Twin Cities Holiday Festivals & Christmas Tree Lightings

Twin Cities Holiday Festivals & Christmas Tree Lightings

Our Twin Cities Holiday Festival Guide is chock full of hometown festivals all dressed up in their holiday best and pumping out the Christmas cheer. Whether it’s a holiday tree lighting, a jolly ice skating event or a full-on festival with fireworks and light spectacles, we think attending one is quite simply the perfect way to kick off the holiday season in 2025. We’ve organized our holiday festival calendar into regions of the Twin Cities Metro to make it easier to find one close to home (or explore a new destination!) All holiday events are FREE unless noted.

Note: If you are looking for a list of Christmas decorated houses, with addresses categorized by the cities in which they are located, see this article: Light It Up: Twin Cities’ Greater Minnesota Christmas & Holiday Light Displays.

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ST PAUL HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTINGS & FESTIVALS

Rice Park Tree Lighting Ceremony

Date: 11/15/2025 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Location: Rice Park, 109 W 4th St, Saint Paul, MN, 55102

Join the city of St. Paul and the Salvation Army for this annual kickoff to the holiday season. Rice Park will be filled with thousands of lights during the annual tree lighting ceremony and throughout the winter. Family fun includes live music, selfie station and hot cocoa and cookies (while supplies last).

Shows will change out weekly and they run every 15 minutes beginning nightly at 5pm.

GLOW Holiday Festival

Date: 11/20/2025 - 01/04/2026 SEE TIMES
Location: CHS Field, 360 Broadway Street, Saint Paul, MN, 55101

CHS Field is GLOW headquarters for the holiday season! Grab a map and follow the walking trail of dazzling holiday decorations and lights plus a meet with Santa, a thrilling slide and zip line ride, a s’mores station, concessions and more. Tickets: $12.75-$21.75/pp (Use our exclusive discount code to get 20% off). Starts November 20, 2025, and runs select dates through January 4, 2026.

12/25/25 Update: Special Offer 12/26/25-1/4/26: 4 PACK – 4 tickets for $60* (*plus applicable fees and tax)

1/1/25 Update: Special Offer 1/2-4/26: ALL IN – $21 adult and $12 youth all-in* tickets (*plus tax)

Mears Park Holiday Lighting Ceremony

Date: 11/22/2025 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Mears Park, 221 5th Street East, Saint Paul, MN, 55101

Mears Park in the Lowertown area of downtown St Paul lights up tonight. Dress for the weather and get ready for carols. Bring an ornament if you’d like to contribute to the community tree.

St Paul European Christmas Market

Date: 11/28/2025 - 12/21/2025 SEE TIMES
Location: Union Depot, 214 4th Street East, St Paul, MN, 55101

Based on the European open air Christkindlmarkts like those in Germany and Austria, this is the Twin Cities’ own outdoor Christmas market. Shop for unique, handmade gifts and decorations as well as nosh on holiday treats. Weekends, November 28-December 21, 2025. Fri  3-9pm; Sat 11am-9pm & Sun 11am-6pm.

  • Best day(s) to visit: December 6th is Union Depot’s Tree Lighting and Movie Night. Come early for Santa and stick around for the festivities!
  • Santa & Elves at the market: Santa along with his elves and reindeer will be often stop by Union Depot’s European Market. Kids can also go on a scavenger hunt and families can stroll through the market full of handcrafted goods and a selection of food. FREE to visit – see our full Santa schedule at the link.

Christmas in Germany

Date: 12/06/2025 - 12/07/2025 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Germanic-American Institute, 301 Summit Avenue, Saint Paul, MN , 55102

Father Christmas German

GAI hosts its annual Holiday Open House with a new name. Participate in Christmas traditions of Germany, including Lebkuchen cookies, St. Nikolaus and German carols. Kids can meet Sankt Nikolaus, listen to a Christmas storytime, make holiday crafts and view model train displays. Events both indoors and outdoors in a heated tent. Ticketed timed entry required, slots from 10am-4pm. $10/adults, $5/children ages 4-17.

St Paul Grand Meander

Date: 12/06/2025 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Grand Avenue, Grand Avenue, Saint Paul, MN , 55105

The holiday festival spans 20 blocks of one of St Paul’s premiere shopping districts. Find samples, specials, Vulcan fire truck rides, free trolley rides, carolers, a soup tasting contest and multiple venues to visit with Santa. Events run starting 8:30am through the afternoon.

St Paul Union Depot Holiday Tree Lighting (FREE)

Date: 12/06/2025 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Union Depot, 214 4th Street East, St Paul, MN, 55101

Enjoy the annual holiday tree lighting ceremony (7pm) featuring live entertainment by the MISTLETONES, free hot COCOA, and fun activities for kids. Then stick around for a HOLIDAY MOVIE NIGHT in the waiting room. Bring a blanket to stretch out on the floor. This year’s film is ELF! Concessions, including popcorn, will be available for purchase.

Drive by the North Plaza any evening after the tree-lighting ceremony to see the the tree, which will be lit through December.

Merry Market

Date: 12/13/2025 - 12/21/2025 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Minnesota State Fairgrounds, 1265 Snelling Avenue North, Saint Paul, MN, 55108

A festive, indoor holiday shopping event on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds featuring local handcrafted gifts. Santa will be at the holiday market to visit and take photos with the family. Kid-friendly fun includes train and horse-drawn trolley rides, food trucks, and Christmas crafts. Admission is free, there is a small fee for some activities.

TWO WEEKENDS ONLY December 13-14 & December 20-21, 2025, 10am-4pm.

