Rochester Area Holiday Guide

We've got the perfect tree that would look amazing at your house! And you don't even have to think about what ornaments to decorate it with because the tree comes with the perfect ornaments too! It even comes with a Santa hat!!!

When it comes to getting our homes ready for the holidays, Minnesotans are set to shell out some big bucks again this year!

What color of lights do you think are best for Christmas decorations - white, blue, red, or multi-color?

Visit amazing vendors, see great performances, and drink lots of mulled wine.

The holiday season got underway a few days earlier this year, so here are five important things you can do to make sure your live Christmas tree lasts throughout this most wonderful time of the year here in Minnesota.

You can find Santa at a few locations in Rochester this year. Here are the details.

Festival of Trees is at a new location this year! (If you aren't sure where to park, we got the inside scoop!)

The elves just let us know that Santa will be in downtown Rochester on Friday, November 24th!

Between now and December 15, we want to see photos of Southeast Minnesota's best holiday light displays.

Magical holiday fun for the family awaits with a few different options this season!

(FILL IN THE BLANK) One local business that you absolutely love is _____.

What's your favorite Christmas movie?

Tell us about an amazing person in your life and we might surprise them with a Random Act of Christmas!

The new attraction will kicks off its inaugural season this week!

Lots of festive fun ahead!

What do you put up at your house - a REAL or FAKE tree?

If you get there early on Tuesday, you could score some free treats from Nothing Bundt Cakes!

If they aren't any good to be around, don't let family guilt force you to hang with them.

A huge celebrity helped flip the switch to Christmas on Friday! And no, it was NOT Santa. #ThinkBigger

Are you still experiencing issues with your mail delivery?

Hop in the car and prepare to be amazed. These are Minnesota's best Christmas light displays.

Festival of Trees is at a new location this year! (If you aren't sure where to park, we got the inside scoop!)

If you LOVE Christmas, you'll want to go here sometime this holiday season.

Foods commonly found during the holidays could be deadly for your pet.

Thanks to the quick response of some amazing individuals, families will still enjoy this winter wonderland experience.

Dedicated volunteers are working hard to enhance this year's light show and make it even more impressive.

We now know when a new Christmas movie filmed on-location in Minnesota is set to premiere on the Hallmark Channel.

If you're trying to figure out a beautiful, festive place to spend time in this Christmas season, you don't have to leave the Midwest.

He told us it takes about 45 hours to design and set up each year.

The festival opens on November 16th!