Saturday November 30th-Monday December 23rd
Sundays: 12:00pm-2:00pm, 3:00pm-5:00pm
Mondays: 12:00pm-3:00pm, 4:00pm-7:00pm
Tuesdays: 12:00pm-3:00pm, 4:00pm-7:00pm
Wednesdays: 12:00pm-3:00pm, 4:00pm-7:00pm
Thursdays: 12:00pm-3:00pm, 4:00pm-7:00pm
Fridays: 12:00pm-3:00pm, 4:00pm-7:00pm
Saturdays: 12:00pm-2:00pm, 3:00pm-5:00pm
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Friday November 14th – Tuesday December 24th
Photos with Santa at JCPenney Court
Sundays: 12:00 PM-6:00 PM, BREAK: 2:30 PM-3:00 PM
Mondays: 12:00 PM-8:00 PM, BREAK: 3:00 PM-4:00 PM
Tuesdays: 12:00 PM-8:00 PM, BREAK: 3:00 PM-4:00 PM
Wednesdays: 12:00 PM-8:00 PM, BREAK: 3:00 PM-4:00 PM
Thursdays: 12:00 PM-8:00 PM, BREAK: 3:00 PM-4:00 PM
Fridays: 12:00 PM-8:00 PM, BREAK: 3:00 PM-4:00 PM
Saturdays: 12:00 PM-8:00 PM, BREAK: 3:00 PM-4:00 PM
CLOSED THANKSGIVING
Monday December 14th – Monday December 21st
10:00 AM-9:00 PM, BREAK 1: 12:00 PM-12:45 PM, BREAK 2: 3:45 PM-4:30 PM
Sunday December 22nd: 10:00 AM-8:00 PM, BREAK 1: 12:00 PM-12:45 PM, BREAK 2: 3:45 PM-4:30 PM
Monday December 23rd: 10:00 AM-9:00 PM, BREAK 1: 12:00 PM-12:45 PM, BREAK 2: 3:45 PM-4:30 PM
CHRISTMAS EVE 8:00AM-4:00PM, BREAK: 12:00PM-12:45PM
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Sunday November 17th
Meet Santa and His Reindeer | SCHEELS
Meet Santa and his live reindeer at SCHEELS. Enjoy Christmas classics, Rudolf the Red Nose Reindeer & How the Grinch Stole Christmas, read by Santa. There will even be a surprise appearance by one of the storybook characters! Cookies & milk will be provided for kiddos and Starbucks coffee for parents. Join in on the holiday festivities at SCHEELS!
Address: 1220 12th St SW, Rochester, Minnesota 55902
Time: 11:00am-1:00pm
Cost: FREE
WebsiteMonday November 18th
Pet Pictures with Santa | Apache Mall
Bring your pet (dogs and cats only, please) for a photo with Santa! Leave with an adorable pic to share with your friends & followers.
Address: 52 U.S. 14, Rochester, 55902
Time: 5:00pm-8:00pm
Cost: Photo package options available at Apache Mall.
WebsiteMonday November 25th
Pet Pictures with Santa | Apache Mall
Bring your pet (dogs and cats only, please) for a photo with Santa! Leave with an adorable pic to share with your friends & followers.
Address: 52 U.S. 14, Rochester, 55902
Time: 5:00pm-8:00pm
Cost: Photo package options available at Apache Mall.
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Friday November 29th
Here Comes Santa Claus | Downtown Rochester
All is merry and bright when Santa Claus comes this night! Here Comes Santa Claus—downtown Rochester’s most beloved holiday tradition—features a warming house, live musical entertainment, Santa’s Elves’ Workshop, appearances by Santa & Mrs. Claus, the daring Santa rescue atop Old City Hall, and Peace Plaza tree lighting ceremony. Santa Claus coming to downtown Rochester is a real holiday treat!
Address: Peace Plaza, Rochester, Minnesota 55904
Time: 4:00pm-8:00pm
Cost: Free
WebsiteSunday December 1st
Cookies with Santa | Rochester MN Moms Blog
Santa is BACK for a 3rd year! And of course, with Rochester’s favorite Santa…the REAL Santa! More details coming soon! For now you can expect holiday cheer, festive activities, music, entertainment, and-of course-an individual family photo opportunity with Santa! This year we’re adding a third session. Make sure to follow along…tickets will go on sale in early November!
Address:40 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, Minnesota 55904
Time: 12:30pm, 2:00pm, & 4:00pm
Cost: Ticket prices to be announced soon!
WebsiteJolly Trolley | Holiday Lights + Santa Tour | FAMILY
Experience some of Rochester’s most creative lights displays! Enjoy classic holiday music aboard the warmth of a lighted, decorated, heated trolley. Tour last 75-90 festive minutes.