Minneapolis Holiday Tree Lightings & Festivals

Minneapolis Christkindl Market

Date: 11/21/2025 - 12/21/2025 SEE TIMES
Location: North Loop Green, 350 N 5th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55401

The city of Minneapolis is bringing back its own European-style Christmas market onto the scene much like its sister over in St Paul. Shopping, yes, absolutely along with a host of other entertainment: Santa & Mrs. Claus, lots of cheery music and dance performances and plenty of delicious food. The market is “lit up” on opening night, November 21, then runs weekends through December 21, 2025. Fridays: 4 to 9 pm | Saturdays: 11 am to 9 pm | Sundays: 11 am to 7 pm.

Winterapolis Light Up & Winter Kickoff

Date: 11/28/2025 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: IDS Center, 717 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, 55402

Downtown Minneapolis lights up with a holiday tree at IDS at 6:05 pm. Followed by a snowball throw at 6:45pm. Plus store fronts will be decorated, ARTrageous Adventures will lead kids crafts, and local choruses will sing a tribute to Mary Tyler Moore.

North Loop Tree Lighting

Date: 12/04/2025 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: The Nordic, 729 N Washington Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55401

Santa Claus, elves, live music and a countdown to the 6pm tree lighting against a Downtown Minneapolis setting. Free hot beverages and donuts too!

Linden Hills Reindeer Day

Date: 12/06/2025 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Linden Hills Neighborhood, 43rd Steet and Upton Avenue South, Linden Hills, MN, 55410

Linden Hills neighborhood hosts a day of family fun. The festive activities take place at local shops and businesses in the area of Upton & 43rd. You can get a list of all the offerings at the link but here’s a preview: stop in for free cookies, crafts, photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus, cocoa and storytime.

  • Reindeer Day StorytimeWild Rumpus back lot, 12pm
  • Photos with Santa & Mrs Claus
  • Visit with reindeer (naturally)
  • Holiday crafts
  • Live entertainment

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Covering the best holiday festivals and tree lighting events in the communities of Albertville, Anoka, Buffalo, Champlin, Columbia Heights, Coon Rapids, Crystal, Dayton, Delano, Elk River, Hanover, Oak Grove, Osseo, Otsego, Plymouth, Ramsey, Robbinsdale, Rogers & St Michael, Minnesota.

Twin Cities Northwest Metro Holiday Festivals & Christmas Tree Lightings

Albertville

Albertville Christmas in the Park

Date(s): 11/30/2025 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Albertville Central Park, 5801 Main Ave NE, Albertville, MN , 55301

The Albertville Lions invite you to attend their annual holiday tree lighting event. Santa & Mrs. Claus will be in attendance along with holiday activities like horse-drawn wagon rides, caroling, s’mores over the fire and warm beverages.

Andover

Andover Tree Lighting

Date(s): 12/05/2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Andover Community Center, 15200 Hanson Blvd NW, Andover, MN, 55304

In addition to watching the big tree light up over Andover, enjoy hot chocolate and apple cider, roast smores by the bonfire and relish some holiday tunes.

Anoka

Anoka Tree Lighting

Date(s): 12/06/2025 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Anoka City Hall, 2015 S 1st Avenue, Anoka, MN, 55303

Family fun at the Anoka holiday tree lighting event includes holiday music, horse-drawn trolley rides, bonfires, holiday shopping and more. Visit Santa and Mrs. Claus in the Santa Shack during the tree lighting festivities. Food vendors will be on site. 

Brooklyn Park

Brooklyn Park Winter Wonderland Celebration

Date(s): 12/20/2025 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Brooklyn Park Community Activity Center, 5600 85th Avenue N, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55443

Bring the family for a festive get-together with free family fun to celebrate the season in Brooklyn Park. There will be holiday music and refreshments, toy giveaways, entertainment and a chance to meet and get photos with Santa. Free tickets available through Eventbrite.

Buffalo

Buffalo Deck The Halls

Date(s): 12/06/2025 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: Sturges Park, 505 2nd Ave S, Buffalo, MN , 55313

Buffalo’s holiday tree lighting is set for 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. View the lights any evening after the lighting ceremony throughout the holiday season.

Champlin

Champlin Christmas at the Crossings

Date(s): 12/05/2025 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Mississippi Crossings, 307 E River Pkwy, Champlin, MN, 55316

Enjoy Santa visits, hot chocolate, cookies and s’mores during this free family event to light up the community gathering space with a 30-foot panel animated musical tree, 16-foot walk through displays, including a gift box, an ornament and snowflake light poles. Free event for all ages.

Coon Rapids

Coon Rapids Tree Lighting Festival

Date(s): 12/13/2025 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Boulevard Plaza, 11002 Crooked Lake Blvd, Coon Rapids, MN, 55433

Bundle up to celebrate the lighting of Coon Rapids’ community tree. Santa sits for pictures with your kids. Enjoy singing and bonfires, hot cocoa and cookies, live music and the holiday tree lighting. Both food shelf and toy donations will be accepted. Holiday tree lighting countdown and fireworks at 5:30pm. Free event for all ages.

Crystal

Crystal Winterfest & Light Up Crystal

Date(s): 12/06/2025 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: Crystal Community Center, 4800 Douglas Drive N, Crystal, MN , 55429

Crystal Winterfest offers indoor activities followed by the Light Up Crystal ceremony outside at 5pm. Activities include music, refreshments, llama photo booth, crafting, hot dogs, treats and visits with Santa. If you are looking for an opportunity to give back as a family, stop at the card-making station to create cards for local seniors and military members. Stick around for the LIGHT UP CRYSTAL ceremony at 5pm. This is a free event for all ages.

Dayton

Holidayton Celebration

Date(s): 12/04/2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Briana Scurry Field, 12260 Diamond Lake Road, Dayton, MN, 55327

Join in the city of Dayton for its “Holidayton Celebration” – a holiday tree lighting along with other festivities – Santa photos, food trucks, kids games, and a holiday light parade. Free event.

