Light It Up: Twin Cities & Greater Minnesota Christmas & Holiday Light Displays
Who knew there were this many holiday light displays out there? These people are amazing. They don’t do this for money (although some collect a little something for a charity), but year after year they get out in Minnesota weather and put up displays for the community to enjoy. Please remember to be respectful of the homeowners and their neighbors when viewing these light displays.
While we’re not sure what to expect in 2020, we can tell you that some displays are already starting to verify in August. Most of these displays run from Thanksgiving weekend through the end of the year. We’ll update as verifications roll in.
We have also included Twin Cities-area community Christmas tree lightings in our lists of holiday light displays. Again, we’re crossing our fingers on these but will keep updating as info comes in.
Whether you plan your route around the verified light displays or get adventurous and try them all, we would love to hear from you! We always appreciate the feedback if you find any holiday light displays that are no longer happening or have a site to add.
We’ve divided these displays by areas of the metro and have featured addresses who have personally verified or have active websites or Facebook pages. Feel like going for a family adventure? Plan your route along some historically festive sites.
More Holiday family fun: 2019 Family Fun Twin Cities Christmas & Holiday Guide
Minneapolis & St. Paul 2019 Holiday Light Displays & Christmas Tree Lightings
MINNEAPOLIS EVENTS
Seward Tree Lighting Ceremony
Gather in Triangle Park (26th Ave. & E. Franklin Ave.) to light up the park, part of the annual Seward Winter Frolic. 2020 Info Coming.
CSE Winter Light Show | University of Minnesota, Civil Engineering Courtyard, 500 Pillsbury Dr. S. E., Minneapolis
Shows at 5:30, 6:00, and 6:30 p.m. each day. 2020 Dates TBA.
A dazzling light show designed by science and engineering students. The high-tech light show features more than 250,000 LED lights set to music written and recorded by University of Minnesota students. This year’s show features new light installations, including lighted snowflakes; a new, lighted Block M; and several lighted trees, as well as new music.
FREE and open to the public! Tickets not required.
House on Howard, 2418 Howard Street NE
Also does a Halloween Show. Verified for 2020 by homeowner.
Holiday Light Show on Lyndale, 5205 Washburn Ave S
Mon-Thu: 4:30-9pm; Fri-Sat: 4:30-10pm. All of December. 2020 TBA.
2019 Reader Suggestion: 53rd and Penn Ave N – it’s his 25th year of lighting up the house. There are 39,000 lights just on the trees alone and some great vintage displays. – Lisa.
ST PAUL EVENTS
Governor’s Residence, 1006 Summit Ave, St. Paul, MN
A 25-foot evergreen tree and 400-feet of garland will be on display on the front of the Residence with over 15,000 colorful lights. Find 2020 guided tour dates (TBA) here or take a self-guided tour. FREE but Second Harvest donations appreciated.
Rice Park Tree Lighting Ceremony
Rice Park sparkles with thousands of twinkling lights! Lights will stay up and illuminate the park through the end of the Winter Carnival. 2020 Lighting ceremony TBA. Historically the Saturday before Thanksgiving.
Union Depot Holiday Tree Lighting
Including a performance by Keri Noble, fireworks and holiday movie double feature. 2020 TBA. Event begins at 6pm, tree lighting at 6:30.
Grand Meander Tree Lighting | St Paul
The great tree is lit outside Charlemagne Fine Jewelry around 5pm. The whole day is filled with exploring the shopping district, soup tasting, carolers, trolley rides, Santa visits and more. Dec 5, 2020.
Schultz Family Lights/Holiday Lights on York | 1526 York Ave, St. Paul MN
Comprised of 9 yards on both sides of the street dancing to holiday favorites you can listen to on your car radio. Synchronized to 91.5. Collecting food shelf donations for the holiday season. 5-10 pm. Verified by Homeowner for 2020: Halloween will run around Oct 1st-31st & Christmas will run Nov 27th- Dec 31st.
MINNEAPOLIS
3653 Aldrich Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN. Unverified.
ST. PAUL
948 Portland Ave, St. Paul, MN
Verified and submitted by reader for 2017.
1771 Jefferson Ave, St. Paul, MN
Verified and submitted by reader for 2017.
705 S. Robert St, St. Paul, MN
Verified and submitted by reader for 2017.
1161 Edgerton Ave, St. Paul, MN
Verified and submitted by reader for 2017
Northwest Metro Holiday Light Displays & Christmas Tree Lightings
ANDOVER: 2347 141st Lane NW, Andover MN
Verified by homeowner for 2019. 2020 TBA.
ANDOVER: Cairl Family Christmas Lights, 2342 145th Avenue NW, Andover MN
Sun-Thurs 5:00-9:30 pm; Fri-Sat 5:00-10:30. Collects donations for 23rd Veteran. 2020 TBA
ANOKA: Anoka Christmas Tree Lighting | Anoka City Hall River Plaza
Enjoy horse-drawn trolley rides, holiday music, bonfires, and Santa. 2020 TBA, 3-7pm.
BLAINE: Durrant Family Lights | 1750 130th Avenue NE, Blaine
Tune in to 87.9. Verified for 2020 (Also does a Halloween Show)
COON RAPIDS: Hanson Family Lights, 555 120th Lane NW, Coon Rapids MN 55448
Facebook page will be updated with hours once lights are up. 2020 TBA
COON RAPIDS: Hope Lights: Hallvenbruersen’s Christmas Display, 12401 Partridge St NW Coon Rapids
Lights run 5-10 pm nightly. 2020 TBA.
NEW HOPE: Larson’s Lights, 3549 Ensign Ave N, New Hope MN
Synchronized to 87.9. Also features a Halloween lights show. Opening Day November 27, 2020
OSSEO: Osseo MiniDazzle Tree Lighting | Boerboom Veterans Park
Light Parade and tree lighting at 6pm. Pictures with Santa, a bonfire and other entertainment follows. 2020 TBA, 6-8pm
PLYMOUTH: PD Shimmers, 4320 Ithaca Lane N, Plymouth MN & 4100 Juneau Ln N, Plymouth MN
The show covers 8 homes on Ithaca Lane featuring over 60,000 lights and 200 channels of computer animation. Synchronized to 90.9. Accepts donations for Parkinson’s Disease. Verified for 2020.
