Looking for Holiday Lights in Minnesota? Here is Your Comprehensive Guide to the Twin Cities Holiday Light Shows!
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!
In alphabetical order by city:
Holiday Lights Minnesota: Chanhassen, Minnesota
Winter Lights at Minnesota Landscape Arboretum located in Chanhassen, MN, runs from November 21st – January 5th, 2025.
Holiday Lights Minnesota: Duluth, Minnesota
Bentleyville Tour of Lights, located in Duluth, MN, runs from November 22nd – December 27th, 2025.
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 December 5th – December 20th.
- Expanded Light Display
- Three 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)
Holiday Lights Minnesota: Winter Lights in Eagan, Minnesota
Magic Of Light’s – Winter SKOLstice at Viking Lakes located in Eagan, MN runs from November 21 – January 3, 2026.
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 21 through January 3. 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.
Holiday Lights Minnesota: Mankato, Minnesota
Kiwanis Holiday Lights, Sibley Park located in Mankato, MN runs from November 28 – December 31st, 2025.
Free admission.
Holiday Lights Minnesota: Sartell, Minnesota
Country Lights Festival, Sartell, located in Sartell, MN, runs from November 28th – 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 20th – January 4th, 2026.
Exclusive GLOW Holiday Festival discount code for your outlet, valid for 20% off tickets: CODE: MNPARENT
Wonderful Holiday Lights in Minnesota!
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 28th – January 1st.
This holiday event features MILLIONS of Christmas lights and a European style Christmas market.
Sam’s Christmas Village and Light Tour offers the ultimate Christmas experience. Located in Somerset, WI, Sam’s Christmas Village is sure to light up the sky. It’s woodsy, it’s magical and fun for all ages.
This holiday event will feature over 16 MILLION Christmas lights, Sledding Hill, Bar & Grill, Concessions, 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 lights in Shakopee, Minnesota
Sever’s Festival Holiday of Lights located in Shakopee, MN runs from November 27th – December 28th, 2025.
Looking for a holiday tradition the whole family will love? See over 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 28th – January 3rd, 2026
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.
Join us at Miracle at Big Rock and Experience good ole’ fashioned family fun like never before! Miracle at Big Rock 2024 is going to be an event you don’t want to miss! Christmas Lights, Food Trucks, Artisans, Sledding, S’mores. Fireworks, Cocktails, and More!
Holiday light display in Waconia, Minnesota
Spirit of Winter at Sovereign Estates located in Waconia, Mn runs from November 21st to December 31st!
The Winery at Sovereign Estate is once again lighting up the season with its Spirit of Winter: Festival of Lights, running November 21–December 31! 🎄🌟
Stroll through more than 20 acres of magical lakeside displays, featuring over 20 miles of synchronized holiday lights that transform the entire estate into a glowing winter wonderland. This outdoor walk-through experience is filled with family-friendly activities, festive music, and plenty of delicious seasonal food and holiday drinks to keep everyone warm and merry. Come make some unforgettable memories this holiday season!
Holiday light display in Willmar, Minnesota
Celebrate the Light of the World located in Willmar, MN runs from November 27th to December 31st!
Free admission.
Help Celebrate the Light of the World!
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, from Thanksgiving through December 31st from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Robbins Island.