Delano

Delano Light the Night

Date(s): 11/28/2025 - 01/31/2026 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Delano Central Park, 650 River Street North, Delano, MN, 55328

From November 28th through January, Central Park in Delano glows with thousands of twinkling holiday lights, interactive displays, more than 100 trees decorated by the community and scenes to explore for the public to enjoy – free! There are firepits to help keep you warm, live music on select nights and free treats on Saturdays. See our complete schedule of events. Admission is free.

Santa makes an appearance on December 13. Come get your picture taken with him!

Delano

Delano Old-Fashioned Christmas

Date(s): 12/06/2025 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Location: Downtown Delano, 2nd Street North, Delano, MN, 55328

Delano’s annual holiday festival features holiday events all over town – an old fashioned market, Girl Scouts Christmas Tree Walk, a storybook character hunt, smores, holiday tunes, and Santa-specific activities such as a storytime & snacks with Santa, a Santa Shoppe and an appearance in the Deladazzle Parade. Free admission, some activities have fees. 

Delano

Delano Light the Night with Santa

Date(s): 12/13/2025 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Delano Central Park, 650 River Street North, Delano, MN, 55328

Santa makes an appearance at Delano’s Light the Night holiday lights display in Central Park. Come get your picture taken with him!

From November 28th through January, Central Park glows with thousands of twinkling holiday lights, interactive displays, more than 100 trees decorated by the community and scenes to explore for the public to enjoy – free! There are firepits to help keep you warm, live music on select nights and free treats on Saturdays.

Delano

Illuminate the Night Kickoff Celebration

Date(s): 11/28/2025 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Delano Central Park, 650 River Street North, Delano, MN, 55328

Kick off Delano’s Light the Night display with a party in the park. Family fun includes fire pits, festive music, a free meal, and a lighting ceremony. Central Park will remain lit up nightly through January.

Elk River

Elk River Downtown Tree Lighting

Date(s): 11/20/2025 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Rivers Edge Commons, 679 Main St NW, Elk River, MN, 55330

The Elk River holiday tree lights up shortly after 5pm and the merriment continues with holiday lights, carolers and a take-home craft for kids. Bring your letter for Santa!

Hanover

Victorian Caroling at the Historic Bridge

Date(s): 12/05/2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Hanover Bridge, Millpond Trail, Hanover, MN, 55341

Sing-along Christmas carols, llamas in their seasonal best, hot cider and cookies and photo opportunities with St Nick are all part of this Victorian-inspired holiday festival in Hanover. Free event, located at the historic Hanover Bridge.  

Maple Grove

Santa at The Shoppes (FREE)

Date(s): 12/06/2025 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Shoppes at Arbor Lakes, 12459 Elm Creek Boulevard N, Maple Grove, MN, 55369

Spend an afternoon celebrating the holiday season with with Santa Claus, kids activities, Christmas carolers, wagon rides, holiday lights, food vendors and shopping. Santa will be walking around the Shoppes all afternoon. The event culminates in a Parade of Lights followed by a Christmas Tree lighting ceremony.

Santa greeting two children at The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes in Maple Grove Minnesota
Strolling Santa. Image courtesy of The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes

Oak Grove

Oak Grove Christmas Tree Lighting

Date(s): 12/05/2025 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Oak Grove City Hall Park, 19900 Nightingale St NW, Oak Grove, MN, 55011

The Oak Grove Park Commission again hosts the city’s annual Christmas tree lighting event. Expect festive food trucks, fire pits and a visit from Santa.

Osseo

Osseo MiniDazzle Celebration

Date(s): 12/05/2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Boerboom Park, 415 Central Ave, Osseo, MN, 55369

Start off with the Light Parade down Main Street in Osseo. Then, following pictures with Santa, warm up at the bonfire and watch the Osseo Christmas tree lighting. This is a free community event for all ages.

Otsego

Otsego Tree Lighting Event

Date(s): 11/25/2025 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: Prairie Center, 8899 Nashua Avenue NE, Otsego, MN, 55330

Caroling and lighting of Otsego’s holiday tree takes place outdoors. Then go indoors for storytime with Sprinkles the elf, plus cocoa and cookies. Kids can bring their letters to Santa at the North Pole Mailbox. Free for all ages.

Ramsey

Ramsey Community Tree Lighting

Date(s): 12/02/2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Ramsey City Hall, 7550 Sunwood Drive NW, Ramsey, MN, 55303

City of Ramsey celebrates the start of the holiday season with a tree lighting event, free cocoa and cookies and pictures with Santa.

Robbinsdale

Robbinsdale Holiday Tree Lighting & Sing-Along

Date(s): 12/02/2025 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Location: Robbinsdale City Hall, 4100 Lakeview Avenue North, Robbinsdale, MN, 55422

The annual Robbinsdale holiday tree lighting event will take place at City Hall and includes a sing along, Santa visit and hot apple cider and treats.

Rogers

Rogers Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony

Date(s): 12/05/2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: 21st Century Bank Event Center, 12716 Main Street, Rogers, MN, 55374

Rogers celebrates their holiday tree lighting ceremony with hot chocolate, cookies and caroling. Activities begin at 6pm, tree lights up at 7. Cruise by anytime after that to see the tree. 

St Michael

St Michael WinterFest

Date(s): 12/06/2025 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: Town Center Park, 11800 Town Center Dr NE, St Michael, MN, 55376

So good they brought the festival back for a third year! 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. All ages are welcome at this free event.

Northeast Metro Holiday Festival List

Twin Cities Northeast Metro Holiday Festivals & Christmas Tree Lightings

Featuring all the fun of holiday festivals and tree lightings in the communities of Blaine, Centerville, Forest Lake, Ham Lake, Hudson WI, Hugo, Lake Elmo, North St Paul, Oakdale, Scandia, Shoreview, Stillwater, Taylors Falls & White Bear Lake, Minnesota.

