FreeRice Park Holiday Lights & Musical Tree of Lights
Visit on your scheduleNov 21 – Feb 7 · 4:30 PM – 11:00 PM · Illuminated nightly from dusk to 11:00 PM, Nov 21, 2026 through the Saint Paul Winter Carnival in Feb 2027
Rice Park109 W 4th St, St Paul, MN 55102 · 8.5 mi approx. from MinneapolisDirections
All ages; flat paved park pathways; stroller friendly; adjacent indoor warming lobbies
FreeFree public park display open to everyone
About this adventure
Surrounded by the historic Landmark Center, Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, and The Saint Paul Hotel, Rice Park is Saint Paul's answer to Rockefeller Center. Thousands of glittering white LED lights illuminate historic oak and elm trees, casting a magical glow across the park's central marble fountain. The centerpiece is the 40-foot illuminated holiday tree synchronized to classical winter melodies. Paved pathways make pushing strollers easy, and the nearby Saint Paul Hotel lobby welcomes families to warm up beside roaring fireplaces and view elaborate holiday gingerbread displays.
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