PLYMOUTH: Plymouth Lights: Christmas at the Fischer’s Place, 16700 33rd Ave N, Plymouth MN
Sun-Thurs: 5:30-9:30; Fri-Sat: 5:30-10pm. 12/1/19-12/31/13 (except Christmas Eve). 2020 TBA.
PLYMOUTH: Joy to the Season, 4810 Orchid Ln N, Plymouth, MN
Nightly 6pm-Midnight. Thanksgiving through New Years. 2020 TBA.
ROGERS: Rogers Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
2020 TBA
ALBERTVILLE
5669 Large Ave NE, Albertville MN
Unverified for 2017
ANDOVER
14411 Kerry Ln NW, Andover MN
Verified and submitted by reader for 2017
13959 Nightingale St., Andover MN
Verified and submitted by reader for 2017
13385 Wren St NW, Andover MN
Verified and submitted by reader for 2017
3452 133rd Ln NW, Andover MN
Verified and submitted by reader for 2017
*A reader tells us there is another great display on 145th Ave NE tuned to 88.1.
BROOKLYN PARK
8016 Upton Circle N, Brooklyn Park MN
Verified by reader for 2018
3036 7th Street N, Brooklyn Park MN
Verified and submitted by reader for 2017
COON RAPIDS
10940 Magnolia St. NW, Coon Rapids MN
2016 City Contest Winner. Verified by reader for 2017
11231 Partridge St. NW, Coon Rapids MN
2016 City Contest Winner. Verified by reader for 2017
3044 116th Lane NW, Coon Rapids MN
Verified by reader for 2017
650 108th lane NW, Coon Rapids MN
Verified and submitted by reader for 2017
725 113th Ave NW, Coon Rapids MN
Verified and submitted by reader for 2017
820 111th Ave NW, Coon Rapids MN
Verified and submitted by reader for 2017
11765 Larch St. NW, Coon Rapids MN
Verified and submitted by reader for 2017
11620 Larch St. NW, Coon Rapids MN
Verified and submitted by reader for 2017
11520 Larch St. NW, Coon Rapids MN
Verified and submitted by reader for 2017
12286 Quinn St NW, Coon Rapids MN
Verified and submitted by reader for 2017
CORCORAN
Hillside Lights, 19919 Hillside Drive, Corcoran MN
Verified for 2017
CRYSTAL
Holiday Lights, 5627 Regent Ave N, Crystal MN
Verified by reader for 2017
DAYTON
13440 Evergreen LN N, Dayton MN
RGB lights synchronized to music. Tune Radio to FM 88.1. Verified by owner for 2018.
GOLDEN VALLEY
115 Lawn Terrace, Golden Valley MN
Unverified
MAPLE GROVE
6809 Cottonwood Ln N., Maple Grove MN
Tune to 87.9, 5:30-8:30. Verified by owner for 2018.
11680 65th Ave N Maple Grove MN
Verified by reader for 2017
6497 Glacier Ln.. Maple Grove MN
Verified and submitted by reader for 2017
7153 Birchview Rd, Maple Grove MN
Verified and submitted by reader for 2017
MOUNDS VIEW
5080 Longview Dr, Mounds View MN
Unverified
NEW BRIGHTON
1762 Canyon Lane, New Brighton, MN
Reported by a reader for 2017
NEW HOPE
8717 Decatur Ave N, New Hope MN
Submitted and Verified by reader for 2018
PLYMOUTH
111 Zachary Ln, Plymouth MN
Verified and submitted by reader for 2017 (However, another reader said not lit in 2018).
Northeast Metro Holiday Light Displays & Christmas Tree Lightings
CIRCLE PINES: Barno Family Lights | 4102 88th Ln NE, Circle Pines MN
Year-round holiday lights. TBA 2020.
HAM LAKE: Mellem Family Christmas Light Display | 17438 5th St NE, Ham Lake, MN
The family has moved to a new development and are eager to share a bigger, better light display this year. 2020 TBA.
LAKE ELMO: Valley Lights at Rock Point Church, 5825 Kelvin Ave N, Lake Elmo MN
2020 TBA. Tune in to 97.9.
LINO LAKES: Neighborhood of 7188 Cinnamon Teal Ct, Lino Lakes MN
Join their group to find out when special events, like Santa visits, may be happening. 2020 TBA.
STILLWATER: Twinkle Party
The city tree is lit at 5:30, part of the annual Hometown for the Holidays celebration. 2020 TBA, festivities start at 4pm.
TAYLORS FALLS: Taylors Falls Lighting Festival
The annual tree lighting takes place Friday, 6pm downtown. Festival highlights include the Santa Parade, Christmas at the Folsom House, storytime with Mrs. Claus and wagon rides. Nov 27-Dec 29, 2020.
