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Christmas Lights in Waconia, MN
The top places to see Christmas lights in Waconia 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 Bloomington Winter Lights Tour (Dec 1 – Dec 31). We've mapped 1 display in Waconia and 15 more nearby (7 home displays, 2 drive-thrus, 2 neighborhoods). 12 are free. 3 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Waconia (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Waconia: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Waconia?
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), Bloomington Winter Lights Tour (Dec 1 – Dec 31) and Chanhassen Tour of Lights (Dec 5 – Dec 31). In all, 16 displays are mapped in and around Waconia, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Waconia?
Free options include Bloomington Winter Lights Tour, Chanhassen Tour of Lights, Richfield Holiday Lights Parade and Christmas in Excelsior and Tree Lighting. 12 of the 16 displays near Waconia are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Waconia?
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 Waconia?
Yes. Sever's Holiday Lights, Christmas Lights on Big Oak Drive (tune to 91.9 FM) and Trista Lights (tune to 97.5 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 Waconia?
The earliest Waconia-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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