoy several activities, watch the drone show and take your time exploring, you may want to allow 1 1⁄2–2 hours or more.

 

Wait times for the drive-through light show and Santa's Workshop can vary based on attendance, so we recommend allowing some additional time during busier periods (5p-7p).

 

Of course, you're welcome to stay longer and enjoy everything at your own pace!

Do I have to drive through the show?

No. You can enjoy the Lights & Flights activities without driving through the Christmas light show.

  • To drive through the lights, enter at 8425 Hwy 38.
  • To go directly to The Ember Lodge and the outdoor activities, enter at 10006 7 Mile Rd.
  • You can enjoy the activities first and drive through the lights afterward.
  • Or, you can enjoy Santa's Workshop and the outdoor activities without driving through the lights at all.
Do I have to arrive at the exact time of my ticket?

No. When purchasing Candy Village or ice skating passes online, you'll be asked to select a start time. These times help us manage guest flow, but we will still check you in if you arrive early or late.

 

Please note that if you arrive for ice skating when the rink is full, you may need to wait until space becomes available.

Where do I enter?

🚗 Drive-Through Christmas Light Show
8425 Hwy 38, Caledonia, WI

Start here if you want to experience the drive-through light show first.

 

🎄 The Ember Lodge & Lights & Flights Activities
10006 7 Mile Rd, Caledonia, WI

Start here if you want to visit Santa's Workshop and enjoy Candy Village, ice skating, the reindeer and other activities without first driving through the lights.