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Tree Lighting Festivals Around the Twin Cities Metro

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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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