CIRCLE PINES
7382 Leonard Ave., Circle Pines MN
Verified and submitted by reader for 2017
7991 Nancy Dr., Circle Pines MN
Verified and submitted by reader for 2017
761 & 763 Vicki Lane, Circle Pines MN
Verified and submitted by reader for 2017
Kerry Lane & Lois Lane, Circle Pines MN
Verified and submitted by reader for 2017
EAST BETHEL
Lights in Bethel, 21067 Taylor St NE, East Bethel MN
Unverified
FRIDLEY
260 Rice Creek Blvd, Fridley MN
Verified for 2018
6530 Oakley Dr NE, Fridley MN
Verified for 2018
LINO LAKES
124 Apollo Dr., Lino Lakes MN
Verified and submitted by reader for 2017
MAHTOMEDI
135 Greenwood St., Mahtomedi MN
Verified and submitted by reader for 2017
MAPLEWOOD
1269 Farrell St N, Maplewood MN
Verified and submitted by reader for 2017
OAK PARK HEIGHTS
14196 Upper 54th St N, Oak Park Heights MN
Verified and submitted by reader for 2017
14832 Upper 55th St N, Oak Park Heights MN
Verified and submitted by reader for 2017
14421 56th St, Oak Park Heights MN
Verified and submitted by reader for 2017
ROSEVILLE
387 Iona Lane (corner of Western & Iona), Roseville MN
Verified and submitted by reader for 2017
2959 Matilda St., Roseville MN
Verified and submitted by reader for 2017
SHOREVIEW
492 County Road J West, Shoreview MN
Verified and submitted by reader for 2017
555 Doris Ave., Shoreview MN
Verified and submitted by reader for 2017
5885 Royal Oaks Dr., Shoreview MN
Verified and submitted by reader for 2017
WHITE BEAR LAKE
5590 West Bald Eagle Lake Boulevard, White Bear Lake, MN
Verified for 2017 by a reader
Southeast Metro Holiday Light Displays & Christmas Tree Lightings
AFTON: Afton Village Holiday Tree Lighting | Town Square Park
The village hosts a tree lighting ceremony (Fri, 6pm), horse and wagon rides, a family photo booth and roving carolers throughout the weekend downtown Afton. Dec 4-5, 2020.
APPLE VALLEY: Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
Complete with caroling, cookies and cider. Nov 24, 2020, 6:15-7pm.
APPLE VALLEY: Lights on Flagstaff, 13452 Flagstaff Ave, Apple Valley MN
Sun-Thu: 5-9:30pm; Fri-Sat: 5-10pm. Tune to 87.9 FM while watching. Unsure if they will go forward in 2020.
APPLE VALLEY: Porter’s Holiday Lights Show, 13596 Hollins Ct., Apple Valley
Tune to FM frequency 88.9. 2020 TBA.
BURNSVILLE: Winter Lighting Ceremony | Nicollet Commons Park
Making an appearance are local choirs, refreshments, Mr. and Mrs. Claus, 200,000+ lights, and a 30-foot-tall tree. 2020 TBA, 6-6:45pm.
EAGAN: Eagan Community Tree Lighting | Eagan Community Center
Tree lights up at 6pm followed by holiday music, free cocoa and an outdoor lighted trail. 2020 TBA, 5-7pm.
EAGAN: Burdick’s House – 3863 Mersey Way, Eagan
Santa and reindeer will visit on 12/15/19 from 5:30-7pm. Toy donations for Sharing & Caring Hands will also be collected that day. Verified for 2019 by homeowner.
INVER GROVE HEIGHTS: Tree Lighting Ceremony
Tree lighting followed by free swimming in The Grove Water Park. 2020 TBA, 5:30-8:30pm with tree lit at 6pm.
INVER GROVE HEIGHTS: Stranslof’s Christmas Lights, 7050 Blaine Ave
Tune to 87.9. 5:00pm-10:00pm. They also have a Ferris Wheel. 2020 TBA.
SAVAGE: Savage Tree Lighting Ceremony | Savage City Hall
Smores, live music and a big countdown to the tree lighting. 2020 TBA, 6-8pm.
SHAKOPEE: Holiday Fest Tree Lighting | Shakopee
Carolers, Santa, a tree lighting ceremony and fireworks. 2020 TBA, 6-8pm.
SHAKOPEE: Shakopee Winter Wonderland, 921 Shakopee Ave E, Shakopee
Runs Dec.13th-24th, 6-9:30pm. Santa onsite in heated garage with treats and cocoa. 2020 TBA
SHAKOPEE: Sever’s Holiday Lights, 3121 150th St W, Shakopee
Holiday light shows, Winter Carnivals, and more. Nov 26, 2020-Jan 3 2021; Sun-Thur 5pm-9pm; Fri-Sa 5pm-10pm. $7/pp; $25 Car Max.
WOODBURY: Holiday Lights of Woodbury, 8846 Glacier Road, Woodbury
Runs October – End of the Year. Sun-Thurs: 5pm-10pm; Fri-Sat 5pm-11pm. 2020 TBA
APPLE VALLEY
Bapa’s Ho Ho Home, 12566 Everest Ct E, Apple Valley
Tune to FM frequency 88.1. Verified by homeowner for 2018.
14440 Lower Guthrie Court, Apple Valley MN.
Tune to 91.9 FM. Verified for 2018.
BURNSVILLE
1409 Summit Oaks Dr, Burnsville MN
Unverified for 2017
1004 Holly Lane, Burnsville MN
Unverified for 2017
Christmasville Holiday Lights, 2304 River Hills Drive, Burnsville MN 55337
Synchronized runs Nov 22-Jan 1. Verified by reader for 2018.
COTTAGE GROVE
Johanson Family Light Display, 8638 Hadley Ave S, Cottage Grove MN
Verified by reader for 2017
8696 Hadley Ave S, Cottage Grove MN
Verified and submitted by reader for 2017
8712 Hadley Ave S, Cottage Grove MN
Verified and submitted by reader for 2017
7788 Jasmine Ave S, Cottage Grove MN
Verified by reader for 2017
8285 Hemingway Ave. S., Cottage Grove MN
Verified and submitted by reader for 2017
6828 90th St S., Cottage Grove MN
Verified and submitted by reader for 2017
Rottage Grove Christmas | 8831 Grenadier Av S, Cottage Grove.
While other sites we trust have this added to their verified list, we hesitate to verify it since the website does not list the year and videos haven’t been updated in several years. If you visit and verify, we would love to hear from you!
