Experience the magic of the holiday season with our guide to the best Christmas houses and holiday light displays in the Twin Cities. From traditional to extravagant, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Who knew there were this many homes decorated with amazing Christmas lights out there?
The people who create this holiday magic year after year are Christmas heroes.
Sometimes they collect donations for charity, but year after year they get out in Minnesota weather and put up decorations for the community to enjoy.
Load the kids in the car, grab some hot chocolate and snacks, and enjoy these dancing lights, giant candy canes, and glowing snowmen on your own schedule anytime before Santa’s sleigh arrives (or at least by New Year’s day).
We have also included some paid tours and Twin Cities-area community Christmas tree lightings in our lists of holiday light displays. Displays will be up all month. (We will update throughout the fall of 2025 until the end of the year.)
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City holiday light tours
Community holiday light tours are the secret easy button of the family holiday light drive. Take advantage of the maps created by these municipalities and community organizations. FUN IDEA! Combine your tour with a stop by the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train. We list all the Twin Cities stops here and on our calendar.
Bloomington Winter Lights Tour
Bloomington, Minnesota
Tour home light displays and vote for your favorites. Starting early December and running through the month. Find a tour map here in early December 2025.
Champlin Holiday Lights Tour
Champlin, MN 55316
The city will create a list of participating homes for families to drive by all of December available. For extra holiday cheer, pair this drive with the Champlin Christmas at the Crossings Tree Lighting on December 6, 2025. 2025 Map will be available December 4, 2025.
Chanhassen Tour of Lights
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Participating homes will be lit from at least 5pm-9pm nightly and will be family-friendly. Google map and driving instructions will be posted on the City of Chanhassen’s website. Light displays will be lit from December 6-31, 2025.
Elk River Holiday Lights
Elk River, MN 55330
Residents are encouraged to submit their home to be added to the Holiday Lights Tour. 2025 Tour map available starting December 1, 2025, and lights on the month of December.
Fridley Winter Lights Contest & Tour
Residents are again invited to participate in Fridley’s Winter Light contest. Visitors can create their own custom lights tour around town using the city’s map of entrants. Maps and a list of winners will be available by December 12, 2025.
Best Viewing: Judging occurs on December 8-9, 2025. Expect the best holiday lights shows on those two nights.
Hastings Holiday Lights Tour
Hastings, MN 55033
Take a self-guided tour of holiday lights in Hastings. The City publishes a map of homes and businesses that have outdoor holiday light displays available here.
Best night to tour:Â The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train rolls through Hastings on December 12, 2025; 8:45pm to 9:15pm.
North Suburban Holiday Light Map
St. Anthony, Roseville, New Brighton, Columbia Heights, Arden Hills, and Mounds View
Follow this map of holiday lights in several north suburban cities. 2025 Holiday Light Map will be available December 5, 2025.
Best night to tour: Â The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train stops on the border of Columbia Heights and Minneapolis on December 14, 2025 at 8:15pm.
Ramsey Deck the House Lights Contest
Ramsey, MN 55303
Grab a map from the city’s website and go on a self-guided tour. Residents can vote for their favorites. Map available December 2, 2025.
Richfield Holiday Lights Decorating Contest
Richfield, MN
Community members can nominate addresses. Find a map here. Beginning Wednesday, December 10, 2025.
St. Michael / Albertville
STMA Mom creates a holiday lights tour of the St. Michael-Albertville area annually.
Taylors Falls Lighting Contest
Taylors Falls, MN 55084
Taylors Falls is encouraging residents to decorate for the holidays and turn on outdoor lights between 5 and 9pm, Beginning November 28, 2025.
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Spectacular Twin Cities holiday tree lightings & dazzling lights shows
If you love the small town, Hallmark movie vibe, than these small festivals are the perfect way to mix the awe and wonder of holiday lights with a night of family fun. These ceremonies go all out with Christmas decorations and traditional activities, like caroling, hot drinks and s’mores and sometimes wagon or sleight rides. You’ll also usually get a chance to see Santa. If you would rather avoid the crowd, visit these locations any time in December after the festival.
NOV 15 Rice Park Tree Lighting Ceremony
109 West 4th Street, St Paul, MN 55102
Rice Park is filled with thousands of lights each year. The public is invited to drive by the park or make it a walk-through experience to enjoy the lights throughout the winter. New this year is a light show that changes weekly and is synced to music. Shows run every 15 minutes starting at 5pm. Lighting Ceremony: November 15, 2025, 5:30pm.
Nov 18: Shoreview Holiday Lighting Event
Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St. N., Shoreview, Minnesota 55126
The grounds of Shoreview Commons will be lit for the holidays. Music and cookies follow at the community center. November 18, 2025; 6-7pm.
Nov 20Â Elk River Lighting Ceremony & Santa in the Park
Rivers Edge Commons Park, 679 Main St NW, Elk River, MN 55330
Festivities from 2pm-5pm ending with a Tree Lighting. Family fun includes Santa visit, goodie bags for kids, petting zoo and kids craft station. November 20, 2025.
NOV 21 Wayzata Light Up the Lake Tree Lighting
Depot Park, 402 Lake St E, Wayzata, MN 55391
Tree lighting ceremony Friday night, with Santa and reindeer, a candy cane hunt for the kids and a parade of lights. November 21, 2025, 4:30-6:30pm.
