Fridley Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Fridley and surrounding areas
This winter Fridley rolls out the Christmas season with festive events, engaging holiday activities and winter festivals around the downtown area and community centers. The Fridley Winter Lights Contest highlights neighborhood creativity and seasonal displays. From pop-up markets to family concerts and light tours, Fridley offers lively options for celebrating the season with neighbors and friends.
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Christmas Shows
35 eventsRock opera 'The Lost Christmas Eve' with dazzling light and pyrotechnic show.
Christmas Markets
25 eventsWinter wonderland on Nicollet Mall with lights and markets
Christmas Lights
8 eventsCity-wide holiday lights contest and tour
Christmas Activities
31 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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Fridley Christmas FAQ
The Winter Lights Contest and Winterfest at Springbrook Nature Center are among the largest annual events, drawing families for lights, activities, and community fun.
Fridley’s Winter Lights Contest and the tradition of sharing custom tour maps are unique local traditions, encouraging residents to explore and celebrate together.
Many neighborhoods participate in the Winter Lights Contest, with especially vibrant displays often found near Springbrook Nature Center and along major residential streets.
Holiday markets and local makers can be found at Forgotten Star Brewing, during Winterfest, and at select community events throughout the holiday season.
Free activities include viewing neighborhood light displays, attending Winterfest, and exploring the Winter Lights Contest map. Many markets and events also offer free admission.
Families enjoy Winterfest, the Winter Lights Contest, and holiday markets with kid-friendly activities like crafts, photo ops, and seasonal treats.