Spring Lake Park Holiday Lights Drive
Visitors cruise through the park to view thousands of twinkling holiday lights featuring over 75 illuminated displays from the comfort of their vehicles. Along the route, guests can participate in Elf on the Shelf bingo, enjoy photo stations, and pick up take-home crafts for kids. Inside the Keel Boat, visitors can drop off letters to Santa or browse local handcrafted goods and baked treats at the Christmas market.
What to Expect
Drive-through holiday light show featuring over 75 displays.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
North Dakota Tourism Division
Food & Drink
Baked goods are offered at the Christmas Market on select evenings, and Activity Nights feature seasonal treats.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children
Vibe
Festive and family-friendly
Energy Level
Low
Budget
$
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: $5 cash admission.
- Hours: Drive-through lights: 5:30–9:30 PM; activities: 5:30–8:30 PM (weather permitting).
- Accessibility: Visitors experience the light displays from inside their vehicle.
Tips & Advice
- Bring cash for admission at the gate, knowing that half of each night's gate admission goes directly to a local nonprofit.
- Grab an Elf on the Shelf Bingo card at the ticket booth and come back on different nights through December 24 to fill a row.
- Ask for blank Santa letter forms at the ticket booth, with extras for each child, and drop them in the Keel Boat mailbox by December 17 with a return address.
- Plan a Tuesday or Thursday visit early in December if you want to shop for handmade gifts and baked goods at the Keel Boat Christmas Market.
- Arrive while the activities are still running, since they end an hour before the lights close and depend on the weather.
Special Events & Promotions
- Christmas Market inside the Keel Boat on Tuesdays and Thursdays: December 1, 3, 8, 10, 15 and 17.
- Activity Nights all December long with character meet-and-greets, Santa photos, real reindeer and unicorns, and themed nights like the Polar Express Pajama Party and Snazzy Sweater Celebration.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Do we stay in the car the whole time?
You see the lights, more than 75 displays, from your car. You can stop inside the Keel Boat to drop letters in Santa's mailbox, and on market nights to shop the Christmas Market.
How does Elf on the Shelf Bingo work?
Pick up a bingo card at the ticket booth. The giant elf moves to a new hiding spot each night through December 24. Write the date in the square where you found him. Bring a card with a completed row to the Williston Visitor Center for a small prize.
How do Letters to Santa work?
Get a blank letter form at the ticket booth, and ask for extras if you have more kids in the car. Drop letters in the big red mailbox inside the Keel Boat by December 17. Include your return address, because Santa's helpers write back.
What happens on Activity Nights?
You can meet holiday characters, take photos with Santa, meet real reindeer and unicorns, and pick up crafts and seasonal treats. There are also themed nights like the Polar Express Pajama Party and the Snazzy Sweater Celebration. This year's Activity Night lineup hasn't been announced yet.
How can nonprofits, businesses or volunteers get involved?
Nonprofits can enter the Gate Worker Drawing by October 19 to win a night at the gate and earn half of that night's proceeds. Businesses can invest in displays, add a custom sign or sponsor a night. Individuals can sign up to volunteer.
More Christmas Events Near Williston
More Christmas Events near Minot
Always check the official website for the most current information.
We've done our best to keep details up-to-date, but event schedules, prices, and policies can change. For the latest updates, please visit the official website or contact the organizers directly. Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide and isn't affiliated with the events we list.