NOV 23 Chaska Firemen’s Park Tree Lighting
Chaska Event Center and Firemen’s Park
The grand tree lighting plus crafts, outdoor games, hot cocoa and cookies & pictures with Santa Claus. November 23, 2025, 6-7:30pm.
NOV 25Â Apple Valley Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
7100 147th Street West, Apple Valley, MN 55124
Complete with caroling, cookies and cider. November 25, 2025, 6:15-7pm.
NOV 25 Otsego Annual Tree Lighting Event
Prairie Center, 8899 Nashua Ave NE, Otsego MN
Local talent and VIPs will be on hand to light the holiday tree, plus cocoa and cookies. November 26, 2025, 6:30pm.
NOV 26Â Burnsville Winter Lighting Ceremony
Nicollet Commons Park, 12550 Nicollet Ave, Burnsville, MN 55337
Traditionally held the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, with music by local choirs, refreshments, Mr. and Mrs. Claus, 200,000+ twinkling lights, and a 30-foot-tall tree. November 26, 2025, 6pm. The park will remain lit throughout the season for guests to enjoy on their own schedule.
NOV 28Â Taylors Falls Lighting Festival
Taylors Falls, MN 55084
Annually on Thanksgiving weekend when families are home for the beginning of the holiday season. Grand lighting of the main street and Santa Parade Friday with celebrations all weekend. November 28, 2025, 6pm.
NOV 28 Light Up Hudson
Lakefront Park, Hudson, WI
Santa magically illuminates Lakefront Park with thousands of lights along the St Croix River. Stroll along the riverfront any time after that to enjoy the Holiday lights. November 28, 2025, ceremony: 7-8:30pm.
NOV 28 Waconia Community Tree Lighting
City Square Park, 100 E Main Street, Waconia, MN 55387
A tree lighting event with hot cocoa and visits with Santa. November 28, 2025, 6pm.
Nov 28 Delano Illuminate the Night Kickoff Party
Light the Night transforms Delano Central Park every night through January. Kick it off with a party, a free meal and live music. November 28, 2025. 5-9pm
NOV 29 Edina Tree Lighting Ceremony
Along with the holiday tree lighting at 50th & France will be chorale singers, horse-drawn sleigh rides and Santa Claus. November 29, 2025, 3-6pm.
NOV 29 Hastings Holiday Hoopla Tree Lighting
Shopping and tons of family activities at businesses downtown before the street snowflakes light up at 5:15pm followed by the City Hall Tree lighting at 5:30pm. November 29, 2025.
NOV 29 Rosemount Community Tree Lighting
The annual tree lighting plus treats, kids activities, choir performances, and a visit from Santa. November 29, 2025, 6-7pm.
Nov 29: Plymouth Holiday Lights at the Hilde
Hilde Performance Center, 3500 Plymouth Blvd, Plymouth, MN 55447
The grounds of the Hilde will be lit tonight and remain illuminated throughout the snowy season. Stop by the igloo, giant red chair and snowflakes for a fun family photo backdrop. November 29-December 31, 2025.
Nov 30 Blaine Winter Celebration & Lighting
Tom Ryan Park, 10802 Town Square Dr. NE, Blaine, MN 55449
Besides the lighting of Tom Ryan Park, families can enjoy costumed carolers, a swing band, s’mores by the fire, hot chocolate and an appearance by Santa and his reindeer. Drive by any time after the lighting celebration. November 30, 2025, 4-6:30pm.
Nov 30 South St Paul Tree Lighting Event
Central Square Community Center, 100 – 7th Avenue North, South St Paul
Complete with cocoa, caroling and the lighting of the holiday tree. November 30, 2025, 5:30-6pm.
Nov 30Â Scandia VinterLights!
14727 209th St N, Scandia, MN 55073
The highlight may be the holiday tree lighting at 5:30pm, but there’s also an indoor craft market, music, free Dala horse cookies, hot cocoa and caroling around a firepit. November 30, 2025, entire event runs noon-6:30pm.Â
Nov 30Â Albertville Christmas in the Park Tree Lighting
Albertville Central Park, 5801 Main Ave NE, Albertville, MN 55301
The tree lighting ceremony is at 5pm – don’t miss horse-drawn wagon rides, Santa, smores and more. November 30, 2025.
DEC 1-4: SBM Santa Parade
Schedule your holiday lights drive to hit up one of four evening Santa parades by the Spring Lake Park, Blaine, Mounds View Fire Department. Bring a donation for the local food shelf. December 1-4, 2025; Parades begin at 6:00pm.
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DEC 2Â Eagan Community Tree Lighting
Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Pkwy, Eagan, MN 55121
Tree lighting followed by indoor and outdoor activities and an outdoor trail of lights. December 2, 2025, 4:30-7pm.
DEC 2 Ramsey Holiday Tree Lighting
7550 Sunwood Dr NW, Ramsey, MN 55303
Free cocoa, cookies and pictures with Santa at the holiday tree lighting event. Rumriver Art Center will offer a create-your-own holiday ornament class. December 2, 2025, 6-8pm.
