Light up your home, yard or business with a holiday display and share your location with the city to be put on the Crystal Holiday Lighting Map by Dec. 3. Maps will be available online, at the Crystal Community Center or Crystal City Hall soon after the deadline.

Embrace winter's magic at Winterfest on Saturday, Dec. 2 from 10 a.m. - noon at the Crystal Community Center. This free event will be filled with music, captivating entertainment, and various indoor and outdoor activities. Indulge in delicious refreshments and warm up with hot cocoa while enjoying the festive atmosphere. And don’t miss the chance to meet Santa himself.

The cities of Robbinsdale, Crystal and New Hope are hosting the 2023 Tri-city Santa Parade on Saturday, Dec. 9 at 5 p.m. The parade begins in Robbinsdale, winds its way through Crystal with sirens sounding and holiday music playing, and ends in New Hope. The parade features Santa and Mrs. Claus, Santa’s elves, the Grinch and Cindy-Lou Who. Police vehicles representing all three cities and trucks from the West Metro Fire-Rescue District are also participating.