Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Edina for 2026. The 50th & France tree lighting with Santa and sleigh rides is on Small Business Saturday, November 28, and free photo ops with Santa, the Grinch and holiday llamas follow on December 5, 12 and 19. We check every date on the host’s own website and link straight there. For the rest of the state, see our Minnesota Christmas events for kids guide.
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- 2 Christmas events for kids in Edina
- 50th & France Tree Lighting: Saturday, November 28, ceremony at 5 pm, free
- Holiday Photo Ops with Santa: Saturdays, November 28 and December 5, 12 and 19, free
- Both run by the 50th & France Business Association
- Every date checked on 50thandfrance.com on Nov 11
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50th & France Tree Lighting
- When: Saturday, November 28, 2026 (Small Business Saturday), all-day holiday fun with the tree lighting ceremony at 5 pm
- Where: West 50th Street at France Avenue, Edina, MN 55424 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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The 50th & France district spends Small Business Saturday on holiday fun, with caroling, sleigh rides and student performers along West 50th Street.
At 5 pm Santa joins The Mistletones and guest star Colin Bracewell on stage as the big tree is lit, which makes it Edina’s classic kickoff to the season.
Parent tip: Come in the afternoon for sleigh rides and shopping, then claim a curbside spot on West 50th well before the 5 pm lighting.
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- West 50th Street at France Avenue, Edina, MN 55424 (opens in maps)
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Holiday Photo Ops with Santa and Friends
- When: Saturdays, November 28 and December 5, 12 and 19, 2026
- Where: 50th & France district, Edina, MN 55424 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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Four Saturdays in a row, the 50th & France district sets up free holiday photo ops with Santa, the Grinch, the Gingerbread Man, a Candy Cane Unicorn and a pair of holiday llamas.
It is an easy way to get a Santa picture without a mall line or a photo package, and you can fold it into a morning of shopping and lunch in the district.
Parent tip: Bring your own phone or camera since the photos are free, and check the association’s events page for each Saturday’s hours and characters.
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- 50th & France Business Association (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- 50th & France district, Edina, MN 55424 (opens in maps)
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We check every event above on the host’s own page for the date, time and cost, plus the things parents ask about, like sign-ups and ages. Looking for a Santa train instead? Those are on our Minnesota Christmas train rides page.
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When each Edina Christmas event for kids happens
Start the season at the 50th & France tree lighting on November 28, with sleigh rides in the afternoon and the lighting at 5 pm. If you miss Santa that night, come back on December 5, 12 or 19 for free photos with Santa, the Grinch and the holiday llamas.
- 50th & France Tree LightingEdina · Nov 28
- Holiday Photo Ops with Santa and FriendsEdina · Nov 28 to Dec 19
Looking further afield? Our Minnesota Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Bloomington, Minneapolis, Burnsville and Eagan. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Edina Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Edina this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 2 Christmas events for kids in Edina for 2026, both at 50th & France: the tree lighting on November 28 and free holiday photo ops with Santa and friends on four Saturdays from November 28 to December 19.
When is the 50th & France tree lighting in 2026?
Saturday, November 28, 2026, which is Small Business Saturday. The district runs all-day holiday fun and the tree lighting ceremony starts at 5 pm with Santa and The Mistletones.
Are there sleigh rides at 50th & France?
Yes. The 50th & France Business Association lists caroling and sleigh rides as part of the tree lighting celebration on West 50th Street.
Where can kids get free photos with Santa in Edina?
At the 50th & France Holiday Photo Ops on November 28 and December 5, 12 and 19, 2026, with Santa, the Grinch, the Gingerbread Man, a Candy Cane Unicorn and holiday llamas. The photos are free.
Who do I contact about 50th & France holiday events?
The 50th & France Business Association at director@50thandfrance.com.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in Minnesota?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s Minnesota Christmas train rides page.
How do you confirm these events?
We list an event only after we find this season’s date on the host’s own website or an official city or tourism calendar. We last checked Edina on November 11, 2026. Rally is also contacting each organizer to confirm details like parking, restrooms and bad-weather plans.
Event names belong to their hosts. Rally Takes the Train is a family picture book and is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by any host listed here. Confirm dates, times and prices on each host’s own site before you go.