2025 Christmas, Holiday, Santa, and Winter Fun for All Ages in Carver County and Eden Prairie, MN!
Get ready to make magical memories this holiday season! Use this festive guide to plan your family’s Christmas adventures around Carver County and Eden Prairie. From twinkling lights and Santa sightings to cozy winter fun, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Click the links for event times and details — and check back often as we’ll be adding new holiday happenings all season long.
Don’t forget to share the cheer and pass this guide along to your friends and neighbors! ❤️
🎅 Please note: This list includes holiday-themed events only. For the full community event calendar, click here.
2025 All Christmas, Santa, Holiday and Winter Events
Multiple Dates
November 4, 2025-January 4, 2026
Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas at CTC
November 15, 2025 - December 24, 2025
Photos with Santa at the Mall - Eden Prairie
November 20, 2025 - January 4, 2026
GLOW Holiday Festival at CHS Field - St. Paul
November 20, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Winter Lights at Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
November 21–December 28, 2025
Elf The Musical JR. at Stages - Hopkins
November 26, 2025 - December 7, 2025
‘Twas the Night Before by Cirque du Soleil - Minneapolis
Saturday, November 8, 2025
Sun Meadow Farm’s Holiday Market & Santa - Carver
Sunday, November 9, 2025
Sun Meadow Farm’s Holiday Market & Santa - Carver
Saturday, November 15, 2025
Santa Arrival Party – Mrs. Claus Silly-a-long - Eden Prairie
Santa at Mystic Fortress Games - Waconia
Sunday, November 16, 2025
Cookies with Santa at Laketown Gym RSVP - Waconia
Saturday, November 22, 2025
DIY Holiday Photoshoot - Chaska
Christmas Market and Petting Zoo at Prairie Hill - Eden Prairie
Holiday Extravaganza - Norwood Young America
Sunday, November 23, 2025
Tree Lighting Ceremony at Firemen's Park - Chaska
Friday, November 28, 2025
Santa at Emagine Theatre - Waconia
Community Tree Lighting - Waconia
Saturday, November 29, 2025
Kid's Workshop Teddy Bear Ornament - Chaska
Pictures with Santa at the Mustard Seed - Chaska
Cookies, Cocoa & Llamas at Little Roos RSVP - Chaska
Mini Nutcracker Performance - Eden Prairie
Kid's Workshop Teddy Bear Ornament - Eden Prairie
Meet & Greet with the Snow Queen - Eden Prairie
Santa at The Fancy Farmer - New Germany
Breakfast with Santa at Winchester and Rye - Victoria
Visit Santa & Holiday Market at OMNI - Victoria
Pet Photos with Santa - Waconia
Santa at the Fire Station - Waconia
Visit Santa at Elephant Joe’s - Watertown
Sunday, November 30, 2025
Cookies with Santa & Mrs. Claus at Getaway Motor Cafe RSVP - Carver
Pictures with Santa at the Mustard Seed - Chaska
Family Advent Fair at St. Joseph - Waconia
Santa Paws Picture Day at Woof by The Dog Nanny Boutique - Victoria
December 2025
Monday, December 1, 2025
Santa at Tanglez Salon - Norwood Young America
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Reindeer Games with ECFE - Norwood Young America
Light Up Victoria and Tree Lighting - Victoria
Holiday Gnome Fun with ECFE - Watertown
Friday, December 5, 2025
Santa Visits the CCC - Chaska
Visit Santa at Fire Station - Mayer
Saturday, December 6, 2025
Arli-Dazzle Parade and Holiday Event - Arlington
Tree Lighting Ceremony - Carver
Holiday Celebration at Market Square - Chanhassen
Tree Lighting Ceremony - Chanhassen
Kid's Workshop Holiday Cocoa Mug - Chaska
Santa and Bake Sale at Legion - Chaska
Pictures with Santa and Llamas at the Mustard Seed - Chaska
Pawliday Pet Photos with Carver Scott Humane Society - Chaska
Holiday Boutique Girl Scouts - Chaska
Hometown Holiday and Tree Lighting - Chaska
Photos with Santa at Petco - Chaska
Merry Grinchmas Party at Play Date - Chaska
Meet the Grinch at Little Roo’s - Chaska
Kid's Workshop Holiday Cocoa Mug - Eden Prairie
Mixed Nuts Elves Comedy Show - Eden Prairie
Photos with Santa at Petco - Eden Prairie
PreK Creative Play Holiday Fun - Eden Prairie
Holiday Ornament Making - Eden Prairie
Noel - Prairie School of Dance - Eden Prairie
Cookies and Cocoa with Santa - Hamburg
FREE Showing of Dr. Seuss' The Grinch - Hutchinson
