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Christmas Lights in Moorhead, MN
The top places to see Christmas lights in Moorhead this season are Holiday Lights at the Fairgrounds (Nov 27 – Dec 31), Fraser Festival of Trees (Oct 30 – Dec 4) and Mary's Light Tunnel at Viking Ship Park. We've mapped 4 displays in Moorhead and 9 more nearby (4 home displays, 3 neighborhoods, 2 events). 4 are free. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Near Moorhead (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Moorhead: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Moorhead?
Popular picks this season include Holiday Lights at the Fairgrounds (Nov 27 – Dec 31), Fraser Festival of Trees (Oct 30 – Dec 4), Mary's Light Tunnel at Viking Ship Park and Xcel Energy Holiday Lights Parade (Dec 5 – Dec 5). In all, 13 displays are mapped in and around Moorhead, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Moorhead?
Free options include Xcel Energy Holiday Lights Parade, Horizon Shores and Hampton Place, Southpointe (Candy Cane Lane) and Charleswood and River's Bend. 4 of the 13 displays near Moorhead are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Moorhead?
Yes. Holiday Lights at the Fairgrounds ($25 per car, $60 per limo or bus). Drive-thru shows usually charge per car, and buying tickets online ahead of time is often faster.
When do Christmas lights start in Moorhead?
The earliest Moorhead-area displays turn on Oct 30, 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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