When Is Santa Claus Coming To Northfield?

Get ready, because Santa Claus is coming to Northfield! This holiday season, the man in red is spreading holiday joy all over town. So get those wishlists ready, be on your best behavior (Santa knows if you've been bad or good!) and mark your calendar. Here's when and where you can catch Santa in the Northfield area this year!

Please note: Event dates are subject to change or cancellation. We recommend calling ahead to confirm and making reservations when possible.

Breakfast With Santa

When: Saturday, Dec. 2
Where: Rosemount Community Center Banquet Hall, 13885 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount, MN 55068
What: Mr. and Mrs. Claus are spreading joy at the Breakfast with Santa event just 30 minutes away in Rosemount, where attendees can enjoy a delightful continental-style breakfast featuring muffins, donuts, fruit, yogurt, juice, hot cocoa and coffee while the kids engage in holiday crafts. Capture cherished moments with Santa and Mrs. Claus through photo opportunities facilitated by the staff. Tickets are $5 per person, granting access to a morning filled with festive breakfast, crafts and the chance to meet the beloved holiday duo! Click here for more info.

Eagan Tree Lighting

When: Tuesday, Dec. 5
Where: Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Parkway, Eagan, MN 55121
What: Delight in an evening filled with festive activities, including live music by Andy Spoff and the Eagan Women of Note, a tree lighting ceremony with a speech by Eagan Mayor Mike Maguire and the chance to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus from 5:00-6:30 p.m. Enjoy complimentary hot chocolate, kids' holiday crafts, indoor playground admission and explore lighted pathways with holiday trivia. Don't miss this cherished tradition in Eagan, about 35 minutes away, celebrating the season with music, merriment and a visit from Santa! Click here for more info.

Winter Walk

When: Thursday, Dec. 7
Where: Downtown, 19 Bridge Square, Northfield, MN 55057
What: This one-night festival encapsulates the holiday spirit with steaming hot cocoa, horse-drawn carriage rides, carolers filling the streets and captivating storefront window displays. Delight in thousands of twinkling lights guiding your path, model train displays at the Northfield Public Library and the captivating performance of the NAGCracker (Nutcracker) at the Northfield Arts Guild. Join Santa Claus, Frosty the Snowman and Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer for a fun and festive evening that has been celebrated as the Best Holiday Event from 2013-2016 by SoMinn Scene Magazine! Click here for more info.

Photos With Santa At Burnsville Center

When: Nov. 30 - Dec. 24 (see calendar for times)

Where: Burnsville Center, 1178 Burnsville Center, Burnsville, MN 55306

What: Capture the spirit of the season with a visit to Santa at Burnsville Center about 30 minutes away. Enjoy a timeless tradition where families can meet and take photos with Santa. Photo packages are available for purchase to cherish these holiday memories. For convenience and to reduce waiting time, pre-booking your visit at WhereIsSanta.com is recommended. Click here for more info.

Happy holidays, Northfield! Wishing you a joyful season filled with warmth and happiness.

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