The holidays are here, Minnetonka Mills! Dive into our guide for all the top festive events. Whether you're deeply rooted in Minnetonka Mills soil or just planting holiday seeds, our guide helps your festive spirit bloom.
Kick off your holiday festivities at the beloved Christmas in Excelsior, where charming shops and delightful holiday treats create a perfect backdrop for celebration. Enjoy the twinkling lights and unique gifts at the Glow Holiday Festival, featuring vibrant displays that bring the season to life. And the Mannheim Steamroller concert is something you definitely don't want to miss, showcasing holiday classics with a modern twist. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Minnetonka Mills
- A Christmas Carol (Minneapolis)
- Mannheim Steamroller (Prior Lake)
- Glow Holiday Festival (Saint Paul)
- Christmas in Excelsior (Excelsior)
- Cirque Musica Holiday Spectacular (Burnsville)
- The Spirit of Winter: Festival of Lights (Waconia)
- Holiday Hayrides (Minnetonka)
See these and even more events listed below!
Minnetonka Mills Holiday Light Displays
Glow Holiday Festival
What to Expect:
Unique holiday event with a zip line and extensive light displays.
Description:
GLOW Holiday Festival at CHS Field in St. Paul, MN, features over a million lights, new exhibits, a zip line, and a boutique shopping experience with local vendors.
Where: Saint Paul | More Info: Glow Holiday Festival
The Spirit of Winter: Festival of Lights
What to Expect:
Synchronized light and sound display on a lakeside vineyard.
Description:
The Spirit of Winter: Festival of Lights at The Winery at Sovereign Estate transforms the estate into an illuminated winter scene with over twenty miles of musical, synchronized lights. Guests can stroll the grounds and enjoy attractions like Candy Cane Lane, a life-size Nativity scene, and real winter llamas. The event features a variety of hot treats, mulled wine, and local brews, making it a family-friendly event.
Where: Waconia | More Info: The Spirit of Winter: Festival of Lights
Minnetonka Mills Holiday Markets and Shopping
Christmas in Excelsior
What to Expect:
Community-funded holiday celebration with local shops and activities.
Description:
Christmas in Excelsior is a month-long series of events in downtown Excelsior, featuring tree-lighting, carolers, Santa visits, and wagon rides. The event celebrates the holiday spirit with local shops, restaurants, and community activities.
Where: Excelsior | More Info: Christmas in Excelsior
Minnetonka Mills Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Mannheim Steamroller
What to Expect:
Dazzling multimedia effects with 15 musicians playing over 20 instruments.
Description:
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis features 15 musicians playing over 20 instruments against a backdrop of dazzling multimedia effects, capturing the spirit of the season in an immersive yet intimate setting.
Where: Prior Lake | More Info: Mannheim Steamroller
Cirque Musica Holiday Spectacular
What to Expect:
Unique blend of circus artistry and holiday melodies.
Description:
Cirque Musica Holiday Spectacular is a spectacular holiday event featuring awe-inspiring acrobatics, gravity-defying aerial feats, and talented musicians and singers. It blends the spellbinding grace and daredevil athleticism of today’s greatest circus performers with a musical mix of timeless seasonal favorites.
Where: Burnsville | More Info: Cirque Musica Holiday Spectacular
A Christmas Carol
What to Expect:
Classic adaptation of Charles Dickens' novella with a ghost story twist.
Description:
A Christmas Carol is a classic tale by Charles Dickens, where Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future, forcing him to confront his past, present, and potential future. This adaptation by Lavina Jadhwani stays faithful to the novella, framing the classic tale as a ghost story.
Where: Minneapolis | More Info: A Christmas Carol
Minnetonka Mills Other Holiday Activities
Holiday Hayrides
What to Expect:
Holiday hayrides through a beautifully decorated orchard.
Description:
Take a holiday hayride through the picturesque Minnetonka Orchard, surrounded by festive lights and the scent of pine.
Where: Minnetonka | More Info: Holiday Hayrides
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
Discover Holiday events in hundreds of cities worldwide. Check out these nearby locations for more festive fun!
- Minnetonka (4 miles)
- Saint Louis Park (5 miles)
- Plymouth (5 miles)
- Edina (6 miles)
- Eden Prairie (6 miles)
- Golden Valley (7 miles)
- Chanhassen (7 miles)
- New Hope (7 miles)
- Crystal (7 miles)
- Richfield (9 miles)
- Maple Grove (9 miles)
- Minneapolis (9 miles)
- Bloomington (10 miles)
- Shakopee (11 miles)
- Brooklyn Center (11 miles)
- Savage (12 miles)
- Chaska (13 miles)
- Fridley (13 miles)
- Burnsville (14 miles)
- Coon Rapids (14 miles)
- New Brighton (15 miles)
- Roseville (15 miles)
- West Coon Rapids (16 miles)
- Prior Lake (16 miles)
- Eagan (16 miles)
- Saint Paul (17 miles)
- Champlin (17 miles)
- Shoreview (17 miles)
- Apple Valley (18 miles)
- Blaine (18 miles)
- South Saint Paul (20 miles)
- Inver Grove Heights (21 miles)
- Rosemount (21 miles)
- Andover (21 miles)
- Maplewood (22 miles)
- Ramsey (22 miles)
- Lakeville (22 miles)
- Lino Lakes (23 miles)
- White Bear Lake (23 miles)
- Oakdale (23 miles)
- Woodbury (24 miles)
- Farmington (25 miles)
- Cottage Grove (26 miles)
- Elk River (26 miles)
- Hastings (32 miles)
- Northfield (36 miles)