🔁 Tree Lightings, Santa Brunches & Free Holiday Events This Week

Good morning, South Metro!

What's inside:

Elvis Christmas Show & Mark Normand Comedy
Tree Lightings in Prior Lake & Farmington (Plus 40+ Float Parade)
Paint & Sip at a Vineyard, Dragon Egg Ornaments & Free Santa Photos

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Trivia

What county is Hastings the county seat of?

Scott County

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Washington County

Goodhue County

Thursday (12/4/25)

🎵💲 Elvis Christmas Show (Lakeville at 7pm)
Internationally-renowned Elvis tribute artist Anthony Shore and his All-Star Band (complete with full horn section) bring The King's incredible Christmas songbook to Brianno's Chart House. Secure your spot.

🎄🆓 Gift & Glow at Bachman's (Apple Valley at 4pm)
Sip wine and Patrick's Bakery treats while shopping seasonal décor at Bachman's—first 50 guests at each store get a free mini poinsettia, plus live piano from Wes Ruelle and holiday raffle prizes.

🛍️🆓 Holiday Cheer Vintage Sale (Apple Valley at 9am)
Dutch Door Vintage's final sale of the year runs Thursday-Sunday!

Friday (12/5/25)

🎄🆓 Sleigh Bells and Sirens (Elko New Market at 5pm)
The N.E.W. Lions Club teams up with Elko New Market Fire, Police, and Hope for the Community for this new addition to Hometown Holiday weekend, ending with Santa cruising through town.

🎨💲 Christmas Tree on the Farm Paint & Sip (Hastings at 6pm)
Paint & Sip Minnesota brings their no-experience-required art class to Alexis Bailly Vineyard, where trained artists guide you through creating "Christmas Tree on the Farm" on canvas (ages 13+ welcome, all supplies included). Secure your spot.

🎄🆓 DecemBRRR Dazzle (5:30pm)
Prior Lake kicks off the season with their second annual tree lighting ceremony and fireworks show at Lakefront Park, plus Santa photos, professional ice carving demos, a giant bonfire, and snacks for purchase.

🎅🆓 Santa Photos at Fleet Farm (Lakeville at 3pm)
Grab your smartphone or camera and swing by Fleet Farm Lakeville from 3-6 PM for free photos with Santa—no appointment needed.

🎨🆓 Gift Wrap Origami at Eagan Art House (at 5:30pm)
Drop in anytime between 5:30-7 PM to learn how to create unique boxes and bags from paper—no registration required for this family-friendly art experience.

Saturday (12/6/25)

🎨🆓 Holiday Craft & Vendor Fair (Hastings at 10am)
Emerald Greens Golf Course hosts this six-hour shopping extravaganza!

🎵💲 Mark Normand Comedy Show (Prior Lake at 8pm)
Netflix's "Soup to Nuts" comedian and Jerry Seinfeld's pick for "best young up-and-coming comic" brings his standup to Mystic Lake Casino Hotel at 8 PM. Secure your spot.

🎁💲 Santa's Secret Store (Lakeville at 9am)
Kids shop hassle-free for family gifts at Lakeville Heritage Center, where presents are wrapped on-site to stay secret until the holidays.

🚴🆓 Global Fat Bike Day Ride (Lakeville at 1pm)
Lakeville rolls out at 1 PM for a family-friendly ride to West Marion Lake Park, with drinks and snacks for all ages back at the shop. RSVP here.

🛍️🆓 Holiday on Main Pop-Up (Lakeville at 11am)
Little Toffee Co and Aspen Woods Craft Works set up shop at Niche Books during Holyoke Ave's annual Holiday on Main, stock up on delicious toffee and handmade wooden gifts.

🎄🆓 Lighted Holiday Parade (Farmington at 7pm)
Farmington's second annual lighted holiday parade features 40+ floats rolling through downtown at 6 PM, preceded by free hot chocolate and fire pits, followed by Rotary's tree lighting, holiday carols from FHS New Dimensions.

🐉🆓 Dragon Egg Ornament Workshop (Farmington at 2pm)
Meet a spectacular handmade dragon puppet at Farmington Library, receive a "dragon egg" pouch filled with surprise craft supplies, and decorate a hanging ornament (ages 6+, presented by Z Akhmetova).

🛍️🆓 Sip & Swirl Fundraiser for Emerald Trail PTO (Rosemount at 10am)
A Bushel & A Peck donates 10% of your purchase back to Emerald Trail when you mention them at checkout or use code EMERALD online.

Sunday (12/7/25)

🎅🆓 Santa Brunch at Barley + Vine (Lakeville at 10am)
Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus while enjoying festive brunch specials from 10 AM-2 PM—reservations recommended at barleyandvinekitchen.com.

🔁 Tree Lightings, Santa Brunches & Free Holiday Events This Week

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