2025 Tree Lighting Events in Carver County and Eden Prairie, Minnesota.
There’s nothing quite like gathering with the community as the holiday lights switch on for the season. From carols to cocoa, here are the brightest tree lighting events happening around Carver County and Eden Prairie. All these city events are FREE and for all ages.
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2025 Tree Lighting Events
November 22, 2025
Norwood Young America
Holiday Extravaganza at Willkommen park. Santa Claus, Hot Cocoa and more.
Begins at 3pm. Tree lighting at 6:00pm.
November 23, 2025
Chaska Tree Lighting - Firemen's Park
Bonfire and Santa from 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Tree Lighting at Firemen's Park at 6PM.
November 28, 2025
Waconia Tree Lighting Ceremony
Come to the City Square Park for a Tree Lighting Celebration.
Activities starting at 6 PM Bonfire, Hot Cocoa, Holiday Characters Caroling, Llamas and Santa.
Tree lighting at 6:30PM.
December 4, 2025
Light Up Victoria
Light Up Victoria Holiday Lighting Ceremony at Bayfront Plaza. Activities throughout the evening include dance performances and free winter activities like meeting Santa, visiting the llamas, taking a hay ride around downtown, and making a holiday craft.
Tree lighting at 6:00pm.
December 6, 2025
Carver Tree Lighting
Carver Tree Lighting Ceremony. Fire pit with S'mores and hot beverages from 3-6pm. Horse-drawn wagon rides from 4-6pm.
Tree lighting at 6:00pm.
December 6, 2025
Chanhassen Tree Lighting Ceremony
Chanhassen tree lighting ceremony. There will be bonfires, treats, live reindeer and a special visit from Santa!
Tree Lighting at 5pm.
December 6, 2025
Watertown Tree Lighting Ceremony
Music starting at 4:30. Santa Claus will make an appearance on his Watertown Fire Department sleigh before the annual holiday greeting.
Tree Lighting at 5:00pm.
December 6, 2025
Hometown Holiday Downtown Chaska
2-5pm at City Square Park - Santa, Horse-drawn wagon rides and music.
Tree Lighting at City Square Park at 5:00pm.
December 7, 2025
Mayer Tree Lighting Ceremony
Caroling, crafts, cocoa and Santa from 4:30-5:30pm.
Tree Lighting at Old SchoolHouse Park at 4:30pm
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