Prior Lake Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Prior Lake and surrounding areas
Prior Lake welcomes Winter 2025 with Holiday lights and community celebrations around downtown Prior Lake and Mystic Lake area, offering a cozy seasonal atmosphere. Events like DecemBRRR Dazzle with Tree Lighting, Cookies & Carols, and Jingle Ball Rock-a-Hairball Holiday Party bring festive events, Santa visits, and family-focused things to do. Stroll seasonal markets, enjoy local performances, and take part in holiday activities that make Prior Lake a warm and festive destination.
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Christmas Shows
36 eventsRock opera 'The Lost Christmas Eve' with dazzling light and pyrotechnic show.
Christmas Markets
20 events11th annual community-curated gingerbread town
Christmas Lights
13 eventsOver twenty miles of musical synchronized lights.
Christmas Activities
29 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 Prior Lake
Festive dining experiences, holiday parties, and Christmas-themed food and drink events in Prior Lake.
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Prior Lake Christmas FAQ
The DecemBRRR Dazzle tree lighting at Lakefront Park is the signature holiday event, featuring a community ceremony, bonfires, vendor stalls, and family activities. Seasonal concerts and pop-up markets also add to the festive calendar.
Prior Lake’s tree lighting includes ice-carving demonstrations, a giant bonfire, and fireworks—a blend of winter fun and community spirit that’s become a local tradition. The arrival of Santa and seasonal treats also make the event memorable.
Residential areas around Lakefront Park and the downtown district often have the most festive displays. For the latest hotspots, check local social media groups or community bulletins during the season.
The DecemBRRR Dazzle at Lakefront Park is the main hub for local vendors and makers. Smaller craft fairs and pop-up markets may also be held at community centers, churches, or schools—check event listings for details.
The tree lighting ceremony, neighborhood light displays, and many community markets are free to attend. Enjoying the bonfire, live music, and walking trails at Lakefront Park are also great no-cost options.
Families will enjoy the DecemBRRR Dazzle for its crafts, photos with Santa, and ice-carving demos. Neighborhood light tours and visits to local parks for seasonal treats and activities are also popular with kids.