The twinkle, colors, flashing and music, we all love to be amazed by the beauty of a wonderful Holiday Light Display.
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*All shows are weather permitting
This guide includes FREE and paid Christmas and Holiday Light Show displays near and around Carver County and Eden Prairie, Minnesota.
FEATURED HOLIDAY LIGHT SHOWS |
GLOW HOLIDAY FESTIVAL
CHS Field, 360 N. Broadway St. Saint Paul, MN 55101
The magical outdoor walk-through experience promises to dazzle guests with a mesmerizing display of millions of twinkling lights, sparkling arches, whimsical sculptures, beautifully illuminated vignettes, and exhilarating outdoor fun that includes a Giant Snowy Slide, Vixen’s Zip Line, sElfie Plaza and more! The magical elements come together to create an incredible winter festival for all to enjoy while embracing the season of giving.
2023 GLOW Holiday Festival Dates/Times:
- Nov. 16, 2023 – Dec. 31, 2023
- Entry times begin every hour starting at 5:00pm each night.
- The last reserved entry time is 8:00pm.
- Tickets are $20.75 for Adult General Admission; $12.75 for Children (ages 4-17) Kids 3 and under are Free
- Purchase tickets online
SEVER'S HOLIDAY LIGHTS
3121 150th Street West Shakopee, MN 55379
Gather your family and friends in the car to enjoy the sights and sounds of the Sever’s Holiday Lights. This year the 1.9 mile course, located at Sever’s Festival grounds in Shakopee, is packed with more than 2.5 million lights set to holiday music favorites mixed to an upbeat track. Picture trees wrapped and dripping in icicle lights, back lit forests, hanging globes and massive flood lights to create a stunning winter wonderland setting.
Plus, meander by foot through the Woods Walk where the trees come to life with light. Or, check out the latest edition to Sever’s larger-than-life installations: a 3D gift box that is more than 24 feet tall and 24 feet wide! Guests can also drive around the family of drum giants constructed with translucent liquid drums. This family trekking through the snow is a must-see!
2023 Sever's Holiday Lights Dates/Times:
- November 22, 2023 - December 31, 2023.
- Daily 5PM - 9PM
- $30-45 per vehicle (1-7 passengers)
- $45-60 per vehicle (8+ passengers)
- Purchase tickets online
LOCAL HOLIDAY LIGHT SHOW HOMES |
CHRISTMAS ON SAVANNA
4441 Savanna Trail, Chaska, MN 55318
Christmas on Savanna is a Family Holiday Display synced to Christmas Music.
2023 Christmas on Savanna Dates/Times:
- November 20, 2023 - December 26, 2023
- Nightly from 5:00 - 9:00 PM
- Tune Radio to 91.9 FM
- FREE to view
- Weather permitting
- Please don't block driveways and be respectful of neighbors.
- Turn off your headlights
- Please keep your music at a reasonable volume
SNOOK FAMILY LIGHTS
1188 Wildwood Way, Chaska, MN 55318
Snook Family Lights is a family-run holiday light show, featuring over 50,000 lights programmed to a wide variety of our favorite holiday music.
2023 Snook Family Lights Dates/Times:
- Nightly thru Jan 5, 2024
- Sunday-Thursday 5-10pm
- Friday and Saturday 5-11pm
- FREE to view
- Weather permitting
- Please don't block driveways and be respectful of neighbors.
- Turn off your headlights
- Please keep your music at a reasonable volume
- Collecting money for Bountiful Basket Food Shelf
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS AT SUNRISE
15482 W Sunrise Circle Eden Prairie, MN 55347
Family Holiday Display with thousands of lights synced to Christmas Music.
2023 Christmas Lights at Sunrise Dates/Times:
- Beginning Thanksgiving weekend thru January 6, 2024
- Nightly from dusk to midnight
- Set radio to 87.9
- FREE to view
- Weather permitting
- Please don't block driveways and be respectful of neighbors.
- Turn off your headlights
- Please keep your music at a reasonable volume
LIGHTS ON BUTTERSCOTCH ROAD
7321 Butterscotch Rd, Eden Prairie, MN 55346
Family Holiday Display with 12,500 lights synced to Holiday Music.
2023 Lights on Butterscotch Road Dates/Times:
- Beginning Thanksgiving weekend thru January 6, 2024
- Nightly from 5:00 PM to 11:30 PM
- Set radio to 87.9 FM
- FREE to view
- Weather permitting
- Please don't block driveways and be respectful of neighbors.
- Turn off your headlights
- Please keep your music at a reasonable volume
- Visit website to pick a song.
Chanhassen Tour of Lights December 2 - 31, 2023 nightly from 5 - 9pm. Driving or walking tour of residential holiday light displays throughout Chanhassen, MN. View map HERE.
BARRET FAMILY LIGHTS
9503 Cottontail Dr, Minnetrista, MN 55375
Family Holiday Display with lights synced to Holiday Music.
