Shoreview Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Shoreview and surrounding areas
Shoreview rolls out the festive season with Holiday lights across neighborhood streets and public spaces near Long Lake Park and the community center, featuring intimate gatherings like the Holiday Tea and seasonal performances. Local volunteers decorate public venues for cozy evenings. Find festive events, parades, and holiday activities that include light displays, family-friendly programming, and seasonal performances perfect for enjoying the Christmas season close to home.
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Christmas Shows
35 eventsRock opera 'The Lost Christmas Eve' with dazzling light and pyrotechnic show.
Christmas Markets
24 events3rd Annual holiday market with local artists
Christmas Lights
9 eventsOver 100,000 LED lights synchronized to Christmas music.
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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Christmas Parties Near Shoreview
Festive dining experiences, holiday parties, and Christmas-themed food and drink events in Shoreview.
Holiday Tea
Indulge in a charming afternoon at the Holiday Tea, a delightful event perfect...
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Shoreview Christmas FAQ
The biggest annual events include the Shoreview holiday light ceremony in mid-November and the Santa Cruise in early December, both held at the Shoreview Community Center and featuring festive activities and community gatherings.
Shoreview’s unique traditions include the Santa Cruise, where Santa rides through town on a fire truck, and the community’s annual holiday light ceremony that brings residents together to kick off the season with local vendors and festive displays.
Several Shoreview neighborhoods are known for their festive decorations and neighborhood displays, especially areas near the community center and residential streets where families participate in lighting up their homes for the holidays.
Christmas markets and local makers can be found primarily at the Shoreview Community Center, which hosts seasonal artisan markets featuring local vendors, crafts, and food during the holiday season.
Free or budget-friendly activities include attending the holiday light ceremony, exploring neighborhood light displays, and visiting free artisan markets at the community center. These options offer festive fun without a high cost.
Family-friendly picks include the Santa Cruise, holiday light ceremony, and local markets with kid-focused activities like crafts and visits with Santa. These events provide engaging experiences for children and parents alike.