Minnesota Christmas 2026

Top Events Across Minnesota

Find the best Christmas events across Minnesota this year!

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   A Minnesota Nutcracker Minneapolis

   Classic Nutcracker with a Minnesota twist

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   European Christmas Market St. Paul

   Authentic European Christkindl market traditions in Minnesota.

3. 3
   Landmark Center Old-Fashioned Holiday Bazaar Saint Paul

   Minnesota’s longest running holiday market with over 70 artisan vendors.

4. 4
   A Prairie Home Companion Christmas St Paul

   Live Christmas performance by Prairie Home Companion

5. 5
   Historic Mayowood Holiday Tour Rochester

   Historic holiday tours of Mayowood Mansion

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   Jolly Trolley Holiday Light Tours Stewartville

   Festive trolley tours of holiday lights

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   Villa Bellezza Christmas Market Pepin

   Piazza and Great Hall holiday shopping with wine and seasonal food.

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   Plaid Tidings Bloomington

   Holiday musical with classic songs and a heartwarming story.

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   Christmas with Cantus Tupelo

   A reimagined Lessons and Carols concert blending classic carols and poetry.

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    Bentleyville Tour of Lights Duluth

    America's largest free walk-through holiday lighting display with 5 million lights.

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    December Lights Tour Brooklyn Park

    Community-driven tour of neighborhood holiday lights.

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    Santa Visits the Sensory Room Plymouth

    Private one-on-one visits with Santa in a calming sensory space.

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    Lunch with Santa Maple Grove

    Lunch, games, crafts, and visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus.

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    Delano Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony Delano

    Community tree lighting with Santa and carriage rides

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    Madeline's Christmas Costume Tea Parties Woodbury

    Costume tea party with Madeline's Christmas cast