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Christmas Lights in Minneapolis, MN
The top places to see Christmas lights in Minneapolis 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 2 displays in Minneapolis and 28 more nearby (13 home displays, 4 events, 4 drive-thrus). 23 are free. 8 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Minneapolis (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Minneapolis: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Minneapolis?
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, 30 displays are mapped in and around Minneapolis, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Minneapolis?
Free options include GLOW Holiday Festival St. Paul, Valley Lights at Rockpoint Church, Martin Luther Senior Living Holiday Lights and Bloomington Winter Lights Tour. 23 of the 30 displays near Minneapolis are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Minneapolis?
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 Valley Lights at Rockpoint Church (Free). 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 Minneapolis?
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 Minneapolis?
The earliest Minneapolis-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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