Bentleyville Tour of Lights is a 501(c)3 non-profit charitable organization that holds a free annual family holiday light show complete with Santa, holiday music, and fire pits for roasting marshmallows. All surrounded by a magical atmosphere geared toward all ages young and old with a community mission of raising non-perishable food items and new unwrapped toys for families in need.

Bentleyville is open to the public November 27, 2009 through January 2, 2010 at Bayfront Festival Park. Hours are 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. every day at NO CHARGE. Please check the website in inclement weather to ensure that Bentleyville will be open. Our website is www.bentleyvilleUSA.org

Reservations are NOT accepted, nor required. Bentleyville is open to the public free of charge.

Private buses, coaches, and limos are allowed to unload at the Bentleyville entrance. Once unloaded, the driver will be directed to park on Harbor Drive just past the Great Lakes Aquarium. Buses are not allowed to wait in front of the entrance due to limited space. All passengers must be ready to load before the bus, coach, or limo is allowed to pull up to the entrance.

Public parking is available at many downtown parking ramps and the Great Lakes Aquarium or DECC parking ramps. There may be a parking charge at some ramps and lots. Parking is available for free at meters after 5:30 p.m. and many ramps after 5:00 p.m. See map for detail.

Bentleyville is NOT affiliated with any parking lots or ramps. We do NOT receive any portion of the parking fees.

Bentleyville is 100% handicapped accessible. We do encourage visitors with special needs to visit Monday through Thursday as the attendance is lower on these days.

• Handicapped Parking is available directly in front of Playfront Park. (DEDA LOT A ) Signs are posted in the parking lot directing people to Handicapped Parking spaces.

• We have a very limited number of wheelchairs for use. We are not able to reserve them, they are on a first come - first serve basis.

Lose a mitten? Our lost and found box is located in Gumdrop Station. Should you find an item, please give it to any Bentleyville staff or bring it into the Gumdrop Station.

Bentleyville is proud to be an official collection site for the Salvation Army. Please bring non-perishable food items or new unwrapped toys. Donations go to help families in Northeastern MN and Northwestern WI. Bentleyville has collected over 20,000 pounds of food in years past.

Looking for the perfect gift for that special someone? Check out de Noel Boutique (The Christmas Shop) at Bentleyville. We offer a complete selection of very reasonably priced Bentleyville merchandise. You may also shop online at www.bentleyvilleUSA.org 100% of the proceeds from de Noel Boutique go toward helping support Bentleyville. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Holiday singing groups from the community perform on stage at the pavilion throughout the holiday season. Please visit our website for schedule and times. Bentleyville Calendar

Bentleyville Tour of Lights is looking for singers, song writers and anyone else to come up with a Bentleyville "Theme Song". The deadline for the submission is July 12th. You can read the entire press release here

The Greater Downtown Council will be offering free shuttle service daily to the Bentleyville Tour of Lights. Please note that times may be approximate depending upon traffic congestion. Jingle buses will have color-coded banners for each route and stops will be marked.

Pick-up site: Buchanan Street near the Fountain of the Wind. Shuttle will run approximately every 20 minutes from 5:30 p.m.- 8:50 p.m.

Pick up sites: Greysolon Plaza, Holiday Center, and on 5th Avenue West near the Library. Shuttle will run approximately every 30 minutes beginning on East Superior Street from 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Enjoy a magical trip on the train from Fitger's to Bentleyville. Park at Fitger's, 600 East Superior Street in downtown Duluth and hop the train.

Call the Bookstore at Fitger's at 218-727-9077 to make your reservation. Round trip tickets are $2.00 and available only at the Bookstore at Fitger's. The Train to Bentleyville runs from November 27th ~ December 23rd. Sponsored by the Northshore Scenic Railroad and Fitger's.

Bentleyville does not receive any monies collected from train ride purchase

Bentleyville-Tour of Lights is a 501(c)3 non-profit charitable organization. Individual donations from guests like you represent the single largest source of financial support for Bentleyville. There are donation boxes placed throughout the grounds for your convenience. You can also visit our website for other ways to help. Any and all donations are GREATLY APPRECIATED!

Kids can receive a free Hoof Book to collect signature stamps from each of Santa’s reindeer plus Mr. & Mrs. Frosty! Hoof Books can be picked up from any of Santa’s 9 reindeer or Mr. & Mrs. Frosty while they are walking around the grounds.

Children are encouraged to visit with Santa Claus from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. every night from November 27th, through December 23rd. Children 10 and under who visit with Santa will receive a Bentleyville knit hat. Hats are limited to one hat per child and are limited to the first 10,000 children.

Don’t forget your camera or video recorder along with extra batteries. Cold weather is extremely hard on your batteries. Cameras and batteries are also for sale at Bentleyville in de Noel Boutique.

Questions? Go to Gumdrop Station Visitor’s Center for information on wheelchairs, first aid, lost and found, area attractions or any general question about Bentleyville that you may have. Gumdrop Station is also the meeting place for Bentleyville Volunteers.

The Cookie House serves complimentary hot chocolate, coffee and cookies to enjoy while you stroll through Bentleyville Tour of Lights.

Visit our Polar Popcorn Igloo located by our fire pits and receive a free bag of popcorn as you stroll through Bentleyville.

Grab a stick and a marshmallow at the Marshmallow Hut and head to the fire pits for toasting!