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Christmas Lights in Shakopee, MN
The top places to see Christmas lights in Shakopee 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 Shakopee and 20 more nearby (9 home displays, 4 events, 3 drive-thrus). 16 are free. 5 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Shakopee (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Shakopee: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Shakopee?
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 Dakota City Christmas in the Village (Dec 5 – Dec 13). In all, 22 displays are mapped in and around Shakopee, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Shakopee?
Free options include Martin Luther Senior Living Holiday Lights, Bloomington Winter Lights Tour, Chanhassen Tour of Lights and Richfield Holiday Lights Parade. 16 of the 22 displays near Shakopee are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Shakopee?
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 Shakopee?
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 Shakopee?
The earliest Shakopee-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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