Home for the Holidays

Home for the Holidays

Tickets on sale now to enjoy holiday cheer

December 6-7 & 13-14, 2025
Select Saturdays and Sundays | 10 AM – 3 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.

Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides

Settle into a horse-drawn wagon with jingling bells and relax on an unforgettable trip straight out of a storybook. (Additional tickets required for rides)

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. 

Tasty Delights & Festive Brews

Relax and enjoy a selection of warm soups, pot pies, festive brews, fudge sundaes, hot cocoa, wassail and more.

Julblock

Snap a one-of-a-kind family photo with our larger-than-life straw goat, a tradition from Scandinavian & Northern European cultures!

Yuletide Characters

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

Gingerbread House Contests

Enter this all-new savory-sweet competition and face off against other contestants as you work to build gingerbread houses in the likeness of iconic Old World buildings!

Warm Drinks at Wittnebel’s

Stop in at Wittnebel’s Tavern and celebrate with a hot cup of cheer to keep the cold out. 

Christmas Music 

Enjoy familiar and festive holiday tunes—and plenty of singalong opportunities—with esteemed quintet Brass Knuckles.

Breakfast with Santa

NEW THIS YEAR

Clausing Barn

Start your holiday season with Breakfast with Santa at Old World! Join us in the beautiful and rustic Clausing Barn for a festive morning of food, fun and family holiday magic. Start the day with a buffet full of French toast, eggs, bacon and pastries. Then, enjoy a cozy meet-and-greet with Santa—make sure to snap a picture and pick up special take-home gifts for good girls and boys!

Home for the Holidays Menus

Food Menu

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

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

 

Breakfast with Santa
Join us for this festive morning event in the Clausing Barn, 8-10 AM. Enjoy a magical morning of family fun and delicious breakfast.

Food

Scrambled Eggs
Bacon
Sausage
Fries
French Toast
Pastries
Yogurt

Drinks

Coffee
Milk
Orange Juice
Hot Chocolate with Peppermint Whipped Cream

21+ Drinks Menu

21+ Drinks

Specialty hot cocktails

Palomageist$9

Dark n’ Stormy $9

Witchy Whiskey Sour (Baba Yaga’s Favorite!) – $9

Limited nonalcoholic drinks available

 

Holiday Merchandise

Historic Gifts You Won’t Find Anywhere Else

Take Old World home with you! Travel to the Ramsey Barn during your Home for the Holidays visit and pick up treasured ornaments, home goods, books, jewelry, stickers, stuffies, cold weather gear and other souvenirs. 

Ring in good cheer with holiday lights, sights and delights

Get your tickets to a wondrous winter celebration and experience Home for the Holidays.

Select Saturdays & Sundays in December | 10 AM – 3 PM

Sponsored by

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