Blaine

Blaine Winter Celebration

Date(s): 11/30/2025 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Location: Tom Ryan Park, 10802 Town Square Drive Northeast, Blaine, MN, 55449

Blaine kicks off the season with a holiday tree lighting ceremony, holiday music, s’mores & hot chocolate by a bonfire. Plus Santa and his reindeer will stop by (maybe Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer? maybe just the regular variety?). 

Centerville

Centerville Christmas In the Park

Date(s): 12/13/2025 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park, 1597 Lamotte Dr, Centerville, MN, 55038

The Centerville Lions sponsor their holiday festival in the park with Santa photos, horse-drawn trolley rides, a bonfire, a free lunch and a Santa parade to follow. Activities are free for all ages.

Forest Lake

Forest Lake Hometown Holiday

Date(s): 12/05/2025 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Location: Lakeside Memorial Park, 95 East Broadway Avenue, Forest Lake, MN, 55025

In addition to the holiday tree lighting ceremony are smores and hot cocoa, holiday musical favorites and a petting zoo. Free with non-perishables or new toys accepted for donation. Food trucks on site.  4:30-6:30pm with tree lighting at 6:45pm.

Ham Lake

Ham Lake Hometown Holiday

Date(s): 12/06/2025 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Ham Lake Lions Park, 1220 157th Avenue Northeast, Ham Lake, MN, 55304

Ham Lake’s Hometown Holiday celebration is filled with good cheer. Gather outdoors at Lions Park for a tree lighting and holiday music, visits with Santa, alpacas to pet and ornaments to decorate and take home. Enjoy free cookies and candy canes, hot cocoa and apple cider. Free event for all ages.

Hudson

Light Up Hudson

Date(s): 11/28/2025 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Lakefront Park, 505 First Street, Hudson, WI, 54016

Santa magically illuminates Lakefront Park in Hudson, Wisconsin, with thousands of lights along the St Croix River. This is one of many magical events that make up the town’s Have a Hudson Holiday celebration.

Hudson

Have a Hudson Holiday

Date(s): 11/03/2025 - 12/14/2025 SEE TIMES
Location: Lakefront Park, 505 First Street, Hudson, WI, 54016

Thank you to one of our readers who alerted us that just over the border to the east you can find any number of charming Christmas experiences in Hudson, Wisconsin. From a storefront-window decorating contest in mid-November to Santa’s busy appearance schedule around town, here are the best things to do this season:

2025 Have a Hudson Holiday schedule

November 3-December 2: Find Santa scavenger hunt

Pick up your free Santa passport at participating businesses, then be on the lookout for the photo of Santa hidden throughout Hudson’s bistros and shops. Drop off the completed passport at Angel’s Pet World by December 2 at 4pm to be entered in prize drawings.

November 19: Window Decorating Contest

Entries include: Best of the Best, Most Whimsical Display, Classic Christmas, Light Up the Town & Best Restaurant. Enjoy the creativity all season.

November 28: Light Up Hudson

Santa magically illuminates Lakefront Park in Hudson, Wisconsin, with thousands of lights along the St Croix River at 7pm.

November 28-February 15: Buena Vista – a Stroll In the Park

The lights in Lakefront Park will twinkle for you to enjoy until February 15 as part of “Buena Vista – a Stroll In the Park”.

December 5: Candlelight Stroll

Take an illuminated carriage rides through Lakefront Park aglow with luminary candles set the
mood for this holiday event. Helmer Dance Studio’s Holly Doll dancers pose as live mannequins in downtown Hudson’s storefront windows. 6-8pm.

December 6: Santa & His Critters

Santa Claus will meet with families in lit-up Lakefront Park – along with such critters as sled dogs and a petting zoo. All ages are welcome to meet Santa at this free event. 12-3pm.

December 14: Visit with Santa

One more chance to meet Santa in Hudson – this time at Thorcraft Custom Kitchens (512 2nd
Street in the 2nd Street Crossing building). 12-3pm.

More information

Hugo

Hugo Santa Party & Tree Lighting

Date(s): 12/03/2025 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Hugo Lions Park, 5524 Upper 146th Street North, Hugo, MN, 55038

The mayor will light up the city of Hugo’s holiday tree at 6:30pm. Kids are invited to visit with Santa as well.

Lake Elmo

Light Up Lake Elmo

Date(s): 12/06/2025 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: Downtown Lake Elmo, Downtown, Lake Elmo, MN, 55042

Lake Elmo kicks off the holidays with caroling, a downtown tree lighting, activities along Main Street and Santa Claus arriving on his fire truck. The holiday tree will remain lit evenings after the event. Event runs 3-5pm, tree lighting at 4:45pm.

Maplewood

Maplewood Mall Tree Lighting

Date(s): 11/22/2025 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Maplewood Mall, 3001 White Bear Ave, Maplewood, MN, 55109
Maplewood Mall holiday events are here! Here’s what you have to look forward to in November:

November 21: Christmas Is Coming

Santa arrives and is ready for photo shoots with families! | 2-7pm

November 22: Christmas Tree Lighting

Complete with hot cocoa and a Christmas story with Mrs Claus | 4-7pm

Mounds View

Mounds View Holiday Tree Lighting

Date(s): 12/05/2025 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Mounds View City Hall Park, 2401 County Hwy 10, Mounds View, MN , 55112

Mounds View is putting on its very first holiday tree lighting event! Head down to City Hall Park for a visit from Santa, hot cocoa, hot dogs and smores by the fire, and the big countdown to the tree lighting at 6pm. Full event kicks off at 4pm; all ages are welcome to attend this free holiday event.

North St Paul

North St Paul Holiday Hop

Date(s): 12/06/2025 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: 7th Avenue, 7th Avenue, North St Paul, MN, 55109

City-wide holiday activities in North St Paul including Santa, his elf and the North St Paul Snowman hopping through town from 10am-12pm. You’ll want to see our link for more details. Most activities are free.

