Home for the Holidays

Home for the Holidays

Tickets on sale now to enjoy holiday cheer

December 7-8 & 14-15, 2024
Select Saturdays and Sundays | 10 AM – 5 PM

Hurry to get yours before Krampus does!

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Experience the Magic of

Home for the Holidays

Welcome to the nostalgic celebrations of days gone by. 

Give yourself the gift of memories you and your family will remember forever—and experience a treasured outing you’ll never forget—when you leave the modern-day hustle and bustle behind at Home for the Holidays.  

Sponsored by Waukesha State Bank

19th-Century Santa’s Workshop

Enjoy a hearty welcome from rosy-cheeked St. Nicholas as he invites you into his toy workshop full of gifts.

Holiday Wagon Rides

Settle into a horse-drawn wagon and relax on an unforgettable trip straight out of a storybook. 

Holiday Crafts

Join in the hands-on fun, from holiday greenery to handmade ornaments and writing letters to Santa.

Visit the delightful workshop of St. Nicholas. Relax on a horse-drawn winter wagon ride. Craft a hand-made holiday keepsake. Leave the hustle and bustle behind. 

Holiday Delights & Festive Brews

Relax and enjoy food and seasonal craft beers in the cozy Caldwell Hall.

Cultural Celebrations

Experience why winter has always been a time for celebration, providing comfort and cheer from the cold.

Yuletide Characters

From the friendly forest gnome to the infamous 19th-century trickster meet the figures of Christmas and winter traditions.

Julbock

NEW THIS YEAR

Base Ball Field

This larger than life rye straw goat, a tradition from Scandinavian & Northern European cultures, stands as an advent to the season. Come get your picture taken with the whole family!

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Food

All meals include bottled water – guests can upgrade to a hot drink or bottled soda for $1.50

Chili with Corn Bread $9
add cheddar or sour cream options

Vegan Moroccan Chickpea Stew with Pita Chips $9

Braided Pretzels $7
with Dijon mustard or beer cheese sauce

Baked Mac & Cheese $9
plain or upgrade with shredded BBQ pork

Chicken Pot Pies $9
Individual sized topped with puff pastry

Hot Dog Meal $9
all beef hot dog includes Chips

Brat Meal $9
includes Chips

Snacks

Individual Racine Kringle Co. Kringles $5
Almond or Raspberry

Potato Lefsa
with cinnamon and sugar

Drinks

Hot Chocolate $5

Hot Apple Cider $5

Drinks

Hot Chocolate with Whipped Cream $5

Wassail $5

21+ Drinks

Boozy Hot Chocolate with marshmallows $9

Rittenhouse Inn Wassail with Bourbon $9

Old Fashioned Christmas $13
a classic Old Fashioned with an Old World twist!

Food

Hot Dog Meal $9
includes Chips and Drink

Brat Meal $9
includes Chips and Drink

Peppermint Brownies $3.50

Racine Kringle Co. Kringle $5.50
Almond or Raspberry

Christmas To Go Cup $5

Bonfire S’mores Kit $10

 

Coming Soon!

Holiday
Merchandise

New This Year – Raspberry School House! 

Start a new family tradition with your very own Old World Wisconsin holiday village!  Begin your collection with St. Peter’s Church, Thomas General Store and Four Mile House—all located in our charming Crossroads Village. Each piece is marked with the building’s history and makes a great Home for the Holidays keepsake. Each year we’ll introduce a new building to the collection. 

Ring in good cheer with holiday lights, sights and delights

Grab your tickets now and experience Home for the Holidays.

Select Saturdays & Sundays in December | 10 AM – 5 PM

Sponsored by

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