Address: Peace Plaza, Rochester, Minnesota 55904
Time: see website
Cost: $20
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Monday December 2nd
Pet Pictures with Santa | Apache Mall
Bring your pet (dogs and cats only, please) for a photo with Santa! Leave with an adorable pic to share with your friends & followers.
Address: 52 U.S. 14, Rochester, 55902
Time: 5:00pm-8:00pm
Cost: Photo package options available at Apache Mall.
WebsiteThursday December 5th
Jolly Trolley | Holiday Lights + Santa Tour | FAMILY
Experience some of Rochester’s most creative lights displays! Enjoy classic holiday music aboard the warmth of a lighted, decorated, heated trolley. Tour last 75-90 festive minutes.
Address: Peace Plaza, Rochester, Minnesota 55904
Time: see website
Cost: $20
WebsiteFriday December 6th
Jolly Trolley | Kids Santa + Lights
Designed for families with very young children, ages 6 years & under, is our shortest and earliest lights tour of the evening – 1–hour in length. Every tour visits Santa’s Workshop where Santa will board the Trolley. Before or after Santa’s visit, we’ll tour some fun holiday lights displays. Enjoy classic kids holiday music aboard the warmth of a lighted, decorated, heated trolley!
Address: Peace Plaza, Rochester, Minnesota 55904
Time: see website
Cost: $18 (ages 1+)
WebsiteJolly Trolley | Holiday Lights + Santa Tour | FAMILY
Experience some of Rochester’s most creative lights displays! Enjoy classic holiday music aboard the warmth of a lighted, decorated, heated trolley. Tour last 75-90 festive minutes.
Address: Peace Plaza, Rochester, Minnesota 55904
Time: see website
Cost: $20
WebsiteSaturday December 7th
Jolly Trolley | Holiday Lights + Santa Tour | FAMILY
Experience some of Rochester’s most creative lights displays! Enjoy classic holiday music aboard the warmth of a lighted, decorated, heated trolley. Tour last 75-90 festive minutes.
Address: Peace Plaza, Rochester, Minnesota 55904
Time: see website
Cost: $20
WebsiteSunday December 8th
Jolly Trolley | Kids Santa + Lights
Designed for families with very young children, ages 6 years & under, is our shortest and earliest lights tour of the evening – 1–hour in length. Every tour visits Santa’s Workshop where Santa will board the Trolley. Before or after Santa’s visit, we’ll tour some fun holiday lights displays. Enjoy classic kids holiday music aboard the warmth of a lighted, decorated, heated trolley!
Address: Peace Plaza, Rochester, Minnesota 55904
Time: see website
Cost: $18 (ages 1+)
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Jolly Trolley | Holiday Lights + Santa Tour | FAMILY
Experience some of Rochester’s most creative lights displays! Enjoy classic holiday music aboard the warmth of a lighted, decorated, heated trolley. Tour last 75-90 festive minutes.
Address: Peace Plaza, Rochester, Minnesota 55904
Time: see website
Cost: $20
WebsiteMonday December 9th
Pet Pictures with Santa | Apache Mall
Bring your pet (dogs and cats only, please) for a photo with Santa! Leave with an adorable pic to share with your friends & followers.
Address: 52 U.S. 14, Rochester, 55902
Time: 5:00pm-8:00pm
Cost: Photo package options available at Apache Mall.
WebsiteWednesday December 11th
Jolly Trolley | Holiday Lights + Santa Tour | FAMILY
Experience some of Rochester’s most creative lights displays! Enjoy classic holiday music aboard the warmth of a lighted, decorated, heated trolley. Tour last 75-90 festive minutes.
Address: Peace Plaza, Rochester, Minnesota 55904
Time: see website
Cost: $20
WebsiteThursday December 14th
Jolly Trolley | Holiday Lights + Santa Tour | FAMILY
Experience some of Rochester’s most creative lights displays! Enjoy classic holiday music aboard the warmth of a lighted, decorated, heated trolley. Tour last 75-90 festive minutes.
Address: Peace Plaza, Rochester, Minnesota 55904
Time: see website
Cost: $20
WebsiteFriday December 13th
Jolly Trolley | Kids Santa + Lights
Designed for families with very young children, ages 6 years & under, is our shortest and earliest lights tour of the evening – 1–hour in length. Every tour visits Santa’s Workshop where Santa will board the Trolley. Before or after Santa’s visit, we’ll tour some fun holiday lights displays. Enjoy classic kids holiday music aboard the warmth of a lighted, decorated, heated trolley!
