Blaine Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Blaine and surrounding areas
Blaine sparkles for Christmas 2025 with community Holiday lights and seasonal activities near the National Sports Center and local parks that welcome families. With winter tournaments like NSC Holiday Classic 5v5 and other festive events, the city blends sports and seasonal cheer during the holiday season. Visitors can enjoy Christmas lights tours, Santa visits, and holiday performances that make Blaine a lively place for family fun and seasonal celebrations.
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Christmas Shows
32 eventsRock opera 'The Lost Christmas Eve' with dazzling light and pyrotechnic show.
Christmas Markets
26 eventsWinter wonderland on Nicollet Mall with lights and markets
Christmas Lights
9 eventsOver 100,000 LED lights synchronized to Christmas music.
Christmas Activities
32 eventsA magical, hand-built winter wonderland of ice.
Editor's Picks (6)
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Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve
(Saint Paul)
Rock opera 'The Lost Christmas Eve' with dazzling light and pyrotechnic show.
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Ice Castles Minnesota
(Falcon Heights)
A magical, hand-built winter wonderland of ice.
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Holidazzle Festival
(Minneapolis)
Winter wonderland on Nicollet Mall with lights and markets
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Gingerbread Wonderland 2025
(Minneapolis)
11th annual community-curated gingerbread town
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Cirque du Soleil: 'Twas the Night Before...
(Minneapolis)
Cirque du Soleil's first holiday show based on a classic poem.
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Minnesota Merry Market at the State Fair
(Saint Paul)
3rd Annual holiday market with local artists
Events Happening Soon (6)
Latest News & Updates
Stay informed about holiday events and activities in Blaine
- VCSU Music Christmas Concert Published: Wed, Nov 26, 2025
- Historic MN Mansion Opens for Christmas Season Published: Wed, Nov 19, 2025
Blaine Christmas Events Map
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Blaine Christmas FAQ
The Holiday Harbor Lights event is one of Blaine’s biggest annual Christmas celebrations, featuring a tree lighting, vendor markets, live music, and family activities.
Blaine’s Holiday Harbor Lights, including horse-drawn carriage rides and a community tree lighting on G Street Plaza, are cherished local traditions that bring the community together each year.
Downtown Blaine and areas near Blaine Harbor are known for their festive neighborhood displays, offering a mix of classic and creative holiday lights.
Local makers and Christmas markets can be found downtown during the Holiday Harbor Lights event and at various community centers hosting craft fairs throughout the season.
Enjoy free neighborhood light displays, attend the Holiday Harbor Lights tree lighting, and explore local markets with no admission fees for budget-friendly holiday fun.
Family-friendly options include the Holiday Harbor Lights festivities with mini train rides, visits with Santa, and holiday craft activities suitable for children of all ages.