GLOW Holiday Festival Returns to CHS Field with an “Arctic Adventure” This Holiday Season
Tickets On Sale Now for Twin Cities’ Favorite Holiday Lights Festival
The holiday season is about to get a whole lot brighter! GLOW Holiday Festival returns to CHS Field in downtown Saint Paul this winter, transforming the home of the St. Paul Saints into dazzling “Arctic Adventure” filled with millions of lights, immersive displays, interactive experiences and holiday magic for the entire family.
GLOW opens Thursday, Nov. 19 and runs through Sunday, Jan. 3. Tickets are on sale now at glowholiday.com.
An “Arctic Adventure” Awaits
New for 2026, GLOW invites guests to explore an “Arctic Adventure” featuring an illuminated icicle tunnel, polar bears, Arctic wolves, an Arctic Igloo, fire pits and a spectacular new Ice Waterfall. The approximately 20-foot-wide installation will cascade from the second-deck balcony toward the backstop, surrounded by twinkling white and blue lights and featuring a special spot for holiday selfies. Adding to the magical atmosphere, shimmering green lights will illuminate the wall behind the “Arctic Adventure” area, creating an Aurora Borealis-inspired glow that brings the beauty of the Northern Lights to life.
GLOW’s signature Color Blossoms will also expand this year, stretching across the stadium as part of an enhanced synchronized light experience filled with color, movement and music.
New Ways to Play
Guests can step into the new Wand-er Land Corral, a 60-by-40-foot interactive activation where kids (and the young at heart) can use “wands” to bring the experience to life. With a simple tap, guests can activate six dazzling light displays throughout the area, including an illuminated tree, shimmering icicles and light-up drums that respond to their touch. Parents, families and friends can join in the fun, making everyone feel like they are part of the magic. The area also features kids warming huts, s’mores, illuminated teeter-totters and Light Brite-style interactive panels.
Fan Favorites Return
Returning favorites include the GLOW Spectacular, a dazzling light-and-music show that lights up the entire stadium every 20 minutes; the Giant Snowy Slide; Vixen’s Zip Line and the
Tremendous Tree, a 60-foot programmable centerpiece that illuminates the night sky.
Visitors can also wander through the Enchanted Forest, Color Blossoms and sElfie Plaza, warm up with a drink at Blitzen’s Lounge, take a spin on the WOOM Bright Bikes or roast marshmallows by the fire pits in Reindeer Run. And, of course, no holiday adventure is complete without a visit to Santa’s Shack, where guests can stop in and see the big man himself.
“GLOW has always been about more than lights,” said Rand Levy, founder of GLOW Holiday Festival. “It’s about creating a place where families and friends can come together, make memories and experience the magic of the holiday season. We’re excited to take guests on an Arctic Adventure this year and continue giving back to the organizations doing important work in our community.”
Since its founding in 2020, GLOW has donated more than $450,000 to local charities, with $1 from every ticket continuing to benefit regional nonprofit partners.
Make GLOW Your Own Adventure
New VIP Warming House Suites give groups their own private home base in the middle of the holiday fun. Bring a group of friends, make it a company outing, gather the kids’ sports team or treat the extended family to a night out.
Three exclusive suites- Holly Hideaway, Mistletoe Manor and The Snow Globe Chalet- are available for groups of 15 or more, with tickets starting at $50 per person (plus tax and fees.) Guests can purchase food and beverages through the St. Paul Saints or bring back favorite treats from throughout the festival to enjoy in their private warming house space. Explore. Warm up. Grab a snack. Head back out. It’s your GLOW adventure thanks to our partners at Selected Heartland Chevy Dealers.
GLOW is a cashless event, so guests are encouraged to bring a credit or debit card for all purchases. For tickets, schedules, safety guidelines and a festival map, visit glowholiday.com.
The Details
WHAT: GLOW Holiday Festival 2026
WHEN: 5 - 9 p.m. - Select evenings from Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026 - Sunday, Jan. 3, 2027.
WHERE: CHS Field- 360 Broadway Street, Saint Paul (Broadway St & 5th St E)
TICKETS: On sale now through glowholiday.com/tickets
$22.75, Adults (13+) / $12.75, Children / Age 3 and under free
*The Giant Snowy Slide and Vixen’s Zipline experience is additional
Visit glowholiday.com for a complete schedule.
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About GLOW Holiday Festival
Founded in 2020 by renowned regional live event promoter Rand Levy and partners Adam Chesin and Adam Wendle, GLOW Holiday Festival is dedicated to creating an unforgettable community experience that brings people together and promotes a sense of unity and goodwill. The aim is to create an annual holiday tradition that captures the spirit of the season, creates lifelong memories, and makes a lasting impact on the community. For more, visit glowholiday.com.
About CHS Field
Opened in 2015, CHS Field is located in downtown St. Paul and home to the St. Paul Saints Minor League Baseball team of the International League and the Triple-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins. The stadium features the City of Baseball Museum and the enclosed Securian Financial Club event space, and hosts more than 100 non-baseball events annually. CHS Field is owned by the City of St. Paul and operated by the St. Paul Saints. For more, visit chsfield.com.
