Holiday lights · ND

Christmas lights & holiday events in North Dakota

North Dakota's holidays are long, cold and bright, with prairie snow and drive-through lights that let you stay warm in the car.

Holiday Lights at the Fairgrounds

Drive-through lights West Fargo, ND

The Red River Valley Fair hosts a 1.5-mile drive-through show with animated displays and light tunnels. The display was previously run by a local service club in Lindenwood Park.

Visiting: Open nightly from late November through December (closed Christmas Day); tickets are sold per car.

State Capitol Christmas Windows

Civic holiday lights Bismarck, ND

Lit windows on the tower of the North Dakota State Capitol spell out holiday shapes, a long-running tradition in Bismarck. The state's Christmas tree lighting also takes place in the Capitol each December.

Visiting: Visible on December evenings from around the Capitol grounds.

Seasons, hours, tickets and prices change every year — always check the official site before you go.

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