GLOW Holiday Festival is back in St. Paul from Nov. 16, 2023 – December 31, 2023! This year they’re back at CHS Field, and you can get discounted tickets!

Glow Holiday Festival started during the pandemic, and definitely helped cheer us up during those challenging years. The first year, 2020, it was a drive-thru, then it became a walk-thru event in 2021, and has been walk-thru since.

And this year it’s back with more including ZIPLINES!

Check out this amazing drone video from 2022:

Tickets are the same price as last year:

Adults $20.75
Kids (ages 3 – 12) $12.75
Kids 2 and under – FREE

NOTE – I noticed that they keep lowering the age for kids that are free. In 2021 it was ages 4 and under, in 2022 year it was 3 and under, and this year it’s 2 and under.

The Giant Snowy Slide and Zipline cost extra.

When you purchase on their website, you also pay ticketing fees ($3.00 per ticket plus tax), but you can skip the ticketing fees and get them CHEAPER on Groupon!

Tickets on Groupon are $20.50 for adults (21% off) and $11.75 for children (30% off).

Update (12/14/23): Groupon previously listed the prices as $17.75 for adults and $9.75 for children, then took down the listing, then relisted the prices a little higher. But they are still a good deal!

And no fees!

GET DISCOUNTED TICKETS ON GROUPON HERE!!

What is GLOW?

GLOW is an outdoor walk-through festival event. Tickets must be purchased online in advance.

Highlights of GLOW Holiday Festival 2023 include:

Tremendous Tree – GLOW’s 60 ft. tall programmable tree marks the centerpiece for both the on-field light show as well as the multiple activities on the concourse around the stadium.
Charity Flame – Stunning artist created mosaic flame representing the many regional charities that benefit from GLOW.
Color Blossoms – 30,000 square feet of everchanging illuminated blooms surrounding CHS field.
Santa’s Shed – find out if you’re “naughty or nice” with a visit to Santa.
Enchanted Forest – A mystical of land of larger-than-life mushrooms, whimsical play huts and glowing trees.
Selfie Plaza – An area dedicated to capturing your best selfies and family photos.
Giant Snowy Slide* – Sliders will enjoy magnificent views down 150ft of slippery fun.
Bright Bikes – GLOW’s fabulous bicycle powered display where peddling the bikes creates the tree’s light design.
S’mores Campfires – Toast your treats over multiple brick igloo firepits
GLOW Spectacular – Color Blossoms, field lights, Shiny Sea Sleigh and Tremendous Tree join forces with an amazing light, video and music spectacle performed every 30 minutes.
Reindeer Run, Present Place and Glitter Critters surround the outfield supplying the perfect vibe for the holiday and great selfie shots.
Penguin Playground on the concourse level provides light up seesaws, swings and other outdoor activities for kids to enjoy.
Light Maze – navigate your way through a twinkling wonderland around the outfield of the St. Paul Saints.
Spire Alley is a cross between your blacklight posters and spirograph – Groovy baby!
Food and beverage vendors throughout the stadium, including hot chocolate, cider, beer, wine and other holiday goodies.
GLOW Gift Shop – Specially curated gift store featuring goods from local artisans, artists and makers available for purchase.

NEW THIS YEAR IN 2023:

Vixen’s Zip Line – Ride Vixen’s Zip Line and soar high above the dazzling display of millions of lights. Two people can simultaneously glide along two separate 300-foot lines which are suspended 34 feet in the air above CHS’s outfield.

VIP Opportunities – Heated suites at CHS Field are now available to reserve to host family, friends, clients, or colleagues for any event including an unforgettable holiday party, New Year’s Eve celebration, holiday get-together, or business outing.

GLOW benefits charities

$1 from every ticket is donated to various community organizations

PARKING

Unfortunately, parking is not included or onsite. Plan to pay for parking nearby.

They have info on their website:

GLOW guests, please be advised that several surface parking lots and parking ramps in Lowertown are cash only and fans wishing to park in a lot or ramp may want to have cash also available for parking.

Visit saintpaulparking.com for more parking options in the area.