Guide to GLOW Holiday Festival
Bundle up in your coziest hats, scarves, and sweaters and admire the millions of twinkling lights at GLOW Holiday Festival.
A Seasonal Celebration
As the nights grow longer and holiday season begins, GLOW Holiday Festival welcomes families and friends to explore their imaginative light displays, marvel at the colorful illuminations and get lost in an unforgettable winter wonderland experience this season.
Plan Your Visit
GLOW Holiday Festival is open select days from November 19, 2026, through January 3, 2027 at CHS Field.
Hours
Entry times are reserved every hour starting at 5 p.m. and you can stay as long as you would like until it closes at 9 p.m.
Getting There
The main entrance to the festival is on N. Broadway between 5th St. E and 6th St. E. There are many parking options nearby, including parking lots, parking ramps, and street parking.
There are a number of public parking options in Lowertown. Between metered street parking, parking lots and ramps, there is room for everyone! However, please be advised that several surface parking lots and parking ramps in Lowertown are cash only.
Discover how you can use our local bus and light rail system to get to and from all of the holiday fun with ease.
Illuminated Fun
Admire Awe-inspiring Light Displays
GLOW Holiday Festival features imaginative and interactive displays that will delight the eyes. Follow the path through a massive tunnel covered in lights, look up at the Tremendous Tree, get up close to animal sculptures, hop on the color-changing seesaw, or take a seat in the glowing sled pulled by a reindeer made of hundreds of twinkling lights. Don’t forget to pause for a photo among the many illuminated trees!
Shop the GLOW Gift Shop
Find one-of-a-kind gifts for friends and loved ones this holiday season by visiting the GLOW Gift Shop. The GLOW Gift Shop features GLOW Holiday Festival merchandise and local artist and maker booths full of high-quality gifts perfect for checking off each person on your list.
Savor Seasonal Bites
Winter brings a chill only hot chocolate can cure. When you need to warm up, head to the Hot Coco Igloo to grab a cup of hot cocoa and continue your stroll through the festival.
Feeling hungry after all the displays? The food court offers visitors a wide variety of delicious bites to choose from. Pick out your favorite snack then gather around one of the fire pits found throughout the festival.
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