Greater Minnesota & Twin Cities Christmas Lights Tours List You’ve Been Waiting For! 2021

Written by Twin Cities Kids Club in Holidays Last Updated November 6, 2023

Driving to look at Christmas lights is a holiday tradition that every family should enjoy. With so many light displays in the Twin Cities, you don’t have to drive far to find a spectacular neighborhood lit up for the holiday season. Are you looking for the best Twin Cities Christmas Lights displays? We have you covered so you can create excitement and everlasting memories. 

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Every light display is sorted by type (residential, drive-thru, etc.) and sorted alphabetically by city name.

As you are on your holiday light tour, don’t forget to take pictures! Post them on Instagram and tag us at tckidsclubOpens in a new tab. or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/twincitieskidsclubOpens in a new tab..

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You’ll also find displays collecting donations to charitable causes, so consider bringing something to contribute before heading out the door. It’s a great way to teach your child what Christmas is truly all about! 

So get your hot cocoa ready and turn up that Christmas music as you head out for your evening of exploring the best Twin Cities Christmas Lights displays. It’s the perfect way to bring joy and build excitement for the coming of Christmas.

Even More TCKC Fun

While checking out the light displays, use this FREE Twin Cities Kids Club printable Christmas Lights Scavenger Hunt sheet. Can you find them all?

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Twin Cities Christmas Lights Displays with Free Holiday Admissions

Residential Displays by City

Lights In The CountryOpens in a new tab.

36252 245th Ave, Albany, MN 

  • The light show runs from November 25th, 2021, thru January 9th, 2022
  • It is open Monday – Thursday from 5:00 – 11:00 pm and Friday – Sunday from 5:00 – 1:00 am.
  • It is over a half-mile drive-thru of more than 100,000 Christmas lights
  • Tune in to hear Christmas music that plays on 96.1 FM!

Cairl Family Christmas LightsOpens in a new tab.

2342 145th Avenue NW., Andover, MN 

  • The display runs November 25th, 2021 – January 2rd, 2022
  • Hours are Sunday – Thursday from 5:30 – 9:00 pm and Friday and Saturday from 5:30 – 10:00 pm.
  • They are collecting donations for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
  • Tune into 99.1 FM and listen to Christmas music. 

Lights on Garden ViewOpens in a new tab.

927 Garden View Dr, Apple Valley, MN

  • You can view these lights from December 5th, 2021 – January 2nd, 2022
  • Hours are Mondays – Thursdays from 5:30 – 9:30 pm; Fridays 5:30 – 10:00 pm; Saturdays 5:00 – 10:00 pm; Sundays 5:00 – 9:30 pm
  • Please turn off your headlights and tune into 91.9 FM on your radio upon arrival.

Porters Holiday Light showOpens in a new tab.

3596 Hollins Court in Apple Valley, MN, 

  • The lights will run from November 25th, 2021 – January 1st, 2022
  • Hours are Sunday – Thursday 5:00 – 9:00 pm and Friday and Saturday 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm.
  • You can synchronize music for Christmas at 87.9 FM while looking at the majestic lights.

Durrant Family LightsOpens in a new tab.

1750 130th Avenue NE in Blaine, MN.

  • The lights runs from November 26th, 2021- January 1st, 2022.
  • Hours are Sunday-Thursday 5:00 pm- 9:00 pm and Friday and Saturday 5:00- 10:00 pm.
  • With 15,000 RGB lights, you are sure to be wowed! 
  • Tune your radio to 87.9 FM for Christmas music.

The Browns Christmas Light Display

11308 Louisiana Ave N., Champlin, MN 

  • These lights are available  November 26th, 2021 – January 2nd, 2022
  • Sunday -Thursday 5:00 – 9:00pm; Friday and Saturday 5:00 – 10:00pm
  • Listen to synchronized music by tuning your radio to 106.9 FM
  • Taking donations for the Champlin Pay it Forward Project. ~ There’s a donation box on the side of the mailbox or you can Venmo your donation to @matrix0143.

