St. Cloud area
Lights Festival
Celebrating the reason for the season!
December 4-12, 2026
Welcome
We invite all of Central MN to grab a hot chocolate and come take a stroll through an amazing winter wonderland to enjoy the sights and sounds of the Christmas Season!
Pure Christmas Magic!
Hours: Lights & Fires on at 5:00pm- Lights off at 8:00pm
Cost: FREE! Donations welcome!
Location: Discovery Church. 700 18th St NW, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
Lights and bonfires will be on from dusk until close. Hot Chocolate and cookies available as well.
Schedule of Events
- December 4th-5th 5pm-8pm
- Lighting Ceremony 5pm sharp!
- Hot chocolate, cookies, fires, music, & manger scene!
- December 6th-10th (lights only 5pm-8pm)
- December 11th-12th 5pm-8pm (events and lights)
- Hot chocolate, cookies, bonfires, music, petting zoo, manger scene, and S’more night!
THANKS TO OUR GENEROUS HOT CHOCOLATE SPONSORS
Each night, thanks to the generous support of a local partner, a different group comes full of cheer to help serve hot chocolate, cookies, and smiles to everyone!
- 12/4 –
- 12/5 –
- 12/11 –
- 12/12–
FAQ
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LOCATION & PARKING
The St. Cloud Area Lights Festival is located at Discovery Church just across the Mississippi River on HWY 15 in Sauk Rapids. 700 18th St NW, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 Click here for directions.
Support The Mission!
This is a FREE event, but we appreciate those who pitch in to help support the event and give back to the great ministries it supports! This event is brought to you by Discovery Church, local volunteers, and supports the ministries and missions supported by Discovery Church!
