MerryMapThe Best Christmas Lights in Minneapolis–St. Paul
The Twin Cities take Christmas lights seriously, from million-bulb productions like GLOW at CHS Field and the Arboretum’s Winter Lights to the hundreds of synchronized “dancing lights” homes that tune their displays to an FM station you listen to from the car. Below are the displays worth bundling the kids up for this season, across Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the suburbs: big ticketed shows, free public parks, decorated streets, and famous houses.
83 displays mapped · 2026 season · updated September 26, 2026
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Big light shows, drive-thrus & public displays
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GLOW Holiday Festival
Lowertown / CHS Field · 360 N Broadway St, St. Paul, MN 55101
Ticketed walk-through festival at CHS Field with over a million lights, an enchanted forest, illuminated bike tree, and selfie plaza.
Ticketed showTicketedNov 20, 2025–Jan 4, 2026View on the map -
Sever's Holiday Lights
3121 150th St W, Shakopee, MN 55379
Drive-through display of roughly 2.5 million lights synchronized to music along a 1.5-mile course, with concessions and selfie stops.
Ticketed showTicketedNov 27–Dec 28, 2025, 5–9pmView on the map -
Magic of Lights
Viking Lakes · 2685 Vikings Cir, Eagan, MN 55121
Drive-through experience at Viking Lakes featuring around 2 million LED lights and themed scenes, priced per vehicle.
Ticketed showTicketedNov 21, 2025–Jan 3, 2026, 5:30pm onwardView on the map -
Winter Lights at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum · 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, MN 55318
Ticketed walking tour through illuminated gardens with about a million lights, a color-changing tunnel, and a winter village.
Ticketed showTicketedNov 20–Dec 31, 2025, 4:30–9pmView on the map -
Spirit of Winter at Sovereign Estate
Sovereign Estate Winery · 9950 N Shore Rd, Waconia, MN 55387
Ticketed walk-through at a lakeside winery with synchronized lights across the grounds plus food and beverage.
Ticketed showTicketedNov 20–Dec 31, 2025View on the map -
Dakota City Heritage Village Christmas
Dakota County Fairgrounds
Ticketed walk-through of a recreated 1900s village decorated for Christmas with heated buildings and a train display.
Ticketed showTicketedSelect dates Dec 6–14, 2025, 3–8pmView on the map -
Vinternatt at the Como-Harriet Streetcar Line
Linden Hills · 2330 W 42nd St, Minneapolis, MN 55410
Evening heritage trolley rides through luminaries with a marshmallow roast, run by the Minnesota Streetcar Museum.
Ticketed showTicketedDec 6, 2025, 6–8:30pmView on the map -
Holidazzle / Winterapolis
Nicollet Mall / Downtown
City-run holiday festival along Nicollet Mall with lights, markets, music, and free family activities.
Park / publicFreeMid-Nov through December 2025View on the map -
The Salvation Army Tree of Lights at Rice Park
Downtown / Rice Park · 109 W 4th St, St. Paul, MN 55102
Downtown park lit with roughly 200,000 lights synchronized to music that is refreshed weekly.
Park / publicFreeNov 15, 2025–Jan 5, 2026, 5–10pmView on the map -
Mears Park
Lowertown · 221 5th St E, St. Paul, MN 55101
Downtown Lowertown park with trees wrapped in colorful holiday lights.
Park / publicFreeDecember (seasonal, evenings)View on the map -
Union Depot Holiday Tree & Market
Lowertown · 214 4th St E, St. Paul, MN 55101
Giant indoor holiday tree at the historic train depot, paired with a European-style Christmas market on weekends.
Park / publicFreeTree lit Dec 6, 2025; market weekends Nov 28–Dec 21View on the map -
Winter Lights at Centennial Lakes Park
Centennial Lakes · 7499 France Ave S, Edina, MN 55435
Free walk-through park display where visitors can stroll or sit and view holiday lights around the lakes.
