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  • December 2026

  • Fri 4

    Northern Lights at the Arboretum | University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum – Chanhassen

    December 4 @ 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM Northern Lights at the Arboretum
    University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, MN, United States

    Experience the Arboretum as you never have before with a brand-new light display! Northern Lights puts the Arboretum’s trees in the spotlight while highlighting the beauty of Minnesota’s winter and the wonder of nature. The event will feature 18 all-new, interactive experiences that celebrate the beauty of the Arboretum’s nighttime landscape...

    Free – $35
  • Sat 5

    Candy Cane Course | Lake Elmo Park – St. Paul

    December 5 @ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Lake Elmo Park 2812 Keats Ave N, Lake Elmo, United States

    Race Day Schedule 7:30-8:45am Packet Pickup 8:55am Kids Dash (Meet at the Start Line and we will walk participants out to the starting area) 9:00am National Anthem and Race Start! Results and Awards are live and available at the Registration tent immediately following your finish! The Fun Includes Great Swag...

    $30.98
  • Sat 5

    Northern Lights at the Arboretum | University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum – Chanhassen

    December 5 @ 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM Northern Lights at the Arboretum
    University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, MN, United States

    Experience the Arboretum as you never have before with a brand-new light display! Northern Lights puts the Arboretum’s trees in the spotlight while highlighting the beauty of Minnesota’s winter and the wonder of nature. The event will feature 18 all-new, interactive experiences that celebrate the beauty of the Arboretum’s nighttime landscape...

    Free – $35
  • Sun 6

    Northern Lights at the Arboretum | University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum – Chanhassen

    December 6 @ 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM Northern Lights at the Arboretum
    University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, MN, United States

    Experience the Arboretum as you never have before with a brand-new light display! Northern Lights puts the Arboretum’s trees in the spotlight while highlighting the beauty of Minnesota’s winter and the wonder of nature. The event will feature 18 all-new, interactive experiences that celebrate the beauty of the Arboretum’s nighttime landscape...

    Free – $35
  • Mon 7

    Northern Lights at the Arboretum | University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum – Chanhassen

    December 7 @ 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM Northern Lights at the Arboretum
    University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, MN, United States

    Experience the Arboretum as you never have before with a brand-new light display! Northern Lights puts the Arboretum’s trees in the spotlight while highlighting the beauty of Minnesota’s winter and the wonder of nature. The event will feature 18 all-new, interactive experiences that celebrate the beauty of the Arboretum’s nighttime landscape...

    Free – $35
  • Tue 8

    Northern Lights at the Arboretum | University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum – Chanhassen

    December 8 @ 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM Northern Lights at the Arboretum
    University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, MN, United States

    Experience the Arboretum as you never have before with a brand-new light display! Northern Lights puts the Arboretum’s trees in the spotlight while highlighting the beauty of Minnesota’s winter and the wonder of nature. The event will feature 18 all-new, interactive experiences that celebrate the beauty of the Arboretum’s nighttime landscape...

    Free – $35
  • Wed 9

    Northern Lights at the Arboretum | University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum – Chanhassen

    December 9 @ 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM Northern Lights at the Arboretum
    University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, MN, United States

    Experience the Arboretum as you never have before with a brand-new light display! Northern Lights puts the Arboretum’s trees in the spotlight while highlighting the beauty of Minnesota’s winter and the wonder of nature. The event will feature 18 all-new, interactive experiences that celebrate the beauty of the Arboretum’s nighttime landscape...

    Free – $35
  • Thu 10

    Northern Lights at the Arboretum | University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum – Chanhassen

    December 10 @ 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM Northern Lights at the Arboretum
    University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, MN, United States

    Experience the Arboretum as you never have before with a brand-new light display! Northern Lights puts the Arboretum’s trees in the spotlight while highlighting the beauty of Minnesota’s winter and the wonder of nature. The event will feature 18 all-new, interactive experiences that celebrate the beauty of the Arboretum’s nighttime landscape...

    Free – $35
  • Fri 11

    Northern Lights at the Arboretum | University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum – Chanhassen

    December 11 @ 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM Northern Lights at the Arboretum
    University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, MN, United States

    Experience the Arboretum as you never have before with a brand-new light display! Northern Lights puts the Arboretum’s trees in the spotlight while highlighting the beauty of Minnesota’s winter and the wonder of nature. The event will feature 18 all-new, interactive experiences that celebrate the beauty of the Arboretum’s nighttime landscape...

    Free – $35
  • Sat 12

    Northern Lights at the Arboretum | University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum – Chanhassen

    December 12 @ 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM Northern Lights at the Arboretum
    University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, MN, United States

    Experience the Arboretum as you never have before with a brand-new light display! Northern Lights puts the Arboretum’s trees in the spotlight while highlighting the beauty of Minnesota’s winter and the wonder of nature. The event will feature 18 all-new, interactive experiences that celebrate the beauty of the Arboretum’s nighttime landscape...

    Free – $35
  • Sun 13

    Northern Lights at the Arboretum | University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum – Chanhassen

    December 13 @ 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM Northern Lights at the Arboretum
    University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, MN, United States

    Experience the Arboretum as you never have before with a brand-new light display! Northern Lights puts the Arboretum’s trees in the spotlight while highlighting the beauty of Minnesota’s winter and the wonder of nature. The event will feature 18 all-new, interactive experiences that celebrate the beauty of the Arboretum’s nighttime landscape...

    Free – $35
  • Mon 14

    Northern Lights at the Arboretum | University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum – Chanhassen

    December 14 @ 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM Northern Lights at the Arboretum
    University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, MN, United States

    Experience the Arboretum as you never have before with a brand-new light display! Northern Lights puts the Arboretum’s trees in the spotlight while highlighting the beauty of Minnesota’s winter and the wonder of nature. The event will feature 18 all-new, interactive experiences that celebrate the beauty of the Arboretum’s nighttime landscape...

    Free – $35
  • Tue 15

    Northern Lights at the Arboretum | University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum – Chanhassen

    December 15 @ 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM Northern Lights at the Arboretum
    University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, MN, United States

    Experience the Arboretum as you never have before with a brand-new light display! Northern Lights puts the Arboretum’s trees in the spotlight while highlighting the beauty of Minnesota’s winter and the wonder of nature. The event will feature 18 all-new, interactive experiences that celebrate the beauty of the Arboretum’s nighttime landscape...

    Free – $35
  • Wed 16

    Northern Lights at the Arboretum | University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum – Chanhassen

    December 16 @ 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM Northern Lights at the Arboretum
    University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, MN, United States

    Experience the Arboretum as you never have before with a brand-new light display! Northern Lights puts the Arboretum’s trees in the spotlight while highlighting the beauty of Minnesota’s winter and the wonder of nature. The event will feature 18 all-new, interactive experiences that celebrate the beauty of the Arboretum’s nighttime landscape...

    Free – $35
  • Thu 17

    Northern Lights at the Arboretum | University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum – Chanhassen

    December 17 @ 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM Northern Lights at the Arboretum
    University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, MN, United States

    Experience the Arboretum as you never have before with a brand-new light display! Northern Lights puts the Arboretum’s trees in the spotlight while highlighting the beauty of Minnesota’s winter and the wonder of nature. The event will feature 18 all-new, interactive experiences that celebrate the beauty of the Arboretum’s nighttime landscape...

    Free – $35
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