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Christmas Lights in St. Paul, MN
The top places to see Christmas lights in St. Paul this season are GLOW Holiday Festival St. Paul (Nov 19 – Jan 3), Magic of Lights Eagan (Nov 20 – Jan 2) and Valley Lights at Rockpoint Church (Nov 26 – Dec 31). We've mapped 3 displays in St. Paul and 21 more nearby (11 home displays, 4 events, 3 neighborhoods). 20 are free. 5 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near St. Paul (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in St. Paul: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in St. Paul?
Popular picks this season include GLOW Holiday Festival St. Paul (Nov 19 – Jan 3), Magic of Lights Eagan (Nov 20 – Jan 2), Valley Lights at Rockpoint Church (Nov 26 – Dec 31) and Sam's Christmas Village & Light Tour (Nov 27 – Jan 3). In all, 24 displays are mapped in and around St. Paul, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in St. Paul?
Free options include GLOW Holiday Festival St. Paul, Valley Lights at Rockpoint Church, Sam's Christmas Village & Light Tour and Martin Luther Senior Living Holiday Lights. 20 of the 24 displays near St. Paul are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near St. Paul?
Yes. 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 St. Paul?
Yes. Holiday Lights on York (Schultz Family Lights) (tune to 91.5 FM), Rice Park Tree Lighting 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 St. Paul?
The earliest St. Paul-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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