Park / publicFreeDusk–10pm nightly through the seasonView on the map -
Maple Grove Rotary Holiday Display
Central Park · 12000 Central Park Way, Maple Grove, MN 55369
Rotary-sponsored display of 25+ lighted trees near the outdoor skating rink in Central Park.
Park / publicFreeDecember, eveningsView on the map -
Holiday Lights at Oak Hill Park
Oak Hill Park · 3201 Rhode Island Ave S, St. Louis Park, MN 55426
Neighborhood park with trees decorated in holiday lights.
Park / publicFreeDecember, eveningsView on the map -
Plymouth Holiday Lights at City Hall
Plymouth Civic Center · 3400 Plymouth Blvd, Plymouth, MN 55447
City-hall plaza decorated with photo-op installations including an igloo and oversized snowflakes.
Park / publicFreeNov 29–Dec 31, 2025View on the map
Synchronized homes & decorated streets
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50th & France District
50th & France · W 50th St and France Ave, Edina, MN 55424
Commercial shopping district with decorated storefronts and lights across 100+ shops.
Neighborhood streetFreeLate Nov–early March, dusk–dawnView on the map -
Summit Avenue
Summit Hill / Cathedral Hill
Historic 4.5-mile residential avenue, including the Governor's Residence, lined with decorated homes.
Neighborhood streetFreeDecember, eveningsView on the map -
Armatage / Kenny Holiday Lights Tour
Armatage & Kenny (Southwest)
Self-guided neighborhood tour with a printed map of decorated homes, walkable, bikeable, or drivable.
Neighborhood streetFreeNightly Dec 8–19, 2025, 5–8pmView on the map -
Linden Hills Holiday Lights
Linden Hills (Upton & 43rd)
Charming lakeside commercial node and surrounding blocks decorated for the holidays around Upton Ave and 43rd St.
Neighborhood streetFreeDecember, eveningsView on the map -
Candy Cane Lane
Herschel St · 1994 Herschel St, Roseville, MN 55113
Long-running residential block with about 25,000 lights and a 180-foot walking path through the displays.
Neighborhood streetFreeDaily, 9am–9pmView on the map -
Christmas in the Grove
Birchview Rd · 7153 Birchview Rd, Maple Grove, MN 55369
Cluster of nine neighborhood homes with 125,000 lights and 60+ coordinated displays.
Neighborhood streetFreeNov 27, 2025–Jan 3, 2026, 5:45–11pmView on the map -
The 12 Homes of Christmas
198th Court W
Dozen-plus neighboring homes with 26,000 lights synchronized to 87.9 FM, collecting toy and food donations.
Neighborhood streetFreeNov 28, 2025–Jan 1, 2026, 5:30–10pmView on the map -
Candy Cane Lane (Cottage Grove)
67th St Court S · 8702 67th Street Ct S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Two-street neighborhood tradition with 7,000+ lights and roughly two dozen additional decorated homes.
Neighborhood streetFreeNov 11, 2025–Jan 15, 2026, 5pm–midnightView on the map -
Adelaide Landing Neighborhood Lights
Adelaide Landing · 5562 130th St N, Hugo, MN 55038
Subdivision of 20+ decorated homes with a QR code linking to music and display info.
Neighborhood streetFreeNightly, 4:30–10pmView on the map -
Schultz Family Lights (Holiday Lights on York)
East Side · 1526 York Ave, St. Paul, MN 55106
Synchronized residential show of around 90,000 lights set to music on 91.5 FM, supporting a local food shelf.
Famous houseFreeNov 28–Dec 31, 2025, 5–10pmView on the map -
Hayden's Holiday Lights
Fulton / Southwest · 5205 Washburn Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55410
Small family-run neighborhood light show set to music that visitors can walk or drive past.
Famous houseFreeThanksgiving–New Year, eveningsView on the map -
Crystal Light Show
38th Ave N · 6404 38th Ave N, Crystal, MN 55427
Residential show of roughly 7,500 lights synchronized to music on 88.1 FM.
