Holiday Lights FAQs

Breakfast with Santa & Mrs. Claus

Where do we enter and park?

Guests will enter through our team member entrance at the guard station on Grant Rd. This is located right across from the National Historic Site. Our team will direct you to park in our VIP parking lot next to the Bauernhof.

Will this event be outdoors?

This event is a mixture of indoor and outdoor, please dress appropriately. The breakfast and Santa & Mrs. Claus are in the Carriage Haus, which is heated.

What food items are available?

This is a buffet style event with a range of different breakfast items.

Does my toddler count towards the total amount of guests I can bring?

Tables are limited to 4 people each.

Do you offer highchairs for babies?

Yes, we will have a limited number of highchairs available.

Holiday Walk-Through

How do I enter? What all is open?

You will park in the guest parking lot and walk across Grant Rd to our tram loading station. Trams will take guests directly to the Bauernhof. Guest will disembark and may enjoy the lights and animals of Holiday Lights. This includes the stables, Bauernhof, portions of the Tier Garten and down to the Busch family home. Guest will reboard trams at the Buarnhof to return to the parking lot.

When does entry to the walk-through close?

Entry opens at 5pm and last entry is at 8:30pm. The event concludes at 9pm.

What food items are available?

Our food kiosks in the Bauernof will be open will be offer items such as bratwursts, pretzels, and holiday-themed snacks and drinks

We live nearby, can we walk in?

You won’t need to pay for parking, but you will need to purchase individual tram ride tickets. Tickets can be purchased online in advance or at the General’s store just across our pedestrian bridge (providing the event is not sold out in advance).

Can we see the animals in the deer park?

Trams will not be going into the deer park. Animals will be on display at the Bauernhof stables and in the Tier Garten.

Is the carousel open or any animal feedings?

The carousel will be open (weather permitting) for complimentary rides. Animals will be on display but not for feeding.

What else will be available during the walk-through experience?

Photos with our Clydesdales, animal viewing in the tier Garten, our animal stables, our courtyard food area, and for the first time ever, guests will get to walk outside the Busch Family home.

Will complimentary Anheuser-Busch products be available?

Our hospitality bar will be closed. Beer will be available for purchase.

Will there be any holiday lights to see?

There will be a wide range of holiday lights to see while on the tram and while walking.

Holiday Drive-Through

Can we walk around during this experience?

Guests will need to stay in their vehicles during this experience.

Are there any restrooms to use?

Restrooms are available at the end of our parking lot once you get checked in, this will be the only time you will be able to get out of your vehicle.

Is there any snacks or toys to purchase?

Merchandise and snacks/drinks can be purchased after check-in before entering the experience (no alcohol will be available to purchase).

What size vehicles will fit through the drive-through experience?

No oversized vehicles (RVs, limo's, passenger vans, shuttles, or buses) or vehicles higher than 9 feet.

What do we get to see during the drive-through?

You’ll get to see beautiful lights from inside of our property. Our courtyard area, to the tier Garten where our animals will be. Guests will also get to drive past the Busch Family Estate

Can we park in the Grant’s Farm parking lot and then ride with a friend?

We recommended all guests carpool; no cars are allowed to park in our parking lot for the drive-through.

Holiday VIP Fire Pits

Where do we go for the VIP fire pits?

You will enter through Pardee rd and grant rd. Then you and your guests will park in our guest parking lot and we will walk you over to your fire pit.

Does my toddler count towards the total amount of guests I can bring?

Yes, limited to 12 guests per fire pit purchase (children of any age count towards the guest fire pit total).

What else can we do besides the fire pit experience?

The VIP fire pit experience also includes the Holiday drive-through experience that you and your group can drive through when your night has concluded.

Will there be restrooms we can use?

Yes, private restrooms will be available for all guests of the VIP fire pits.

Can we bring coolers or chairs?

Outside coolers and chairs are not permitted. Seating and some beverages will be provided. Additional food and drink items will be available for purchase.