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Getting out with your family during the holidays is a tradition that most families don’t take lightly. There are so many events, concerts, shows, and movies to see during the holidays. How do you pick just one? Well, in our opinion, you don’t! One holiday event that keeps growing in Minnesota is Holiday Lights.
Here is our list of lights around Minnesota and a couple in Wisconsin that will bring joy and awe to everyone in your family!
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In alphabetical order (by city):
Chanhassen, Minnesota
Winter Lights at Minnesota Landscape Arboretum located in Chanhassen, MN, runs from November 17th – December 30, 2023.
Duluth, Minnesota
Bentleyville Tour of Lights, located in Duluth, MN, runs from November 19th- December 26th.
Bentleyville Tour of Lights is a walk-through holiday lighting extravaganza in Bayfront Festival Park in Duluth!
Bayfront Festival Park sits on the shores of Lake Superior in Downtown Duluth.
The park is decorated with over 5,000,000 lights!
Also happening in Duluth…
Zoo Lights, Lake Superior Zoo, located in Duluth, MN, runs from November 24th – December 31st.
Here is what you can expect at Zoo Lights!
- Expanded Light Display
- Three NEW GIANT inflatables from the MN Zoo’s Nature Illuminated collection!
- Free S’mores!!
- Visits from Santa and Mrs. Claus EVERY Saturday
- Grinch Appearances (select dates)
- Safari Cafe will have Hot Chocolate & Treats!
- Fun Light Up items in the Tiger’s Paw Gift Shop
- Live Holiday Music (dates to be announced)
Winter Lights in Eagan, Minnesota
Magic Of Light’s – Winter SKOLstice at Viking Lakes located in Eagan, MN runs from November 17 – December 31st.
Making its Twin Cities debut at Viking Lakes this Holiday season, Magic of Lights features over 2 million dazzling holiday lights. Guests will enjoy Magic of Lights’™ classic holiday favorites including Winter Wonderland, the 12 days of Christmas, Toyland, festive Elves, and Reindeer Road from the comfort of their vehicles. In addition to the 200-foot-long Enchanting Tunnel of Lights, illuminated displays include the 32-foot-tall, animated Mattel’s Waving Christmas Barbie™, and the legendary BIGFOOT® Monster Truck. Magic of Lights is a nostalgic and festive event everyone will enjoy. Magic of Lights™ shines Monday through Thursday from 5:30PM – 9:00PM and Friday through Sunday from 5:30PM – 10:00PM beginning November 17 through December 31. Tickets for this colorful seasonal event are on sale now and tickets are priced per vehicle.
This is a timed/ticketed event. Get your tickets here.
Mankato, Minnesota
Kiwanis Holiday Lights, Sibley Park located in Mankato, MN runs from November 24 – December 31st.
Free admission.
Sartell, Minnesota
Country Lights Festival, Sartell, located in Sartell, MN, runs from December 1st – December 31st. Free admission.
From S’mores to a fantastic fireworks display there is something to look forward to all December long!
Walk through a fantastic 33-acre wonderland lit by thousands of lights every day in December. Free of charge.
St Paul, Minnesota
Glow Holiday Festival at CHS Field, located in St Paul; MN runs from November 16th- December 31st.
GLOW is returning to CHS Field in Downtown St. Paul! Visit us through New Years to see over one million lights, rides, festive displays, ballpark food & drink favorites, and no shortage of picture-perfect moments!
Somerset, Wisconsin
Sam’s Christmas Village located in Somerset, WI runs from November 25th – January 1st.
This brand new holiday event will feature over 10 MILLION Christmas lights and a European style Christmas market. Sam’s Christmas Village is going to be on everyone’s must-see list this holiday season.
Beautiful holiday light show in Shakopee, Minnesota
Sever’s Festival Holiday of Lights located in Shakopee, MN runs from November 23rd – December 31st.
Looking for a holiday tradition the whole family will love? Our massive 2,500,000+ holiday light display dances in time to the best songs of the season! A drive-thru display of over 2.5 million dynamic, color-changing lights set to your favorite holiday tunes. It doesn’t get more jolly than this.
Holiday lights located in St Croix Falls, Wisconsin
The Miracle at Big Rock Creek located in St Croix Falls, WI runs from November 24th – December 31st.
Picture good old fashioned family fun. This year you can enjoy a walk thru or drive thru tour of millions of Christmas lights expanded over a mile long trail, shop local artisans and vendors in the heated barn, take a ride down the sledding trail, enjoy a private family or corporate party in the yurts, domes, or clubhouse spaces. Plus, enjoy dinner from one of the many varied food trucks parked at Miracle.
Holiday light display in Willmar, Minnesota
Celebrate the Light of the World located in Willmar, MN runs from November 23rd to December 31st!
Free admission.
Celebrate the Light of the World is a FREE event. You will have the opportunity to make a donation to help people in west central Minnesota, through December 31st from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Robbins Island.