Famous houseFreeNov 28, 2025–Jan 2, 2026, 5–10pmView on the map -
Candy Cane Lane (Copperfield)
Copperfield · 2293 Copperfield Dr, Mendota Heights, MN 55120
Synchronized home display of about 17,000 lights set to music on 95.9 FM.
Famous houseFreeNov 29, 2025–Jan 3, 2026, 5–9pmView on the map -
Lights on Pascolo
Home show of 10,000+ purple lights that blink to themed segments including Star Wars and Christmas on 87.9 FM.
Famous houseFree5:40–9pm Sun–Thu, later Fri–SatView on the map -
Snook Family Lights
Wildwood Way · 1188 Wildwood Way, Chaska, MN 55318
Home show of 60,000 lights synced to 91.9 FM with online song requests.
Famous houseFreeNov 28, 2025–Jan 5, 2026, 5–10pmView on the map -
Christmas on Savanna
Savanna Trail · 4441 Savanna Trail, Chaska, MN 55318
Home display of 200,000 lights with large inflatables and a North Pole video feed.
Famous houseFreeNov 21–Dec 26, 2025, 5–9pmView on the map -
MegaTree 12,000 Pixels
Haralson Dr · 17524 Haralson Dr, Eden Prairie, MN 55347
Pixel-mapped home display of about 12,000 lights synchronized to music on 87.9 FM.
Famous houseFreeNov 23–Dec 31, 2025, 5pm–midnightView on the map -
Geisler Road Light Display
Geisler Rd · 9688 Geisler Rd, Eden Prairie, MN 55347
Home show of about 17,000 lights synchronized to music on 90.9 FM.
Famous houseFreeNov 27, 2025–Jan 10, 2026, 4:45–10pmView on the map -
Lights on Butterscotch Road
Butterscotch Rd · 7321 Butterscotch Rd, Eden Prairie, MN 55346
Home show of around 20,000 lights synced to 87.9 FM with a 35-song online request menu.
Famous houseFreeNov 29, 2025–Jan 3, 2026, 5:30–9:30pmView on the map -
Kirkwood Drive
Kirkwood Dr · 1067 Kirkwood Dr, Eagan, MN 55123
Large residential display of roughly 250,000 lights.
Famous houseFreeNov 14–Dec 26, 2025, 4:30–10:30pmView on the map -
Lights on Lexington
Keefe St · 1053 Keefe St, Eagan, MN 55121
Home show of about 17,000 lights synchronized to music on 88.9 FM.
Famous houseFreeNov 28, 2025–Jan 5, 2026, 5–9pmView on the map -
Lights on Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Ave · 3999 Pennsylvania Ave, Eagan, MN 55123
Home display of about 25,000 lights synced to 88.7 FM.
Famous houseFreeNov 30–Dec 29, 2025, 4:30–10pmView on the map -
Ramsingh Family Lights
Karis Way · 1823 Karis Way, Eagan, MN 55122
Home show of about 12,000 lights synchronized to music on 103.1 FM.
Famous houseFreeNov 23, 2025–Jan 2, 2026, 5–10pmView on the map -
Porter's Holiday Light Show
Hollins Ct · 13596 Hollins Ct, Apple Valley, MN 55124
Home show of about 30,000 lights synchronized to music on 87.9 FM.
Famous houseFreeNov 24, 2025–Jan 3, 2026, 5–9pmView on the map -
Ray's Holiday Light Show
Eveleth Ave · 12845 Eveleth Ave, Apple Valley, MN 55124
Home show of about 12,000 lights synchronized to music on 87.9 FM.
Famous houseFreeNov 26, 2025–Jan 3, 2026, 5–10pmView on the map -
Martinson's Holiday Lights
Drexel Way · 15381 Drexel Way, Apple Valley, MN 55124
Home show of about 10,000 lights synced to 91.9 FM.
Famous houseFreeNov 27, 2025–Jan 2, 2026, 5–9pmView on the map -
Christmas Ville
River Hills Dr · 2304 River Hills Dr, Burnsville, MN 55337
Home display of about 60,000 lights synchronized to music on 87.9 FM.
