Sam’s Christmas Village & Light Tour is such a MAGICAL place! Seriously, it’s a must-see for families, couples, or anyone who loves Christmas.
Sam’s Christmas Village is located in Somerset, Wisconsin, just 40 minutes from the Twin Cities. I recently shared a Sam’s Christmas Village giveaway not long ago and information about this place, and we finally made the trip this holiday season. We went with the whole family – my husband, my 2 kids, and 2 of his kids, and everyone had the best time.
The place is massive – 16 million lights everywhere! It’s hard to even describe how magical it feels when you’re walking around. We spent a few hours there and still didn’t see everything. Definitely plan to take your time, grab some cocoa like we did, and just soak it all in.
There are cool photo opportunities like this romantic moon backdrop. TIP: Don’t smile for a photo in front of this. Just post like a silhouette – that’s what it’s meant for. Photos will generally will only pick up the shapes of people, not faces.
I got this cool picture of me and my husband getting a kiss…
There’s just so much to do and see here. The light displays are incredible – everything from glowing dinosaurs to a princess castle.
The kids were totally in awe, and honestly, so was I. There’s also a tubing hill that the kids couldn’t get enough of – I even did it myself!
There are spots to make s’mores, tons of vendors selling cute stuff and treats, and of course, Santa!
I took this picture quickly as some kids left Santa’s lap and more kids were about to join him. I was so surprised to get such a good photo of him – it looks posed but it wasn’t! He was doing such a great job with kids.
If you really want to go all out, you can even rent private cabins for your group, which looked super cozy.
Tickets and Deals
As for tickets, if you buy them ahead of time, it’s $22 for adults and $19 for kids. If you wait and get them at the gate, it’s $25 for adults and $20 for kids. Parking is $10 if you have cash, but if you forget (like I did), it’s $15 with a card. Just a heads up on that! The prices are pretty typical for events like this, and honestly, it’s worth it. They do offer a military discount for $12 tickets plus some free days for military, and they had some early-bird deals back in October, so keep that in mind if you want to plan for next year.
Where is it?
Sam’s Christmas Village is in Somerset, Wisconsin, just a 40-minute drive from the Twin Cities near Stillwater. It’s a quick and easy trip, and trust me, it’s totally worth the drive.
Address is 710 Spring St suite c, Somerset, WI 54025.
For more information go to https://samschristmasvillage.com/.
In closing
If you’re looking for a fun holiday outing to make some amazing memories, this is it! The kids will love it, and honestly, you’ll have just as much fun as they do. Don’t miss it!
(Disclosure: We were provided with complimentary passes to facilitate this review, but it was on our bucket list to visit anyway. All opinions are 100% mine.)