Address: Peace Plaza, Rochester, Minnesota 55904
Time: see website
Cost: $18 (ages 1+)
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Jolly Trolley | Holiday Lights + Santa Tour | FAMILY
Experience some of Rochester’s most creative lights displays! Enjoy classic holiday music aboard the warmth of a lighted, decorated, heated trolley. Tour last 75-90 festive minutes.
Address: Peace Plaza, Rochester, Minnesota 55904
Time: see website
Cost: $20
WebsiteSaturday December 14th
Mrs. Claus is busy preparing Santa’s shop for his big arrival but she’s never too busy for you! Stop by to take a picture with her and let her in on your Christmas wishes. She’ll put in a good word for you with the big man, himself! You’ll be busy decorating sugar cookies, drinking hot cocoa, and making some holiday crafts.
Address: 301 2nd St. SW, Stewartville, Minnesota 55976
Time: 10:00am-11:30am
Cost: $12/child
WebsiteJolly Trolley | Kids Santa + Lights
Designed for families with very young children, ages 6 years & under, is our shortest and earliest lights tour of the evening – 1–hour in length. Every tour visits Santa’s Workshop where Santa will board the Trolley. Before or after Santa’s visit, we’ll tour some fun holiday lights displays. Enjoy classic kids holiday music aboard the warmth of a lighted, decorated, heated trolley!
Address: Peace Plaza, Rochester, Minnesota 55904
Time: see website
Cost: $18 (ages 1+)
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Breakfast with Santa | Rochester Athletic Club
First, we will start at the Club, Café and Deli with a wonderful breakfast buffet, then off to the Civic View Room for activities and a special picture of your child with Santa Claus! Activities will include face painting, 2 crafts, cookie decorating, color a card, color a picture, write Santa a letter, and more!
Address: 3100 19th St NW, Rochester, Minnesota 55901
Time: 8:30am, 8:45am and 9:30am
Cost: $15-23
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Jolly Trolley | Holiday Lights + Santa Tour | FAMILY
Experience some of Rochester’s most creative lights displays! Enjoy classic holiday music aboard the warmth of a lighted, decorated, heated trolley. Tour last 75-90 festive minutes.
Address: Peace Plaza, Rochester, Minnesota 55904
Time: see website
Cost: $20
WebsiteSunday December 15th
Jolly Trolley | Kids Santa + Lights
Designed for families with very young children, ages 6 years & under, is our shortest and earliest lights tour of the evening – 1–hour in length. Every tour visits Santa’s Workshop where Santa will board the Trolley. Before or after Santa’s visit, we’ll tour some fun holiday lights displays. Enjoy classic kids holiday music aboard the warmth of a lighted, decorated, heated trolley!
Address: Peace Plaza, Rochester, Minnesota 55904
Time: see website
Cost: $18 (ages 1+)
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Jolly Trolley | Holiday Lights + Santa Tour | FAMILY
Experience some of Rochester’s most creative lights displays! Enjoy classic holiday music aboard the warmth of a lighted, decorated, heated trolley. Tour last 75-90 festive minutes.
Address: Peace Plaza, Rochester, Minnesota 55904
Time: see website
Cost: $20
WebsiteMonday December 16th
Pet Pictures with Santa | Apache Mall
Bring your pet (dogs and cats only, please) for a photo with Santa! Leave with an adorable pic to share with your friends & followers.
Address: 52 U.S. 14, Rochester, 55902
Time: 5:00pm-8:00pm
Cost: Photo package options available at Apache Mall.
WebsiteWednesday December 18th
Jolly Trolley | Holiday Lights + Santa Tour | FAMILY
Experience some of Rochester’s most creative lights displays! Enjoy classic holiday music aboard the warmth of a lighted, decorated, heated trolley. Tour last 75-90 festive minutes.
Address: Peace Plaza, Rochester, Minnesota 55904
Time: see website
Cost: $20
WebsiteThursday December 19th
Jolly Trolley | Holiday Lights + Santa Tour | FAMILY
Experience some of Rochester’s most creative lights displays! Enjoy classic holiday music aboard the warmth of a lighted, decorated, heated trolley. Tour last 75-90 festive minutes.
Address: Peace Plaza, Rochester, Minnesota 55904
Time: see website
Cost: $20
WebsiteFriday December 20th
Jolly Trolley | Kids Santa + Lights
Designed for families with very young children, ages 6 years & under, is our shortest and earliest lights tour of the evening – 1–hour in length. Every tour visits Santa’s Workshop where Santa will board the Trolley. Before or after Santa’s visit, we’ll tour some fun holiday lights displays. Enjoy classic kids holiday music aboard the warmth of a lighted, decorated, heated trolley!