DEC 2 Robbinsdale Holiday Tree Lighting & Sing-Along
The event will take place at City Hall and includes a sing along, Santa visit and refreshments. December 2, 2025, 6-6:30pm.
DEC 4 Savage Tree Lighting Ceremony
City Hall, 6000 McColl Drive, Savage, Minnesota 55378
Cocoa, live music, a bonfire and ornament-making go with the lighting of the tree. December 4, 2025, 5:30pm.
DEC 4 Light Up Victoria
Bayfront Park in Downtown Victoria, 1730 Stieger Lake Lane, Victoria, MN 55386
The park lights up at 6pm followed by festive winter activities such as caroling, Santa Claus meets, hot apple cider, hayrides, llamas and dance performances. December 4, 2025, 5:30-7:30pm.
DEC 4 Dayton’s Holidayton Celebration
12260 Diamond Lake Road, Dayton MN 55327
Join in for the holiday tree lighting along with other festivities – Santa photos, smores and hot cocoa, hayrides and a light parade. December 4, 2025, 6-8pm.
DEC 4 Cottage Grove Hometown Holiday Tree Lighting
Cottage Grove City Hall, 12800 Ravine Pkwy S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016
There will be a festive holiday tree for photos along with Santa and reindeer, bonfires, kids activities, live music and food trucks. December 4, 2025, Â 5-7pm.
Dec 5Â Afton Village Holiday Tree Lighting
Town Square Park, Afton, MN 55001
Lighting of the Village Christmas Tree is at 6pm with FREE horse & wagon rides from 5-8:30pm. December 5, 2025. Event 5pm-9pm. Visit anytime after the lighting to view.Â
DEC 5Â Champlin Christmas at the Crossings
Mississippi Crossings, 307 East River Parkway, Champlin, MN 55316
This free family event will light up the community gathering space with a 30-foot panel animated musical tree, 16-foot walk through displays (gift box and ornament) and snowflake light poles. December 5, 2025. Lighting ceremony 4-7pm. Park will be lit nightly until 10pm throughout December.
DEC 5Â Osseo MiniDazzle Tree Lighting
Boerboom Veterans Park, 416 Central Avenue Osseo, MN 55369
Fire Engine Parade and tree lighting at 6pm. Pictures with Santa, a bonfire, caroling and other entertainment follows. Trees are lit along Main Street through the season. December 5, 2025, 6-8pm.
DEC 5 Forest Lake Hometown Holiday Tree Lighting
Lakeside Memorial Park, 95 East Broadway Avenue, Forest Lake, MN 55025
Holiday tree lighting ceremony plus smores and hot cocoa, holiday musical favorites and a petting zoo. December 5, 2025, 4:30-7pm.
DEC 5Â Inver Grove Heights Holidays in the Heights Tree Lighting Ceremony
Veterans Memorial Community Center, 8055 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
Tree lighting followed by Skate with Santa at the West Rink. December 5, 2025, 6pm-7pm.Â
DEC 6 Ham Lake Hometown Holiday Lights
17565 Central Ave NE, Suite 200, Ham Lake, MN
Lighting of the Ham Lake Holiday Lights accompanied by activities such as Santa greet, alpacas and mini-horses, treats, ornament-making, holiday movies, December 6, 2025, Activities 3-6pm; Tree Lighting 5:30pm.
DEC 6 Lakeville Holiday on Main & Tree Lighting
20785 Holyoke Ave, Lakeville, MN 55044
Lighting at 5pm, musical performance by Lakeville South High School’s Encore Singers and warm beverages and cookies. December 6, 2025, 5-7pm.
DEC 6 Minnetonka Tree Lighting at Ridgedale Commons
12590 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka, Minnesota 55305
Festive events on the lineup include hot cocoa, crafts, a bonfire and music, tree lighting and a candy cane hunt. December 6, 2025, 4:45-6pm.
DEC 5Â Oak Grove Tree Lighting
19900 Nightingale St NW, Oak Grove, MN 55011
The Oak Grove Fire Department is in charge of lighting up the community holiday tree. Warm waffles and beverages while you enjoy the display. And Santa visits! December 5, 2025, 5-8pm.
DEC 6Â Grand Meander Tree Lighting
Grand Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105
The great tree is traditionally lit outside Charlemagne Fine Jewelry around 5pm on the day of Grand Meander. The whole day is filled with exploring the shopping district, carolers, trolley rides, Santa visits and more. December 6, 2025.
DEC 6Â Anoka Tree Lighting
Anoka City Hall River Plaza, 2015 First Avenue Anoka, MN 55303
Tree Lighting is traditionally Friday evening of the first weekend of December. Enjoy horse-drawn trolley rides, holiday music, bonfires, and Santa. December 6, 2025.
DEC 6Â Buffalo Deck The Halls Tree Lighting
Sturges Park, 505 2nd Ave S Buffalo, MN 55313
Tree Lighting set is at 5pm, but come early for festivities beginning at 3pm with Santa’s arrival. Enjoy carolers, wagon rides, live reindeer, hot chocolate and cookies at more. 3-5pm and view the lights any evening after the lighting. December 6, 2025.