2023 Barret Family Lights Dates/Times:
- Beginning Thanksgiving weekend till the New Year
- Thursday - Sunday 6:00pm-9:30pm - continuously
- Monday - Wednesday 6:00pm-9:30pm - on demand
- Set radio to 91.9 FM
- FREE to view
- Weather permitting
- Please don't block driveways and be respectful of neighbors.
- Turn off your headlights
- Please keep your music at a reasonable volume
TRISTA LIGHTS
4386 Trista Bnd, Minnetrista, MN 55331
Family Holiday Light Display with Christmas lights synchronized to music.
2023 Trista LIghts Dates/Times:
- Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
- 5:00-9:00PM
- Tune Radio to 97.5 FM
- FREE to view
- Weather permitting
- Please don't block driveways and be respectful of neighbors.
- Turn off your headlights
- Please keep your music at a reasonable volume
ONAN FAMILY HOLIDAY LIGHTS
2nd Street SW Delano, MN 55328
Family Holiday Light Display with lots of programmable LED Christmas lights synced to music.
2023 Onan Family Lights Dates/Times:
- November 24, 2023 - December 25, 2023
- Friday-Sunday from 6:00 - 9:00 PM
- Tune Radio to 97.5 FM
- FREE to view
- Weather permitting
- Please don't block driveways and be respectful of neighbors.
- Park on the FAR side of the street
- Turn off your headlights
- Please keep your music at a reasonable volume
- During the week, visit website to pick a song to start the lights.
SHAKOPEE WINTER WONDERLAND
921 Shakopee Ave East Shakopee, MN 55379
Family Holiday Light Display featuring a walking path filled with Christmas lights and Holiday Displays.
2023 Shakopee Winter Wonderland Dates/Times:
- November 24, 2023 - December 25, 2023
- Nightly from about 6:00 - 9:00 PM
- Walk the path when the lights are on
- Santa visits on select days
- FREE to view
- Weather permitting
- Please don't block driveways and be respectful of neighbors.
LIGHTS ON MUSHTOWN
17881 Mushtown Road Prior Lake, MN 55372
Family Holiday Light Display with Christmas lights synchronized to music.
2023 Lights on Mushtown Dates/Times:
- November 24, 2023 - January 7, 2024
- Nightly from about 5:00 - 11:00 PM
- Tune Radio to 91.9 FM
- FREE to view
- Weather permitting
- Please don't block driveways and be respectful of neighbors.
- Turn off your headlights
- Please keep your music at a reasonable volume
- During the week, visit website to pick a song.
LIGHTS AT THE COVE
3490 Cove Point Cir NW, Prior Lake, MN 55372
Family Holiday Light Display with Christmas lights synchronized to music.
2023 Lights at the Cove Dates/Times:
- November 24, 2023 - December 25, 2023
- Nightly from about 5:00 - 9:00 PM
- Tune Radio to 91.9 FM
- FREE to view
- Weather permitting
- Please don't block driveways and be respectful of neighbors.
- Turn off your headlights
- Please keep your music at a reasonable volume
HOLIDAY LIGHT SHOW
1344 82nd Street Victoria, MN 55386
CHRISTMAS ON BIRCH
1702 Birch Ave N, Glencoe, MN 55336
Family Holiday Display with lights synced to Holiday Music.
2023 Christmas on Birch Lights Dates/Times:
- Beginning Thanksgiving weekend till the New Year
- Nightly from about 5:00pm-10:00pm
- Set radio to 91.3 FM
- FREE to view
- Weather permitting
- Please don't block driveways and be respectful of neighbors.
- Turn off your headlights
- Please keep your music at a reasonable volume
MEET ME UNDER THE MISTLETOE
640 3rd St, Gaylord, MN 55334
Community display of Holiday Lights and Christmas Decorations.
2023 Meet Me Under the Mistletoe Dates/Times:
- Nov. 30, 2023 - January 4, 2024
- Nightly from 5:00pm-10:00pm
- Walking or drive through.
- FREE to view
LIGHT SHOWS AT MN BUSINESS |
WINTER LIGHTS AT THE MINNESOTA LANDSCAPE ARBORETUM
3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska MN 55318
Stroll through the Arboretum gardens decked out in Winter Lights.
SPIRIT OF WINTER – FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
9950 North Shore Rd Waconia, MN 55387
The Spirit of Winter is a 20-acre walk-thru light display throughout Sovereign Estate Winery.
CANADIAN PACIFIC HOLIDAY TRAIN
CELEBRATE THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD
Robbins Island Regional Park North Highway 71, Willmar MN 56201
Free Drive-Thru Display with over 800,000 Christmas Lights.
BENTLEYVILLE
700 Railroad St, Duluth, MN 55802
Bentleyville Walk-Through Tour of Lights.
KIWANIS HOLIDAY LIGHTS
Sibley Park 900 Mound Ave, Mankato, MN 56001
Kiwanis Holiday Lights is a walk-through or drive-through experience.
When you come across a great display please let us know. You can send an email to Jamies@macaronikid.com. We would love to share it with Macaroni KID readers!
Please note shows may cancel without notice, check links before making the drive if in question.
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