Address: Peace Plaza, Rochester, Minnesota 55904
Time: see website
Cost: $18 (ages 1+)
WebsiteJolly Trolley | Holiday Lights + Santa Tour | FAMILY
Experience some of Rochester’s most creative lights displays! Enjoy classic holiday music aboard the warmth of a lighted, decorated, heated trolley. Tour last 75-90 festive minutes.
Address: Peace Plaza, Rochester, Minnesota 55904
Time: see website
Cost: $20
WebsiteSaturday December 21st
Jolly Trolley | Kids Santa + Lights
Designed for families with very young children, ages 6 years & under, is our shortest and earliest lights tour of the evening – 1–hour in length. Every tour visits Santa’s Workshop where Santa will board the Trolley. Before or after Santa’s visit, we’ll tour some fun holiday lights displays. Enjoy classic kids holiday music aboard the warmth of a lighted, decorated, heated trolley!
Address: Peace Plaza, Rochester, Minnesota 55904
Time: see website
Cost: $18 (ages 1+)
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Jolly Trolley | Holiday Lights + Santa Tour | FAMILY
Experience some of Rochester’s most creative lights displays! Enjoy classic holiday music aboard the warmth of a lighted, decorated, heated trolley. Tour last 75-90 festive minutes.
Address: Peace Plaza, Rochester, Minnesota 55904
Time: see website
Cost: $20
WebsiteSunday December 22nd
Jolly Trolley | Kids Santa + Lights
Designed for families with very young children, ages 6 years & under, is our shortest and earliest lights tour of the evening – 1–hour in length. Every tour visits Santa’s Workshop where Santa will board the Trolley. Before or after Santa’s visit, we’ll tour some fun holiday lights displays. Enjoy classic kids holiday music aboard the warmth of a lighted, decorated, heated trolley!
Address: Peace Plaza, Rochester, Minnesota 55904
Time: see website
Cost: $18 (ages 1+)
Website
Jolly Trolley | Holiday Lights + Santa Tour | FAMILY
Experience some of Rochester’s most creative lights displays! Enjoy classic holiday music aboard the warmth of a lighted, decorated, heated trolley. Tour last 75-90 festive minutes.
Address: Peace Plaza, Rochester, Minnesota 55904
Time: see website
Cost: $20
WebsiteMonday December 23rd
Jolly Trolley | Kids Santa + Lights
Designed for families with very young children, ages 6 years & under, is our shortest and earliest lights tour of the evening – 1–hour in length. Every tour visits Santa’s Workshop where Santa will board the Trolley. Before or after Santa’s visit, we’ll tour some fun holiday lights displays. Enjoy classic kids holiday music aboard the warmth of a lighted, decorated, heated trolley!
Address: Peace Plaza, Rochester, Minnesota 55904
Time: see website
Cost: $18 (ages 1+)
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Thursday December 26th
Jolly Trolley | Holiday Lights + Santa Tour | FAMILY
Experience some of Rochester’s most creative lights displays! Enjoy classic holiday music aboard the warmth of a lighted, decorated, heated trolley. Tour last 75-90 festive minutes.
Address: Peace Plaza, Rochester, Minnesota 55904
Time: see website
Cost: $20
WebsiteFriday December 27th
Jolly Trolley | Holiday Lights + Santa Tour | FAMILY
Experience some of Rochester’s most creative lights displays! Enjoy classic holiday music aboard the warmth of a lighted, decorated, heated trolley. Tour last 75-90 festive minutes.
Address: Peace Plaza, Rochester, Minnesota 55904
Time: see website
Cost: $20
WebsiteSaturday December 28th
Jolly Trolley | Holiday Lights + Santa Tour | FAMILY
Experience some of Rochester’s most creative lights displays! Enjoy classic holiday music aboard the warmth of a lighted, decorated, heated trolley. Tour last 75-90 festive minutes.
Address: Peace Plaza, Rochester, Minnesota 55904
Time: see website
Cost: $20
WebsiteSunday December 29th
Jolly Trolley | Holiday Lights + Santa Tour | FAMILY
Experience some of Rochester’s most creative lights displays! Enjoy classic holiday music aboard the warmth of a lighted, decorated, heated trolley. Tour last 75-90 festive minutes.
Address: Peace Plaza, Rochester, Minnesota 55904
Time: see website
Cost: $20
WebsiteTuesday December 31st
Jolly Trolley | Holiday Lights + Santa Tour | FAMILY
Experience some of Rochester’s most creative lights displays! Enjoy classic holiday music aboard the warmth of a lighted, decorated, heated trolley. Tour last 75-90 festive minutes.
Address: Peace Plaza, Rochester, Minnesota 55904
Time: see website
Cost: $20
WebsiteLooking for even more festive fun? Check out our Ultimate Guide to Rochester MN Holiday Events!