DEC 6 Chanhassen Tree Lighting Ceremony
City Center Plaza, 7700 Market Blvd, Chanhassen, MN 55317
Light up the plazas and celebrate with bonfires, refreshments, carolers, gingerbread house contest display, and a special visit from Santa! December 6, 2025, 5pm.Â
DEC 6Â Shakopee Holiday Fest Tree Lighting
Downtown, Shakopee 55379
Christmas carolers, Santa, a tree lighting ceremony and fireworks. December 6, 2025, 2-6pm.
DEC 6 St. Michael Winterfest Tree Lighting
Town Center Park, 11800 Town Center Drive NE
Santa, Mrs. Claus & reindeer will be there and the holiday tree will shine. Lots of activities: caroling, bingo, story time, smores over the fire and hot beverages. December 6, 2025, 3-6pm.
DEC 6Â St Paul Union Depot Holiday Tree Lighting
North Plaza, 4th Street between Sibley and Wacouta, St. Paul, 55101
Drive by the North Plaza any evening after the tree-lighting ceremony to see the the tree, which will be lit through December.
- December 6, 2025 – Lighting Ceremony & Movie Night, featuring ELF!
- December 13, 2025 – Canadian Pacific Holiday Train.
- Weekends Nov 28 – Dec 21, 2025: Union Depot is also among our favorite holiday markets.
DEC 6 Watertown Santa-Stravaganza Tree Lighting Ceremony
309 Lewis Ave S, Watertown, MN 55388
Ceremony is at 4:30pm in City Center Park following all the Santa activities. December 6, 2025, 9am-5:30pm.
DEC 6 Wyoming Tree Lighting Ceremony
Railroad Park, 26755 Faxton Avenue Wyoming, MN  55092
Lighting of the holiday trees plus light displays, a Santa meet, refreshments and entertainment. December 6, 2025, 4:30-6pm.
DEC 6 Deladazzle Parade
The parade starts at the fire station and proceeds around the block. Make a day of it with events around town from 10am-8pm. December 6, 2025; Parade: 4:30pm.
DEC 6Â Stillwater Twinkle Party & Tree Lighting
Lowell Park, 201 Water St N, Stillwater, MN 55082
Enjoy holiday lights and sights and watch the dazzling community tree lighting. Twinkle lights provided or bring your own. December 6, 2025.
DEC 13 Coon Rapids Tree Lighting Festival
Boulevard Plaza, 11000 Crooked Lake Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433
Celebrate the lighting of Coon Rapids’ community tree with signing and bonfires. Holiday tree lighting countdown and fireworks. December 13, 2025, 3:30-6:00pm.
DEC 11Â Richfield Holiday Lights Parade
1901 East 66th Street to 67th & Lyndale, Richfield, MN 55423
Enjoy holiday lights on festive parade floats and vehicles. Santa & Mrs. Claus will be part of the parade. December 11, 2025; 6:30pm.
TBA Mears Park Holiday Lighting Ceremony
221 5th St E, St Paul, MN 55101
Mears Park in the Lowertown area of downtown St Paul lights up tonight. Dress for the weather and hit the link for details on a possible ornament hanging or exchange, 2025 TBA; 4:30-6pm.
TBAÂ Rogers Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
12716 Main Street, Rogers, MN, 55374
A December tree lighting ceremony that includes hot chocolate, cookies and caroling from 6-8pm. Cruise by anytime after that to see the tree. 2025 TBA.
TBAÂ Light Up Lake Elmo
Downtown, Lake Elmo MN 55042
Celebration leading up to 5:45 tree lighting ceremony. Tree will be lit evenings after the event. 2025 TBA, 3-5pm.
Twin Cities holiday light shows worth the splurge
For an extra-special and magical night out, these ticketed events and festivals can be so much fun. You can plan your tickets around special family days or around the weather. Consider adding one of these events to your Twin Cities holiday traditions.
Arboretum Winter Lights
3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, MN 55318
Take a walking tour through the garden lights on the grounds of the Twin Cities’ favorite botanical gardens. Winter displays will feature flowers, nature and winter fun and even more lights than ever before. November 20-December 31, 2025.
Special dates:
- Opening Night — Nov. 20; 6-9pm
- Family Nights — Dec 11 & 18; 5-9pm
- New Year’s Eve Party — Dec. 31; 5-10pm
Pre-purchased tickets required:
- Tickets go on Sale October 9, 2025 to the general public.
GLOW Holiday Festival
CHS Field, 360 N Broadway St, St Paul, MN 55101
This year, there is more than a drive-through: Over a million lights, selfie plaza, three-story ice palace, and a bike-powered tree. Tickets: $12.75-$21.75/pp. Nov. 20, 2025 – Jan. 4, 2026.
Dakota City Heritage Village
Dakota City Heritage Village, 4008 220th Street W, Farmington, MN 55024
There is so much to do and see at this old time Christmas village, from Christmas music in the church, to lights and ornaments of the early 1900s. Send a letter to Santa at the North Pole, watch a model train display, warm up with cocoa, cider, cookies & popcorn. December 6, 7, 13, & 14, 2025, from 3-8 pm. Tickets at the Gate. $5.50.Â
Christmas in ExcelsiorÂ
Excelsior Commons, 135 Lake St, Excelsior, MN 55331
Tree lighting at 7:15pm after a full day of Holiday fun around town. November 28, 2025. Â Excelsior is on our list of favorite small town Christmas experiences.
