# Winter Lights at Minnesota Landscape Arboretum > Event for families in the Minneapolis–St. Paul–Bloomington area (MN / WI). Times are Central Time. - When: Nov 19 – Jan 3 · 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM - Where: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, MN 55318 - Ages: All ages; fully paved illuminated path with stroller accessibility; warm indoor visitor center - Price: $25–$30 adults; $10 youth ages 4–15; free for ages 3 and under; member discounts apply - Organizer: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum - Official page: https://arb.umn.edu - Last checked: Sat, Nov 7 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/winter-lights-at-minnesota-landscape-arboretum--listing-b47c84336996dfe52a2970cd ## About Regarded as Minnesota's most breathtaking botanical holiday showcase, Winter Lights covers the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chanhassen with custom-engineered floral and nature-inspired light displays. Walk the half-mile accessible path to experience the 20-foot poinsettia tree, sparkling willow tree sculptures, and an interactive musical walk-through light tunnel. Warm up by outdoor fire pits with s'mores packages, enjoy live acoustic holiday sets inside the heated Oswald Visitor Center, and marvel at intricate miniature holiday train layouts crafted from natural bark and pinecones. 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