Christmas on SavannaOpens in a new tab.

4441 Savanna Trail, Chaska, MN 

  • Viewable November 19th, 2021 – December 26th, 2021
  • Your group can view these lights seven nights a week from 5:00 – 9:00 pm.
  • Tune your radios to 91.9 FM while you view over 30,000 lights. Look closely to find Santa in the upstairs window! 

Snook Family LightsOpens in a new tab.

1188 Wildwood Way, Chaska, MN 

  • Can be seen November 27th, 2021 – January 4th, 2022
  • Hours are Sunday – Thursday from 5:00 – 10:00 pm and Friday and Saturday from 5:00 – 11:00 pm.
  • They are collecting donations to benefit the Bountiful Basket Food Shelf.
  • Tune to 91.9 FM on your radio to hear the synchronized music!
  • NEW this year: You can control the show by voting for the song that you would like to see played by visiting this link:  https://snookfamilylights.remotefalcon.com/remoteFalconOpens in a new tab.

Barno Family LightsOpens in a new tab.

4102 88th Lane NE, Circle Pines, MN. 

  • Their display runs from November 26th, 2021, to January 3rd, 2022
  • Hours are Sunday – Thursday 6:00 – 10:00 pm and Friday – Saturday from 6:00 – 11:00 pm.
  • Turn your radio to 106.7 FM to hear the synchronized music!
  • The family will be accepting donations for the Ronald McDonald HouseOpens in a new tab.. They ask that you don’t block any driveways, turn your headlights off, and keep the music down at a low level.

Lights on the MississippiOpens in a new tab.

26102 River Road, Cohasset, MN 

  • The show runs seven days a week from 5:00 – 9:30 pm.
  • Tune your radio to 93.5 FM to hear the festive Christmas music.

Hope Lights: A Christmas DisplayOpens in a new tab.

12401 Partridge Street NW, Coon Rapids, MN 

  • The light show runs November 26th, 2021 – January 6th, 2022
  • Hours are Sunday–Thursday from 5:00 – 10:00 pm, and Friday–Saturday from 5:00–11:00 pm
  • Approximately 150,000 lights synchronized to music on 91.7 FM
  • They will be collecting donations for Feed My Starving ChildrenOpens in a new tab.

Crystal Light ShowOpens in a new tab.

6404 38th Ave N, Crystal, MN 

  • A fun display with viewing beginning November 25th, 2021, and ends January 2nd, 2022
  • Lights will be on seven nights a week from 5:00 – 10:00 pm
  • Tune to 88.1 FM to hear the synchronized music
  • Features over 8,000 Christmas lights! Stay as long as you’d like and enjoy the 30 minute light and sound show.

Manners Magnificent LightsOpens in a new tab.

19509 Rochester St NE, East Bethel, MN 

  • The show runs from November 27th, 2021, to December 31st, 2021
  • It is open seven days a week from 5:00 – 10:00 pm
  • Tune your radio to 90.9 FM to hear festive holiday music while enjoying the animated light show.
  • They are accepting donations to St. Francis High School Food Locker until December 15th, 2021

Christmas Lights At SunriseOpens in a new tab.

15482 West Sunrise Cir. in Eden Prairie, MN 

  • This residential display is viewable from November 25th, 2021 – January 6th, 2022
  • The light show runs daily from dusk to midnight!
  • Synchronize to Christmas music by tuning into 87.9 FM to listen in!

Lights on Fresno StreetOpens in a new tab.

18016 Fresno St. NW in Elk River, MN.

  • The display begins  December 1st, 2021 – January 2nd, 2022
  • Available for viewing 7 nights a week from 6:00-9:00 pm.
  • Donations received for the Elk River Why Church
  • Turn your radio on and tune in to 106.7 to listen to synchronized music!

Hyperactive Holiday LightsOpens in a new tab.

