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Santa at The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes

Published December 4, 2025 | Updated December 4, 2025 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

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Join this festive kick-off to the holiday season with Santa at The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes!

Santa Claus, holding a festive staff, interacts with two children wearing jackets and gloves on a sidewalk at the Santa at the Shoppes at Arbor Lakes event. The girl in a red jacket and skirt faces Santa, while the boy in a brown hoodie stands close by.

Have you been to The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes? It’s one of my favorite places to shop in the Twin Cities!

This year’s Santa at the Shoppes event on Saturday December 6th includes free horse drawn wagon rides, a light parade, live entertainment and a lot more.

Two children in winter clothing stand near two white horses harnessed for carriage pulling at the Santa at the Shoppes at Arbor Lakes event. The horses have red plumes on their heads. The setting appears to be urban, under a partly cloudy sky, creating a cozy winter atmosphere.

Here are some of the afternoon’s highlights:

  • Carolers
  • Fun activities for kids
  • A glowing light parade at 4:30pm
  • Wagon rides through a winter wonderland
  • Fire dancers with breathtaking performances
  • The Holiday Marketplace with gifts and goodies
  • Digital selfie stations
  • OMNI Brewing’s Warming House
  • The Lookout food truck with seasonal bites
A festive horse-drawn carriage decorated with greenery and bows carries three people through the light parade at Santa at the Shoppes at Arbor Lakes. Two passengers wave cheerfully. The scene is illuminated by holiday lights from surrounding buildings.

The grand finale comes at 5pm when Santa lights the towering tree on the roundabout.

A large Christmas tree adorned with lights and ornaments stands in a brightly lit  Shoppes at Arbor Lakes. Strings of lights hang overhead, and the sky is a deep blue, creating a festive atmosphere. People walk along the pathway.

What are you looking forward to the most? Santa at the Shoppes is the perfect way to kick off this holiday season!

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Hannah is a married mom of 3 kiddos in the Twin Cities. Born and raised here in MN, she loves finding deals and special events to share with others.

Hannah enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading books, going on road trips up north, singing along with the radio and finding new thrift stores to shop! Hannah is also a fierce advocate for people with disabilities and is always on the lookout for more sensory friendly opportunities in the Twin Cities.

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