Twin Cities Tree Lighting Festivals
There is nothing more magical than the countdown and slow drum roll anticipation of hitting the switch and lighting up the Christmas trees in our homes. Cities around the Metro bring that same magic and hometown feel with their own versions with tree lighting festivals.
You’ll find big parties, cozy main street events, fireworks, refreshments, and of course, many visits with Santa in this list of Tree Lighting Festivals and events all over the Twin Cities Metro. Look for your local community or join in a new one and find your magic this holiday season!
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NOVEMBER
Winter Lighting Ceremony | Burnsville’s Heart of the City
November 26 @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Every winter, Burnsville’s Heart of the City area shines bright with more than 200,000 mini li...
Tree Lighting in the Park | City Square Waconia
November 28 @ 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Friday, November 28 | 6-6:30PM City Square Park, Waconia Sip hot cocoa by the warm fire while caroli...
Tree Lighting & Small Business Saturday | 50th & France
November 29 @ 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
✨🎄 Holiday Lighting Ceremony at 50th & France! 🎄✨ Kick off the season Saturday, Nov. 2...
Winter Celebration | Tom Ryan Park
November 30 @ 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
The Winter Holiday Celebration at Tom Ryan Park will include a variety of great activities for the w...
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DECEMBER
Tree Lighting with Santa | Oakdale City Hall
December 4 @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
The City will host a Tree Lighting with Santa on Thursday, December 4 from 6 to 8 PM at City Hall (1...
Christmas at the Crossings | Mississippi Crossings
December 5 @ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Visits with Santa start at 4pm. Enjoy a free cup of cocoa before the annual 6:30pm tree lighting!
Hometown Holiday Celebration | Lakeside Memorial Park- Forest Lake
December 5 @ 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Programming Schedule Little Blue’s Traveling Petting Zoo 4:30 – 6:30 PM Smore’s an...
Anoka Tree Lighting | 2015 1st Ave – Anoka
December 6 @ 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Mark your calendar – we are making plans for another exciting Tree Lighting event!! Details ...
Tree Lighting Festival | Lindström
December 6 @ 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Join us in downtown Lindström’s Memorial Park for the Lindström’s Tree Lighting Festi...
Tree Lighting Ceremony | Chanhassen Rec Center
December 6 @ 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 5 p.m. Chanhassen Recreation Center Cost: Free Live reindeer, treats...
Tree Lighting & Fireworks | Boulevard Plaza
December 13 @ 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025 from 3:30-6 p.m. Countdown to Tree Lighting and Fireworks at 5:30 p.m. Boule...
Tree Lighting Festival | Boulevard Plaza- Coon Rapids
December 13 @ 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Join us for a free community celebration! Enjoy cocoa and cookies, pictures with Santa, live music, ...