Famous houseFreeNov 24, 2025–Jan 1, 2026, 5–11pmView on the map -
Christmas Lights on Big Oak
Big Oak Dr · 2012 Big Oak Dr, Burnsville, MN 55337
Home show of around 3,200 lights with two dozen songs synced to 91.9 FM.
Famous houseFreeNov 27, 2025–Jan 2, 2026, 5–10pmView on the map -
TeGantvoort Family Christmas Lights
Indian Blvd S · 9055 Indian Blvd S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Home show of about 25,000 lights synced to 87.9 FM.
Famous houseFreeNov 27, 2025–Jan 1, 2026, 5–10pmView on the map -
Krum's Christmas Display
Indian Blvd S · 9658 Indian Blvd S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Home display of about 7,500 lights synced to 93.5 FM with 300+ vintage blow molds.
Famous houseFreeNov 28, 2025–Jan 8, 2026, dusk–9pmView on the map -
Lipinski Family Holiday Lights
Hyde Ave S · 7590 Hyde Ave S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Home display of about 7,500 lights with 85+ Disney and character blow molds.
Famous houseFreeNov 28–Dec 31, 2025, 4–11pmView on the map -
Holiday Lights of Woodbury
Glacier Rd · 8846 Glacier Rd, Woodbury, MN 55125
Long-running residential holiday display that also decorates for Halloween.
Famous houseFreeThanksgiving–New Year, 5–10pmView on the map -
Soldiers 6 Christmas Display
Copland Way
Home show of about 30,000 lights synced to 91.9 FM benefiting a veteran service-dog nonprofit.
Famous houseFreeNov 28–Dec 31, 2025, 5–11pmView on the map -
Coffey Family Christmas
69th St E · 3154 69th St E, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
Home display of about 40,000 lights including an animated train.
Famous houseFreeNov 28, 2025–Jan 7, 2026, 5–11pmView on the map -
Bulbs on Boyd
Boyd Ave · 7465 Boyd Ave, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
Home show of about 60,000 lights synchronized to music on 87.9 FM.
Famous houseFreeNov 28, 2025–Jan 4, 2026, 5–10pmView on the map -
Strandlof's Christmas Lights
Blaine Ave · 7050 Blaine Ave, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
Home display synced to 87.9 FM that includes a Ferris wheel.
Famous houseFreeDaily, 5–10pmView on the map -
Dodd Crossing Light Show
162nd St W · 5624 162nd St W, Lakeville, MN 55044
Home show of about 20,000 lights synced to 96.1 FM, collecting Toys for Tots donations.
Famous houseFreeNov 26–Dec 26, 2025, 4:30–10:30pmView on the map -
PiXeL Paradise USA
Hydra Ct · 17954 Hydra Ct, Lakeville, MN 55044
Pixel-mapped home show of about 50,000 lights synced to 98.9 FM.
Famous houseFreeDec 7–27, 2025, 5:30–9:30pmView on the map -
Lakeville Lights
Imperial Way · 16619 Imperial Way, Lakeville, MN 55044
Home show of about 30,000 lights synced to 89.5 FM.
Famous houseFreeDec 1, 2025–Jan 2, 2026, 4:30–10pmView on the map -
Lights on Iteri
Iteri Pl · 19739 Iteri Pl, Lakeville, MN 55044
Home show of about 25,000 lights synced to 98.9 FM.
Famous houseFreeNov 27, 2025–Jan 4, 2026, 5:30–9:30pmView on the map -
Kalata Christmas House
Midway St NE · 11927 Midway St NE, Blaine, MN 55449
Home display of about 40,000 lights with a walk-through path, nativity, and nearly 20 inflatables.
Famous houseFreeNov 26, 2025–Jan 3, 2026, 5–10:30pmView on the map -
Good Neighbor Light Show
110th Ave NE · 700 110th Ave NE, Blaine, MN 55434
Home show of about 10,000 lights synced to 87.9 FM with a photo arch and Santa voicemail, supporting the Animal Humane Society.