Oakdale

Oakdale Tree Lighting with Santa

Date(s): 12/04/2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Oakdale City Hall, 1584 Hadley Avenue N, Oakdale, MN

A new holiday event for the city of Oakdale, Santa is in charge of lighting up the city’s tree! He’ll arrive at City Hall in style by fire truck, light the tree at 7pm, then stick around for photos with families, a bonfire with smores, and music.

Oakdale

Oakdale Winter Wonderland

Date(s): 12/20/2025 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Oakdale Discovery Center & Nature Preserve, 4444 Hadley Ave N, Oakdale, MN , 55128

All the classic holiday fun going on here in Oakdale: horse-drawn hayrides, petting farm, bonfire with smores, crafts, visits with Santa, candy cane hunt and more. Free and fun for all ages.

Scandia

Scandia Vinterlights!

Date(s): 11/30/2025 12:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Location: Scandia Community Center, 14727 209th Street North, Scandia, MN, 55073

The highlight may be the holiday tree lighting, but there’s also an indoor craft market, music, free cookies, hot cocoa and caroling around a firepit. Tree lighting countdown starts at 5:15pm, entire free event runs noon-6:30pm.

Shoreview

Shoreview Holiday Lighting Event

Date(s): 11/18/2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St N, Shoreview, MN , 55126

The grounds of Shoreview Commons will be lit for the holidays following a Holiday choir performance. Music and cookies follow at the community center’s Haffeman Pavilion (4610 Victoria Ave).

Stillwater

Stillwater Hometown for the Holidays

Date(s): 11/29/2025 - 12/20/2025 SEE TIMES
Location: Downtown Stillwater, Downtown, Stillwater, MN, 55082

Downtown Stillwater Minnesota lit up for the Holidays 2020Picturesque Stillwater’s Main Street lights up with Christmas decorations and traditional events for a month-long celebration dubbed Hometown for the Holidays. 

2025 Stillwater Hometown for the Holidays events

November 29-30: Shop Small Weekend

  • Support Stillwater’s independent shops and restaurants!
  • 12-5pm | NEW Elf Takeover – track them down around downtown for your chance to get a free coupon bag today only and win gift cards. 
  • 2-4pm | Find Santa around Stillwater
  • 3-5pm | Strolling Victorian carolers (1-3pm Sunday)

December 6: Twinkle Party & Tree Lighting

  • 4:30-6:30pm | Meet Elsa & Olaf. Free twinkle lights are passed out for kids 12 & under, live music and carolers entertain.
  • 5pm | Santa arrives via fire truck
  • 5:30pm | Holiday tree lighting & fireworks

December 12-14: Candy Town Weekend

  • Friday gingerbread man ornament scavenger hunt downtown with prize drawing (Dec 12-19).
  • Santa sightings (Sat, 2-4pm & Sun, 12-2pm)
  • Saturday Victorian carolers, 3-5pm
  • Sunday gingerbread house contest – meet the gingerbread man & decorate cookies and meet Santa – Darn Knit Anyway’s Makers’ Lounge, 12-2pm

December 20: Furry Friends Weekend

  • 12pm | Pet Parade on Main Street with the Grinch
  • 2-4pm | Strolling Victorian carolers

Stillwater’s 2024/2025 Holiday Light Show

Stillwater

Stillwater Twinkle Party & Tree Lighting

Date(s): 12/06/2025 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Lowell Park, 201 Water St N, Stillwater, MN, 55082

Downtown Stillwater Minnesota lit up for the Holidays 2020Picturesque Stillwater’s Main Street lights up with Christmas decorations and traditional events for a month-long celebration. You can find more details about the themed weekends that make up Hometown for the Holidays to plan ahead. Here’s what’s glimmering on the horizon:

Stillwater’s Twinkle Weekend

Saturday is traditionally the date to mark for the city’s Twinkle Party & Tree Lighting. Free twinkle lights are passed out for kids 12 & under, live music entertains, the historic trolley circulates & the city’s tree lights up in style with Santa in attendance. December 6, 2025.

Taylors Falls

Taylors Falls Lighting Festival

Date(s): 11/28/2025 - 11/30/2025 SEE TIMES
Location: Taylors Falls Lighting Festival, Various locations, Taylors Falls, MN, 55084

Family highlights of the annual Taylors Falls Lighting Festival include the Grand Lighting & Santa Parade on Friday, a craft fair & medallion hunt on Saturday and a winter carol sing-along event on Sunday. Full event runs November 28-30, 2025.

White Bear Lake

White Bear Lake Festival of Trees (FREE)

Date(s): 11/20/2025 - 12/20/2025 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: White Bear Lake Armory, 2228 Fourth Street, White Bear Lake, MN, 55110

Drop by the White Bear Lake Armory anytime Tuesday through Saturday between 10am and 3pm for a self-guided tour of Christmas trees decorated by the community. During three special open house events, additional family fun includes free photos with Santa, cookies, cocoa, holiday music and family-friendly activities from 10am-3pm. Full event runs November 20-December 20, 2025.

White Bear Lake

White Bear Lake Winterfest

Date(s): 12/06/2025 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Downtown, White Bear Lake, White Bear Lake, MN, 55110

Everything is wintry and bright on White Bear Lake’s two Winterfest Saturdays – complete with Santa visits, horse-drawn trolley rides, carolers and ice sculptures in downtown. December 6 & 13, 2025; 10am-2pm. 

Wyoming

Wyoming Tree Lighting Ceremony

Date(s): 12/06/2025 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Railroad Park, 26755 Faxton Ave, Wyoming, MN, 55092

Light up the holiday tree in Wyoming – plus light displays, a Santa meet, refreshments and entertainment. 

FIND MORE SANTA SIGHTINGS AT: HERE COMES SANTA CLAUS IN THE TWIN CITIES.

