The winter nights are long and cold and dark. But, it is officially that time of year where the night sky gets a lot brighter thanks to the displays of holiday lights on houses, businesses and lampposts all over town. Just a few weeks after daylight savings brought darkness by 5pm, we get blessed with the joyful displays of red, blue, green and white lights every night.
To make sure you all take advantage of these festive sights, we have put together a list of some of the best places to go light looking in Minot. Although just driving through base housing and local neighborhoods is a way to go, these are so sure-fire places you don’t want to miss for a bright holiday-spirited time!
- Minot Sertoma Club “Christmas in the Park” at Oak Park
This drive-through style light display is the best in town. The Sertoma Club has been putting it on annually, adding or adjusting slightly each year. So while we know it will be fantastic, we never know exactly where and how the magic will be laid out. The lights run every single night, Sunday- Thursday, 5:30-10pm, and Friday & Saturday, 5:30-10:30pm. It is only $5/car if paying cash! The price goes to $7/car if paying with card. - Zablotney’s Holiday Light Show- 1224 6th St SW Minot
This amazing family house has been dazzling Minot residents for years! Not only do they put on a heart-pumping light show, queued to music for Christmas, but they also do a Halloween show. The Christmas light show opens Thanksgiving night at 6pm and is open all December until New Years. This free drive-by show is worthwhile for everyone in the family! - Spencer Holiday Light Display- 202 Souris Drive
Featuring Christmas music, the lights run nightly from dusk to 10 p.m. until Christmas. Tune in to 88.3 FM to hear the show from your car. They also have a “Santa Post Box” where kiddos can bring letters to mail to Santa. If kids include a self-addressed envelope, rumor has it that they may just get a response from Santa himself! - Eastwood Park District- located in the vicinity of Roosevelt Park Zoo
While this area doesn’t do a specific show or light display, they boast some of the most beautiful historic homes–built between 1900 and 1940–in all of Minot. Many homeowners love to light up their nights and display their lovely homes with beautiful light displays. For neighborhoods to check out, this one has never disappointed. - Scandinavian Heritage Park
The lights from this park can easily be glimpsed while driving down Broadway; however, a quick walk through the park at night will have everyone happy to brave the cold for a few minutes. The Scandinavian replica buildings and statues look glorious donned in sparkling lights amidst the snow covered buildings. Thanks to recent electrical upgrades and park enhancements, all four of the tallest evergreen trees will be lit for the first time this year. This is a magical site that is well worth parking and taking a few minutes outside the car to enjoy. And also FREE!
So hop in the car, take a warm blanket and some hot chocolate, blast the holiday tunes, and get ready to feast your eyes on all the Magic City’s magical light displays.
