Brooklyn Center Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025

Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Brooklyn Center and surrounding areas

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Winter 2025 brings Brooklyn Center festive celebrations with Christmas markets, Holiday lights, and Santa visits at cultural landmarks and community centers. Events like Snow Many Traditions offer seasonal performances and family-friendly attractions. Enjoy lit neighborhoods, stop by holiday markets, and join activities that make Brooklyn Center’s holiday season welcoming and full of cheer.

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Christmas Shows

35 events
Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve • Dec 21

Rock opera 'The Lost Christmas Eve' with dazzling light and pyrotechnic show.

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Christmas Markets

27 events
Holidazzle Festival

Winter wonderland on Nicollet Mall with lights and markets

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Christmas Activities

30 events
Ice Castles Minnesota

A magical, hand-built winter wonderland of ice.

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Editor's Picks (6)

  1. Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve (Saint Paul)
    Rock opera 'The Lost Christmas Eve' with dazzling light and pyrotechnic show.
  2. Ice Castles Minnesota (Falcon Heights)
    A magical, hand-built winter wonderland of ice.
  3. Holidazzle Festival (Minneapolis)
    Winter wonderland on Nicollet Mall with lights and markets
  4. Gingerbread Wonderland 2025 (Minneapolis)
    11th annual community-curated gingerbread town
  5. Cirque du Soleil: 'Twas the Night Before... (Minneapolis)
    Cirque du Soleil's first holiday show based on a classic poem.
  6. Minnesota Merry Market at the State Fair (Saint Paul)
    3rd Annual holiday market with local artists

Events Happening Soon (6)

Black Nativity Tue, Dec 2 View →
Celebrating the Season in Excelsior Sat, Dec 6 View →
Lunch with Santa Sat, Dec 6 View →
Downtown White Bear Lake Winter Fest Sat, Dec 6 View →
Disney's The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert Fri, Dec 12 View →
Christmas at Wooddale Concert Sat, Dec 13 View →
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Also Near Brooklyn Center

Brooklyn Park (1.7 miles) → Crystal (3.3 miles) → Fridley (3.5 miles) → New Hope (3.7 miles) → Golden Valley (6 miles) → Maple Grove (6 miles) →
Christmas road trip adventure with festive characters

Christmas Events Road Trips & Weekend Getaways

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Brooklyn Center Christmas FAQ

What are the biggest annual Christmas events in Brooklyn Center?

Brooklyn Center’s biggest annual Christmas events include holiday markets, winter festivals, and community gatherings with crafts, entertainment, and seasonal treats.

What holiday traditions are unique to Brooklyn Center?

Brooklyn Center celebrates with local holiday markets, winter festivals, and community light displays, often featuring family activities and local vendors.

Which neighborhoods are best for Christmas lights in Brooklyn Center?

Many neighborhoods in Brooklyn Center feature festive light displays, especially along residential streets and near community parks during the holiday season.

Where can I find Christmas markets and local makers in Brooklyn Center?

Christmas markets and local makers can be found at community centers, parks, and seasonal events throughout Brooklyn Center, especially in December.

What are the best free or budget-friendly holiday activities in Brooklyn Center?

Free and budget-friendly activities include holiday markets, light displays, winter festivals, and community events with crafts and entertainment.

What are good picks for families with kids in Brooklyn Center?

Families with kids enjoy holiday markets, winter festivals, light displays, and events with crafts, games, and visits with Santa in Brooklyn Center.

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