City of Wayzata Light Up the Lake Celebration
Friday, November 20, 2026 (5:00 PM - 7:00 PM) (CST)
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Wayzata Light Up The Lake Celebration
Friday, November 20, 2026
Light Up the Lake is back on Nov. 20 in Wayzata!Note: The date this year is one week prior to the normal date and will take place the Friday BEFORE Thanksgiving.
Join us on Lake Street from 5 - 7 p.m. for holiday refreshments, horse-drawn wagon rides, llamas, music, a town lighting ceremony, and the spectacular parade of lights with local fire departments.
In the spirit of giving, as a part of the event, there will be a food drive hosted by IOCP on Panoway and a Toys for Tots drive. If you are able, please bring a non-perishable food item and toy to give back this holiday season.
It will be another magical evening in Wayzata; we can't wait to see you there!
| 5 - 7 p.m. | Free Glow Light Wands on Lake Street Note: Light wands will only be passed out prior to the parade. |
| Llama Photo Opportunity at Depot Park | |
| Hot Cider & Treats inside the Historic Wayzata Depot | |
| Reindeer Food Children's Activity inside the Historic Wayzata Depot | |
| Letters to Santa at Panoway Plaza | |
| Muni Refreshments at Panoway Plaza | |
| Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides on Lake Street | |
| Toys for Tots Collection at the Wayzata PD parade float | |
| IOCP Food Drive at Panoway Plaza | |
| Strolling Carolers and Music on Lake Street | |
| 5:00 p.m. | Children's Candy Hunt at Depot Park Ages 5 and under only at Depot Park |
| 5:45 p.m. | Wayzata Firefighter's Parade of Lights on Lake Street from Broadway to Barry Ave |
| Immediately following the parade | Town Lighting Ceremony with Mayor Mullin at Panoway Plaza |
This year, the IOCP is in need of the following donation items:
- Brand Name Box Cereal (Cheerios, Lucky Charms, Frosted Flakes, etc.)
- Canned Tuna
- Toilet Paper
- Name Brand Hearty Soup (Progresso, Campbell's, Chunky, etc.)
- Spaghetti Sauce (in plastic jar/container)
The fifth Annual Medallion Hunt will be held the week prior to Light Up The Lake! Follow along with us online to participate in the Winter Medallion Hunt around town!
Clues will be posted November 9- 13 online on wayzata.org and wayzatachamber.com and on social media!
Must be 12 or under to win. Email bgroth@wayzatapd.org with questions.
The first child or family to find the medallion will win the honor of lighting up Wayzata on November 20.
Visit wayzata.org/lightupthelake for more information. We hope to see you there!
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Panoway on Lake Street, Wayzata
Friday, November 20, 2026 (5:00 PM - 7:00 PM)
(CST)
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