There is nothing more magical than the countdown and slow drum roll anticipation of hitting the switch and lighting up the Christmas trees in our homes. Cities around the Metro bring that same magic and hometown feel with their own versions of the great holiday tree lighting. You’ll find big parties, cozy main street events, fireworks, refreshments, and of course many visits with Santa in this list of Tree Lighting Events all over the Twin Cities Metro. Look for your local community or join in a new one and find your magic this holiday season!
NOVEMBER
Tree Lighting Ceremony | Elk River
November 21 @ 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Get into the holiday spirit at our Downtown Tree Lighting on Thursday, November 21! Bring your famil...
Tree Lighting Ceremony | Otsego
November 26 @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Come to Otsego Prairie Center for a festive night to kick off your holiday season! The mayor will li...
Winter Lighting Ceremony | Burnsville
November 27 @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Every winter, Burnsville’s Heart of the City area shines bright with more than 200,000 mini li...
Light up the Lake | Wayzata
November 29 @ 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Light up the Lake is back on November 29th in Wayzata! Join us on Lake Street from 4:30 – 6:30...
Lighting of the Village | Taylors Falls
November 29 @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
All Day Enjoy the river and trails at the FREE Entrance Day at Minnesota Interstate Park TF Shop Cra...
Tree Lighting in the Park | Waconia
November 29 @ 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Friday, November 29 | 6-6:30PM City Square Park, Waconia Sip hot cocoa by the warm fire while caroli...
Tree Lighting Ceremony | 50th & France
November 30 @ 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Shop, dine, and from 3 pm – pm enjoy: roaming carolers sleigh rides (with store receipt) Coo...
Tree Lighting | Rosemount
November 30 @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Rosemount’s annual tree lighting will be held on Saturday, November 30th, 2024 at 6 pm....
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DECEMBER
Christmas in the Park | Albertville
December 1 @ 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Christmas tree lighting with Santa & Mrs. Claus, horse-drawn wagon rides, caroling, smores over ...
Winter Celebration | Blaine
December 1 @ 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
The Winter Holiday Celebration at Tom Ryan Park will include a variety of great activities for the w...
Community Tree Lighting | Eagan
December 3 @ 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
5 p.m. Tree Lighting and a Short speech by Eagan’s Mayor, Mike Maguire FREE Live Music by Vinnie...
Holiday Tree Lighting | Robbinsdale
December 3 @ 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Join the City of Robbinsdale, Robbinsdale Chamber of Commerce, and Robbinsdale Ambassadors, for our ...
Tree Lighting Ceremony | Ramsey
December 3 @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
All are invited to the FREE City of Ramsey’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. The tree will be l...
Tree Lighting Ceremony | Savage
December 5 @ 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Join Mayor Williams and other city officials for a community holiday tradition. Come to the City Cam...
Tree Lighting Ceremony | Champlin
December 5 @ 6:03 PM - December 6 @ 7:00 PM
The annual tree lighting is at 6:30pm with Santa visits starting at 4pm. Join us to experience a lit...
Hometown Holiday | Forest Lake Memorial Park
December 6 @ 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Hometown Holiday Celebrate the season with us at Hometown Holiday on Friday, December 6th, from 4:...
Tree Lighting Ceremony | Ham Lake
December 6 @ 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
December 6th and 7th, 2024 Event Details! Friday, City Tree lighting at 5:30pm, Ham Lake Lions Park ...
Tree Lighting Ceremony | Inver Grove Heights
December 6 @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Come kick off the holiday season with our official tree lighting ceremony! Meet us outside the VMCC ...
Tree Lighting Ceremony | Afton
December 6 @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Friday 6p Tree Lighting & Carolers in the Park sponsored by Holtz Group This ceremony is ...
Tree Lighting Ceremony | Rogers
December 6 @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Join us for Rogers’ annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony at the 21st Century Bank Event Center! ...
Deck the Halls | Buffalo
December 7 @ 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
BRING THE KIDS: 3:00-5:00 pm: Bring the family for a visit with Santa, carolers, hop on a horse-draw...
Twinkle Party Tree Lighting | Stillwater, MN
December 7 @ 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Join us for a magical Twinkle Party Celebration at Chestnut Plaza, right next to the historic Lightb...
Holiday Tree Lighting and Movie Night | Union Depot
December 7 @ 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Join Union Depot in-person for the exciting annual Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration & Movie Nig...
Tree Lighting Ceremony | Chaska
December 7 @ 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Horse drawn carriage rides, santa, music and more plus lighting the tree at 5!
Tree Lighting Ceremony | Shakopee
December 7 @ 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Holiday Fest is an open streets celebration to kick-off the holiday season! This fun-for-the-whole-f...
Tree Lighting & Fireworks | Coon Rapids
December 14 @ 3:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Join us for a community celebration! Enjoy cocoa and cookies, take pictures with Santa and listen to...
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