GLOW Holiday Festival Returns to St. Paul November 19, 2026 – January 3, 2027! Get 20% OFF Tickets!

Plus a GIVEAWAY!

3 WINNERS will each receive a 4-pack of tickets, valid any day during the 2026 – 2027 season!

GLOW Holiday Festival is returning to CHS Field in downtown St. Paul for another season of holiday lights, festive activities and family fun!

This year’s festival has a brand-new theme: Arctic Adventure! You’ll find millions of lights, illuminated Arctic animals, an ice waterfall, interactive activities, holiday treats and much more.

And I have a special discount for you!

SAVE 20% on tickets with my exclusive code TCFRUGAL26!

Plus, I’m giving away THREE 4-PACKS of tickets so three lucky families can experience GLOW for FREE!

What is GLOW Holiday Festival?

GLOW Holiday Festival is an outdoor walk-through holiday lights festival held at CHS Field, home of the St. Paul Saints, in downtown St. Paul.

It first started in 2020 as a drive-through event during the pandemic. In 2021, it became a walk-through experience, and it has continued to grow with new displays, activities and attractions each year.

This year’s event runs from November 19, 2026, through January 3, 2027, on select evenings.

Tickets must be purchased online in advance.

What’s NEW at GLOW in 2026? An Arctic Adventure!

This year’s theme is an Arctic Adventure, with several exciting new displays and experiences!

Here are some of the new things to look forward to:

• Arctic Adventure: Explore an illuminated icicle tunnel, polar bears, Arctic wolves and an Arctic Igloo.
• NEW Ice Waterfall: A spectacular approximately 20-foot-wide installation cascading from the second-deck balcony toward the backstop. It will feature twinkling white and blue lights and a special spot for holiday selfies.
• Northern Lights: Shimmering green lights will illuminate the wall behind the Arctic Adventure area, creating an Aurora Borealis-inspired glow.
• Wand-er Land Corral: A new 60-by-40-foot interactive area where guests can use special wands to activate six dazzling light displays. Tap the displays to bring illuminated trees, icicles and light-up drums to life!
• Kids’ Warming Huts: A place for families to warm up during their Arctic adventure.
• Interactive Activities: Enjoy s’mores, illuminated teeter-totters and Light Brite-style interactive panels.

Fan Favorites Return!

There are also plenty of returning favorites to enjoy!

• Tremendous Tree: GLOW’s 60-foot programmable tree is a centerpiece of the festival.
• GLOW Spectacular: A dazzling light-and-music show that lights up the entire stadium every 20 minutes.
• Giant Snowy Slide: Enjoy a fun ride down this giant slide.
• Vixen’s Zip Line: Soar above the dazzling lights on two 300-foot zip lines suspended 34 feet in the air.
• Color Blossoms: Beautiful illuminated blooms that stretch across the stadium as part of an enhanced synchronized light experience.
• Enchanted Forest: Wander through a magical illuminated forest.
• sElfie Plaza: Find fun holiday photo opportunities.
• Blitzen’s Lounge: Warm up with a drink.
• WOOM Bright Bikes: Pedal your way through an interactive light experience.
• Reindeer Run: Roast marshmallows by the fire pits.
• Santa’s Shack: Visit Santa Claus during your trip!

There will also be food and beverage vendors throughout the stadium, including hot chocolate and other holiday treats.

GLOW benefits charities

GLOW is about more than holiday lights!

Since its founding in 2020, GLOW has donated more than $450,000 to local charities.

And this year, $1 from every ticket sold will continue to benefit regional nonprofit partners.

NEW VIP Warming House Suites

Want to make your visit extra special?

GLOW has introduced three private VIP Warming House Suites:

• Holly Hideaway
• Mistletoe Manor
• The Snow Globe Chalet

These spaces are available for groups of 15 or more, with tickets starting at $50 per person, plus tax and fees.

They’re a fun option for family gatherings, company outings, sports teams or a holiday get-together with friends.

Guests can purchase food and beverages through the St. Paul Saints or bring back treats from the festival to enjoy in their private space.

Learn more about VIP suites and group events here.

GLOW Holiday Festival Details

WHAT: GLOW Holiday Festival 2026

WHEN: November 19, 2026 – January 3, 2027

HOURS: 5–9 p.m. on select evenings. Check the website for the complete schedule.

WHERE: CHS Field, 360 Broadway Street, St. Paul, MN

TICKETS: Purchase tickets here

PARKING: Parking is not included with admission. Plan to find and pay for parking nearby. Visit Saint Paul Parking for parking options.

IMPORTANT: GLOW is a cashless event, so bring a debit or credit card for purchases.

Our experience at Glow Holiday Festival

Our Experience at GLOW Holiday Festival

We visited GLOW several times in the past, and it was always a fun holiday experience!

There are so many lights and photo opportunities throughout the stadium. You can explore the field, walk through illuminated tunnels and mazes, and discover displays all around CHS Field.

There are also food options, drinks for adults, activities for kids and plenty of places to take holiday pictures.

We took SO many pictures! You can see more in my Instagram post here and in my Instagram Reel here.

Our Thoughts?

GLOW is a unique holiday experience and a fun way to get into the Christmas spirit.

We spent about an hour exploring when we visited. There were places to warm up, fire pits, food vendors and fun places for kids to play.

It’s a great option for a family outing or a date night, especially if you enjoy holiday lights, music and festive photo opportunities.

And, of course, there’s Santa!

I especially love that GLOW gives back to local charities while creating a fun holiday experience for families.

GIVEAWAY!

Want to experience GLOW Holiday Festival for FREE?

I have THREE 4-PACKS OF TICKETS to give away to THREE lucky winners!

That’s 12 tickets total!

Each winner will receive four tickets valid throughout the 2026-2027 GLOW Holiday Festival season.

Enter by filling out the Rafflecopter form below by Friday, November 13th by 9pm.

(Disclosure: GLOW Holiday Festival provided complimentary tickets for this giveaway and a discount offer for my readers. This post may also contain affiliate links that help support this site at no additional cost to you. All opinions are my own.)