The following is a list of the nominated properties for the 2017 Cottage Grove Annual Winter Lights contest:
9636 66th Street S
8851 67th Street Bay S
8351 75th Street S
9657 82nd Street S
9595 87th Street S
8834 Upper 89th Street Circle S
6220 Hearthstone Avenue S (Winner!)
6649 Homestead Avenue Court S
7590 Hyde Avenue S
7682 Immanuel Ave S (Winner!)
8450 Indian Blvd S
9244 Indian Blvd S
8263 Innsdale Ave S
7520 Irish Avenue S
8008 Jewel Avenue S
8598 Jewel Avenue S
7384 Jorgensen Avenue S
EAGAN
528 Severn Way, Eagan MN
Unverified
INVER GROVE HEIGHTS
3892 72nd St. E., Inver Grove Heights MN
2019 1st Place City Contest Winner
8238 Copland Way Inver Grove Heights MN
2019 2nd Place City Contest Winner. Santa visits on weekends.
8000 Dempsey Way, Inver Grove Heights MN
2019 3rd Place City Contest Winner
7942 Dempsey Way, Inver Grove Heights MN
Verified City Contest participant 2019
7934 Dempsey Way, Inver Grove Heights MN
Verified 2018
7899 Dempsey Way, Inver Grove Heights MN
Verified 2018
7879 Dempsey Way, Inver Grove Heights MN
Verified City Contest participant 2019
7871 Dempsey Way, Inver Grove Heights MN
Verified 2018
8160 Carmen Ave, Inver Grove Heights MN
2019 City Contest Honorable Mention
7971 Cloman Ave E, Inver Grove Heights MN
Verified City Contest participant 2019
7807 Cooper Ave, Inver Grove Heights MN
Verified City Contest participant 2019
2745 79th Court East, Inver Grove Heights MN
Verified and submitted by reader for 2018
4593 Blaine Ave, Inver Grove Heights MN
Verified City Contest participant 2019
86th Ct E and Applegate Way, Inver Grove Heights MN
Verified and submitted by reader for 2017
Neighborhood 6321-6451 Beckman Court, Inver Grove Heights MN
Verified 2018
8002 Claymore Ave. E., Inver Grove Heights MN
Verified and submitted by reader for 2017
8020 Claymore Ave, Inver Grove Heights MN
Verified City Contest participant 2019
7801 Cooper Ave E., Inver Grove Heights MN
Verified and submitted by reader for 2017
7944 Cooper Ct., Inver Grove Heights MN
Verified and submitted by reader for 2017
7197 Clayton Ave., Inver Grove Heights MN
Verified and submitted by reader for 2017
7890 Delano Circle, Inver Grove Heights MN
Verified City Contest participant 2019
8011 Delano Way, Inver Grove Heights MN
Verified and submitted by reader for 2017
8016 Delano Ct E., Inver Grove Heights MN
Verified and submitted by reader for 2017
1953 59th Ct. E, Inver Grove Heights MN
Verified City Contest participant 2019
1800 60th St. E, Inver Grove Heights MN
Verified City Contest participant 2019
4075 65th St E, Inver Grove Heights MN
Verified and submitted by reader for 2017
6286 Corwin Court., Inver Grove Heights MN
Verified and submitted by reader for 2017
2005 67th St. E, Inver Grove Heights MN
Verified City Contest participant 2019
2020 67th St. E, Inver Grove Heights MN
Verified City Contest participant 2019
3949 71 St. Ct. E., Inver Grove Heights MN
Verified City Contest participant 2019
3550 72nd St. E., Inver Grove Heights MN
Verified and submitted by reader for 2017
3560 72nd St. E., Inver Grove Heights MN
Verified and submitted by reader for 2017
3593 72nd St. E., Inver Grove Heights MN
Verified and submitted by reader for 2017
3892 72nd St. E, Inver Grove Heights MN
Verified City Contest participant 2019
3867 Upper 73rd St., Inver Grove Heights MN
Verified and submitted by reader for 2017
3693 Upper 73rd St., Inver Grove Heights MN
Verified City Contest participant 2019
74th Court E., Inver Grove Heights MN
Verified and submitted by reader for 2017
6320 Cahill Ave E., Inver Grove Heights MN
Verified and submitted by reader for 2017
6938 Cahill, Inver Grove Heights MN
Verified and submitted by reader for 2017
3060 69th St. E., Inver Grove Heights MN
Verified and submitted by reader for 2017
7520 Boyd Circle, Inver Grove Heights MN
Verified and submitted by reader for 2017
7620 Babcock Trail, Inver Grove Heights MN
Verified and submitted by reader for 2017
LAKELAND
111 Quamwell Ave. S., Lakeland MN
Verified and submitted by reader for 2017
MENDOTA HEIGHTS
Hidden Creek Trail (east of Dodd Road), Mendota Heights, MN
Verified and submitted by reader for 2017
SOUTH ST PAUL
734 6th St S., South St. Paul, MN
Verified and submitted by reader for 2017
220 7th St S., South St. Paul, MN
Verified and submitted by reader for 2017
552 Star Lane, South St. Paul, MN
Verified and submitted by reader for 2017
2211 Caroline Lane, South St. Paul, MN
Verified and submitted by reader for 2017
229 21st Ave S., South St. Paul, MN
Video tree synchronized to music. Verified and submitted by reader for 2017.
Neighborhood of 127, 131 & 132 19th Ave N, South St. Paul, MN
Verified and submitted by reader for 2017
127 Poplar St. W, South St. Paul, MN
Verified and submitted by reader for 2017
117 E. Dale St., South St. Paul, MN
Verified and submitted by reader for 2017
SUNFISH LAKE
1 Grieve Glen Ln, Sunfish Lake, MN
Verified and submitted by reader for 2017
WEST ST PAUL
339 Kopp Drive, West St. Paul, MN
Verified and submitted by reader for 2017
434 Marie Ave. W., West St. Paul, MN
Verified and submitted by reader for 2017
230 Edith Dr., West St. Paul, MN
Verified and submitted by reader for 2017
WOODBURY
6080 Woodbine Ave, Woodbury MN
Also does Halloween lights. Verified by reader for 2017
10161 Bridgewater Ct., Woodbury, MN
Verified and submitted by reader for 2017
Southwest Metro Holiday Light Displays & Christmas Tree Lightings
CHANHASSEN: Tree Lighting Ceremony
The tree lights up at 5pm followed by refreshments, reindeer, gingerbread house displays, and Santa Claus. 2020 TBA.
