🌟 Bentleyville "Tour of Lights" 2025: Event Description
Bentleyville “Tour of Lights” is proudly America’s Largest Free Walk-Through Lighting Display, illuminating the waterfront of Duluth, Minnesota. Celebrating its 22nd year in 2025, Bentleyville transforms the historic Bayfront Festival Park into a magical holiday attraction featuring millions of lights, complimentary treats, and memorable family activities.
Essential Event Details
Category Detail
Location Bayfront Festival Park, Duluth, MN (700 W Railroad St)
Duration November 22 – December 27, 2025
Hours Sunday – Thursday: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Hours Friday & Saturday: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Admission Cost Free for all guests walking through the display.
Mission To create a free walk-through Christmas Lighting Display that celebrates the season, family, community, and charitable giving.
Attractions and Visitor Perks
A ticket is not required to walk through the light display, making it an accessible holiday destination. Visitors can enjoy several complimentary amenities and unique activities:
- Complimentary Treats: Guests receive free hot chocolate, coffee, cookies, popcorn, and marshmallows to roast at one of the many fire pits throughout the park.
- Santa and Mrs. Claus: Santa and Mrs. Claus are present nightly from November 22 to December 24, 2025, between 5:00 PM and 9:00 PM.
- Gift for Kids: Children aged 12 and under who visit Santa receive a free Bentleyville knit hat and a bag of cookies.
- Opening Night Tradition: On November 22, 2025, Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive by helicopter (around 4:50 PM–5:00 PM) just before the massive countdown to light up the entire park.
Planning Your Visit
- Parking: The event is free, but parking has a fee (check the official website before your visit for specific parking costs and options).
- Crowds: Guests can check the Crowd-O-Meter tool on the Bentleyville website to help determine the best viewing times. Expect the heaviest crowds and traffic delays on opening night and weekends.
- Full Schedule: The 2025 event schedule is packed with special activities, including live local music, a mobile zoo, Hotdog Night, and fireworks. It is recommended to check the schedule to plan your visit around these special events.
- Economic Impact: Beyond lighting up the holidays, the event has a significant positive economic impact on the local Duluth economy, estimated at $24.0 million.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Bayfront Festival Park, Duluth, MN (700 W Railroad St), United States
