Burnsville Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Burnsville and surrounding areas
Burnsville lights up for the holiday season with Nicollet Commons and the Ames Center hosting Holiday lights displays and festive activities that welcome families. From Shaun Johnson Big Band Experience - Candy Cane Lane Tour to A Minnesota Nutcracker, the city offers seasonal performances and winter festivals. Visit Christmas markets, enjoy holiday attractions, and take part in family-friendly events that make Burnsville a cozy place for seasonal celebrations.
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Christmas Shows
36 eventsRock opera 'The Lost Christmas Eve' with dazzling light and pyrotechnic show.
Christmas Markets
23 events11th annual community-curated gingerbread town
Christmas Activities
27 eventsA magical, hand-built winter wonderland of ice.
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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
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Latest News & Updates
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- Free Live Nativity in Burnsville Published: Tue, Dec 2, 2025
- Iconic MN Mansion Opens for Christmas Season Published: Thu, Nov 20, 2025
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Burnsville Christmas FAQ
The Winter Lighting Ceremony at Nicollet Commons Park is the largest annual event, featuring the official lighting of the city’s holiday displays and community festivities.
Burnsville’s tradition of lighting the Heart of the City with energy-efficient LED lights and the annual ceremony with Santa and the mayor are unique local customs.
The Heart of the City area and neighborhoods like Big Oak Drive and River Hills Drive are known for their festive light displays.
Holiday markets and local makers are often featured at Burnsville community centers, shopping centers, and seasonal events throughout the city.
Free activities include visiting the Heart of the City lights, attending the Winter Lighting Ceremony, and exploring neighborhood light displays.
Families enjoy the Winter Lighting Ceremony, holiday markets with crafts, and outdoor activities like ice skating at Neill Park during the season.