Breakfast with Santa - New Germany
Breakfast with Santa - Norwood Young America
Visit the Grinch - Norwood Young America
St. Nicholas Geocaching - Victoria
Santa and Holiday Open House at Mackenthun's - Waconia
Photos with Grinch at Home Again Furnishings - Waconia
Girl Scouts Holiday Boutique - Waconia
Kid's Holiday Shop - Watertown
Tree Lighting Ceremony - Watertown
Watertown Festival of Lights Tour and Hayride - Watertown
Sunday, December 7, 2025
Pictures with Santa at Fleet Farm - Carver
Breakfast with Santa and Chanhassen Rotary Club - Chanhassen
Meet Santa at Huntersbrook - Chaska
Pictures with Santa at the Mustard Seed - Chaska
Share the Warmth Concert - Eden Prairie
Christmas Tree Lighting - Mayer
Handmade Watercolor Bird Gift Cards - Victoria
Freshwater Kids' Christmas Party - Waconia
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Lowry at Night: Intro to Wheat Weaving - Victoria
Holiday Trim the Tree with ECFE - Watertown
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Cultivate Kids: Christmas Preview Session RSVP - Waconia
Holiday Ornament Making RSVP - Chaska
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Trim the Tree with ECFE - RSVP - Waconia
Family Night at Winter Lights at Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Friday, December 12, 2025
Visit with Santa at Carver Junk Company - Chaska
Trim the Tree with ECFE - Waconia
The Original Marius Petipa Nutcracker - Eden Prairie
Saturday, December 13, 2025
Sensory Santa at Superior Steps RSVP - Chanhassen
Pancake Breakfast with Santa - Chaska
Pictures with Santa at the Mustard Seed - Chaska
Elf School at Little Roo’s - Chaska
Breakfast with Santa - Cologne
Girl Scouts Craft & Bake Sale Boutique - Cologne
The Original Marius Petipa Nutcracker - Eden Prairie
Pictures with Santa at Wild Prairie Harley-Davidson - Eden Prairie
Holiday Biker Bash and Santa - Eden Prairie
Photos with Santa at PetSmart - Eden Prairie
Breakfast with Santa at Fat Pants RSVP - Eden Prairie
Family Fun: Holiday Fused Glass RSVP - Eden Prairie
Santa at Bongards - Norwood Young America
Photos with Santa and Grinch - Waconia
Santa at Mystic Fortress Games - Waconia
Pet Photos with The Grinch at Paws Inn Pet Essentials - Waconia
Sunday, December 14, 2025
Pictures with Santa at the Mustard Seed - Chaska
Grinch Brunch at Southern Social - Chaska
Photos with Santa at PetSmart - Eden Prairie
The Original Marius Petipa Nutcracker - Eden Prairie
Breakfast with Santa at OPH - Eden Prairie
Coffee & Cocoa Story Time wtith Bluey at OMNI - Victoria
Make a Pinecone Bird Feeder - Victoria
Santa at Lola's Lakehouse - Waconia
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Visit Santa at Unhinged - Glencoe
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Santa Parade - Chaska
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Donuts with Santa - Chaska
Friday, December 19, 2025
Swim with Santa - Eden Prairie
Saturday, December 20, 2025
Meet & Greet Santa at HomeTown Bank - Carver
Pictures with Santa at the Mustard Seed - Chaska
Christmas Bird Count at Lowry - Victoria
Photos with Santa and Grinch - Waconia
Pet Photos with The Grinch at Paws Inn Pet Essentials - Waconia
Sunday, December 21, 2025
Brunch with Santa at Stick's Tavern - Chaska
Pictures with Santa at the Mustard Seed - Chaska
Personalized Ceramic Ornaments at Fat Pants - Eden Prairie
Winter Fire Building and Hot Cocoa - Victoria
Breakfast with Santa at the Legion - Waconia
Santa at Lola's Lakehouse - Waconia
Santa at Bode Gray’s - Waconia
Pet Photos with The Grinch at Paws Inn Pet Essentials - Waconia
Monday, December 22, 2025
No School Day Winter Wonderland Camp at Laketown Gym - Waconia
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
FREE Showing of White Christmas - Hutchinson
Please note: This list will be updated as info about more events comes in, so check back often to make sure you don't miss out on any Holiday family fun in Carver County and Eden Prairie, MN!
Don't see a family-friendly Holiday event listed here that you know about? Send me an email at Jamies@macaronikid.com with the details!
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