Magic of Lights
Viking Lakes, 2685 Viking Circle, Eagan, MN 55121
The newest drive-through Christmas light experience in the Twin Cities. Nov 21, 2025 – Jan 3, 2026. Starting at 5:30pm nightly. $31.05-$67.28/vehicle..
Miracle at Big Rock
Big Rock Creek 1674 WI-87 St. Croix Falls, WI 54024
Admission includes 25 Million Lights, Food Trucks, Sledding, S’mores, Fireworks and More in a Winter Wonderland Setting. November 28th, 2025 – January 3, 2026. $17-$24/pp.
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Sever’s Holiday Lights
3121 150th St W, Shakopee, MN 55379
Holiday light shows, giant installations, concessions, selfie stands and more. November 27 – December 28, 2025. $25-$60/car.
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Spirit of Winter – Festival of Lights
Sovereign Estate, 9950 N Shore Rd, Waconia, MN 55387
Get in the holiday spirit at this all-ages stroll through holiday lights displays and more outdoor attractions plus food and beverage for purchase. $15-$25/car. Starts Nov 20-Dec 31, 2025.
Vinternatt
Como-Harriet Streetcar Line, 2330 W 42nd St, Minneapolis, MN 55410
An evening trolley ride through hundreds of luminaries. Afterwards roast marshmallows on a fire. December 6, 2025. 6pm-8:30pm. $6/rider.Â
FREE Minneapolis & St. Paul holiday light displays
For the adventurous family who want to see the very best of the best community Christmas lights, these homeowners go all out every year. You can design your own map and make it an evening of experiencing the joy of the Christmas season. Add the spirit of giving by bringing some non-perishable food items and maybe a little cash. Many of these brilliant decorators collect donations for a favorite charity or cause.
Christmas Lights Map
Saint Paul holiday lights displays
Mears Park
221 5th St E, St Paul, MN 55101
If you have half an hour for a stroll, consider a walk from Rice Park to Mears Park. They are less than a mile apart and both are beautifully decorated each year.
Schultz Family Lights/Holiday Lights on York
1526 York Ave, St. Paul 55106
Comprised of 11 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. Opening Day traditionally the Friday after Thanksgiving. 2025 started with Halloween shows in October.
Hoyt Ave Lights
1570 Snelling Ave N, Falcon Heights, MN 55108
Classic twinkle lights, elegantly choreographed to music. Family tradition since 2010. Thank you to reader, Crystal for sharing this 2024 recommendation.
Minneapolis holiday lights displays
Hayden’s Holiday Lights
(fka Holiday Light Show on Lyndale)
5205 Washburn Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55410
Hayden Holiday Lights is a family-friendly, small neighborhood light show to music. Walk or drive by between Thanksgiving & New Years. Check website for daily times.
Reader Recommendation
53rd and Penn Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55430
“…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 2019.
Holiday Family Checklist:
- Take in a Twin Cities Drive Thru Christmas Event or Walking Tour
- Skate the Twin Cities: Find A Free Outdoor Ice Rink
- Cut Your Own Real Christmas Tree
- Go for a Holiday Ride – Trains, Carriage Rides, Sleighs and More
- See a Christmas Show
- Make Christmas Cookies
- Sing Christmas Carols (or just listen)
- Family Fun Twin Cities Christmas & Holiday Guide
FREE Northwest Metro holiday light displays
Featuring Christmas and holiday light displays in the Twin Cities Northwest Metro communities near Andover, Anoka, Champlin, Coon Rapids, Elk River, Maple Grove, Montrose, Oak Grove, Plymouth, Ramsey and Rogers, Minnesota.
ANDOVER
Cairl Family Christmas Lights
2342 145th Avenue NW, Andover, MN 55304
Tune in to 99.1FM. Show Runs daily from 5:30-9:30. Collects donations for St. Jude Children’s. Confirmed for 2025. Watch the Facebook page for updates.
North Pole in Andover
2347 141st Lane NW, Andover, MN 55304
Features 30,000 lights and over 300 blow molds with a walking path. Cancelled for 2025. Check back in 2026.
BROOKLYN PARK
December Light Tour
Homes around Brooklyn Park
Use the interactive map provided by the City of Brooklyn Park to find some of the most beautifully decorated homes in the city. All December 2025.
COON RAPIDS
Hope Lights: A Christmas Display
12401 Partridge St NW Coon Rapids, MN 55448
Please park along the side of the road if you intend to stay and watch. Tune into 91.7 FM. Lights run 5-10pm.Â
CORCORAN
Bahr Family House
7970 Eagle Ridge Road, Corcoran, MN 55340
Submitted by the homeowners for 2024.
CRYSTALÂ
Crystal Sparkes Lighting Contest Houses
Crystal, MN
Find a map online or pick one up at City Hall or Crystal Community Center after December 7, 2025.
ELK RIVERÂ
Lights on Fresno Street
18016 Fresno Street, NW Elk River MN 55330
Tune in to FM106.5 to listen to music synced to the lights. Confirmed for 2025. Started with Halloween.