CHASKA: Winter in Bloom: Arboretum Winter Lights, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska MN
Gate admission: $15/adult. A nod to the past, present and future work of researchers at the U of M. Five of the twenty displays feature plants researchers are actively working on to create plants that will continue to thrive as our climate changes. 2020 TBA.
Image courtesy of the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
CHASKA: Firemen’s Park Tree Lighting
Featuring crafts, refreshments & Santa Claus. 2020 TBA, 6pm.
CHASKA: SnoMutt Christmas Lights, 1913 Waterford Circle
Permanently Closed in 2020.
CHASKA: Snook Family Lights, 1188 Wilswood Way
Synchronized to 91.9 FM. 2020 TBA
CHASKA: Christmas on Savannah, 4441 Savanna Trail
Synchronized to 91.9 FM. 2020 TBA
EDEN PRAIRIE: Christ Lutheran Church, 16900 Main St, Eden Prairie MN
We have been told they plan to have it going by December 1st. Synchronized to 87.9. 2020 TBA.
EDEN PRAIRIE: Christmas Lights at Sunrise, 15482 Sunrise Circle, Eden Prairie MN
Nightly: Dusk to midnight. Thanksgiving weekend thru Epiphany. 2020 TBA.
EDINA: Tree Lighting Ceremony | 50th & France, Edina
Holiday Market is open 12-5pm followed by tree lighting, carolers and visits with Santa. 2020 TBA.
EXCELSIOR: Christmas in Excelsior Tree Lighting
Annual tree lighting (7:15pm) plus bonfires, carolers, Santa, and carriage rides. 2020 TBA.
MINNETRISTA: Trista Lights, 4386 Trista Bend, Minnetrista
2020 TBA.
PRIOR LAKE: Lights at the Cove, 3490 Cove Point Cir NW, Prior Lake
Tune to 91.9FM. Sun-Thur 5-10pm; Fri-Sat: 5pm-11pm. 2020 TBA
SHOREWOOD: Krebs Kristmas Lights, 19785 Near Mountain Boulevard
Tune to 89.7 FM. Nightly 6-9pm. 2020 TBA
WACONIA: Spirit of Winter – Festival of Lights | The Winery at Sovereign Estate
All-ages walking stroll through holiday lights displays and more outdoor attractions plus food and beverage for purchase at the winery. $5/pp. Online pre-registration required. 2020 TBA.
WAYZATA: Light Up the Lake Celebration | Wayzata
Tree lighting ceremony, Santa, a candy cane and a parade of lights on the lake. 2020 TBA, 4-7pm.
BLOOMINGTON
10422 Briar Circle, Bloomington, MN
Verified for 2017
EDINA
5114 Halifax Ave. S, Edina MN
Verified by reader for 2017
5324 Interlachen Blvd, Edina MN
Verified by reader for 2017
4812 Valley View Rd., Edina MN
Verified and submitted by reader for 2017
6113 Ryan Ave., Edina MN
Verified and submitted by reader for 2017
HOPKINS
324 10th Ave N, Hopkins MN
Verified for 2017 by neighbor
101 Ridgewood Dr, Hopkins MN
Verified by reader for 2017
127 8th Ave N., Hopkins MN
Verified and submitted by reader for 2017
233 16th Ave N , Hopkins MN
Verified and submitted by reader for 2017
308 5th Ave N., Hopkins MN
Verified and submitted by reader for 2017
JORDAN
Lights on Forest Edge Drive, 816 Forest Edge Dr, Jordan MN
Verified for 2018
Greater Minnesota Holiday Light Displays
Bentleyville Tour of Lights – Duluth, Minnesota – November 21, 2020 to December 27, 2020.
Carter Christmas Lights – Albert Lea, MN (M-Th 5-9pm; F-S 5-10pm; Collects for Diabetes Research)
Celebrate the Light – Willmar, Minnesota
Christmas in Wadena – Wadena, Minnesota
Clearwater Lights – Clearwater, Minnesota – 2020 TBA.
Duluth Christmas Lighting Challenge, Duluth, Minnesota
Exhibition Drive Holiday Sound + Light Show – Duluth, Minnesota
GRHS Trees of Lights – Glencoe, Minnesota
Holiday Lights on 20th Street – St. Michael, Minnesota (M-Th 5:30-9:00; F-S 5:30-9:30; 99.3FM)
Kiwanis Holiday Lights display – Mankato, Minnesota, Nov. 27 – Dec. 31, 2020
Kneeland Lights – 4168 Jansen Ave NE, Saint Michael, Minnesota (submitted by homeowner 2018)
Landon Family – St. Michael, Minnesota
Lights on 6th – Cambridge, Minnesota
Lights in Braham – Braham, Minnesota
Lights in Fairbault – Fairbault, Minnesota
Lights in St. Cloud – St. Cloud, Minnesota
Linwood Covenant Church – Wyoming, Minnesota
Nevala Family Christmas and Halloween Light Show – Kasson, Minnesota
Pederson Family Light Show – Carver, Minnesota
Rotary Lights – La Crosse, WI
Nov 29: Taylor Falls Grand Lighting| 6pm
Nov 29: Light Up the Lake Tree Lighting Ceremony | Wayzata | 6pm
Nov 30: Tree Lighting @ Hometown Holiday Celebration | Chaska | 5pm
Dec 5: Eagan Community Tree Lighting | Eagan Community Center | 5-7pm.
