Rochester Area Holiday Guide

Hours for Walmart stores in Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Scammers are also getting sneakier, and this holiday season, they’ve upped their game with four brand-new AI-powered scams targeting unsuspecting shoppers.

Located on the Minnesota-Wisconsin border, this Christmas light show is now brighter than ever, with 16 million lights. It’s open through January 1, 2025, and offers a breathtaking display that attracts visitors from all over.

Urgent! New, unwrapped toys needed now to help spread Christmas cheer this holiday season for kids in our area. See the list of over 130 locations taking toy donations.

For the past 50 years, Santa has been showing up in downtown Rochester bringing Christmas cheer to all. Just in case, the Rochester Fire Department to ready to help if Santa gets stuck on a roof again.

If you're decorating a real Christmas tree this season, do these five things now to ensure it'll be your one of your best trees ever.

There's no limit on magical moments this time of the year.

Minnesota's Longest Drive-Thru Christmas Light Show is free—though they do accept donations for charity. With millions of twinkling lights set up at Sibley Park in Mankato, it’s the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit and create lasting memories with the family.

Volunteers are working hard to hang millions of lights for this annual event which is the longest drive-thru Christmas light show in Minnesota.

Minnesotans embrace Christmas and the traditions that come with it. Whether it’s picking out the perfect gifts, decorating their homes, or preparing big festive meals, we put a lot of effort (and money) into making the season feel magical.

Minnesotans love Christmas. We go crazy shopping spending the 9th most in the country on gifts, we love our wacky traditions like hiding a pickle in the tree, and we visit a lot of Christmas attractions.

Is Minnesota going to have a white Christmas this year? The research has been complied and NOAA and the US National Weather Service have made their predications for the year.

The Christmas magic is going to be shining bright in Southeast Minnesota. For the first-time, a holiday light parade is showing up in Rochester, Minnesota!

A new holiday attraction is coming to Minnesota this holiday season. It's inspired by traditional German Christmas Markets and is called the Christkindl Market.

One of Southeast Minnesota's biggest radio stations, Y-105FM, just flipped the switch with the help of two popular celebrities! And no...it was NOT Santa and Mrs. Claus

Enter to win a beautiful, fully decorated Christmas tree this holiday season from Y-105FM, Rochester's Christmas Station.

12 tree farms and stores in Rochester and throughout Southeast Minnesota to check if you are looking for a real Christmas tree this holiday season.

Festival of Trees, supporting Hiawatha Homes is back for 2024 and at the Kahler Grand Hotel in downtown Rochester, Minnesota.

Time for the kids to get in the Christmas spirit!

Minnesota ranks dead last, 50th out of 50 states, for Mall Santa salaries, according to ZipRecruiter.

'Tis the season for holiday baking shows.

Oprah has released her famous 'Favorite Things' list for the 2024 holiday season. This year, she's featuring an item from a family-owned, Minnesota business for the 8th year in a row.

Most of us agree that a little of the white stuff is nice around the holidays. Here's what the chances are of having a White Christmas this year in Minnesota.

Everything you need to know about registering to ring bells for The Salvation Army in Rochester, Byron, Stewartville, and Chatfield, Minnesota.

Step into the picture-perfect Christmas town of Galena, Illinois, where holiday magic comes alive. Stroll along Main Street adorned with festive decorations, explore local shops, savor holiday treats, and bask in the cozy holiday atmosphere. A must-visit destination.

Move over pumpkin spice...Christmas cups and holiday drinks have arrived at Caribou Coffee in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa.

Target isn’t waiting until after Thanksgiving to attract customers with great deals; they’re starting their holiday discounts now.

Step into a magical holiday realm at Miracle at Big Rock, where twinkling lights, artisan gifts, and delicious food await visitors of all ages.

Canadian Pacific Kansas City railroad is once again hitting the tracks with their popular Holiday Train, this will be their 26th year, and the train has many scheduled stops in the Midwest.

Next time you are filling up with gas at Kwik Trip, walk around the store and see if this limited edition holiday item is back in the freezer section.