609 Park Dr., Farmington, MN

  • You can see this display from  November 25th, 2021 – January 1st, 2022
  • From Sunday – Thursday from 5:30 – 9:30 pm. And Friday – Saturday from 5:30 – 10:00 pm.
  • Listen to contemporary holiday music by tuning into 91.9 FM on your radio

Langness LightsOpens in a new tab.

9610 223rd Street North in Forest Lake, MN 

  • Begin viewing November 26th, 2021 until January 2nd, 2022.
  • Displayed 7 nights a week from 6:00 – 9:00 pm
  • Tune into 93.1 FM to hear the music and view the dancing synchronized lights!

Stop N ListOpens in a new tab.

42757 Woodview Rd, Freeport, MN

  • Families are able to enjoy this display from November 26th, 2021 – January 9th, 2022
  • Hours are Sunday – Thursday from 5:00 – 10:00pm; Friday – Saturday from 5:00 – 11:00 pm.
  • For synchronized music, tune your radio to 87.9 FM.

Paulzine’s Winter Wonderland

2655 Deer Run NW, Garfield, MN

  • See 75,000 lights from  November 26th, 2021 – January 1st, 2022
  • 7 nights a week from 5:00 – 9:00 pm
  • Collecting donations for the local food shelf. 
  • November 27th, December 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th, 17th, & 18th Lakes Area Leaders 4-H Club will be providing hot beverages & goodies for free-will donations.

Mellem Family Christmas Light DisplayOpens in a new tab.

301 173rd Lane NE in Ham Lake, MN 55304

  • They are viewable  November 26th – December 31st, 2021
  • You’ll be able to view the lights seven nights a week from 5:00 – 9:00 pm
  • View 75,000 lights synchronized to music on 89.1 FM
  • The neighborhood is collecting non-perishable donations for HOPE 4 YouthOpens in a new tab. in Anoka

Bradford Street LightsOpens in a new tab.

1376 Bradford Street SE Hutchinson, MN 

  • It’s available between  November 25th, 2021 – January 9th, 2022
  • These lights are on 7 nights a week from sunset – 9:30 pm.
  • Synch the 68,00 lights to music on 89.5 FM 

Soldiers 6 7th Annual Santa and Lights DisplayOpens in a new tab.

8238 Copeland Way, Inver Grove Heights, MN. 

  • The festivities begin November 26th, 2021, and end January 1st, 2022
  • Their display is viewable 7 days a week, 5:00 – 10:30 pm.
  • Lights synched to music on 91.9 FM
  • Santa will stop by (and will be behind plexiglass) on Friday and Saturdays from 6:00 – 9:00 pm starting December 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th, 17th, 18th, and 21st – 23rd.
  • This organization provides specially trained service dogs to military vets, police officers, firefighters, correctional officers, paramedics, and 911 dispatchers who have PTSD. This year they are collecting donations for Soldiers 6. They will also be collecting non-perishable food items for Neighbors INC., the local food shelf.

Haakenson House Light DisplayOpens in a new tab.

8900 Syndicate Ave, Lexington, MN

  • See this walk-in display December 4th, 2021 – Jan 1st, 2022
  • 17,420 lights feature over 50 blow molds, a 20ft tall snowman, other inflatables, and over 20 tinsel fabric figures. 
  • Collecting donations for the Centennial Community Food Shelf.

Cinnamon Teal Court Holiday LightsOpens in a new tab.

7188 Cinnamon Teal Ct in Lino Lakes, MN.

  • Dates are November 25th, 2021 – January 2nd, 2022
  • These lights are on display seven nights a week from 6:00 pm – 12:00 am

Birchview Road Christmas WonderlandOpens in a new tab.

7153 Birchview Rd, Maple Grove, MN. 

  • The light show begins November 25th, 2021 – January 31st, 2022
  • The lights at this home are on 7 days a week 5:00 – 11:30 pm  
  • You’ll find approximately 40 individual inflatables, deer, 3 Santa’s, a 4ft nativity scene, the Eiffel Towel, and a slight arch over the road! Santa will take children’s Christmas lists and hand out candy canes on Friday and Saturday evenings in December.

