Full Event Schedule

Multi-Day & Pre-Winterfest Events

Annual Holly Days Sale

• When: November 20th – December 20th

• Where: Paradise Center for the Arts (321 Central Ave N)

• Description: A month-long shopping opportunity for handcrafted art.

Window Décor Contest

• When: December 1st – December 6th

• Where: Downtown Faribault

• Description: Vote for your favorite Christmas window display. Submit your ballot at the Buckham Library. The winner will be announced at the Winter Street Dance on Saturday.

• Business Sign-up

Thursday, December 4th: Kick-Off

Holiday Open House

• When: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

• Where: South Central College Event Center (1225 Third St. SW)

• Description: Enjoy an afternoon of appetizers, drinks, and music, hosted by the South Central College Foundation.

Ice Carving

• When: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

• Where: Buckham Center

• Description: Be mesmerized as the Sakatah Ice Carver transforms ice into a breathtaking sculpture.

Carriage Rides

• When: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

• Where: Buckham Center

• Description: Enjoy old-fashioned, horse-drawn carriage rides around Faribault.

Hometown Holidays

• When: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

• Where: Buckham Center

• Description: Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus! Activities include a bounce house, singalongs, and make-your-own winter crafts.

Friday, December 5th: Lights and Magic

Meet The Grinch

• When: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

• Where: Viaduct Park

• Description: Get your picture taken with the one and only Grinch that stole Christmas.

Carriage Rides

• When: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

• Where: Viaduct Park

• Description: A second chance for horse-drawn carriage rides around Faribault.

Tree Lighting Ceremony

• When: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

• Where: Viaduct Park

• Description: Faribault Parks & Rec hosts its annual tree lighting ceremony. Complimentary popcorn and hot chocolate are provided.

Saturday, December 6th: Parade and Celebration

 Christmas Market

• When: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

• Where: American Legion Post 43 (112 5th St NE)

• Description: The perfect place to holiday shop. Event hosted by We Bead.

Little Biker Santa Party

• When: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

• Where: Faribault Harley-Davidson (2704 West Airport Drive)

• Description: Snap a pic with Santa, dive into a coloring contest, and enjoy mac n’ cheese and hot cocoa. Accepting non-perishable food items for donation.

Craft Spirits Holiday Bazaar

• When: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

• Where: 10,000 Drops Craft Distillers (28 4th St NE)

• Description: Shop from 20+ craftspeople showcasing their handmade goods.

Christmas Tea

• When: 12:00 PM

• Where: Apple Creek Orchard (5524 185th Street West)

• Description: A $30/person buffet of soups, sandwiches, treats, and tea. Tickets are required.

Shopping with the Grinch

• When: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

• Where: Runamuck Workshop (214 Central Ave N)

• Description: Visit Historic Downtown Faribault’s newest toy shop, Runamuck Workshop, to shop unique gifts and meet the one and only Grinch! Bring your camera for a special photo opportunity with our favorite holiday humbug.

Holiday Food Drive

• When: 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM

• Where: Legacy House (318 Central Ave N, above Good Day Coffee)

• Description: Donate non-perishable food items and receive a free cookie and cocoa.

Alexander Faribault House Christmas Open House

• When: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

• Where: Alexander Faribault House (12 First Ave. NE)

• Description: The 18th Annual Traditional French-Canadian style Christmas Open House. The house will be decorated in the 1850s traditions of the Faribault family.

Ugly Sweater Run/Walk

• When: 4:30 PM

• Where: Downtown Faribault

• Description: Wear your ugliest sweater for this fun run/walk and compete to win a basket of goodies.

• SIGN-UP HERE

Parade of Lights

• When: 5:30 PM

• Where: Downtown Faribault

• Description: Experience the beautiful parade of lights. (Special Event)

• Business Sign-up

Firework Display

• When: Immediately following the Parade

• Where: Downtown Faribault

• Description: Fireworks will be launched near the Viaduct Park.

Winter Street Dance

• When: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

• Where: Crooked Pint (125 1st Ave NE)
  Description: After the parade, boogie down with live music from Saint Suburbia. The event includes a beer garden, heated tent, and bonfires.