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Christmas markets in Minnesota, 2026
2 Minnesota Christmas markets have official 2026 dates. The first open Nov 20 (European Christmas Market, St. Paul; Minneapolis Christkindl Market, Minneapolis) and the last close Dec 20 (European Christmas Market, St. Paul; Minneapolis Christkindl Market, Minneapolis).
Each listing shows the date we last checked its source (between September 30, 2026 and October 22, 2026). Dates come from each organizer's own page, or from an official tourism listing where the listing says so.
Dates, hours and prices come from each organizer's own website or the official listing named with it and can change, and some sites still show last season's details. Check with the organizer before you go. How we check
When are Minnesota's Christmas markets open in 2026?
| Market | City | 2026 dates | Hours | Entry | Indoor or outdoor | Parking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Christmas Market | St. Paul | Nov 20 to Dec 20, 2026 | Varies by day (see listing) | Free | Outdoors | Paid |
| Minneapolis Christkindl Market | Minneapolis | Nov 20 to Dec 20, 2026 | Varies by day (see listing) | Free | Outdoors | Garage |
Which Minnesota markets are free or indoors?
- Free to enter: European Christmas Market, Minneapolis Christkindl Market.
Which markets have confirmed 2026 dates?
- 2026Nov 20 to Dec 20, 2026
European Christmas Market
Source: visitsaintpaul.com, checked 2026-09-30
- 2026Nov 20 to Dec 20, 2026
Minneapolis Christkindl Market
Source: minneapolischristkindlmarket.com, checked 2026-10-22
What else is on in Minnesota this season?
See all 4 light displays in Minnesota and 5 tree farms in Minnesota, each with its source named.
| Name | Type | City | 2026 opening | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magic of Lights | Light display | Eagan | Nov 20 | Drive-through; paid entry |
| Northern Lights | Light display | Chaska | Nov 20 | Walk-through; timed tickets |
| B&J Evergreen, Clear Lake Tree Farm | Tree farm | Clear Lake | Nov 21 | Choose and cut, plus pre-cut |
| B&J Evergreen, Princeton Tree Farm | Tree farm | Princeton | Nov 21 | Choose and cut, plus pre-cut |
| Bentleyville Tour of Lights | Light display | Duluth | Nov 21 | Walk-through; free |
| Pinestead Tree Farms | Tree farm | Isanti | Nov 21 | Choose and cut, plus pre-cut |
| Kiwanis Holiday Lights | Light display | Mankato | Nov 27 | Drive-through and walk-through; free |
| Hampton Hills Tree Farm | Tree farm | Cannon Falls | Not announced | Choose and cut |
| Rum River Tree Farm | Tree farm | Oak Grove | Not announced | Choose and cut |
Christmas markets in neighboring states: Wisconsin.
Know a Minnesota market we are missing, or see a date that changed? Tell us. We confirm it on the organizer's site before we add or change anything. A market gets a page of its own once it has posted 2026 dates, and a market still waiting on dates gets one only in a state with at least 3 dated markets; until then its full details sit on this page.
