Champlin Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Champlin and surrounding areas
Champlin blooms during Christmas 2025 with Christmas lights and Christmas markets that make the riverside and historic Riverfront Park feel like a winter village. Santa's Wonderland brings kids and families together while seasonal markets and neighborhood parades add to the holiday attractions along Main Street. From cozy holiday shopping and warm seasonal activities to illuminated displays that draw evening crowds, Champlin’s festive spirit makes it easy to find memorable events for every age during the Christmas season.
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Christmas Shows
31 eventsRock opera 'The Lost Christmas Eve' with dazzling light and pyrotechnic show.
Christmas Markets
28 eventsWinter wonderland on Nicollet Mall with lights and markets
Christmas Lights
8 eventsOver 100,000 LED lights synchronized to Christmas music.
Christmas Activities
32 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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Champlin Christmas Events Map
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Champlin Christmas FAQ
The biggest annual Christmas events in Champlin include the Christmas at the Crossings tree lighting and the Holiday Lights Tour, which features festive displays throughout the city.
Champlin’s holiday traditions highlight community gatherings like the animated musical tree lighting and walk-through light displays at Mississippi Crossings, fostering a neighborhood spirit during the season.
Neighborhoods near Mississippi Crossings and various residential areas throughout Champlin are known for their festive light displays, offering a range of walking and driving options.
Christmas markets and local makers can be found at community centers and seasonal craft fairs in Champlin, as well as at nearby artisan markets in surrounding communities.
Free or budget-friendly activities include visiting neighborhood light displays, attending the Christmas at the Crossings event, and exploring local markets with no admission fees.
Families with kids will enjoy the walk-through holiday displays at Mississippi Crossings, the Holiday Lights Tour, and family-friendly markets offering crafts and seasonal entertainment.