MAPLE GROVE
Maple Grove Rotary Holiday Light Display
Central Park, 12000 Central Park Way, Maple Grove, MN 55369
Maple Grove Rotary will showcase their holiday light display featuring over 2 dozen trees around the skating rink area during the month of December. Opens December 13, 2025.Â
OAK GROVE
Our Farm Christmas Trees
4271 210th Avenue NW, Oak Grove MN 55303
Recommended by the Durrant family, you can also cut your own Christmas tree here, which could make for a memorable family outing. Christmas tree cutting hours run until 7pm – cover two holiday traditions in one trip!
PLYMOUTH
Plymouth Lights: Christmas at the Fischer’s Place
16700 33rd Ave N, Plymouth MN 55447
Sun-Thurs: 5:30-9:30; Fri-Sat: 5:30-10pm. Runs Dec 1-31, 2025 (except Christmas Eve). Watch for Halloween as well. Follow on Facebook for updates.
A Blow Mold Christmas
1005 County Road 101 N, Plymouth MN 55447
December 24 through December 29. This cheerful display specializes in plastic blow molds. Submitted by the owners for 2024.
RAMSEY
Lights on Azurite
16225 Azurite St NW, Ramsey, MN 55303
Decorates for Halloween and Christmas (and other major holidays). Tune in to 105.9FM. Confirmed for 2025.
Loss Family Light Show
4883 104th Avenue NE, Circle Pines MN 55014
Synchronized musical light show with over 15,000 pixels.
ROGERS
Lights on Jackie Lane
19700 Jackie Lane, Rogers, MN 55374
The show contains over 15 songs with a great mix of holiday classics and upbeat tracks. Tune your FM dial to 87.9. Show times: Sun-Thur 5:30-10:00pm; Fri-Sat 5:30-11pm.Â
Things To Consider When Planning Your Family’s Holiday Light Tour
1. Each year, we lose a couple more awesome light shows because the traffic gets too heavy for residential streets. We beg our readers to please remember to be respectful of the homeowners and their neighbors when viewing these light displays.
2. Please share your favorite light shows in the comments. The more we know of, the more we can spread out and not overwhelm one neighborhood!
FREE Northeast Metro holiday light displays
Featuring Christmas and holiday light displays in the Twin Cities Northeast Metro communities near Blaine, Circle Pines, Forest Lake, Ham Lake, Hugo, Lake Elmo, Lino Lakes, Mahtomedi, North Branch, Roseville, Stillwater & White Bear Lake, Minnesota.
BLAINE
Kalata Christmas House
11927 Midway St NE, Blaine, MN 55449
Featuring 30,000 lights, inflatables, manger scene with star and a rooftop Santa and reindeer! Daily from 5-10:30 Collecting donations for the Union Gospel Mission. Submitted by the owner for 2021.
Durrant Family Projection
12724 Erskin St Northeast. Blaine, MN 55449
Back after a year’s hiatus and in a new location for 2023 with new projection mapping technology. Sun – Thurs, 5-9pm, Fri & Sat until 10pm. Tune to 87.9.
FOREST LAKE
Langness Lights
9610 223rd Street North Forest Lake, MN 55025
The Langness family begins the season with an October Halloween show and then switches over to Christmas (with even more lights) shortly after that. Synchronized to 93.1FM. Plays 6:30pm-9pm nightly. Follow up Facebook for updates. Confirmed for 2025.Â
HAM LAKE
Mellem Family Christmas Light Show
301 173rd Ln NE, Ham Lake, MN 55304
Use the address listed above to get close enough to spot the house. Collects donations for charity. Tune to 89.1.
HUGO
Adelaide Landing Neighborhood
5562 130th St N Hugo, MN 55038
Over 20 homes in one neighborhood with Christmas light displays. Scan the QR code for music and information and trivia. Taking food shelf donations. 4:30-10pm nightly.
LAKE ELMO
Valley Lights at Rock Point Church
5825 Kelvin Ave N, Lake Elmo MN 55042
Over 100,000 LED lights. Runs Thanksgiving through New Years Eve. 5pm-10pm. Tune in to 97.9.
LINO LAKES
Cinnamon Teal Ct Neighborhood
7188 Cinnamon Teal Ct, Lino Lakes MN 55014
Follow on Facebook to find out when special events, like Santa visits, may be happening.
NORTH BRANCH
Koran Family Christmas Display
35855 Lincoln Rd., North Branch, MN 55056
Run by the family of Senator Mark Koran, donations go to local youth groups. Tune in to 91.9FM. The family asks that visitors turn off their headlights when driving through the display.
ROSEVILLE
Candy Cane Lane
1994 Herschel Street, Roseville, MN 55113
25,000 lights and a 180-foot walking path for pedestrians to stroll with a Whoville, trains and mini candy canes. Walking path open 9am-9pm. Confirmed for 2025.
STILLWATER
Wintertime in Stillwater Lights Display
Downtown Stillwater, Stillwater MN 55082
Lights on Chestnut Street, a soaring LED Christmas tree and twinkling Main Street. Starting December 7, 2025.
WHITE BEAR LAKE
Holiday Lights on Bloom
2631 Bloom Rd., White Bear Lake, Mn. 55110
Submitted by the homeowner, we’re told they have over 23,000 lights on display daily from 5-9:30pm.
Jeff’s Holiday Light Display
5010 126th Street N., White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Runs every night until New Years. Submitted by the homeowner in 2023.
