Brooklyn Park Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Brooklyn Park and surrounding areas
Brooklyn Park embraces the Christmas season with festive events and sparkling Christmas lights across the historic district and around Brookdale. The December Lights Tour and neighborhood displays pair well with Santa visits and seasonal activities that draw families to local parks and community centers. Whether you’re seeking holiday markets, evening light walks, or cozy performances, Brooklyn Park offers warm, family-focused things to do and festive attractions that brighten winter nights and create lasting memories.
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Christmas Shows
33 eventsRock opera 'The Lost Christmas Eve' with dazzling light and pyrotechnic show.
Christmas Markets
27 eventsWinter wonderland on Nicollet Mall with lights and markets
Christmas Lights
7 eventsCommunity-driven tour of neighborhood holiday lights.
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 Brooklyn Park
- Brooklyn Park Christmas Celebration Features Local Talent Published: Fri, Nov 28, 2025
- Brooklyn Park Leaders to Discuss Boulevard Corridor Plan Published: Thu, Nov 27, 2025
Brooklyn Park Christmas Events Map
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Brooklyn Park Christmas FAQ
The December Lights Tour is one of Brooklyn Park’s biggest annual Christmas events, featuring neighborhood light displays throughout the city. Additionally, local community centers often host holiday markets and festive gatherings during the season.
Brooklyn Park’s December Lights Tour highlights a unique community tradition where residents share their holiday spirit through creative light displays. This neighbor-driven event fosters a strong sense of local connection and festive cheer.
Neighborhoods participating in the December Lights Tour are the best spots to see Christmas lights in Brooklyn Park, as many residents decorate extensively for the season. Checking the interactive tour map can help locate these areas.
Local community centers and event spaces in Brooklyn Park host Christmas markets featuring local makers and artisan vendors. These markets are great places to find handmade gifts and seasonal goods close to home.
Walking the December Lights Tour is a free and budget-friendly way to enjoy holiday lights. Additionally, many local markets and community events offer free admission and activities suitable for all ages.
Families will enjoy the December Lights Tour for its festive displays and neighborhood feel, as well as local holiday markets that often include kid-friendly crafts and visits with Santa. These events provide fun, safe, and engaging holiday experiences.