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Christmas Lights in Excelsior, MN
The top places to see Christmas lights in Excelsior this season are Spirit of Winter Festival of Lights (Nov 21 – Dec 31), Northern Lights at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum (formerly Winter Lights) (Nov 20 – Jan 3) and Martin Luther Senior Living Holiday Lights (Nov 27 – Jan 3). We've mapped 2 displays in Excelsior and 18 more nearby (8 home displays, 4 neighborhoods, 3 events). 16 are free. 4 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Excelsior (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Excelsior: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Excelsior?
Popular picks this season include Spirit of Winter Festival of Lights (Nov 21 – Dec 31), Northern Lights at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum (formerly Winter Lights) (Nov 20 – Jan 3), Martin Luther Senior Living Holiday Lights (Nov 27 – Jan 3) and Bloomington Winter Lights Tour (Dec 1 – Dec 31). In all, 20 displays are mapped in and around Excelsior, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Excelsior?
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 20 displays near Excelsior are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Excelsior?
Yes. Spirit of Winter Festival of Lights (2025: $25 per car, $15 on Wednesdays; 2026 listed from $10 per person) 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 Excelsior?
Yes. Sever's Holiday Lights, Trista Lights (tune to 97.5 FM) and Porter's Holiday Lights (tune to 87.9 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 Excelsior?
The earliest Excelsior-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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