Find your holiday cheer in Ramsey with our essential guide. Whether you're a local or a visitor, our guide unlocks the festive delights of Ramsey.
One highlight of the season is the GLOW Holiday Festival, where enchanting light displays create a winter wonderland experience for all ages. The European Christmas Market offers a vibrant atmosphere filled with artisan crafts and delectable treats, allowing guests to immerse themselves in a classic holiday spirit. And the North Pole Express is something you definitely don't want to miss, featuring a magical train ride that brings the joy of the North Pole to life. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Ramsey
- GLOW Holiday Festival (St. Paul)
- North Pole Express (St. Paul)
- European Christmas Market (St. Paul)
- Holiday Tree Lighting & Movie Night (St. Paul)
- Night Trains (St. Paul)
- Santa’s Workshop (St. Paul)
- Christmas in Germany (St. Paul)
- Blaine Winter Celebration (Blaine)
See these and even more events listed below!
Ramsey Holiday Light Displays
GLOW Holiday Festival
What to Expect:
Interactive light displays and local holiday shopping.
Description:
GLOW Holiday Festival is an outdoor walk-through event at CHS Field in St. Paul, MN, featuring millions of twinkling lights, interactive displays, and unique exhibits. It includes a zip line, giant snowy slide, and a variety of local holiday vendors in the GLOW Gift Shop.
Where: St. Paul | More Info: GLOW Holiday Festival
Ramsey Holiday Markets and Shopping
European Christmas Market
What to Expect:
Authentic traditional holiday market with European-style shopping and entertainment.
Description:
The European Christmas Market in St. Paul offers a unique shopping experience with over 70 vendors selling handmade European crafts and unique gifts. Enjoy European-style food, live entertainment, and festive activities like the Holiday Train and Carousel.
Where: St. Paul | More Info: European Christmas Market
Christmas in Germany
What to Expect:
Traditional German holiday foods and drinks.
Description:
Celebrate German Christmas traditions with beer, Glühwein, bratwurst, pretzels, homemade soup, and German cake. The GAI Haus will be decorated with seasonal goods on sale.
Where: St. Paul | More Info: Christmas in Germany
Ramsey Holiday Shows and Entertainment
North Pole Express
What to Expect:
Historic steam locomotive and vintage railcars.
Description:
The North Pole Express is a holiday train ride where passengers can write letters to Santa, enjoy holiday treats, and visit Santa himself. The event features historic rail cars and a festive atmosphere, with options for Coach Class and First Class seating.
Where: St. Paul | More Info: North Pole Express
Holiday Tree Lighting & Movie Night
What to Expect:
Free community event with holiday activities and movie screenings.
Description:
Join Union Depot for the annual Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration & Movie Night. The event features the St. Paul Winter Carnival 2023 Button Reveal, a holiday performance by The Mistletones, free cider, photo ops, craft stations, and a lightup wand giveaway for kids. The tree lighting ceremony is followed by a short fireworks display and a holiday sing-along. Inside, enjoy a movie night featuring the holiday favorite "Elf" with concessions available for purchase.
Where: St. Paul | More Info: Holiday Tree Lighting & Movie Night
Blaine Winter Celebration
What to Expect:
Live holiday music and kids' shopping spree with free gift wrapping.
Description:
The Blaine Winter Celebration at Tom Ryan Park features live holiday music, s'mores by the fire, hot chocolate, and the lighting of the park with beautiful lights. Children can participate in a kids' secret holiday shopping spree inside Blaine City Hall with gifts ranging from $1 to $11 and free gift wrapping.
Where: Blaine | More Info: Blaine Winter Celebration
Ramsey Holiday Giving Opportunities
Santa’s Workshop
What to Expect:
Annual stocking and gift distribution for the less fortunate.
Description:
Santa’s Workshop at St. Maria Goretti provides stockings and gifts to those less fortunate through an outreach ministry. Participation can be as simple as donating money or filling stockings. Over 5,000 people are served annually.
Where: St. Paul | More Info: Santa’s Workshop
Ramsey Other Holiday Activities
Night Trains
What to Expect:
Specially lighted vintage passenger trains in a winter wonderland setting.
Description:
The Twin City Model Railroad Museum presents Night Trains, a holiday tradition featuring model trains of all scales and toy trains from yesteryear. The event transforms the museum into a winter wonderland with specially lighted models of operating vintage passenger trains, uniquely decorated trains, and holiday-only layouts.
Where: St. Paul | More Info: Night Trains
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
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- Elk River (6 miles)
- Andover (8 miles)
- West Coon Rapids (9 miles)
- Coon Rapids (13 miles)
- Blaine (13 miles)
- Maple Grove (13 miles)
- Brooklyn Center (14 miles)
- Fridley (15 miles)
- New Hope (16 miles)
- Crystal (16 miles)
- Plymouth (17 miles)
- Golden Valley (18 miles)
- New Brighton (18 miles)
- Lino Lakes (19 miles)
- Shoreview (19 miles)
- Minneapolis (21 miles)
- Minnetonka Mills (22 miles)
- Saint Louis Park (22 miles)
- Roseville (23 miles)
- Minnetonka (24 miles)
- White Bear Lake (25 miles)
- Edina (26 miles)
- Richfield (27 miles)
- Chanhassen (28 miles)
- Saint Paul (28 miles)
- Eden Prairie (28 miles)
- Bloomington (30 miles)
- Maplewood (31 miles)
- Oakdale (31 miles)
- Shakopee (32 miles)
- South Saint Paul (33 miles)
- Woodbury (33 miles)
- Chaska (33 miles)
- Savage (34 miles)
- Eagan (34 miles)
- Inver Grove Heights (35 miles)
- Burnsville (35 miles)
- Prior Lake (38 miles)
- Apple Valley (38 miles)
- Cottage Grove (39 miles)
- Rosemount (39 miles)
- Saint Cloud (40 miles)
- Lakeville (43 miles)