Valley Events and Festivals

Hudson Christmas Tour of Homes Now in its 38th year, the Christmas Tour of Homes continues to feature lavishly decorated homes. Celebrate the holidays with a fantastic tour of four spectacularly decorated homes and the Octagon House Museum. Two different tour options include the Evening Dazzle (Friday only) and the …

Buena Vista: A Stroll in the Park Buena Vista is back this year! Be a part of the magic that makes thousands of lights in Lakefront Park along the St. Croix River light up! Explore these twinkling lights that dot the shoreline of the frozen St. Croix River all winter …

Osceola Doe on the Go November 22 @ 9:00 am – November 23 @ 5:00 pm Grab your shopping bags, bring your friends and join us for the AWARD WINNING Doe-on-the-Go!  Enjoy local shopping, great deals, and create fun memories in the heart of Osceola’s charming downtown. Treat yourself or get your …

Taylor Falls Lighting Festival About Friday, November 29 – All Day Enjoy the river and trails at the FREE Entrance Day at Minnesota  Interstate Park TF Shop Crawl—Local Businesses Participating 3-6 pm – Hot Cocoa, Cookies, Cider, Cotton Candy and Food Trucks at Downtown Businesses 4-8 pm –  Christmas at …

VinterLights A holiday celebration in Scandia, Minnesota that kicks off the holiday season with the lighting of the city’s holiday lights. Enjoy the lighting ceremony at the Scandia Community Center where there will be two fire pits, cookies, and hot chocolate. At 5 p.m., the lights at the Community Center, …

Gobble Gait HASTINGS, MINNESOTA Gobble Gait started in 1998 as a small race to raise some additional money for Hastings Family Service. Years later, we are still raising money to benefit Hastings Family Service, but it is no longer a small race!  Our 2K and 8K combined are now averaging well …

SAM’S CHRISTMAS VILLAGE SOMERSET               CHRISTMAS VILLAGE AND LIGHT TOUR Sam’s Christmas Village and Light Tour offers the ultimate Christmas experience. Located in Somerset, WI, Sam’s Christmas Village is sure to light up the sky. It’s woodsy, it’s magical and fun for all ages. …

For the past 27 years, the Main Street Business Improvement District and the River Falls Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau have sponsored a holiday celebration called River Dazzle. The celebration is always held on the Friday after Thanksgiving. The festivities include Mr. & Mrs. Claus at Junior’s, costumed carolers, …

Holiday Train Rolls Into Minnesota All aboard! The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train will stop in 20 Minnesota towns on its annual ride through the northern U.S., bringing live entertainment and Christmas cheer in exchange for donations to local food banks. The Holiday Train is a great way to get into …