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Christmas Lights in Chanhassen, MN

The top places to see Christmas lights in Chanhassen 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 Chanhassen and 23 more nearby (9 home displays, 4 neighborhoods, 4 events). 18 are free. 5 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 11, 2026

Chanhassen Tour of Lights

Neighborhood · Chanhassen, MN · Free

Opens soon

Dec 5 – Dec 31

Near Chanhassen (within 25 miles)

Christmas in Excelsior and Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Excelsior, MN · Free

Opens soon

2.5 miNov 27 – Nov 28

Northern Lights at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum (formerly Winter Lights)

Walk-thru · Chaska, MN · Ticketed, advance purchase (2025: $25 non-members, $10 members)

Opens soon

3.0 miNov 20 – Jan 3

Lights at the Cove

Home display · Prior Lake, MN · Free

Opens soon

10 miFrom Nov 26

Spirit of Winter Festival of Lights

Drive-thru · Waconia, MN · 2025: $25 per car, $15 on Wednesdays; 2026 listed from $10 per person

Opens soon

12 miNov 21 – Dec 31

Hayden's Holiday Lights

Home display · Minneapolis, MN · Free

Opens soon

12 miNov 26 – Jan 1

Bloomington Winter Lights Tour

Neighborhood · Bloomington, MN · Free

Opens soon

12 miDec 1 – Dec 31

Vinternatt Streetcar Rides

Event · Minneapolis, MN · $5 per rider

Opens soon

13 miDec 5 – Dec 5

Richfield Holiday Lights Parade

Parade · Richfield, MN · Free

Opens soon

13 miDec 10 – Dec 10

Lights on Mushtown

Home display · Prior Lake, MN · Free

Opens soon

14 miFrom Nov 27

Martin Luther Senior Living Holiday Lights

Event · Bloomington, MN · Free

Opens soon

15 miNov 27 – Jan 3

Magic of Lights Eagan

Drive-thru · Eagan, MN · $21.99-$97.99 per vehicle depending on night and vehicle size

Opens soon

22 miNov 20 – Jan 2

North Suburban Holiday Light Map

Neighborhood · Roseville, MN · Free

Opens soon

22 miFrom Dec 4

GLOW Holiday Festival St. Paul

Walk-thru · St. Paul, MN · $12.75-$21.75 per person plus fees (2025 prices; ages 2 and under free)

Opens soon

24 miNov 19 – Jan 3

Dakota City Christmas in the Village

Event · Farmington, MN · $5 at the gate

Opens soon

24 miDec 5 – Dec 13

Shakopee Winter Wonderland

Home display · Shakopee, MN · Free

6.0 mi

Trista Lights

Home display · Excelsior, MN · Free

Music

7.4 mi

Sever's Holiday Lights

Drive-thru · Shakopee, MN · Varies by night; 2025 ran $30-$60 per car, with $10 Tuesdays

Music

9.7 mi

Plymouth Lights

Home display · Plymouth, MN · Free

10 mi

Winter Lights at Centennial Lakes Park

Event · Edina, MN · Free

11 mi

Christmas Lights on Big Oak Drive

Home display · Burnsville, MN · Free

Music

14 mi

Porter's Holiday Lights

Home display · Apple Valley, MN · Free

Music

17 mi

Candy Cane Lane Roseville

Neighborhood · Roseville, MN · Free

21 mi

Strandlof's Christmas Lights

Home display · Inver Grove Heights, MN · Free

Music

24 mi

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Christmas lights in Chanhassen: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Chanhassen?

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, 24 displays are mapped in and around Chanhassen, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Chanhassen?

Free options include GLOW Holiday Festival St. Paul, Chanhassen Tour of Lights, Martin Luther Senior Living Holiday Lights and Bloomington Winter Lights Tour. 18 of the 24 displays near Chanhassen are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Chanhassen?

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 Chanhassen?

Yes. Sever's Holiday Lights, Porter's Holiday Lights (tune to 87.9 FM) and Christmas Lights on Big Oak Drive (tune to 91.9 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 Chanhassen?

The earliest Chanhassen-area displays turn on Nov 19, 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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