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Christmas Lights in Lake Elmo, MN
The top places to see Christmas lights in Lake Elmo this season are Valley Lights at Rockpoint Church (Nov 26 – Dec 31), Magic of Lights Eagan (Nov 20 – Jan 2) and GLOW Holiday Festival St. Paul (Nov 19 – Jan 3). We've mapped 1 display in Lake Elmo and 16 more nearby (5 home displays, 3 events, 3 neighborhoods). 14 are free. 3 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Lake Elmo (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Lake Elmo: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Lake Elmo?
Popular picks this season include Valley Lights at Rockpoint Church (Nov 26 – Dec 31), Magic of Lights Eagan (Nov 20 – Jan 2), GLOW Holiday Festival St. Paul (Nov 19 – Jan 3) and Sam's Christmas Village & Light Tour (Nov 27 – Jan 3). In all, 17 displays are mapped in and around Lake Elmo, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Lake Elmo?
Free options include Valley Lights at Rockpoint Church, GLOW Holiday Festival St. Paul, Sam's Christmas Village & Light Tour and Martin Luther Senior Living Holiday Lights. 14 of the 17 displays near Lake Elmo are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Lake Elmo?
Yes. Valley Lights at Rockpoint Church (Free) and Magic of Lights Eagan ($21.99-$97.99 per vehicle depending on night and vehicle size). 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 Lake Elmo?
Yes. Rice Park Tree Lighting, Holiday Lights on York (Schultz Family Lights) (tune to 91.5 FM) and Strandlof's Christmas 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 Lake Elmo?
The earliest Lake Elmo-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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