Lakeville Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Lakeville and surrounding areas
Lakeville celebrates the Christmas season with downtown and Heritage Center areas illuminated by Holiday lights and bustling with seasonal activities. With events like Holiday on Main, A Christmas Carol: A Live Radio Play, and An Enchanted Christmas Concert, the calendar is filled with family-friendly performances and Christmas markets. Enjoy Santa visits, festive events, and a variety of holiday activities that make the season feel magical in town.
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Christmas Shows
36 eventsRock opera 'The Lost Christmas Eve' with dazzling light and pyrotechnic show.
Christmas Markets
22 events11th annual community-curated gingerbread town
Christmas Lights
13 eventsOver twenty miles of musical synchronized lights.
Christmas Activities
26 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
Stay informed about holiday events and activities in Lakeville
- Historic MN Mansion Opens for Christmas Season Published: Wed, Nov 19, 2025
- Churches Collect for Operation Christmas Child Published: Tue, Nov 18, 2025
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Lakeville Christmas FAQ
The biggest annual events include Holiday On Main in early December, featuring crafts, music, and sleigh rides, and seasonal concerts at the Lakeville Area Arts Center. These events draw the community together to celebrate the holidays.
Lakeville celebrates with community-focused events like Holiday On Main and local theater productions such as "A Hunting Shack Christmas." These traditions emphasize local arts, crafts, and family-friendly festivities.
Neighborhoods throughout Lakeville are known for their festive displays, with some areas near community parks and walking trails offering especially popular light shows. These neighborhoods create a welcoming atmosphere for holiday strolls.
Christmas markets and local makers can be found at events like Holiday On Main in Historic Downtown Lakeville and at various artisan markets held at community centers and the Lakeville Area Arts Center.
Free or budget-friendly activities include visiting neighborhood light displays, attending Holiday On Main, and exploring public walking trails decorated with holiday lights. Many community concerts and events also offer free or low-cost admission.
Family-friendly options include Holiday On Main with crafts and sleigh rides, seasonal concerts suitable for children, and walkable neighborhood light displays. These activities provide engaging experiences for kids of all ages.