Chanhassen Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Chanhassen and surrounding areas
Chanhassen celebrates the Christmas season with Christmas markets and seasonal entertainment around the city center and the Chanhassen Dinner Theatres area. Events like Celebrating the Season in Excelsior and Christmas With a Whole Lotta Soul bring holiday activities, parades, and cozy performances to the community. Explore family-friendly things to do, seasonal markets, and nighttime lights that make Chanhassen’s winter festivities both magical and welcoming.
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Christmas Shows
36 eventsRock opera 'The Lost Christmas Eve' with dazzling light and pyrotechnic show.
Christmas Markets
18 eventsWinter wonderland on Nicollet Mall with lights and markets
Christmas Lights
13 eventsOver twenty miles of musical synchronized lights.
Christmas Activities
30 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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Christmas Parties Near Chanhassen
Festive dining experiences, holiday parties, and Christmas-themed food and drink events in Chanhassen.
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Latest News & Updates
Stay informed about holiday events and activities in Chanhassen
- Three Tenors Christmas Concert at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres Published: Tue, Dec 2, 2025
- Three Tenors Christmas Concert Published: Sun, Nov 30, 2025
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Chanhassen Christmas FAQ
The Chanhassen Tree Lighting Ceremony is a major annual event featuring a holiday tree lighting, refreshments, bonfires, live reindeer, and Santa Claus. It marks the official start of the holiday season in the city.
Chanhassen’s holiday traditions include the community-focused tree lighting event and neighborhood light displays that foster a warm, local festive atmosphere. The city also embraces seasonal activities like gingerbread house displays and Santa mailboxes.
Several residential neighborhoods in Chanhassen are known for their festive holiday lights and neighborhood displays, offering free and accessible viewing for visitors and locals alike during the season.
Christmas markets and local artisan fairs are often held at community centers and event spaces within Chanhassen, with additional markets available in nearby towns, providing a variety of handmade gifts and seasonal treats.
Free activities include visiting neighborhood light displays, attending the tree lighting ceremony, and exploring local parks decorated for the season. These options offer festive fun without cost.
Family-friendly options include the annual tree lighting event with Santa and live reindeer, neighborhood light walks, and seasonal markets offering crafts and activities designed for children.