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I asked the viewers of Twin Cities Live, along with my Facebook fans, for their favorite places to see holiday lights in Minnesota. Hundreds of votes came in. I presented the top 5 on Twin Cities Live as part of their Worth the Trip series.
Sleepy Eye
Sleepy Eye Holiday Lights in Motion
Sportman’s Park
1000 3rd Avenue NW
Sleepy Eye, MN 56085
November 27, 2025 – January 1, 2026
5:00 – 10:00 pm 7 nights a week
500,000 lights
Lights synched to music on 89.1 FM
Walk-thru and drive-thru
A free concession stand on special nights including apple cider, hot chocolate, popcorn, and s’mores. A Memorial Tree for visitors to place an ornament in memory of their loved one. A Santa mailbox for kids to drop off their letter to Santa.
The concession stand is operated by local organizations. The group working the stand on each Special Event night receives all the donations received at the stand that evening.
December 3: designed for individuals with any type of special needs including mobility (handicap/wheelchairs/walkers)
Willmar
Celebrate the Light of the World
Robbins Island Regional Park
333 6th Street SW
Willmar, MN 56201
November 27 – December 31, 2025
5:00 – 10:00 pm 7 nights a week
1.5 million lights
Drive-thru display
Free
All donations are shared between 4 local organizations: Kandiyohi County Food Shelf, Habitat for Humanity of West Central Minnesota, United Way of West Central Minnesota, and the Salvation Army of Willmar
Mankato
Kiwanis Holiday Lights
Sibley Park
901 Park Lane
Mankato, MN 56001
November 28 – December 31, 2025
5:00 – 9:00 pm Sunday – Thursday, 5:00 – 10:00 pm Friday – Saturday
1.8 million lights
Collecting cash and non-perishable food donations
Drive-thru or walk-thru display
Free
Shakopee
Sever’s Holiday Lights
3121 50th Street West
Shakopee, MN 55379
November 27 – December 25, 2025
Open 7 nights a week
You buy tickets for a specific time slot, starting on the hour between 5:00 – 8:00 pm
2.5 million lights
Tuesday (through December 16): $10 per vehicle (7 or less people), $25 for more than 8
Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday (through December 15): $30 per vehicle (7 or less people), $45 for more than 8
Friday – Saturday: $45 per vehicle (7 or less people), $60 for more than 8
December 18 – 25: $45 per vehicle (7 or less people), $60 for more than 8
Exclusively drive-thru display
Duluth
Bentleyville “Tour of Lights”
Bayfront Festival Park
700 Railroad Street
Duluth, MN 55802
November 22 – December 27, 2025
5:00 – 9:00 pm Sunday – Thursday, 5:00 – 10:00 pm Friday – Saturday
5 million lights
Free admission
Parking is $10 per vehicle Sunday – Thursday, $15 per vehicle Friday – Saturday
You can find 200+ Christmas light displays on the Minnesota Holiday Lights Guide
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Article originally published December 2019, updated November 2025
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