Walk-Through Christmas Lights Show at Miracle at Big Rock
Wednesday-Sunday
Exceptions:
Monday & Tuesday, November 30 & December 1, we are CLOSED.
Wednesday & Thursday, December 2 & 3 are Drive-Through Nights.
Tuesday, December 22 is a Walk Through Night.
Thursday, December 24 is a Drive Through Night.
Hours
Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays: 5 PM – 9 PM
Fridays and Saturdays: 5 PM – 10 PM
Bundle up and step into the magic of the Christmas lights show! From Wednesday through Sunday, Miracle at Big Rock transforms into a sparkling walk-through wonderland filled with festive cheer and unforgettable moments.
Wander beneath the glow of over 25 million dazzling lights as you explore at your own pace. Stop inside the heated tent and shop the Miracle Market, cozy up in a private tent rental, or enjoy live music along the way.
Little ones can share their wishes with Santa, meet live reindeer, and zip down the sledding hill for even more fun.
Warm up with crafted cocktails, grab a bite from our food trucks, and take in the joy of the season step by twinkling step. Whether it’s a family outing, a magical date night, or a new holiday tradition, our Walk-Through Nights are designed to make your season merry and bright.
The Best Christmas Lights Show in Wisconsin
If you have been searching for the best Christmas lights in Wisconsin, this is it. Miracle at Big Rock is a full walk-through Christmas light show rather than a quick drive-by display, which means you get to slow down and take it all in. The scale is what sets it apart, with millions of lights spread across the property’s woods, fields, and historic barn.
Because we sit just across the St. Croix River from Taylors Falls, Minnesota, we are also one of the easiest Minnesota Christmas lights destinations to reach without a long drive. Families come from all over the metro looking for Twin Cities Christmas lights with a little more room to roam, and for holiday lights near Minneapolis and St. Paul that feel like a real outing rather than a stop at the end of the block. In under an hour, you trade city traffic for a quiet, glowing walk through the trees.
What You Will See on a Walk-Through Night:
Every walk-through night packs the season into one visit:
- 25 million lights : Wander through millions of dazzling lights at your own pace.
- The Miracle Market : Shop inside the heated barn with artisan vendors and holiday gifts.
- Santa and live reindeer : Kids can meet Santa and see live reindeer.
- A sledding hill : Enjoy some extra winter fun.
- Live music : Catch live music along the route on select nights.
- Food trucks and crafted cocktails : Grab food and drinks as you explore.
- Private tent rentals : Enjoy a cozy home base in the VIP Village.
Want to see the lights from the warmth of your car instead? Take a look at our drive-through nights for another way to experience the show.
Friday Night Fireworks Over the Lights
Visit Miracle at Big Rock on a Friday night and catch one of the SEVEN St Croix Falls fireworks shows. Pro tip: rent a private tent in the VIP Village on a Friday night for a front-row seat to the fireworks.
Firework Shows:
Friday, November 27
Friday, December 4
Friday, December 11
Friday, December 18
Friday, December 25
Thursday, December 31
Friday, January 1, 2027
Tickets go on sale September 1, 2026!
Walk Through Christmas Lights FAQ
Miracle at Big Rock features more than 25 million Christmas lights spread throughout the property in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. Guests can walk through illuminated woods, festive displays, and holiday attractions at their own pace, making it much more than a traditional neighbourhood light display.
Yes. Walk-through nights are designed for families and include much more than Christmas lights. Kids can visit Santa, see live reindeer, enjoy the sledding hill, walk through millions of lights, and experience the excitement of a full Christmas evening outdoors. Food trucks, the heated Miracle Market, and other seasonal activities give families plenty to enjoy throughout the night.
Miracle at Big Rock is located in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, just across the Minnesota border near Taylors Falls. It is roughly 45 minutes to an hour from Minneapolis and St. Paul, making it a convenient option for anyone looking for Christmas lights near the Twin Cities without travelling several hours from the metro.
Walk-through nights let you slow down and experience the lights up close rather than viewing everything through a car window. You can walk beneath the displays, stop for photos, visit Santa and the reindeer, shop inside the Miracle Market, enjoy food and drinks, listen to live music on select nights, and spend as much time as you like enjoying different parts of the Christmas experience.
Every walk-through night offers the full Christmas light experience, but Friday nights are especially popular because select Fridays include a fireworks show above the lights. Families who want a quieter evening may prefer Wednesday, Thursday, or Sunday, while Friday and Saturday nights are a great choice for guests looking for a livelier Christmas outing.