Famous houseFreeDec 1, 2025–Jan 11, 2026, 5–11pmView on the map -
Cairl Family Christmas Lights
145th Ave NW · 2342 145th Ave NW, Andover, MN 55304
Two-home show of around 50,000 lights synced to 99.1 FM, collecting St. Jude donations.
Famous houseFreeNov 28, 2025–Jan 4, 2026, 5:30–9pmView on the map -
Steffens Family Light Show
116th Ln NW · 3044 116th Ln NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433
Home show of about 48,000 lights synchronized to music on 88.7 FM.
Famous houseFreeNov 28, 2025–Jan 4, 2026, 5–9pmView on the map -
Hope Lights
Partridge St NW · 12401 Partridge St NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55448
Large home show of about 450,000 lights synced to 91.7 FM, supporting Feed My Starving Children.
Famous houseFreeNov 29, 2025–Jan 9, 2026, 5–10pmView on the map -
Crooked Lake Christmas
Crooked Lake Blvd NW · 12753 Crooked Lake Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55448
Home show of about 33,000 lights synced to 91.7 FM with a remembrance tree.
Famous houseFreeNov 27–Dec 28, 2025, 6–9pmView on the map -
Mellem Family Christmas Lights
173rd Ln NE · 301 173rd Ln NE, Ham Lake, MN 55304
Home show of around 90,000 lights synchronized to music on 89.1 FM.
Famous houseFreeNov 28–Dec 31, 2025, 5–9pmView on the map -
The Lights of Oxbow Cove
103rd Ave N · 7055 103rd Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
Home show of about 40,000 lights synchronized to music on 103.3 FM.
Famous houseFreeNov 30, 2025–Jan 3, 2026, 5:30–9pmView on the map -
Lights on Jackie Lane
Jackie Ln
Home show of about 20,000 lights synced to 87.9 FM with online song selection.
Famous houseFreeNov 27, 2025–Jan 5, 2026, 5:30–10pmView on the map -
Lights on Fresno Street
Fresno St NW · 18016 Fresno St NW, Elk River, MN 55330
Home show of about 27,000 lights synchronized to music on 106.5 FM.
Famous houseFreeDec 1–31, 2025, 5:30–9:30pmView on the map -
Langness Lights
223rd St N · 9610 223rd St N, Forest Lake, MN 55025
Home show of about 25,000 lights synchronized to music on 93.1 FM.
Famous houseFreeNov 29–Dec 25, 2025, eveningsView on the map -
Valley Lights at Rock Point
Kelvin Ave N · 5825 Kelvin Ave N, Lake Elmo, MN 55042
Home display of 100,000+ LED lights synced to 97.9 FM.
Famous houseFreeThanksgiving–Dec 31, 5–10pmView on the map -
Lights on Mushtown
Mushtown Rd · 17881 Mushtown Rd, Prior Lake, MN 55372
Home show of 32,000+ lights synchronized to music on 91.9 FM.
Famous houseFreeDaily, 5–11pmView on the map -
Holiday Lights on Bloom
Bloom Rd
Home display of 23,000+ lights.
Famous houseFreeDaily, 5–9:30pmView on the map -
Cooper Family Lights
61st St NE · 17065 61st St NE, Otsego, MN 55330
Home show of about 29,000 lights synchronized to music on 91.9 FM.
Famous houseFreeNov 27, 2025–Jan 2, 2026, 6–10pmView on the map -
A Classic Colorful Christensen Christmas
Katie Ln · 3314 Katie Ln, Arden Hills, MN 55112
Home display of about 35,000 lights including a full-size nativity.
Famous houseFreeNov 20, 2025–Jan 4, 2026, 4:30–11pmView on the map -
Viens Lawn & Landscaping Charity Display
Mound Spring Terrace · 1000 Mound Spring Terrace, Bloomington, MN 55420
Home display of about 40,000 lights that collects non-perishable food donations.
