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There may not be much snow on the ground, but that festive time of the year is finally here. There are plenty of holiday displays and other events happening around Minnesota to check out this year.

Check out the list below to find one near you.

There are more than half a million lights on display in Bemidji. Pile in the car and turn the radio to 95.5 FM to listen to the music coordinated with lights on display at 

Ray’s Holiday Light Show has an animated light show synchronized to music on 87.9 FM. 

The beloved Bentleyville Tour of Lights is back for another year. They offer free admission, hot cocoa and coffee, but parking will cost $10 per vehicle.

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Adelaide Landing Exterior Illumination, Hugo

It’s free to check out these illuminated homes, but visitors are asked to bring a $10 donation per car to the Hugo Good Neighbors Food Shelf. 

Every day from 5-10 p.m., visitors can go to Rockpoint Church to see a display of more than 100,000 LED lights. 

Hayden’s Holiday Lights show, located on Lyndale Avenue, is on from 4:30-10 p.m., Monday through Saturday. 

Walk or drive through this holiday light display, open 5-9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 5-10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. The display is open through Dec. 31. 

Millions of lights are on display at CHS Field in St. Paul through New Year’s Eve. For more information on the behind-the-scenes preparation that went into the festival click below.

Holiday Festival lights up St. Paul's CHS Field with dazzling displays

Celebrate the Light of the World, Willmar

Nearly 900,000 lights are on display daily at Robbins Island in Willmar through New Year’s Eve. This is a free drive-thru display.

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There are plenty of opportunities for children to meet Santa, listen to carolers and more events happening in Stillwater. You’ll find a full schedule of events on 

A one-hour long horse drawn sleigh ride costs $25 per person and $20 for Minnesota Historical Society members. Rides are held on Saturdays. Check 

 for more details on private rides, which are available at different times for a higher price. 

The European Christmas Market celebrates its 10 year anniversary this year, so there are new additions, including a kid-friendly zone called Santa’s Village. It’s free to attend, but parking at Union Depot will cost $10. 

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There may not be much snow on the ground, but that festive time of the year is finally here. There are plenty of holiday light displays happening around Minnesota to check out this year.

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