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Welcome to Santa's Ranch Drive Thru Christmas Light Park! As a leading tourist attraction, Christmas market, Christmas store, theme park, and amusement park in New Braunfels, TX, we invite you to experience the magic of Christmas like never before. Located at 9561 I-35, our attraction is a must-visit destination during the holiday season. Immerse yourself in a festive wonderland as you drive through our enchanting light displays that are sure to leave you in awe. With a variety of themes and intricate designs, our Christmas light park offers a unique and memorable experience for visitors of all ages. Step into our Christmas market where you'll find an array of delightful holiday treats, handmade crafts, and unique gifts. Whether you're searching for the perfect ornament or indulging in seasonal goodies, our market is a true delight for the senses. At Santa's Ranch, we pride ourselves on being more than just a Christmas store. Our mission is to create an immersive and joyful atmosphere that captures the spirit of the season. From our friendly staff to our carefully curated selection of holiday merchandise, we strive to make your visit a truly magical one. As a family-friendly theme park and amusement park, we aim to create lasting memories for you and your loved ones. From thrilling rides to festive entertainment, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Our commitment to providing exceptional experiences has earned us a stellar reputation among locals and tourists alike. Experience the wonder and joy of Christmas at Santa's Ranch Drive Thru Christmas Light Park. Plan your visit today and discover why we are the premier destination for holiday fun. Please note that our park hours may vary, so be sure to check our website or give us a call for the latest information. Visit Santa's Ranch Drive Thru Christmas Light Park and embark on a magical journey that will leave you filled with holiday cheer.

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Santa's Ranch Drive Thru Christmas Light Park offers a magical holiday experience for families and friends. Visitors enjoy dazzling light displays, festive scenes, and a smooth drive-through route. The park is praised for its friendly staff and well-maintained decorations, creating a joyful atmosphere for all ages. Some guests mention occasional wait times during peak hours, but overall, it’s a memorable seasonal attraction that brings holiday cheer and wonder to everyone who visits.