That jolly old guy sure can get around! Santa starts accepting visitors and offering photo opportunities as early as the beginning of November at department stores and malls. You can find many early Holiday events featuring Santa appearances over on our Santa Claus is Coming to Town page, including visits at community holiday festivals and at area malls and shopping districts.

Southweast Metro Holiday Festival List

Twin Cities Southeast Metro Holiday Festivals & Christmas Tree Lightings

Rounding up all the holiday happenings and tree lighting events in the communities of Afton, Apple Valley, Burnsville, Cottage Grove, Eagan, Farmington, Hastings, Inver Grove Heights, Lakeville, Rosemount, South St Paul & West St Paul, Minnesota.

Afton

Afton Village Holiday

Date(s): 11/29/2025 - 12/13/2025 SEE TIMES
Location: Afton Town Square Park, 3418 St. Croix Trail S, Afton, MN , 55001

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.

Apple Valley

Apple Valley Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony

Date(s): 11/25/2025 6:15 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Apple Valley Municipal Center, 7100 147th Street West, Apple Valley, MN, 55124

Complete with caroling, cookies and cider. Traditionally the Tuesday prior to Thanksgiving.

Burnsville

Burnsville Winter Lighting Ceremony

Date(s): 11/26/2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Nicollet Commons Park, 12550 Nicollet Ave, Burnsville, MN, 55337

Nicollet Commons will be lit up with over 100,00 lights, snowflakes and a fully lit tree. Making an appearance at Burnsville’s illuminating Winter Lighting Ceremony are local choirs, refreshments, Mr. and Mrs. Claus, 200,000+ lights, and a 30-foot-tall tree. After the lighting ceremony at 6pm, the square will be lit evenings for the remainder of the season. Free event for all ages.

Cottage Grove

Cottage Grove Hometown Holiday

Date(s): 12/04/2025 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Cottage Grove City Hall, 12800 Ravine Pkwy, Cottage Grove, MN, 55016

There will be a festive holiday tree for photos along with Santa and Mrs Claus, free treats and live reindeer, bonfires, wagon rides (starting at 4:30pm), kids activities, live music and food trucks. All ages are invited to this free event.

Eagan

Eagan Community Tree Lighting

Date(s): 12/02/2025 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Parkway, Eagan, MN, 55121

Tree lighting complete with music, kids crafts, free admission to play at the Blast Indoor Playground, and more – see our schedule of events. 

Farmington

Farmington Lighted Holiday Parade

Date(s): 12/06/2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Downtown, Farmington, Farmington, MN , 55024 

Bringing if back for year #2! The city’s  holiday parade will be back on the streets!

Hastings

Hastings Holiday Hoopla

Date(s): 11/29/2025 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Hastings City Hall, 101 4th Street East, Hastings, MN, 55033

Enjoy a day of shopping and tons of family activities at businesses downtown, including a strolling Santa, horse-drawn wagon rides, cookie decorating, a holiday sing-along, storytime and more. Stick around to watch the street snowflakes light up at 5:15pm followed by the City Hall Tree Lighting at 5:30pm.

Inver Grove Heights

Inver Grove Heights Holidays in the Heights

Date(s): 12/05/2025 - 12/13/2025 SEE TIMES
Location: Veterans Memorial Community Center, 8055 Barbara Ave, Inver Grove Heights, MN , 55077

The city of Inver Grove Heights celebrates the holiday season over a span of several merry days and includes events such as a tree lighting, a skate and swim, and a number of opportunities to visit with Santa. See our full listing of events at the link.

Inver Grove Heights

Lights, Cocoa, Community - Lighting Simley Island (FREE)

Date(s): 11/28/2025 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: Simley Island Park, 3110 80th St E, Inver Grove Heights, MN, 55076
Start off with treats and hot cocoa in the Hometown Meats parking lot. At 7pm, the group will head over to Simley Island for a holiday lighting ceremony. Guess who will be in attendance – Santa! If possible, please bring a non-perishable food item for the Neighbors Holiday Food Drive.

Lakeville

Lakeville Holiday on Main & Tree Lighting

Date(s): 12/06/2025 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Downtown Lakeville, Lakeville, Lakeville, MN, 55044

Lakeville’s Holiday on Main celebration kicks off with a Christmas tree lighting at 5pm, pictures with Santa at Lakeville Area Arts Center, sales in the shops, a performance by Lakeville Area Community Band and downtown trolley rides.

Rosemount

Rosemount Community Tree Lighting

Date(s): 11/29/2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Steeple Center, 14375 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount, MN, 55068

Rosemount’s annual holiday tree lighting outside of the Steeple Center plus choir performances and cookies and juice. This is a free community event for all ages.

South St Paul

South St Paul Light Up the Square

Date(s): 11/30/2025 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Central Square Community Center, 100 Seventh Avenue North, South St Paul, MN, 55075

South St Paul rings in the holidays complete with cocoa, caroling, Santa & Mrs. Claus, Frosty the Snowman and the lighting of the holiday tree. Countdown begins at 6pm! Free community event; all are welcome.

Southwest Metro Holiday Lights

Twin Cities Southwest Metro Holiday Festivals & Christmas Tree Lightings

Bringing you the best holiday festivals and tree lighting events in the communities of Belle Plaine, Bloomington, Chanhassen, Chaska, Edina, Excelsior, Hopkins, Jordan, Minnetonka, Minnetrista, Mound, Prior Lake, Savage, Shakopee, St Louis Park, Waconia, Wayzata & Watertown, Minnesota.

Chanhassen

Chanhassen Tree Lighting Ceremony

Date(s): 12/06/2025 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Chanhassen Recreation Center, 2310 Coulter Blvd, Chanhassen, MN, 55317

Chanhassen’s annual holiday event includes a tree lighting ceremony followed by refreshments, bonfires, live reindeer, gingerbread house displays*, and Santa Claus. Visit all throughout the season, to enjoy the holiday lights and drop a letter in the Santa mailbox.

