The GLOW Holiday makes its debut at Slammer Stadium on November 27. The GLOW Festival transforms the Joliet Slammers baseball venue into a winter wonderland.
“We envisioned bringing something unique, family-friendly, and above all, fun to downtown Joliet and Slammers fans,” said Night Train Veeck, owner and executive vice president of sales and marketing for the Joliet Slammers. “Partnering with the City of Joliet and GLOW was the perfect way to turn this vision into a magical holiday reality.”
GLOW will be open on select evenings from Nov. 27 through Sunday, Jan. 5. The enchanting festival that originated in St. Paul, Minnesota at the Slammers’ sister stadium CHS Field, will extend its tradition of giving back. One dollar from every festival ticket purchased locally will benefit charities in the Joliet and Chicagoland area. Since opening in Minnesota in 2020, GLOW has donated over $350,000 to nonprofit organizations.
The outdoor, walk-through festival features millions of twinkling lights, whimsical sculptures, and illuminated vignettes. Highlights include:
● GLOW Spectacular – A dazzling light and music show set to holiday tunes, happening every 20 minutes. Watch as the entire stadium lights up in a synchronized dance of color and sound.
● Fairytale Castle – Rising majestically against the night sky, the castle’s soaring turrets and graceful spires reach towards the stars, each adorned with thousands of twinkling lights that shimmer like captured constellations.
● Enchanted Forest – Wander through a dreamlike world filled with glowing trees, whimsical play huts, and larger-than-life illuminated mushrooms in this enchanting escape.
● Smores & More – Enjoy s’mores over fire pits while you relax and take in the holiday ambiance in this cozy gathering space.
● Penguin Playground – The ultimate winter playground for children and teens, featuring light-up seesaws, swings and climbing structures.
● Santa’s Shack – Capture the magic with a visit with Santa himself, where children can share their holiday wishes and snap a photo in a charming winter setting.
● Color Blossoms – A glowing field of ever-changing illuminated blooms throughout the stadium.
● Step onto the Field – Put yourself at the center of GLOW! Visitors can enjoy an exclusive experience by stepping onto the baseball field as they explore the GLOW Maze and traverse Candy Cane Lane, a dazzling array of photo-worthy lighted tunnels.
● Warming Houses – Find cozy comfort in a variety of warming house areas located throughout, including Blitzen’s Lounge.
For full details on tickets, schedules, and safety guidelines, visit glowholiday.com.
Light Up the Holiday Parade in downtown Joliet Friday November 29
The yearly Light Up the Holiday, an all-day Christmas Market, in downtown Joliet is filled with free activities for kids and families that include horse drawn carriage rides the North Pole Park and a lot more including a parade and Santa with fireworks to end the evening.
