Illustration of a family gazing at houses and trees covered in string lights on a snowy street at dusk (Spring Lake Park Holiday Lights Drive)

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.

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Plan Your Visit

Website / Tickets

visitwilliston.com

When

Tickets

$5 cash admission.

Hours

Drive-through lights: 5:30–9:30 PM; activities: 5:30–8:30 PM (weather permitting).

Ages

All ages

Food & Drink

Baked goods are offered at the Christmas Market on select evenings, and Activity Nights feature seasonal treats.

Accessibility

Visitors experience the light displays from inside their vehicle.

Going?

Location

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Spring Lake Park · 5906 2nd Ave W Building A, Williston, ND 58801 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with young children

Vibe

Festive and family-friendly

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

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.

Links & Contact

Run by North Dakota Tourism Division

Website / Tickets Contact

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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.

Always check the official website for the most current information.

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