Sever’s Holiday Lights, the popular drive-thru holiday show off of Highway 169 in Shakopee, returns this year as Trista Lights at Sever’s, with the team behind Minnetrista’s Trista Lights taking over the display. It opens Thursday, Nov. 26, and runs nightly through Sunday, Jan. 3, 2027. Tickets go on sale Saturday, Nov. 14, according to the Trista Lights Facebook page.
From a Minnetrista Front Yard to Sever’s
Ryan and Trent Kasper-Cook started Trista Lights at their Minnetrista home in 2015. A year later, the display appeared on ABC’s The Great Christmas Light Fight. There’s already a connection to Shakopee. Ryan is part of Epic Light Shows, the production team that previously worked on the Sever’s drive-thru.
What’s Changing, and What Stays the Same
Trista Lights say their 2026 display at Sever’s will showcase more than 2 million lights, three times as many as the Sever’s display in 2025. The show also will run a week longer, staying open through Jan. 3, 2027. You’ll also have an extra hour to attend. The show is open until 10 p.m. every night. Most importantly, ticket prices went down. Standard vehicles on most nights went from $30 to $25 this year, with peak night pricing going down from $45 to $35.
In 2025, Sever’s allowed people to hop out of their cars for food trucks and a photo opp. That won’t be a part of the Trista Lights experience.
2026 Dates, Hours and Location
| 2026–27 Season | |
|---|---|
| Location | 3121 150th St. W., Shakopee, MN 55379 |
| Dates | Nov. 26, 2026–Jan. 3, 2027, including Christmas Eve and Christmas Day |
| Hours | 5–10 p.m. nightly. The last arrival is at 9 p.m. |
| Drive Time | About 30–45 minutes for the two-mile route |
| Music | 89.1 FM. |
How Much Are Tickets?
Admission is $15–$50 per vehicle before sales tax. Advance tickets are required. Choose a date and a one-hour arrival window when you book, and have the QR code from your confirmation email ready at the entrance. Each ticket covers one trip through the show.
| When You Go | Up to 8 Passengers | More Than 8 Passengers |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesdays, except Dec. 22 | $15 | $15 |
| Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays outside Dec. 20–24 | $25 | $35 |
| Fridays, Saturdays and every night Dec. 20–24 | $35 | $50 |
Tuesday is the cheapest night for any size group. If you’re going the week of Christmas, Tuesday, Dec. 22, falls under peak pricing. Get tickets for Trista Lights at Sever’s.
Good to Know Before You Go
Dogs can ride along, and all vehicles must be under 10 feet tall. If the organizers call off a show because of weather, ticket holders can request a refund or pick another available date and arrival window. See the organizer’s visitor information.
Planning another night out? Compare drive-thru and walk-thru displays in my guide to the biggest holiday light shows in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
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