Crystal Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025

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Christmas Shows (35 events) Christmas Markets (25 events) Other Christmas Activities (32 events)

Crystal showcases the Christmas season with holiday activities, festive events and parades near the town center and community parks, offering warm family-friendly celebrations during the holiday season. Events like Crystal Craft & Gift Show and Crystal Winterfest highlight local vendors, seasonal entertainment, and community activities that bring neighbors together. Evenings glow with lights lining residential streets and public spaces where families can stroll, shop markets, and take part in seasonal performances.

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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

25 events
Holidazzle Festival

Winter wonderland on Nicollet Mall with lights and markets

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Other Christmas Activities

32 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

This Week / Coming Up (6)

MN Christmas Market Sat, Nov 22
Holly Trolley with Santa Tue, Nov 25
Celebrating the Season Fri, Nov 28
Santa's Wonderland Fri, Nov 28
White Bear's Beary Merry Holiday Market Sat, Nov 29
Black Nativity Tue, Dec 2

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Crystal Christmas FAQ

What are the biggest annual Christmas events in Crystal?

The Crystal Light Show and the Crystal Sparkles Holiday Lighting Contest are among the city’s biggest annual Christmas events, drawing visitors to enjoy synchronized light shows and beautifully decorated homes throughout the season.

What holiday traditions are unique to Crystal?

Crystal’s unique holiday tradition includes the Crystal Sparkles Holiday Lighting Contest, which encourages residents to decorate their homes and yards, creating a community-wide celebration of festive lights and holiday spirit.

Which neighborhoods are best for Christmas lights in Crystal?

Neighborhoods participating in the Crystal Sparkles Holiday Lighting Contest offer some of the best Christmas light displays, with a map available to guide visitors through the most dazzling registered homes across the city.

Where can I find Christmas markets and local makers in Crystal?

Local makers and Christmas markets can be found at neighborhood markets within Crystal and at artisan markets in nearby communities, offering a variety of vendor stalls with handmade gifts and holiday treats.

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

Enjoying the free neighborhood light displays during the Crystal Sparkles Holiday Lighting Contest and attending local markets with no admission fees are great budget-friendly ways to celebrate the holidays in Crystal.

What are good picks for families with kids in Crystal?

Families will enjoy the Crystal Light Show’s musical light display and the festive neighborhood walking trails from the Crystal Sparkles Holiday Lighting Contest, both offering engaging and safe holiday experiences for children.