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Christmas Lights in Burnsville, MN
The top places to see Christmas lights in Burnsville this season are Spirit of Winter Festival of Lights (Nov 21 – Dec 31), Magic of Lights Eagan (Nov 20 – Jan 2) and Northern Lights at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum (formerly Winter Lights) (Nov 20 – Jan 3). We've mapped 1 display in Burnsville and 26 more nearby (11 home displays, 4 events, 4 neighborhoods). 21 are free. 7 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Burnsville (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Burnsville: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Burnsville?
Popular picks this season include Spirit of Winter Festival of Lights (Nov 21 – Dec 31), Magic of Lights Eagan (Nov 20 – Jan 2), Northern Lights at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum (formerly Winter Lights) (Nov 20 – Jan 3) and GLOW Holiday Festival St. Paul (Nov 19 – Jan 3). In all, 27 displays are mapped in and around Burnsville, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Burnsville?
Free options include GLOW Holiday Festival St. Paul, Martin Luther Senior Living Holiday Lights, Bloomington Winter Lights Tour and Chanhassen Tour of Lights. 21 of the 27 displays near Burnsville are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Burnsville?
Yes. Spirit of Winter Festival of Lights (2025: $25 per car, $15 on Wednesdays; 2026 listed from $10 per person), Magic of Lights Eagan ($21.99-$97.99 per vehicle depending on night and vehicle size) and Sever's Holiday Lights (Varies by night; 2025 ran $30-$60 per car, with $10 Tuesdays). Drive-thru shows usually charge per car, and buying tickets online ahead of time is often faster.
Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Burnsville?
Yes. Sever's Holiday Lights, Rice Park Tree Lighting and Holiday Lights on York (Schultz Family Lights) (tune to 91.5 FM). Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Burnsville?
The earliest Burnsville-area displays turn on Nov 14, and most are running by the weekend after Thanksgiving. Many stay lit through New Year's; check each display's page for its exact dates and nightly hours.
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