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St. Croix Valley Holiday Festivities for 2024!

Photo © Miracle at Big Rock

Kick off your 2024 Holiday Season

IN THE ST. CROIX VALLEY

The holidays are about to kick-off, and this year in the St. Croix Valley, we have some BIG plans! All of the favorite festivals are back, some bigger than ever, including the fourth annual holiday spectacular, Miracle at Big Rock!

How about a whole weekend of festive fun?
TURN YOUR DAYTRIP INTO A MEMORABLE HOLIDAY GETAWAY
40th ANNUAL
Friday, November 29th – Sunday, Dec 1.

Visit the “Christmas Card Village” of Taylors Falls, MN

This annual event is classic small town holiday charm with three full days of festive fun! The Lighting Festival is held each Thanksgiving weekend and families gather in the charming community to celebrate the beginning of the holiday season. The official opening is the Friday, 6 PM grand lighting of main street and Santa Parade. The festival continues all weekend and includes a medallion hunt, Wassail Party Craft Fair, Winter Orchestra Concert, and more!

 

This year’s theme is “GEM OF THE VALLEY”, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the event. Commemorative ornaments are on sale at area shops!

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE TAYLORS FALLS LIGHTING FESTIVAL
shop local this year!
Saturday, november 30th 2024

Support your local shops by buying local!

🎄✨ Shop Small Business Saturday in St. Croix Falls!✨
🗓️ Date: Saturday, November 30th
🕙 Time: Starts at 10 AM
Kick off the holiday season with a day full of festive fun and community spirit at Shop Small Business Saturday! Join us at Miracle at Big Rock for a fantastic chance to support local businesses and discover perfect gifts for everyone on your list! 🎁
What to Expect:
🎄 Christmas Shopping Extravaganza: Explore our festive boutique at Miracle at Big Rock, featuring unique gifts, holiday décor, and handmade treasures—FREE admission from 10 AM to 2 PM! Then, head downtown St. Croix Falls for family-friendly fun, delicious food, and the best #ShopSmall deals from our main street businesses, plus maybe a few character sightings!
🗺️ Punch Card Fun: Grab your punch card at Miracle at Big Rock! For every $10 spent at our Christmas Boutique and participating downtown shops, you’ll earn a punch on your card. More punches mean exciting rewards!
🎁 Prizes & Drawings: Spend a total of $250 and receive TWO free tickets to Miracle at Big Rock for November 30th, along with an entry into our grand prize gift card giveaway and more!
Don’t miss this magical opportunity to shop small, support local, and create unforgettable holiday memories. Mark your calendar for November 30th and get ready to spread some holiday cheer!
Stay tuned for more updates as we approach November 30th!
This event is brought to you by Miracle at Big Rock in partnership with Visit the St. Croix Valley, Room & Tax Committe, the BID District, and local businesses.
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bigger and better in 2024
Saturday, december 7-8, 2023

This year, gather around and sing Christmas Carols and watch the Winter Fireworks show!

“Rivertown Holiday” in downtown St. Croix Falls is a time to celebrate the season as a community and support our local businesses! Visit Santa, shop unique stores, and get festive with caroling and an amazing WINTER FIREWORKS SHOW at Severson Memorial Overlook Park! This year, join in on the caroling party at the overlook! It will be a picture-perfect spot to take your holiday photos with the Wild and Scenic St. Croix River as your backdrop.

 

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THIRD ANNUAL!
November 29, 2024 - January 4, 2025

This will be a family memory you won’t forget.

Big Rock Creek, just north of St. Croix Falls, will host the 4th annual Christmas Light Tour on their 1,000 acre property! Enjoy the holidays and good old fashioned family fun in a beautiful, wooded setting.

The highlights will include:

  • Christmas Lights
  • Food Trucks
  • Artisans
  • Sledding
  • S’mores
  • Fireworks
  • Cocktails
  • and More!
  • FREE PARKING

DRIVE OR WALK THROUGH!

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you'll need more than a daytrip
spend your holiday weekends in our charming communities!

Our area is the best place to spend a holiday weekend. Discover a winter wonderland on the area trails, and check out all the local, holiday fun. Explore our delightful shops for eats, treats, boutiques, and antiques. Make the rounds to each of our charming towns as they each celebrate the holidays in a unique way. There will be so much to do, you’ll need more than a daytrip to pack it all in!

more area festivals:

LIGHT UP OSCEOLA: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7th, 2024

LINDSTROM LIGHTING FESTIVAL: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7th, 2024

This article was written by Linda Shober and produced by Linda Shober Marketing + Design, a marketing firm located in the St. Croix Valley specializing in providing content, strategy, management, design, and creative for digital and traditional marketing projects.

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