Four Winds Field to Host Holiday Light Show
South Bend Cubs transform the baseball stadium into a festive display beginning November 13.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Baseball
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Starting Friday, Nov. 13, Four Winds Field in South Bend will host a holiday light event featuring over 1 million lights. The stadium will be open to the public on weekends from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. throughout the holiday season.
Why it matters
The South Bend Cubs organized this event to offer interactive holiday entertainment for all ages. By utilizing the stadium during the off-season, the team aims to establish the facility as a year-round destination to bolster downtown business.
Tickets for the event are priced at $12 and include parking, access to the light displays, and photo opportunities with Santa and Mrs. Claus. The display operates on weekends from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The players
South Bend Cubs
This Minor League Baseball team, an affiliate of the Chicago Cubs, operates out of Four Winds Field in Indiana.
Beloit
Beloit is a lighting company that partnered with the baseball team to design the stadium light displays.
Four Winds Field
This multi-purpose venue serves as the home stadium for the South Bend Cubs baseball team.
The details
The South Bend Cubs collaborated with the lighting company Beloit and a local builder to construct the light structures. Attendees are permitted to walk onto the baseball field to explore attractions like a light tunnel, synced music, cookie decorating, ornament decorating, and train rides.
Timeline
The light show is scheduled to open on Friday, Nov. 13.
The event will run on weekends from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. throughout the holiday season.
Season Trajectory
This transition to winter programming follows a broader industry trend of Minor League teams leveraging stadiums for non-baseball revenue. Such events alter the traditional off-season dormancy of the ballpark and expand the team's footprint in the South Bend local economy.
The ticket price of $12 covers parking and admission to the full range of activities including ornament decorating and train rides. Residents should note that the field is open for pedestrian access during these evening hours.
The takeaway
Visitors can access a wide variety of activities including light tunnels and photos with Santa for a single admission fee. This event encourages local families to utilize the downtown stadium space for holiday entertainment throughout the weekend evenings.
Further reading
For more on local stadium events, visit the South Bend Baseball section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by ABC57.
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