Fillebrown House
Fillebrown House, 4735 Lake Avenue, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
The White Bear Lake Historical Society historically decorates the pine tree in front of the Fillebrown House.
Best night to visit: Get tickets to the December 9th Storytime with Santa and enjoy the tree while you are there.
FREE Southeast Metro holiday light displays
Featuring Christmas and holiday light displays in the Twin Cities Southeast Metro communities near Apple Valley, Burnsville, Cottage Grove, Eagan, Farmington, Hastings, Inver Grove Heights, Lakeville, Rosemount, Saint Paul Park & Woodbury, Minnesota.
APPLE VALLEY
Porter’s Holiday Lights Show
 13596 Hollins Ct., Apple Valley, MN 55124
Usually begins late November and runs Sunday through Thursday from 5pm-9pm and Friday & Saturday from 5pm to 10pm. Tune to FM frequency 87.9. Also Halloween. Confirmed for 2025.
BURNSVILLE
Christmas Lights on Big Oak Drive in Burnsville
2012 Big Oak Drive, Burnsville, MN 55337
Enjoy a pixel light show coordinated to music. There are 24 songs that play on a continuous loop. Tune your radios to 91.9 FM and enjoy some Christmas spirit. Hours: Sunday-Thurs 5-10pm and Fri-Sat 5-10:30pm. Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve. Confirmed by the homeowner in 2025.
COTTAGE GROVE
Rottage Grove Christmas
8831 Grenadier Av S, Cottage Grove 55016
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!
Best night to visit: The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train stops in Cottage Grove on December 13, 2025 at 5:15pm.
FARMINGTON
Exclusive Path Lights
18878 Exclusive Path, Farmington, MN 55024
Two neighboring homes who have collectively 50,000 lights and yard decorations. 5-10pm daily. Submitted by homeowner in 2023.Â
HASTINGS
Luskey Family Light Display
1622 Forest Street, Hastings, MN 55033
Annual display grows every year. The Luskeys tell us they doubled the number of rgb pixels in their display in 2023 and added a radio signal for a brightened experience. Tune to 91.9. Confirmed by the homeowner for 2023.Â
INVER GROVE HEIGHTS
Strandlof’s Christmas Lights
7050 Blaine Ave Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
Holiday lights with a Ferris Wheel to boot. Tune to 87.9. 5pm-10pm.
ROSEMOUNT
Funderburk Family Very Metal Christmas
3585 148th St W, Rosemount, MN 55068
New in 2024, this light show was submitted by the homeowner and features heavy metal music. .
WOODBURY
Holiday Lights of Woodbury
8846 Glacier Road, Woodbury, MN 55125
Runs Thanksgiving through New Years Plus Halloween. Sun-Thurs: 5pm-10pm; Fri-Sat 5pm-11pm. Confirmed for 2025.
FREE Twin Cities holiday light displays – Southwest Metro
Featuring Christmas and holiday light displays in the Twin Cities Southwest Metro communities near Bloomington, Chaska, Eden Prairie, Edina, Excelsior, Jordan, Minnetrista, Prior Lake & Savage, Minnesota.
BLOOMINGTON
West Bloomington Holiday Lights
9756 Cavell Ave S, Bloomington MN 55438
Holiday lights from dusk to midnight, Submitted by the homeowners for 2024.
W 99th Jedi Family
7701 W 99th Street, Bloomington MN 55438
A fun Star Wars display with lighted house. 15k lights and 10 inflatables; 5-10pm. Submitted by the homeowners for 2024.
Martin Luther Senior Living
1401 E 100th Street, Bloomington, MN 55425
Runs daily Friday; 5-10pm. November 28, 2025 – January 4, 2026.
CHASKA
Christmas on Savanna
4441 Savanna Trail, Chaska, MN 55318
Synchronized to 91.9 FM. The homeowners ask that you please do not block driveways in the neighborhood.
Snook Family Lights
1188 Wildwood Way, Chaska, MN 55318
Synchronized to 91.9 FM. The homeowners ask that you respect the neighbors by parking on the opposite side of the street, keeping your volume down and turning off your lights if you park. Confirmed for 2025.
EDINA
Winter Lights at Centennial Lakes Park
7499 France Ave. S. Edina, MN 55435
Walk through the park from dusk to 10pm to enjoy the holiday lights.
EXCELSIOR
Linden Circle Light Show
3821 Linden Circle, Excelsior MN 55331
Over 50 inflatables and other holiday lights. Daily 3-11pm.
Best time to view: Clear and non-windy days. Inflatables are down during windy and stormy days. Submitted by the homeowner for 2023.Â
Trista Lights
4386 Trista Bend, Excelsior, MN 55331
Tune your radio to 97.5 FM.  The show takes about 15 minutes and the homeowners ask that you respect the neighbors by not parking in front of driveways, turning off headlights and keeping your radio at a reasonable level. Confirmed for 2025.
Kirsten’s Lights on Minnewashta
3821 Linden Cir, Excelsior, MN 55331
Show runs from 3pm to 11pm daily. Visit on non-windy days to see the inflatables. Submitted by the Homeowner for 2023.
