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FREE Holiday and Christmas Events in Carver County - Eden Prairie, MN

By Jamie Schlechter, Macaroni Kid Publisher November 21, 2023

Family fun doesn't have to cost anything! This list is full of local FREE events for families to enjoy this Holiday Season.

Find 2023 FREE Christmas, Holiday, Santa and Winter fun for all ages in Carver County and Eden Prairie, MN. 

If Santa is planned to be at the event there will be aπŸŽ… next to it. Click on pink links for more information on times and locations. Make sure to bring a camera to capture the moments! This list only includes FREE events, to view the Full List of Holiday Events Click HERE.

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2023 FREE Christmas, Santa, Holiday and Winter Events

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Community Tree Lighting with Santa  - Waconia πŸŽ…

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

Tree Lighting Ceremony at Gazebo Park - Carver

Kid's Workshop Penguin Ornament at Home Depot - Chaska

DIY Holiday Photoshoot at Little Roos - Chaska

Kid's Workshop Penguin Ornament at Home Depot - Eden Prairie

Holiday Extravaganza Tree Lighting - Norwood Young America -  πŸŽ…

Candy Cane Hunt at Park  - Waconia

Santa at Fire Station - Waconia πŸŽ…

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

DIY Holiday Photoshoot at Little Roos - Chaska

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Visit Santa for Photos at Fire Station - Mayer πŸŽ…

DECEMBER 2, 2023

Arli-Dazzle Lighted Parade and Holiday Event - Arlington πŸŽ…

Village Christmas - CarverπŸŽ…

Christmas Celebration at Market Square - Chanhassen πŸŽ…

Tree Lighting Ceremony - Chanhassen πŸŽ…

Kid's Workshop Gingerbread House at Home Depot - Chaska

Santa & Mrs. Claus at Little Roos - Chaska πŸŽ…

Hometown Holiday and Tree Lighting - Chaska πŸŽ…

Kid's Workshop Gingerbread House at Home Depot - Eden Prairie

Lunch with Santa - Hamburg πŸŽ…

Christmas Toyland Breakfast - Norwood Young America

Visit the Grinch - Norwood Young America

Santa at SouthPoint - Waconia πŸŽ…

Santa-Stravaganza at Community Center - Watertown πŸŽ…

Tree Lighting Ceremony - Watertown πŸŽ…

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Tree Lighting Ceremony at Fireman's Park - Chaska πŸŽ…

Tree Lighting at City Hall - Mayer

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Santa at Tanglez Salon - Norwood Young AmericaπŸŽ…

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Light up Victoria - Victoria πŸŽ…

DECEMBER 9, 2023

Visit Santa at Hackamore - Chanhassen πŸŽ…

Christmas in the Park - Cologne πŸŽ…

Photos with Santa at Wild Prairie Harley Davidson - Eden Prairie πŸŽ…

Elves at the Mall - Eden Prairie

Santa Paws at Petco - Eden Prairie πŸŽ…

Santa in the Taproom - Waconia πŸŽ…

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Share the Warmth Holiday Concert - Eden Prairie

Freshwater Kids' Christmas Party - Waconia

Journey to Bethlehem at Trinity - Waconia

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Christmas at the Haus - Chaska

Holiday Biker Bash and Santa - Eden PrairieπŸŽ…

Holiday Open House at Mackenthun's - Waconia

DECEMBER 23, 2023

Santa and Mrs Claus at Emagine Theatre - WaconiaπŸŽ…


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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