the perfect spot for a holiday getaway
St. Croix Valley Holiday Festivities for 2025!
Photo © Miracle at Big Rock
Kick off your 2025 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 fifth annual holiday spectacular, Miracle at Big Rock!
How about a whole weekend of festive fun?
TURN YOUR DAYTRIP INTO A MEMORABLE HOLIDAY GETAWAY
41st ANNUAL
Friday, November 28th – Sunday, november 30th
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 “Memories Await”, to celebrate the 41st 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 29th 2025
Support your local shops by buying local!
𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗶𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗥𝗼𝗰𝗸 & 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗦𝘁. 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝗶𝘅 𝗙𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀! 
Saturday, November 29, 2025
Special Hours: 10 AM – 2 PM
FREE Admission to the Miracle Market during special hours!
𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁: Christmas Shopping Extravaganza – Unique gifts, handmade treasures, and Christmas décor at Miracle Market & downtown shops. Punch Card Fun – Earn punches for every $10 spent — the more punches, the more rewards! Prizes & Giveaways – Spend $250 (combined at Miracle Market & downtown shops) and get 2 FREE tickets to Miracle that night PLUS an entry into our grand prize drawing!
Special Miracle Market Hours: 10 AM – 2 PM
Downtown St. Croix Falls will be buzzing with food, deals, family fun & maybe even some special character sightings!
Support local, shop small, and celebrate BIG with us at Shop Small Saturday!for updates to this event, go here
bigger and better in 2024
Saturday, december 6-7, 2025
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.
for updates to this event, go here
fifth ANNUAL!
November 28, 2025 - January 3, 2026
This will be a family memory you won’t forget.
Big Rock Creek, just north of St. Croix Falls, will host the 5th 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!
discover more about the miracle at big rock
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.