Date/Time
Date(s) - 12/13/2025
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Location
Afton Town Square Park 3418 St. Croix Trail S, Afton, MN , 55001
Description
The Christmas celebration spans three weekends in the village-like Afton: the holiday tree lighting is December 5. Santa can be found many of the days at local shops along with horse-drawn wagon rides, carolers, ice skating and festive activities throughout local shops. Full event runs November 29-December 13, 2025.
2025 Afton Village Holiday family events
Saturday, November 29
- 11am-3pm | Event hours: find carolers, bonfires and festive shopping
- 12-3pm | Horse-drawn wagon rides
- 12-3pm | Santa at Dwell
Friday, December 5
- 11am-5pm |Â Afton Creative Arts Studio: Crafts for all ages
- 5-8pm | Catch a horse-drawn wagon ride
- 5-8pm | Selma’s Ice Cream Parlor: Meet Santa & Mrs Claus
- 5-9pm | Afton Historical Museum: Free wine, popcorn & bonfire
- 6pm | Holiday tree lighting
Saturday, December 6
- 9-11am | Afton House Inn: Breakfast with Santa Jim
- 11am-5pm |Â Afton Creative Arts Studio: Crafts for all ages
- 10am-3pm | Selma’s Ice Cream Parlor: Cookie decorating
- 10am-6pm | Afton Historical Museum: Free wine, popcorn & bonfire
- 12-3pm | Horse-drawn wagon rides
- 12-3pm | Afton Historic Schoolhouse: Meet Santa Jim
Saturday, December 13
- 11am-5pm |Â Afton Creative Arts Studio: Crafts for all ages
- 12-3pm | Horse-drawn wagon rides
- 12-3pm | Santa at CURRENT Restaurant
HO HO HO! He somehow manages to be everywhere are once. Get the full appearance schedule in SANTA’S TWIN CITIES ITINERARY, your guide to finding Santa Claus in the Minneapolis-St Paul metro!
More information
- Event page: Afton Village Holiday
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