Chaska

Arboretum Winter Lights: Family Night

Date(s): 12/18/2025 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska, MN , 55318

Family Nights at Minnesota Landscape Arborteum’s Winter Lights take place on December 11 & 18. In addition to enjoying the sparkling holiday lights displays, you can find cozy activities and treats to tempt the kids.

Winter Lights displays will once again illuminate flowers, nature and whimsical scenes with even more lights than before. Select nights, November 20-December 31, 2025. Included with Arboretum admission, pre-purchased tickets available at the link.

Chaska

Arboretum Winter Lights

Date(s): 12/31/2025 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska, MN , 55318

Take a walking tour through the dazzling garden lights on the grounds of the Twin Cities’ favorite botanical gardens – the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. Winter Lights displays will once again illuminate flowers, nature and whimsical scenes with even more lights than before. Select nights, November 20-December 31, 2025. Included with Arboretum admission, pre-purchased tickets available at the link.

Chaska

Chaska Hometown Holiday Tree Lighting

Date(s): 12/06/2025 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: Downtown Chaska, Downtown, Chaska, MN, 55318

At Chaska’s Hometown Holiday season starter you can meet Santa, take a cozy horse-drawn carriage ride, listen to music and watch the tree lighting at 5pm.

Chaska

Chaska Firemen's Park Tree Lighting

Date(s): 11/23/2025 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: Firemens Park, 3210 Chaska Blvd, Chaska, MN, 55318

Chaska’s annual holiday tree lighting in Firemen’s Park features bonfires, s’mores (available while supplies last), and a special visit from Santa. This is a free, all ages event.

Edina

50th & France Tree Lighting Ceremony

Date(s): 11/29/2025 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: 50th & France, 50th & France, Edina, MN , 55425

Along with the lighting of the 20-foot holiday tree, enjoy caroling, carriage rides and Santa Claus. Held at the 50th & France shopping and dining district.

Edina

Holidays at 50th & France

Date(s): 11/29/2025 - 12/20/2025 SEE TIMES
Location: 50th & France, 50th & France, Edina, MN , 55425

In addition to all the incredible holiday shopping you can do on 50th & France, there’s a full lineup of festive family events and activities weekends through December 20. See our full schedule at the link!

Excelsior

Christmas In Excelsior

Date(s): 11/28/2025 - 12/13/2025 SEE TIMES
Location: Downtown Excelsior, Downtown, Excelsior, MN, 55331

Holiday family fun in downtown Excelsior begins on Black Friday (November 28) and continues on Small Business Saturday with a tree lighting event featuring carolers and Santa, games indoors and out, music, carriage rides and more. The merriment extends with “Celebrating the Season Saturdays” into December with more opportunities to shop local, enjoy the holiday lights and visit with Santa. See our complete schedule. Saturdays, December 6, 13 & 20, 2025.

Hopkins

Holiday in Hopkins

Date(s): 11/29/2025 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: Mainstreet, Mainstreet & 10th Avenue, Hopkins, MN, 55343

Get in on the action of Small Business Saturday in Hopkins: photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus, carolers, holiday crafts and contests, horse-drawn carriage rides, s’mores and cocoa by a cozy bonfire, a holiday tree lighting in Downtown Park and lots more. Visit the link for the complete schedule.

Jordan

Jordan Dazzle Parade

Date(s): 12/06/2025 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Pekarna Park, 148 Water Street, Jordan, MN, 55352

The annual Jordan Dazzle Parade kicks off at 6pm followed by a holiday tree lighting in Pekarna Park complete with Santa, carolers and food trucks.

Minnetonka

Light Up the Commons

Date(s): 12/06/2025 4:45 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Ridgedale Commons, 12590 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka, MN, 55305

Festive events on the lineup include hot cocoa, crafts, fire performer and music, a lighting up of the park and a glow stick and candy cane hunt. 4:45-6pm.

Minnetrista

Minnetrista Holiday Tree Lighting Event

Date(s): 12/04/2025 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Minnetrista City Hall, 7701 County Road 110 W, Minnetrista, MN, 55364

Santa will be arriving on a fire truck for the lighting of the Minnetrista holiday tree at city hall, afterwards there will be time to visit with and take photos with Santa. The night will end with fireworks. Food and beverages available for purchase.

Mound

Mound Annual Tree Lighting

Date(s): 11/20/2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Mound Veterans Memorial Plaza, 2415 Wilshire Boulevard, Mound, MN, 55364

The holiday tree blinks on at the Veterans Memorial Plaza in Mound, full of good cheer. Family fun includes the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus (by police & fire escort!) for photos, cookies and cocoa, live holiday music, crafts for kids, a live nativity and bonfires for warming. Tree lighting takes place at 6:10pm.

Prior Lake

Prior Lake Decembrrr Dazzle Tree Lighting

Date(s): 12/05/2025 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Lakefront Park, 5000 Kop Parkway SE, Prior Lake, MN, 55372

Santa will snap photos with visitors in addition to the other fun winter festivities scheduled like ice-carving demonstrations and a giant bonfire with warm beverages and food for sale. The evening caps off with a fireworks show. Free! All ages welcome.

Richfield

Richfield Holiday Lights Parade

Date(s): 12/11/2025 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Richfield City Garage, 1901 E 66th Street, Richfield, MN, 55423

Enjoy the holiday lights of Richfield on festive parade floats and vehicles. Santa & Mrs. Claus will be part of the parade!

Richfield Holiday Lights Parade, Thursday, December 11, 6:30 pm

Savage

Savage Tree Lighting Ceremony

Date(s): 12/04/2025 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Savage City Hall, 6000 McColl Drive, Savage, MN, 55378

Savage’s annual holiday tree lighting ceremony includes hot cocoa, live music and a bonfire. This is a free community event for all ages; participating in the Toys for Tots drive is welcomed.

