Holiday Lights in Minnesota 2023 – A Big Alphabetized List!

See where to take the family to enjoy the beautiful holiday lights with this big list of Minnesota Holiday Light Shows for 2023!

One of my favorite parts of the holiday season is viewing the beautiful holiday lights. Our family’s tradition when I was a child was to drive around and see beautiful Christmas light shows after the Christmas Eve service.

It’s so fun to oooh and ahhh over the lights from the comfort of your vehicle. Thankfully this tradition can continue today!

We’ve mentioned several holiday light displays already here at Thrifty Minnesota, but we thought it would be helpful to put the MN holiday lights displays all together in one spot for easy reference.

While there are lots of Twin Cities Christmas lights shows in the areas near Minneapolis and St. Paul, it’s definitely not the only location!

There are amazing holiday light shows all throughout the state of Minnesota at churches, city parks and even private homes and businesses.

Most of these Minnesota holiday lights shows are drive-thru events, while a few are available to walk-through. Plus, many of them are FREE!

If you know of any light displays that are missing from our list, please e-mail chrysa@ thriftyminnesota.com with the details and we’ll get them added!

Minnesota Holiday Lights List

This list is alphabetized by city. Please let us know of any attractions we can add to this list!

Albany | Lights in the Country

• 11/23 – 1/7, Monday – Thursday 5 – 10 pm, Friday – Sunday 5 pm – 12 am
• FREE
• Drive-thru

Albert Lea | Carter Christmas Lights Show

• 11/18- 12/30, 5-9pm, Friday and Saturday 5-10pm
• FREE
• Drive-thru

Albertville | Mr. Creed’s Lights

• November 24 – January 14, Sunday – Thursday 5 – 9 pm, Friday and Saturday 5 pm – 11 pm
• FREE
• Drive-thru

Apple Valley | Ray’s Holiday Light Show

• 12845 Eveleth Ave, starting 11/ 24, 5-10 pm nightly
• FREE
• Drive-thru

Apple Valley | Martinson’s Holiday Lights

• 15381 Drexel Way, 2023 dates TBD, check their Facebook page for more info
• FREE
• Drive-thru

Baxter (Northland Arboretum) | Sertoma Winter Wonderland 

• November 23 – December 31 (select dates- visit website for information), 5:30 – 8:30 pm
• $20/vehicle, cash or check only
• $15/vehicle advance tickets available at Cub Foods- Baxter and Brainerd
• New this year, purchase passes on their website
• Drive-thru

Bemidji | First City of Lights  

• November 24 – January 1, 5 – 10 pm
• FREE
• Drive-thru or walk-through

Bloomington | Winter Lights Tour

• Grab the map of 50 Bloomington addresses with festive decorations
• The 2023 map will be released around December 8th
• FREE
• Drive-thru

Bloomington (Martin Luther Senior Living & Care) | Holiday Lights Drive-Thru

• 11/24 – 1/2, 5 – 10 pm
• FREE
• Drive-thru

Burnsville | 2012 Big Oak Drive

• November 23 – December 31, Sunday- Thursday 5-10pm, Friday- Saturday 5- 10:30pm
• FREE
• Drive-thru

Chaska (Minnesota Landscape Arboretum) | Winter Lights  

• November 16 – December 31 (select dates), Monday – Thursday 5 – 9 pm, Friday – Sunday 5 – 10 pm
• $10/person for members, $25/person for non-members, ages 15 and under free
• Walk-through

Chaska | Snook Family Lights

• 1188 Wildwood Way, 11/24- end date TBD
• FREE
• Drive-thru

Circle Pines | Barno Family Lights

• 11/23 – 1/1, Sunday – Thursday 6 – 10 pm, Friday – Saturday 6 – 11 pm
• FREE
• Drive-thru

Coon Rapids | Holiday Lighting Contest

• FREE
• Drive-thru

Crystal | Crystal Light Show

• 6404 38th Avenue N, 11/24 – 1/1, 5 – 10 pm
• FREE
• Drive-thru

Delano | Delano Light the Night

• 11/24 – 1/1, 5 – 10 pm
• FREE
• Drive-thru or Walk-thru

Delano | Delano DeLights

• 12/1 – 12/25
• FREE – At Individual Homes in Delano
• Drive-thru (Map to follow at link above)

Duluth | Bentleyville Tour of Lights 

• November 18 – December 26, Sunday – Thursday 5 – 9 pm, Friday – Saturday 5 – 10 pm
• FREE
• Walk-through

Duluth (Lake Superior Zoo) | Larger Than Life Lights 

• November 24 – December 31 (select dates), 5 – 7:30 pm
• $5/member, $7/non-member
• Walk-through

Duluth | Exhibition Drive Holiday Sound & Light Show at 2725 Exhibition Drive

• November 24- December 31, 5-10pm
• FREE
• Drive- through

Eagan | Magic of Lights

• November 17- December 31, Mon-Thu: 5:30-9 PM, Fri-Sun: 5:30-10 PM, 5:30-10 PM Nightly starting Dec 8th
• Tickets through Groupon are $27/car for a specific date, or purchase through the Magic of Lights website Nov 6th – Dec 7th: Weekday (Mon-Thur): $25 Any Day (Mon-Sun): $30, Dec 8th – Dec 31st: Weekday (Mon-Thur): $30 Weekday (Mon-Sun): $35
• Drive through

Excelsior | Kirsten’s Lights on Minnewashta 3821 Linden Cir, Excelsior, MN 55331

• Every evening from 3- 11pm
• FREE
• Inflatables are only up on non-windy evenings