Dec 6: Osseo MiniDazzle Tree Lighting Celebration| Boerboom Veterans Park | 6-8pm
Dec 6: Holiday Fest Tree Lighting | Shakopee | 6-8pm
Dec 6: Inver Grove Heights Tree Lighting | 6pm
Dec 6: Holiday Fest Tree Lighting & Fireworks | Shakopee | 6-8pm.
Dec 7: Chanhassen Tree Lighting Ceremony | City Center Park | 5pm.
Dec 7: Christmas in Excelsior – Big Tree Lighting | Water Street | 7:15pm
Dec 7: Holiday Harbor Lights Tree Lighting | Downtown Blaine | 4:30-7pm
Dec 7: Stillwater Twinkle Tree Lighting | 4-6pm.
Dec 10: Savage Tree Lighting Ceremony | Savage City Hall | 6-8pm
Dec 13: Rogers Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony|6-8pm
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There is a house in Inver Grove Heights that gas Christmas lights. Santa makes nightly visits. I was really hoping you would have had the info! Disappointed you do not. I heard it is the best in the Tein Cities!
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Duluth Christmas Lighting Challenge is a great list of home lighting displays in Duluth, MN sweeteventduluth dot com/lightingchallenge
Thanks, Peter! We love Duluth!
Hobbs family has a nice large Christmas display running from 5-9pm daily until first of year. Located at 43 Battle Creek Place, St. Paul 55119.
Just added it, Melissa! Thanks!
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please add our house in White Bear Lake (actually on Bald Eagle Lake 5590 west bald eagle blvd
Summer house of the Norway consul E H Hobe 300,000 lights synched to music….the last year
donating everything this spring
Thank you, John.
We’ve added hthis
There is no longer a light display at the house listed in Rosemount.
Thank you for letting us know, Michelle. We’ve made a note.
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Please add my house lights to this page.. Hanson Family Lights on FB. Have 10,000 plus lights all synced to music. 555 120th lane NW Coon Rapids MN 55448. Show runs from Sun. – Thurs. 5:30pm to 10pm. Fri. and Sat. run from 5:30 pm to 11pm.
Thank you, Jeremy.
We’ve added it.
is this list printable we want to go out ton ight look at lights were from plum city wi
Hi. You definitely could print it. Or use the convenient google map to make a printable list.
is this list printable? Were from Plum City Wi
There is also really great light show on the corner of county road I and bona road in Mounds view.
Thank you, Brenda. We will add that to our list to check out for next year.
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Anne,
The 2017 Holiday season is fast approaching. Can we add our location to the list for 2017? We have previously won 2nd and 3rd place in the City of Burnsville competitions. Please let me know back. Thank you very much.
Hi Ingrid:
We received your email in August and would love to add your address to our holiday lights article. (I wonder if our messages are getting filtered). Just email us the information.
Joy, hoping you can update the article. We at hillside lights are active this year.
Absolutely! Thanks for updating us, Ansen.
You already have our display (Christmas in Andover) in your listing, but I wanted to give you an update that we are most definitely active for the 2017 season! Information is available at our website: https://dancinglightssite.wordpress.com. Thanks so much for providing this listing!
Thank you, John for verifying and for doing all the work!
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The house on 10th Avenue in Hopkins is verified! My sister lives across the street. 🙂
Thank you for verifying, Rebecca.
My Family launched their first Hope Lights: A Hallvenbruersen’s Christmas Display 🙂 The mash up of names is bits and pieces of each extended family that helped build, create and decorate each of the beautiful pieces that came to life in our yard. My dad has planned and perfected each beat of the music to share with our community our love for Christmas. Our address is 12401 Partridge St NW Coon Rapids MN 55448. Our lights will be on from 5-9 every night through the end of the year! Come on out and enjoy!
Thank you for sharing, Nadia. We’ve added your address.
Fun! Just announced! This address was just named the 2017 1st place winner of the Coon Rapids Light Up Contest! Very Exciting!
The Bloomington house on Briar Ave is verified for 2017. We drove past it tonight!
Thank you, Emily.
There is an amazing display in New Brighton. The address is 1762 Canyon Lane. Go check it out.
Thanks, Adam!
5590 W. Bald Eagle Blvd White Bear Lake is Verified. Was there this evening.
Thank you, Randy. We had heard that one wasn’t going to happen this year. We’re glad it is!
7188 Cinnamon Teal Ct
Lino Lakes, Mn
verified for 2017
entire neighborhood lights are up
Thank you, Jerome. We’ve made note.
SnookFamilyLights
Great display in Chaska.
Thank you, Lisa. We’ve added it!
All these I have seen personally so far this year
Brooklyn Center 5312 Penn Av. N.
Brooklyn Park
8016 Upton Circle N.and 8024 Upton Circle
3036 75th Ave N
Coon Rapids
555 120th Lane Nw
650 108th lane NW
10940 Magnolia St. NW.
725 113th Ave NW
820 111th Ave NW
11765 Larch St. NW
11620 Larch St. NW
11520 Larch St. NW
12401 Partridge St NW
12286 Quinn St NW
3044 116th Ln NW
11231 Partridge St NW
Crystal 5627 Regent Ave N
Fridley
260 Rice Creek Blvd.
6530 Oakley Dr. NE
Maple Grove
11680 65th Av.N.
6497 Glacier Ln.
7153 Birchview Rd.
Plymouth
111 Zachary Ln.
4320 Ithaca Lane N
14910 47th Ave N
4810 Orchid Ln N
16700 33rd Av. N.
Circle Pines
7382 Leonard Ave
4102 88th Ln Ne
7991 Nancy Dr
761 & 763 Vicki Lane
Kerry Lane & Lous Lane
Lino Lakes
7188 Cinnamon Teal Ct
124 Apollo Dr
Mahtomedi 135 Greenwood
Oak Park Heights
14196 Upper 54th St. N
14832 Upper 55th St. N
14421 56th St
Roseville
387 Iona Lane @ Western
Shoreview
492 County Road J W
555 Doris Ave
5885 Royal Oaks Dr
All of the others on the upper lists in these cities do not have lights this year.