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Google: 4.4/5

Tripadvisor: 4.0/5

Facebook: 4.5/5

Yelp: 4.0/5

Foursquare: 4.2/5

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Veleda Harley
Veleda Harley -Google user
10 months ago
I won free passes to go but I would have paid to see this it was beautiful.My family was in another vehicle a few cars behind us and we all enjoyed it. Definitely will be going back next year. and thank you to Texas 46...Read More
Public holiday10–30 minNo
David Solis
David Solis -Google user
10 months ago
Outstanding Christmas lights experience. More then just a drive though with lights, they actually tell a story with their Christmas lights displays. You can even grab yourself some hot coco or some snacks while talking the tour. If you are in the San Antonio area...Read More
Public holidayNo waitYes
Sherry Lynn Armagost
Sherry Lynn Armagost -Google user
10 months ago
Amazing drive through Christmas display! They have a drive through Santa hut complete with hot cocoa, cookies and other goodies and souvenirs! Christmas music plays through your radio! (If you go next year, please remember to turn your headlights off! The people behind us didn't....Read More
Weekend10–30 minNot sure
Elena Villanueva
Elena Villanueva -Google user
7 months ago
Another family favorite- we try to go every year. Love the lights Ana they have added a few more things. ❤️❤️
Weekend10–30 minYes
Jose Cruz
Jose Cruz -Google user
10 months ago
First time to go there and I enjoyed it very much! Took my friend and her little baby, and they had a blast. Honestly, I say it is better than the Trail of Lights.
WeekdayNo waitYes
ever vargas
ever vargas -Google user
a year ago
Good place for kids and have a good time. Put attention on details and you'll rememberlots of thins of your childhood, good job with the lights. We arrived as early as we could so we didn't have to wait more than 5 minutes to get in,...Read More
WeekdayNo waitNot sure
Tom Solano
Tom Solano -Google user
2 years ago
First time the family and I attend Santa's Ranch. Entering doesn't seem like very much once you get started, it turns out to be an amazing light show. Everything well done with great themes, Also pretty nice and convenient to be able to ...Read More
Pedro Meza
Pedro Meza -Google user
Edited 10 months ago
We loaded up the car with two couples and a guest then headed of to Santa's Ranch, where we all had a good time seeing the Christmas lights decorations. There is a snack bar for those that want hot chocolate, kettle corn and souvenirs....Read More
Dharshini M
Dharshini M -Google user
a year ago
This was a huge drive through Christmas lights display that my husband and I went to 4 days after Christmas. What was nice is that there wasn't a long line, probably given that it was after Christmas. We turned on our Christmas playlist to have...Read More
WeekdayUp to 10 minNot sure
Angel Trejo
Angel Trejo -Google user
3 years ago
Everything was Very organized and exciting! My family and I had a blast!! Wasn't too long, Wasn't too short. There wasn't a wait due to too many visitors either. Kids are happy, great family car fun. Great place to visit, glad we came!
gorilla hands
gorilla hands -Google user
6 years ago
This is a great light show!! The price per car going in felt a little steep ($28+tax), but we had a $2 coupon one of us found online, so it came out to $27.76. At the ticket window they said they had more than...Read More
Grace Cage
Grace Cage -Google user
3 years ago
What an amazing Light Show! Although there is no Military discount, they do offer free Hot Coco at the store😋 In order to enjoy your free hot cocoa when you enter the Santa's ranch, be sure to stay to the far left lane....Read More
Fran Arismendez
Fran Arismendez -Google user
a year ago
The lights were BEAUTIFUL and amazing! Every area had a theme from mariachi's to dinosaurs and a beautiful setting of the the birth of Our Christ! The ONLY bad thing is the wait, it took us over an hour to get thru but we will...Read More
Weekend1 hr+Yes
Kenny Schneebeli
Kenny Schneebeli -Google user
Edited a year ago
This is a yearly tradition for us to drive through. It gets bigger and better every year as they add more lights and decorations. The wait is a little long at times, but that is to be expected for such an amazing light...Read More
Marlene McMurray
Marlene McMurray -Google user
10 months ago
Great Christmas Eve activity after dinner with friends or family! Very well done and lots and lots of light tunnels and story areas.
Weekday10–30 minYes
Hanshew62
Hanshew62 -Google user
a year ago
The wife and I really enjoyed the lights. When we went the weather was great and we were able to roll down our windows and really enjoy the tour. Highly recommend if you like drive through Christmas parks.
Rosalinda Ramirez
Rosalinda Ramirez -Google user
4 years ago
First time out to see the lights. Loved it. My grandmother is 93 and she enjoyed all the lights and different themes. Favorite part is that our God wasn't left out. Hot chocolate was great but the pecans were amazing.
Stephanie Jablon
Stephanie Jablon -Google user
a year ago
Best Christmas Lights Display in all of Texas! We've been coming to Santa's Ranch for easily a decade now it's one of our favorite Holiday traditions. Every year we bring our friends, family and out of town guests. Each year new displays and more lights...Read More
Marty Lancione Sr
Marty Lancione Sr -Google user
10 months ago
$40 per car is worth the 45 minutes driving through. With many lights and sounds.
Torey D
Torey D -Google user
5 years ago
Fantastic place to go look at Christmas lights with friends and family! I came here as a kid & now I'm taking my kids to see the lights! The whole thing is about a 30-45 min drive I'd say maybe a little more depending on...Read More
Ron Valentin
Ron Valentin -Google user
2 years ago
I was driving back from a meeting in Dallas, Texas and on my way home in New Braunfels, TX, I saw a place with so many lights and cars I was curious, the next day my wife and I went to eat at Comal Crawfish...Read More
AJ
AJ -Google user
5 years ago
Didn't know what to expect and was pleasantly surprised. Definitely funner with family and friends. Biggest Christmas lights display I've ever seen. Took about 1hr from start to finish. Great holiday experience. We heard young ones going …
Dwayne Cockerham
Dwayne Cockerham -Google user
3 years ago
me and the family came from Dallas, Tx and figured we would stop by. My first issue is the entrance and the line build up off the access road. This …
Kelly Thorp
Kelly Thorp -Google user
11 months ago
This was an interesting place to visit. We took our granddaughter (5 years old) to enjoy the lights. She really loved it. She hung out the window the whole time, direction our attention to every different decoration she saw. There are themes from dinosaurs to...Read More
WeekdayNo waitNot sure
Nicole Brandenburg
Nicole Brandenburg -Google user
11 months ago
This was such a fun lights experience. We’ve done several drive thrus in other cities and the kids are usually bored within minutes. My kids loved this and were engaged the whole time. It has themed sections covering lots of periods of history.
Weekend10–30 minYes
Xiomara Lopez
Xiomara Lopez -Google user
10 months ago
It's marvelous!! My kids had alot of fun and the drive through is bigger than what I expected. Definitely bring your kids here!!
Sarah Rudolph
Sarah Rudolph -Google user
6 years ago
A beautiful, yearly tradition for our family! There's so much attention to detail, creative ideas, and fun for everyone. I also love that it's more than just Christmas. You'll see space, dinosaurs, popular Bible stories, military appreciation, and pop-culture references. It's...Read More
Amy M
Amy M -Google user
2 years ago
We really enjoyed this! Went for the first time on New Year’s Eve and my kids want to make it a tradition! So much better than peppermint parkway. Relaxed and yet so much to look at and slow paced and no screaming music at you...Read More
Yvonne Herron
Yvonne Herron -Google user
3 years ago
Visiting Santa's Ranch has become an annual tradtion we started years back. My adult children always look forward to it! - The line to get in this year was longer than usual....30 minutes to be exact; …
Randy Jonas
Randy Jonas -Google user
6 years ago
This place was surprisingly fun and much more than I expected. We were fortunate enough to go early in the year so we had no line but the place is legit and I was amazed at how much they actually had set up. Some of...Read More

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Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Wheelchair accessible seating

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