Glowing in the GroveOpens in a new tab.

9673 Rosewood Lane N Maple Grove, MN

  • The display runs  from November 26th – December 31st, 2021
  • Enjoy it 7 nights a week from 5:30 – 9:00 pm.
  • 30,000 lights are synched to music on 91.7 FM
  • They are also collecting donations for the MS Society of Minnesota. 

A tree-lined walkway covered in snow and Christmas lights

Hayden’s Holiday Lights

5205 Washburn Ave. S. in Minneapolis.

  • The show begins December 12th, 2021, and runs through January 3rd, 2022
  • They are on display seven nights a week from 4:30 – 10:00 pm.
  • Tune your radio to 104.9 FM to hear synchronized music.

Barrett LightsOpens in a new tab.

9503 Cottontail Drive Saint Bonifacius, MN. 

  • A fun display from November 26th, 2021 – January 2nd, 2022
  • Hours are Thursday – Sunday from 6:00 – 9:30 pm.
  • Each night features a different genre of music. The Shows last approx 30 minutes and have the following themes: Thursday: Christmas classics and oldies. Fridays and Saturday: Contemporary. Sundays: Religious Favorites. Tune your radio to 91.9 FM to hear synchronized Christmas music.

Trista LightsOpens in a new tab.

4386 Trista Bend Minnetrista, MN. 

  • Lights will be on December 3rd, 4th, 11th, 17th, 25th & 31st. from 5:00 – 9:00 pm.
  • Tune your radio to 97.5 FM to hear synchronized music that compliments 17,000 festive, computerized lights! The show is about 15 minutes long.

Mindy Lane Holiday DisplayOpens in a new tab.

135 Mindy Lane, Montrose, MN 55363

  • The lights come on November 26th, 2021 – January 2nd, 2022
  • Hours for the show are Sunday – Thursday from 5:00 – 10:00 pm and Friday – Saturday from 5:00 – 11:00 pm.
  • With roughly 45,000 lights and about 55 blow molds, everyone will find something that excites them. Tune your radio to 105.7 FM for synchronized music.

Beautiful christmas decoration

Koran Family Christmas DisplayOpens in a new tab.

35855 Lincoln Road, North Branch, MN.

  • Available to view  November 28th, 2021, to January 9th, 2022.
  • Hours are Sunday – Thursday 5:00 – 11:00 pm and Friday and Saturday 5 pm to midnight.
  • They ask you to please be kind and turn off your headlights when entering and driving through the display as it is a residential display.
  • Enjoy over 600 figurines, 20 14ft Christmas trees, Nativity scenes, and more
  • 35,000 lights synced to holiday music on 91.9 FM.
  • Collecting donations for Boy Scout troop 159, Chisago Lakes FFA, and the Cambridge Polaris Navy Cadets.

Morin’s Family Holiday LightsOpens in a new tab.

310 217th Avenue NW, Oak Grove, MN 

  • This residential display is viewable from November 15th, 2021 – January 3rd, 2022
  • The lights are on 7 nights a week from 6:00 – 10:00 pm.
  • See 4,600 lights synched to music on 89.1 FM

Omega Ct Christmas lights displayOpens in a new tab.

14 Omega Court in Owatonna, MN

  • Lights start November 25th, 2021, and end January 3rd, 2022
  • Lights will be on seven days a week from 5:00 – 11:00 pm.
  • Feel free to park and walk around or drive-thru while listening to 88.1 FM.

Havana LightsOpens in a new tab.

2048 Havana Road in Owatonna, MN.

  • Drive-thru lights November 25th, 2021 – January 1st, 2022 
  • Lights are on 7 days a week from Dusk – 10:00 pm. Open to the public. 
  • They will be accepting donations for Helping Paws of Southern MNOpens in a new tab.