I will be viewing and confirming south and east this week.
Wow, Randy! You are amazing. Thanks for taking the time to let us know!
THANK YOU RANDY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Merry Christmas!
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I have now completed my list of South East venues. Two quick notes first, both from Inver Grove Heights. The huge display on Ann Marie Trail is retired. However the neighborhood just a 1/2 mile east of there (86th Court E and Applegate Way) is very cool. Most homes participate and all of the trees are simply amazing. Still worth the trip to this neighborhood. Second is 6451 Bechman Court, house that had the synchronized light and santa video in the window has moved away. However, the new people did put some decorations up plus the whole Cul-de-sac stepped up and all of the home participate. This is still worth the trip.
Enough said, here is my confirmed list for you.
Cottage Grove
8285 Hemingway Ave. S
7788 Jasmine Ave S
8638 Hadley Ave S
8696 Hadley Ave S
8712 Hadley Ave S
6828 90th St S
Inver Grove Heights
86th Ct E and Applegate Way
6341 Beckman Court
6321, 6361, 6381, 6401, 6411, 6431, 6451 Beckman Court
8002 Claymore Ave. E
7801 Cooper Ave E
7944 Cooper Ct
7197 Clayton Ave
8000 Dempsey Way
8011 Delano Way
8016 Delano Ct E
7934 Dempsey Way
7899 Dempsey Way
7871 Dempsey Way
4075 65th St E
6286 Corwin Court
3550 72nd St. E
3560 72nd St. E
3593 72nd St. E
3892 72nd St. E
3867 Upper 73rd St
3693 Upper 73rd St
74th Court E
6938 Cahill
3060 69th St. E
7520 Boyd Circle
7620 Babcock Trail
Lakeland 111 Quamwell Ave. S
Maplewood 1269 Farrell St. N
Mendota Heights 679 Freeway Road S
South St. Paul
220 7th St S
552 Star Lane
2211 Caroline Lane
229 21sr Ave S This one is amazing. With a video tree synchronized to music. Plan and staying a bit for this one.
127, 131 & 132 19th Ave N
127 Poplar St. W
117 E. Dale St.
St. Paul 948 Portland Ave
Governors Mansion on Summit Ave
Plus two trees across the street.
1771 Jefferson Ave
43 Battle Creek Pl
705 S. Robert St.
1526 York Ave Neighborhood Synched lights.
1161 Edgerton Ave
West St. Paul
339 Kopp Drive
434 Marie Ave. W
230 Edith Dr
Woodbury
10161 Bridgewater ct
plus neighborhood below
6001 Woodbine Ave
6016 Woodbine Ave
6080 Woodbine Ave
More to come later.
Enjoy
Thanks again, Randy. We really appreciate this list.
1308 grand st ne in Mpls doesn’t have lights on or up yet
Thanks Emily:
He wasn’t able to get to it last year, either, but hoped to do it this year. I’ll check in with him and in the meantime, we’ll move it to inactive.
Christmas lights at Sunrise in Eden Prairie are going today 12/15/17.
Thank you, Holly.
Lights in the Park did not return to Phalen Regional Park this year.
Though you can add 1525 York Ave to the great houses to visit.
Thank you, Shari.
I have verified 75% of my list as of today. Found a few new ones and eliminated as handful as well. So happy to share with you Anne.
Inver Grove Heights
6320 Cahill Ave E
Mendota Heights
Hidden Creek Trail (east of Dodd Rd)
Roseville
2959 Matilda St
South St. Paul
734 6th St S
Sunfish Lake
1 Grieve Glen Ln
Andover
14411 Kerry Ln Nw
13959 Nightingale St.
2347 141st Lane Nw
13385 Wren St NW
3452 133rd Ln Nw
3715 152nd Ln Nw
1662 145th Ln Nw
Edina
5114 Halifax Av. S.
5324 Interlachen Blvd.
4812 Valley View Rd
6113 Ryan Ave
Hopkins
101 Ridgewood Dr
127 8th Ave N
324 10th Av. N.
233 16th Av. N.
308 5th Ave N
Thanks, again, Randy. We’ve updated with this information.
List nearly complete now. Here is what I have from this weekend.
Apple Valley
13452 Flagstaff Ave
14440 Lower Guthrie Ct
Arden Hills
3314 Katie Ln
Eagan
528 Severn Way
3863 Mersey Way
Mounds View
5080 Longview Dr
7701 Bona Rd
2645 Louisa Ave
Bloomington
10201 Rich Rd.
10422 Briar Circle
10428 Briar Rd
Burnsville
2304 River Hills Drive
11318 West River Hills Dr
11407 West River Hills Dr
Fridley
190 Hartman Circle NE
191 Hartman Circle NE
185 Hartman Circle NE
121 71st Way NE
Golden Valley 115 Lawn Terrace (is there, but small)
Minneapolis
2418 Howard St NE
2511 NE Garfield St.
Shakopee
921 Shakopee Ave E
1053 Dakota St S
One last installment coming up in the next day or two
1161 Edgerton Ave, St. Paul, MN
Not a light show. Just a bunch of old looking light figurines. Don’t waste your time.
That’s a really nice display. Yes, many older figurines. But old doesn’t make it any less spectacular.
Thanks for the feedback, Josh & Meghan. How did your kids react?
I have now completed my list. Here is the final installment.
Chaska
1913 Waterford Circle
1188 Wildwood Way
1175 Wildwood Way
Eden Prairie
16900 Main St
15482 Sunrise Circle
Minneapolis
3653 Aldrich Av. S.
4836 Nokomis Av. S.
3808 18th Av. S.
3928 18th Ave S
4001 16th Ave S
4021 16th Ave S
Shakopee
921 Shakopee Ave E
1053 Dakota St S
Thanks for allowing me to post my personal list.
Have a Merry Christmas.
There is another house on 145th Ave NE and Coon Creek blvd in Andover that is tuned to 88.1.