Famous houseFreeNov 28, 2025–Jan 5, 2026, eveningsView on the map -
The Lighted Oak of Bloomington
Meadowview Rd · 9145 Meadowview Rd, Bloomington, MN 55425
Massive oak tree wrapped in about 40,000 lights, viewable from the street or Highway 77.
Famous houseFreeDec 7, 2025–Jan 31, 2026, 5–10pmView on the map -
W 99th Jedi Family (Star Wars Display)
W 99th St · 7701 W 99th St, Bloomington, MN 55438
Star Wars-themed home display with about 15,000 lights.
Famous houseFreeDaily, 5–10pmView on the map -
Hopkins Christmas House
10th Ave N · 324 10th Ave N, Hopkins, MN 55343
Home display of about 20,000 lights.
Famous houseFreeNov 25, 2025–Jan 1, 2026, 5–10:30pmView on the map -
Kirsten's Lights on Minnewashta
Linden Circle
Home display of about 10,000 lights with 70 inflatables and hundreds of blow molds, supporting a humane society.
Famous houseFreeNov 24, 2025–Jan 3, 2026, 5–10pmView on the map -
Hoyt Ave Lights
Snelling Ave N · 1570 Snelling Ave N, Falcon Heights, MN 55108
Classic twinkle-light home display choreographed to music.
Famous houseFreeDecember, eveningsView on the map -
Funderburk Family Very Metal Christmas
148th St W · 3585 148th St W, Rosemount, MN 55068
Home light show synchronized to heavy-metal music.
Famous houseFreeDecember, eveningsView on the map -
Christmas Cheer in Coon Rapids
Robinson Dr NW · 10934 Robinson Dr NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433
Home display of about 6,000 lights with donations benefiting HOPE 4 Youth.
Famous houseFreeNov 27, 2025–Jan 5, 2026, 5–10:30pmView on the map -
Andover Lights
Ilex St NW · 14113 Ilex St NW, Andover, MN 55304
Home show of about 18,000 lights synchronized to music on 90.5 FM.
Famous houseFreeNov 27, 2025–Jan 1, 2026, 5–10pmView on the map -
Weyrens Lights
W 102nd St · 324 W 102nd St, Bloomington, MN 55420
Home show of about 20,000 lights synced to 91.9 FM with themed musical segments.
Famous houseFreeDec 5, 2025–Jan 1, 2026, 5–8pmView on the map -
Mike and Nikki's Winter Wonderland
Deerwood Ln · 11281 Deerwood Ln, Dayton, MN 55369
Home show of about 10,000 lights synchronized to music on 88.3 FM.
Famous houseFreeNov 27, 2025–Jan 4, 2026, 5:30–11pmView on the map -
Manners Magnificent Lights
Rochester St NE · 19509 Rochester St NE, East Bethel, MN 55011
Home show of about 50,000 lights synchronized to music on 90.9 FM.
Famous houseFreeNov 28, 2025–Jan 4, 2026, 5–10pmView on the map
Minneapolis–St. Paul Christmas lights: FAQ
- When do Christmas lights turn on in the Twin Cities?
- Most displays light up around Thanksgiving and run nightly through New Year’s, typically from dusk (about 4:30–5pm) until 9–11pm. Big ticketed shows like GLOW, Sever’s Holiday Lights, and the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum publish exact dates and usually require timed tickets.
- What are the synchronized “dancing lights” homes?
- Dozens of Twin Cities homes program their lights to flash in time with music broadcast on a low-power FM channel (often 87.9 FM). Park or pull up out front, tune your car radio to the listed station, and watch the show. Many collect food-shelf or charity donations.
- Which Twin Cities Christmas lights are free?
- All of the home displays, decorated streets (Summit Avenue, Armatage/Kenny, Linden Hills), and the downtown parks (Rice Park, Mears Park) are free. GLOW, Sever’s, Magic of Lights, and the Arboretum are ticketed.
- How should I visit a private home display?
- Be a good neighbor: keep music low, don’t block driveways, watch for kids, and take your trash with you. These are real homes whose owners share their displays out of holiday spirit. Idle in the cold as briefly as the neighbors would want you to.