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Christmas Lights in Duluth, MN
The top places to see Christmas lights in Duluth this season are Bentleyville Tour of Lights (Nov 21 – Dec 26), Glensheen Mansion Christmas Tours (From Nov 13) and Festival of Trees Arts, Crafts and Gift Show (Nov 14 – Nov 15). We've mapped 6 displays in Duluth and 1 more nearby (4 events, 1 walk-thru, 1 parade). 5 are free. 2 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Duluth (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Duluth: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Duluth?
Popular picks this season include Bentleyville Tour of Lights (Nov 21 – Dec 26), Glensheen Mansion Christmas Tours (From Nov 13), Festival of Trees Arts, Crafts and Gift Show (Nov 14 – Nov 15) and Zoo Lights at Lake Superior Zoo (Dec 5 – Dec 20). In all, 7 displays are mapped in and around Duluth, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Duluth?
Free options include Bentleyville Tour of Lights, Festival of Trees Arts, Crafts and Gift Show, Zoo Lights at Lake Superior Zoo and Superior Christmas Lighting Challenge Tour of Lights. 5 of the 7 displays near Duluth are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Duluth?
Yes. Christmas City Express and Christmas City of the North Parade. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Duluth?
The earliest Duluth-area displays turn on Nov 13, and most are running by the weekend after Thanksgiving. Many stay lit through New Year's; check each display's page for its exact dates and nightly hours.
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