Thank you, Brittany: We made a note of this.
14036 Flagstone Trail in Apple Valley is up and running. Was there tonight (Christmas Eve).
Hi There.
I have a large Christmas light display synced to music in Albert Lea with just over 34,000 LED lights, making it one of the largest synchronized displays in Southern Minnesota. More information is located at carterxmas dot com
Thanks,
Mike Carter
Thanks Mike.
We’ve added you to the Greater Minnesota list. It sounds like its worth a roadtrip!
We would love to be added. Trinity Christmas Lights, we are located at 9118 161st Street West, Lakeville, MN 55044. Tune into 91.9FM. Show runs from 6PM til 10PM all week from December 1st through the 31st. Thanks,
Ooh. Our first Lakeville site! Thanks, Jeremy, we’ve added this to our list.
I would like to be added to list as well. Christmas light shows are synced to music half past the hour and last about 15 min from 5:30-8:30 on weekends and an extra show at 9:30 on weekends. Tune to 87.9 or listen to speakers. 6809 Cottonwood Lane North, Maple Grove.
I would like to be added to list as well. Christmas light shows are synced to music half past the hour and last about 15 min from 5:30-8:30 on weekdays and an extra show at 9:30 on weekends. Tune to 87.9 or listen to speakers. 6809 Cottonwood Lane North, Maple Grove.
Thank you, Keith. We’ve added it.
Plymouth Lights: Christmas at the Fischer’s Place – 16700 33rd Ave N, Plymouth MN • Verified for 2017.
It’s up and running…Stopped by last night to see it.
Thank you, Ryan!
You can add The Burdick’s House at 3863 Mersey Way Eagan, Santa and his Reindeer will be there on Sunday Dec 9th from 0530 to 0700, taking Toy donations for Sharing and Caring Hands
Thank you, Glenn. We’ve added your home.
2745 79th Court East
Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota 55076
We go there every year! They light up the entire house to music!
Thank you, Angie. It looks like Inver Grove Heights is the place to visit for holiday lights!
Who loves looking at Christmas lights…better yet Christmas lights that are synchronized to music ?
Pack the kids up, grab some hot cocoa and be prepared for a spectacular light show.
We currently have 6 songs but will be adding more songs weekly so be sure to stop back.
We are located at 927 Garden View dr, Apple Valley
Best viewing spot is in the parking lot across the street at Valley middle school.
Tune into 99.1
Be sure to follow and like us on Facebook.
Lights on Garden view
Thank you, Tiffany. We’ve added your address.
Lower Guthrie Ct is up and running 5-9 until Dec 21st – then it will be 5-10 until Dec. 25th.
Thank you, Suzanne!
Please add to Apple Valley:
Bapa’s Ho Ho Home
12566 Everest Ct. E
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Tune in to FM frequency 88.1
Thank you, Patty. We’ve added your home.
I can verify that the following are up for 2018:
Upton Circle in Brooklyn Park
Penn Ave. in Brooklyn Center
Regent Ave. in Crystal
I looked for the Penguin Choir at 14036 Flagstone Trail in Apple Valley but did not see it there.
Thank you so much Eric. I was wondering if we should remove Penguin Choir.
I;m confirming that both Fridley addresses are up again this year. Just went and ooo-ed and ahh-ed at them tonight!
Thank you, Emily!
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Thanks for your shout-out, Julie! Did you happen to note any addresses that were not up this year?
Confirmed Visit 2018:
Burdick’s House- 3863 Mersey Way, Eagan, MN
7050 Blaine Ave Inver Grove Heights
6341 Beckman Court, Inver Grove Heights (all houses on Beckman Ct)
7934 Dempsey Way, Inver Grove Heights (all houses on Dempsey Way)
Thank you, Jessica!
-4102 88th Lane NE, Circle Pines, verified 2018
-7382 Leonard Avenue, Circle Pines, verified 2018
-Kerry Lane and Lous Lane, Lino Lakes: I think this should read Kelly Lane and Lois Lane. I didn’t look for lights at this intersection, but know that there are no Kerry and Lous Lanes in Lino Lakes.
-7188 Cinnamon Teal Court, Lino Lakes, verified 2018. Can bring a donation for food drive, they hand out candy canes, can get out and walk around lights and displays.
-492 County Road J West, Shoreview, verified 2018
Thank you, Eva.
This is really helpful. We’ve updated. I think we’ll just remove the Kerry/Kelly-Lous/Lois address since we were never given an exact address anyway. We really appreciate your help.
Check out bloominginton from family at 8501 11th Ave s Rudolph gets a break from his nose when going to that house
Thank you, Channan.
We’ve added this.
Please Add
13440 Evergreen LN N
Dayton MN 55327
RGB lights synchronized to music. Tune Radio to FM 88.1
Thank you, Chad. We’ve added this location. We’d love to hear from you again in 2019!
The Burdick’s Household 3863 Mersey Way, Eagan outdoor Christmas display should be up an running Sunday evening after Thanksgiving, We will again be collecting toys for Sharing and Caring Hands the night of December 15th from 0600 PM to 0730 PM. Santa will be stopping by with 2 of his reindeer at that time. THANKS
Thank you, Glenn. We’ve updated your information!
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Thank you for sharing!
Thanks so much for putting this list together! My family referenced it, and here’s some info for you:
Woodbury
6001 Woodbine Ave, Woodbury MN
– No lights in 2019
6016 Woodbine Ave, Woodbury, MN
– No lights in 2019
6080 Woodbine Ave, Woodbury MN
-Verified 2019
10161 Bridgewater Ct., Woodbury, MN
-Verified 2019
8846 Glacier Road, Woodbury
– Verified 2019
Thannk you for the udpate, Rose. We’ve removed those sites.
53rd and Penn Ave N – it’s his 25th year of lighting up the house. There are 39,000 lights just on the trees alone and some great vintage displays.
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Thank you, Trash Bin. We work really hard on it each year.
Joy.