PRIOR LAKE
Lights on Mushtown
17881 Mushtown Rd, Prior Lake, MN, 55372
Over 32,000 lights synchronized to music. Runs seven days a week from 5pm-11pm. Tune to 91.9FM. Confirmed for 2025.
SAVAGE
Christmas Wonderland Walk Through Light Display
5293 River Wood Drive, Savage, MN 55378
The homeowners set up lights and open their whole yard to the public! Santa and Mrs. Claus visit for free pictures and candy canes on most Friday and Saturday nights. Open Thanksgiving through New Years Day. 5-8:30. Collecting food donations for 360 communities.
SHAKOPEE
Shakopee Winter Wonderland
921 Shakopee Ave East, Shakopee MN 55379
There are often Santa visits, crafts, cookies and hot cocoa in the garage. Confirmed for 2025.
ST LOUIS PARK
Holiday Lights at Oak Hill Park
3201 Rhode Island Ave S, St Louis Park, MN 55426
The park sparkles up at night, its trees dressed with holiday lights.
Greater Minnesota & Midwest holiday light displays
North of the Minneapolis-St Paul suburbs:
Illuminate Isanti
Bluebird Park, 201 Isanti Pkwy NW
Bluebird Park is lit up on December 11th. On select dates, wander through a festive winter wonderland to find Santa Claus in the park. Enjoy a holiday festival with photo ops, hot chocolate and bonfires. Enjoy the holiday lights anytime between December 11-25, 2025. FREE.
Bonus: If there is snow on the ground, Bluebird Park has a popular sledding hill.
Light Up Princeton
300 N Rum River Dr, Princeton, MN 55371
This is a drive-thru holiday lights event. November 39-December 21, 2025, Thur-Sun 6-9pm. FREE.
Up North to Duluth:
Bentleyville Tour of Lights
700 Railroad St, Duluth, MN 55802
With 20 acres of holiday decor, make this tunnel of lights a part of a perfect Holiday Weekend in Duluth. Open Evenings November 22 – December 27, 2025; 5-9 Sun-Thurs 5-10 Fri-Sat. FREE to walk through; $10/vehicle.
Exhibition Drive Holiday Sound + Light Show
2725 Exhibition Drive Duluth, MN 55811
Runs late November through the end of the year. Open 5-10pm Sunday-Thursday and 5-11pm. Friday and Saturday.
West to Wilmar:
Celebrate the Light
Robbins Island Regional Park, Hwy 71 S N, Willmar, MN 56201
An annual family tradition in Willmar. Thanksgiving through December 31st, annually.
Northeast to Somerset, WI:
Sam’s Christmas Village & Light Tour
710 Spring Street, Somerset, WI 54025
Drive through on Mondays & Tuesdays and walk through Wednesday-Sunday. Reader recommended Splurge: Rent a S’more Cabin any day. Daily 5pm-8pm. Kids $10; Adults $20; Parking $10. S’more Cabin $159.
Northwest to Wadena:
Christmas in Wadena
414 3rd St. SW, Wadena, MN 56482
This show raises money for Project Share and runs November 27, 2025, through January 1, 2026; Monday – Thursday: 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM; Friday, Saturday & Sunday: 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Best Day to Visit: If you want to drive another 12 miles up Highway 10, to New York Mills Christmas Tree Festival is celebrated at City Hall from November 29 through December 6, 2025, with a special FAMILY DAY on Saturday, November 30th.
Holiday Lights on 20th Street
11594 20th St NE, St. Michael, MN 55376
Tune into 99.3FM. M-Th 5:30-9:00; F-S 5:30-9:30. Confirmed for 2025.
Epic Storm Light Show
212 Summit Ave South, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
New in 2022, 20-foot Christmas Tree. Show runs Friday-Sunday from 5-10pm. Tune into FM 88.5. Confirmed for 2025.
Southwest to Glencoe or Mankato:
Kiwanis Holiday Lights display
Sibley Park, 900 Mound Avenue, Mankato, MN 56001
November 28–December 31, 2025! Sunday – Thursday 5:00-9:00 PM; Friday & Saturday 5:00-10:00 PM. Free.
Southeast to La Crosse, Rochester & Albert Lea:
Rotary Lights
410 Veteran Memorial Drive, La Crosse, WI 54601
Begins November 28, 2025.
Peace Plaza
1st Ave SW & 1st St SW (Street Level), Rochester, MN 55902
Tree lighting party and Santa arrival is Friday, November 28, 2025. View the lights any time in December.
Carter Christmas Lights
1905 Brookside Drive, Albert Lea Minnesota 56007
Traditionally runs from the Friday after Thanksgiving through late December. (M-Th 5-9pm; F-S 5-10pm; Collects for charity).
Chetek WI:
Larson’s Lights – Holiday Lights at the Lake
Chetek, WI 54728
Formerly of New Hope, Minnesota, the Larson’s have moved their display to Chetek, Wisconsin. Traditionally runs Halloween and from Thanksgiving to the week after New Years. Synchronized to 87.9. 4:30pm-11pm.
Fargo, ND:
Holiday Nights at Red River Zoo
Red River Zoo, 4255 23rd Ave S Fargo, ND 58104
Stroll through the decorated zoo lights with plenty of family activities. Only $6/adult; $4/kids ages 2-14; Children under 2 are free.
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