Take the Kids: Bentleyville

Have you heard? Yes, of course you have. The Bentleyville Tour of Lights will be open until Dec. 26. The hours Sunday-Thursday are 5-9 p.m., Friday and Saturday 5-10 p.m. There will be a fireworks display on New Year's Eve.

Parking is $4 at the lot right next to Bayfront. See the website for a map of where the free shuttle goes, as many parking locations along the route are free. Santa will be visiting until from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. until Dec. 23. Expect up to an hour waiting in line, and dress warm!

The lighting display includes fire pits and free marshmallows, cocoa, popcorn and cookies.

Address: South 5th Avenue West & Railroad Street

Phone: (218) 740-3536

Website: www.bentleyvilleusa.org (The website is fantastic. Look there for lots more information about what's going on.)

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