Lights in the Pines

The largest Drive-thru Holiday Light Display in Northern Minnesota

A magical seasonal experience at the Itasca County Fairgrounds for the young and young-at-heart.

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Itasca County Fairgrounds · Grand Rapids, Minnesota

10 Nights of holiday wonder

5 PM The evening begins

$10 Per passenger car or truck

Colorful holiday lights winding through the trees at the Itasca County Fairgrounds

The Experience

A little Christmas A LOT OF WONDER.

A Northern Minnesota holiday tradition begins with a simple invitation: gather your favorite people and follow the glow.

Lights in the Pines brings dazzling holiday displays to the Itasca County Fairgrounds. Enjoy a festive drive with family and friends, then explore the walk-in North Pole Junction experience inside the commercial building.

Enjoy the Drive

Take in the lights from your vehicle and share the wonder together.

Explore Inside

Make time for North Pole Junction and a little more holiday fun.

Dates · Hours · Admission

Plan your CHRISTMAS VISIT.

Choose your evening, gather the family, and join us at the Itasca County Fairgrounds.

Event Dates — 10 Nights

November: November 27, 28
December: December 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 20, 21

Evening Hours

Hours begin at 5:00 PM with gate closing at 8:00 PM Lights out at 9:00 PM

Admission

$10.00 $10.00 per passenger car or truck

$25.00 $25.00 for small transportation buses or vans

A red model train traveling through a miniature Christmas village

The Walk-in Experience

Next stop… NORTH POLE
JUNCTION.

Your holiday outing continues inside. Visit North Pole Junction in the commercial building for festive details and more Christmas atmosphere to enjoy together.

Bring the kids, the grandkids, and your inner kid. Take a closer look, share your favorite discoveries, and make another memory along the way.

Located inside the commercial building at the Itasca County Fairgrounds.

A cheerful snowman surrounded by decorated Christmas trees — **Festive Details** A closer look at the Christmas decorations.

Community volunteers behind a colorful Christmas candy display — **Community Spirit** Holiday moments made brighter together.

Santa and Mrs. Claus seated in a festive Christmas photo setting — **Holiday Memories** A glimpse of festive moments at Lights in the Pines.

Support the Tradition

Help keep THE MAGIC BRIGHT.

Businesses and families can support Lights in the Pines through the Elf sponsorship program. Help keep this Northern Minnesota tradition shining for the next carload of Christmas-loving kids and grown-ups.