2026 St. Joe Lighthouse Tours
Event published by St. Joe Today
St. Joseph Lighthouse - Explore the North Pier's Inner and Outer Lights!
2026 Season - Join us weekly on Saturdays, from 10:00a-7:00p, May 23 through September 5.
Weather permitting - check the St. Joe Today Facebook page for the most current Lighthouse updates!
Go inside the North Pier Inner Light first-floor for free or buy a ticket to climb to the top. It's fun for all ages!
- Explore the free first-floor exhibits and dive into the rich nautical history of St. Joseph/Benton Harbor.
- Climb to the top for spectacular panoramic views ($5/person).
- Stroll the pier to the Outer Lighthouse - a perfect spot for boat and sunset watching.
Tours and Presentations
- Enjoy a free, guided tour from the start of the North Pier to the Lighthouse. Tours will be held once every Saturday at 10:00a!
- Lighthouse Presentations - Participants may enjoy these free, one-hour interactive programs individually or as a three-part series. Held the second Saturday of the month, June-August, from 10:00a-11:00a.
2026 Dates:
June 10 - The Boulevard Inn & Bistro (inside The Library) - Does it Count as a Lighthouse?
July 8 - Silver Harbor Brewing (inside the Beer Garden) - Architecture of Lighthouse
August 12 - Plank's Tavern (second floor Harborview Ballroom) - Navigating with Lighthouses
Parking
Tiscornia Park - 80 Ridgeway St., St. Joseph, MI
Tickets - ON SALE NOW!
- Purchase in-person with CASH only at the lighthouse.
- Purchase in-person with cash or credit at the St. Joe Today Welcome Center - located at 301 State St., St. Joseph, MI
Admission: Free First-Floor Exhibit, $5/person to Climb