Shakopee

Sever's Holiday Lights

Date(s): 11/27/2025 - 12/28/2025 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Sever's Festivals, 3121 150th Street West, Shakopee, MN, 55379

Sever’s Holiday Lights is a 2-mile drive decorated with millions of colorful lights set to holiday music. Concessions will be available to purchase and the whole family can stop to take photos at the Selfie Park. November 27 – December 28, 2025, 5-9pm.

Shakopee

Shakopee Holiday Fest & Tree Lighting

Date(s): 12/06/2025 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Downtown Shakopee, 1st Avenue & Lewis Street, Shakopee, MN, 55379

Shakopee’s Holiday Fest is aglow with walk-thru parade floats plus photos with Santa Claus and/or the Grinch, and a tree lighting ceremony at 5:30pm followed by fireworks in Huber Park.

Victoria

Light Up Victoria

Date(s): 12/04/2025 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: Bayfront Park, 1730 Steiger Lake Lane, Victoria, MN, 55386

Victoria’s Bayfront Park lights up at 6pm followed by dance performances and festive winter activities including caroling, photos with Santa, hot apple cider and marshmallow roasting, hay rides, llamas and winter games. This is a free family event and all ages are welcome to attend.

Waconia

Waconia Homespun Holiday 

Date(s): 11/29/2025 9:50 am - 6:00 pm
Location: City Square Park, 51 Pine Street, Waconia, MN , 55387

Waconia’s Homespun Holiday includes a candy cane hunt at City Square Park (9:50am), Santa’s visit to the fire station and holiday shopping deals all day around town.

Waconia

Waconia Tree Lighting In the Park

Date(s): 11/28/2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: City Square Park, 51 Pine Street, Waconia, MN , 55387

Santa welcomes the holiday season in Waconia with a tree lighting event at the park gazebo – plus hot cocoa and caroling. This is a free event, collecting new, unopened toys for the Waconia Toy Drive.

Watertown

Watertown Santa-Stravaganza Tree Lighting Ceremony

Date(s): 12/06/2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Watertown City Center Park, 112 Lewis Ave S, Watertown, MN, 55388

Spend the morning at Watertown City Hall for family fun with Santa including photos with the big guy. Write your letters to Santa, craft holiday cards, see live animals, play an ornament guessing contest and games, and decorate cookies from 9am-12pm. The tree-lighting ceremony takes place at 4:30pm in City Center Park.

Wayzata

Wayzata Light Up the Lake Celebration

Date(s): 11/21/2025 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Location: Depot Park, 402 Lake Street East, Wayzata, MN, 55391

Wayzata’s grand holiday tree lighting ceremony welcomes Santa and reindeer and offers, among much else, a candy cane hunt for kids and a parade of lights, horse-drawn wagon rides, carolers and hot cider. See our complete listing for times. Bring your letters to Santa and stop by the Panoway to mail them in the special Santa Mailbox. This is a free family event for all ages.

More Twin Cities Holiday Events We Love

Night Trains at Twin City Model Railroad Museum

668 Transfer Rd Ste. 8, St Paul, MN 55114
A special holiday tradition at the Twin City Model Railroad Museum, it is the time of year when Night Trains magically transforms the museum layouts into miniature a holiday wonderland. Buildings and street lights glow, and throughout the museum the layouts are adorned with Christmas lights. Saturdays, November 8, 2025 – Feb 28, 2026. $15/pp.

FOR MORE TRAIN-TASTIC HOLIDAY FUN SEE: PLANES, TRAINS & SLEIGHS – CHRISTMAS IN THE TWIN CITIES.

Banner for Christmas in the Twin Cities: Planes, Trains & Sleighs on Family Fun Twin Cities website.

St Paul’s European Christmas Market

Union Depot, 240 E. Kellogg Blvd. St. Paul, MN 55101
Based on the European open air Christkindlmarkts like those in Germany and Austria, this is a free event to attend with the opportunity to shop for unique, handmade gifts and decorations as well as nosh on holiday treats. Weekends, November 28-December 21, 2025. Fri & Sat 11am-9pm & Sun 11am-6pm. 

HOLIDAY SHOPPING SEASON: BLACK FRIDAY TO CHRISTMAS EVE

Several opportunities pop up in November for early holiday shopping with local artists and local businesses who often offer unique and high quality gifts:

GET READY TO GIFT! MORE TWIN CITIES HOLIDAY SHOPPING EVENTS.

Holiday Shopping Events

Gingerbread Wonderland

Norway House, 913 East Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Tour the gingerbread houses and even make your own to display. November 21, 2025 through January 3, 2026. $10/Ages 13+; Kids 17 and under $5.

Julglädje at American Swedish Institute

American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55407
An ASI holiday tradition, back in-person with live musical performances.  Saturday, November 29, 2025 9am & 11am performances. $7-$22/pp.

FIND MORE CULTURAL CHRISTMAS EVENTS: YE OLDE HOLIDAYS AT TWIN CITIES MUSEUMS & HISTORIC SITES.

Ye Olde Holidays at Twin Cities Museums & Historic Sites

Live Entertainment For the Holidays in the Twin Cities 

Get in the holiday mood with live entertainment from local theaters, musicians and more. 

4 thoughts on “Twin Cities Holiday Festivals & Christmas Tree Lightings”

    1. Hi Jodi. You are right, not everything we list in our articles meets our calendar qualifications. These events are in date order by section of the Twin Cities.

  1. Cynthia Delapena

    Greetings & Happy Holiday’s, Can you please post a list of Christmas decorated houses, with addresses categorized by the City’s in which they are located, if possible. This is a Christmas tradition I do with my Grandchildren each year, each year I’ve located such a listing but this year I’m not finding one online. Thank you very much in advance.

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