Farmington (Dakota City Heritage Village) | Christmas in the Village

• December 2 and 3, 9 – 10, 3 – 8 pm
• $5/person, 5 and under free
• Walk-through

Forest Lake | Langness Lights

• 11/24- 12/31, Monday – Thursday 5 – 9 pm, Friday – Saturday 5 – 9:30 pm
• FREE
• Drive-thru

Fridley | City of Fridley Winter Lights Contest

• Maps available online or at City Hall starting 12/15.
• FREE
• Drive-thru

Glencoe | Christmas on Birch

• 11/23 – 1/1, Sunday-Thursday: 5:30-9, Friday-5:30-10
• FREE
• Drive-thru

Hugo (Adelaide Landing Neighborhood) | Holiday Exterior Illumination

• 11/26 – 1/1, 5 – 10 pm
• Free
• 2023 details coming, check their Facebook page for updates

Inver Grove Heights | Light Up the Heights

• FREE
• Drive-thru

Lake Elmo (Rockpoint Church) | Valley Lights

• 11/24 – 12/31, 5 – 10 pm
• FREE
• Drive-thru

Mankato (Sibley Park) | Kiwanis Holiday Lights

• November 24 – December 31, Sunday – Thursday 5 – 9 pm, Friday – Saturday 5 – 10 pm
• FREE
• Drive-thru or Walk-through

Maple Grove | Rotary Holiday Light Display

• At the skate loop in Central Park
• FREE
• Walk-thru

Marshall (Independence Park) | Light Up the Night

• 11/24 – 12/17, 5 – 9 pm
• FREE
• Drive-thru (Saturday and Sunday from 5 – 7 pm) or Walk-through

Minneapolis | Lights on Washburn

• 5205 Washburn Ave. S., 4:30-10 pm nightly starting on Thanksgiving
• FREE
• Drive-by or Walk-by
• Tune radio to 104.9

Minnetrista | Trista Lights

• 12/1- 12/31, full schedule coming to their website soon
• FREE
• Drive-thru

North Suburban Holiday Light Map

• Includes Arden Hills, Mounds View, New Brighton, Roseville, St. Anthony, and Columbia Heights
• Map will be updated for 2023 on December 8

Owatonna | Havana Lights

• 11/23 – 1/1, dusk – 10 pm
• FREE
• Drive-thru

Plymouth | Plymouth Lights

• 12/1 – 12/31 (except 12/24), Sunday – Thursday 5:30 – 9:30 pm, Friday – Saturday 5:30 – 10 pm, no display on December 24
• FREE
• Drive-thru

Princeton (Riverside Park) | Light Up Princeton

• November 25 – December 23, Thursday, Friday and Saturdays 6-9pm
• FREE
• Drive-thru

Roseau (Roseau City Park) | Nights of Lights

• 12/9 – 12/11, 12/16 – 12/18, 12/22 – 12/23, 5 – 7 pm
• FREE
• Drive-thru

Roseville | Candy Cane Lane

• 1994 Herschel St, 12/1 – 1/9, 4-9 pm
• FREE
• Drive-thru

Sartell (Lake Francis Park) | Country Lights Festival

• 12/1 – 12/31, dusk – dawn
• Hot chocolate cookies Fridays and Saturdays 5-7pm, Kiddie Train Rides Fridays and Saturdays 5:30- 7pm
• FREE
• Walk-through

Shakopee (Sever’s) | Sever’s Holiday Lights 

• November 22- December 31, every day 5 – 9 pm
• $30/car or $45/car of 8+ on weekdays, $45/car or $60/car of 8+ on weekends
• Drive-thru

Sleepy Eye (Sportsman’s Park) | Holiday Lights in Motion

• 11/24 – 1/1, 5 – 10 pm
• FREE
• Drive-thru

St. Michael | Holiday Lights on 20th St

• 11/24 – 12/31, check their Facebook page for the latest times
• FREE
• Drive-thru

St. Paul (Mears Park) | Holiday Lights

• Tree Lighting Ceremony is 11/18, end date is not listed but in past years the lights stay on through 12/31
• FREE
• Walk-through

St. Paul (CHS Field) | GLOW Holiday Festival

• Now – 12/31/23
• Get Discount Tickets
• Walk-through

St. Paul (Rice Park) | Holiday Lights

• Now through February
• FREE
• Walk-through

St. Paul | Holiday Lights on York Ave

• 11/24 – 12/31, 5 – 10 pm
• FREE
• Drive-thru

Stillwater (Downtown Stillwater) | Wintertime in Stillwater

• 11/18/23 – 2/28/24, 5 – 10 pm
• FREE
• Walk-through

Waconia (The Winery at Sovereign Estate) | The Spirit of Winter

• November 17 – December 30 (closed Mondays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve), Sunday, Tuesday – Thursday 4 – 8 pm, Friday – Saturday 4 – 9 pm
• $10/person, 4 and under free
• Walk-through

Wadena | Christmas in Wadena

• November 23 – January 1, Monday – Thursday 5:30 – 9 pm, Friday – Sunday 5:30 – 10 pm
• Free
• Drive-thru or walk-through

Willmar (Robbins Island Regional Park) | Celebrate the Light of the World

• 11/23 – 1/1, 5 – 10 pm
• FREE
• Drive-thru

Woodbury| Holiday Lights of Woodbury

• 11/22 – 1/1, Sunday-Thursday 5 – 10 pm, Saturday & Sunday 5 – 11pm
• Santa will greet visitors and hand out candy canes to kids, times TBD, check their Facebook page
• FREE
• Drive-thru

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