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Christmas Lights in Chaska, MN

The top places to see Christmas lights in Chaska this season are Northern Lights at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum (formerly Winter Lights) (Nov 20 – Jan 3), Spirit of Winter Festival of Lights (Nov 21 – Dec 31) and Magic of Lights Eagan (Nov 20 – Jan 2). We've mapped 1 display in Chaska and 20 more nearby (8 home displays, 4 neighborhoods, 3 drive-thrus). 16 are free. 4 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 11, 2026

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

Nov 20 – Jan 3

Near Chaska (within 25 miles)

Chanhassen Tour of Lights

Neighborhood · Chanhassen, MN · Free

Opens soon

3.0 miDec 5 – Dec 31

Christmas in Excelsior and Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Excelsior, MN · Free

Opens soon

3.8 miNov 27 – Nov 28

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

8.8 miNov 21 – Dec 31

Lights at the Cove

Home display · Prior Lake, MN · Free

Opens soon

11 miFrom Nov 26

Bloomington Winter Lights Tour

Neighborhood · Bloomington, MN · Free

Opens soon

15 miDec 1 – Dec 31

Hayden's Holiday Lights

Home display · Minneapolis, MN · Free

Opens soon

15 miNov 26 – Jan 1

Lights on Mushtown

Home display · Prior Lake, MN · Free

Opens soon

15 miFrom Nov 27

Vinternatt Streetcar Rides

Event · Minneapolis, MN · $5 per rider

Opens soon

15 miDec 5 – Dec 5

Richfield Holiday Lights Parade

Parade · Richfield, MN · Free

Opens soon

16 miDec 10 – Dec 10

Martin Luther Senior Living Holiday Lights

Event · Bloomington, MN · Free

Opens soon

18 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

24 miNov 20 – Jan 2

North Suburban Holiday Light Map

Neighborhood · Roseville, MN · Free

Opens soon

25 miFrom Dec 4

Trista Lights

Home display · Excelsior, MN · Free

Music

4.9 mi

Shakopee Winter Wonderland

Home display · Shakopee, MN · Free

7.0 mi

Sever's Holiday Lights

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

Music

9.1 mi

Plymouth Lights

Home display · Plymouth, MN · Free

12 mi

Winter Lights at Centennial Lakes Park

Event · Edina, MN · Free

14 mi

Christmas Lights on Big Oak Drive

Home display · Burnsville, MN · Free

Music

16 mi

Porter's Holiday Lights

Home display · Apple Valley, MN · Free

Music

20 mi

Candy Cane Lane Roseville

Neighborhood · Roseville, MN · Free

24 mi

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Christmas lights in Chaska: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Chaska?

Popular picks this season include Northern Lights at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum (formerly Winter Lights) (Nov 20 – Jan 3), Spirit of Winter Festival of Lights (Nov 21 – Dec 31), Magic of Lights Eagan (Nov 20 – Jan 2) and Martin Luther Senior Living Holiday Lights (Nov 27 – Jan 3). In all, 21 displays are mapped in and around Chaska, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Chaska?

Free options include Martin Luther Senior Living Holiday Lights, Bloomington Winter Lights Tour, Chanhassen Tour of Lights and North Suburban Holiday Light Map. 16 of the 21 displays near Chaska are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

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

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 Chaska?

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 Chaska?

The earliest Chaska-area displays turn on Nov 20, 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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