Illustration of Santa greeting families at long breakfast tables with pancakes and cocoa (Northfield Winter Walk)

Northfield Winter Walk

Visitors can experience horse-drawn wagon rides, stroll along twinkling luminaries, and view decorated storefronts. The festivities feature carolers, street dancing, showmobile performances, and trains and handbell choirs at the library. Guests can warm up by fire pits with cocoa and s'mores, visit food trucks, and gather to watch fireworks over the river.

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Plan Your Visit

When

Hours

4:30 - Horse & Wagon Harness & Hitching; 5:00 - 7:00 - Reindeer; 8:30 pm - Fireworks.

Ages

All ages

Food & Drink

Food trucks are on Bridge Square, and visitors can enjoy cocoa and s’mores around fire pits.

Parking

Horse & Wagon Harness & Hitching is listed at the Family Fare Parking Lot. No visitor parking information is given.

Going?

Location

Northfield, MN 55057 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with children

Vibe

Festive and bustling

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

  • Follow the Ornament Hunt clues beginning Monday, December 7, so you can take part before or during Winter Walk.
  • Plan to see the real-life reindeer on the 600 Block between 5 and 7 p.m.; their appearance is limited to those hours.
  • Choose a horse-and-wagon ride on the 300 Block, 500 Block, or across the 4th Street Bridge; harnessing starts at Family Fare at 4:30.
  • Bundle up for the outdoor blocks, luminaries, rides, and 8:30 p.m. fireworks, since the event includes many outdoor activities.

Special Events & Promotions

  • This year's additions include a flash mob, a window and tree display, real-life reindeer, DJJD Royalty Storytime and fireworks.
  • Fireworks are scheduled for Winter Walk.
  • Reindeer are on the 600 Block during the listed early-evening window.
  • The Ornament Hunt has clues beginning December 7.
  • Holiday shopping offers deals throughout the evening.

Links & Contact

Run by Northfield Chamber of Commerce & Tourism

Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their contact page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I do during Winter Walk?

Enjoy horse-and-wagon rides, luminaries, decorated storefronts, carolers, street dances, showmobile performances, trains and handbell choirs at the library, and fire pits with cocoa and s'mores.

Where can I find food and warm drinks?

Food trucks are on Bridge Square; fire pits, cocoa, and s'mores are also listed.

Where can I see the reindeer and fireworks?

Reindeer are on the 600 Block, and fireworks are over the river at Ames Park.

Where can I find the horse-and-wagon rides?

Rides are listed on the 300 Block, the 500 Block, and over the 4th Street Bridge; harnessing and hitching are at the Family Fare Parking Lot.

What is the Ornament Hunt, and how can I take part?

The Ornament Hunt has clues beginning December 7; rules are available on the event page.

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