Promotional graphic for Experience the Magic of Lanesboro on Saturday, November 28, featuring a horse-drawn wagon carrying passengers through historic downtown Lanesboro, Minnesota, with festive holiday lettering and a Shop Small badge.
Description

Kick off the holiday season in Lanesboro on Small Business Saturday (Nov. 28) with festive family fun, shopping, wagon rides, games, Santa, and more!

🎄 Restaurant Specials

  • Paddle On Coffee & Maker Emporium:  Christmas drink specials.
  • Clara’s Eatery: Peppermint stick ice cream, Christmas cookies, Christmas ice cream toppings.
  • The Scoop:  open 10am-7pm with Abdallah Chocolates on sale, Bridgeman’s special edition Peppermint Crisp ice cream, Affogatos and Dr. Pepper Iced Hot Chocolate Soda. 
  • Home Sweet Home: open for breakfast and lunch 8am-3pm.
  • Sylvan Brewing:  Free s’mores for the kids (with adult supervision).
  • Pedal Pushers Cafe - open for lunch and dinner 11am-7pm.

🎄 Retail Promotions

  • Stone Mill Clothing & Gifts:  25% off all clothing, including clearance.
  • Amish Experience:  sales and sampling.
  • E2 Boutique:  sales and sampling.
  • Lanesboro Market is open to offer grocery staples, quick meal solutions, fresh produce, snacks and treats, and more. 
  • Lanesboro Arts gallery open 10am-5pm for unique gift shopping and free exhibition.
  • Root River Rod Co.: open 10am-5pm with 20% off the whole store.

🎄 Events

  • Drive up toy drive 9am-1pm at Lanesboro Legion.
  • Holiday craft fair from 10am-2pm at Lanesboro Community Center.
  • Adult & kid ornament hunts start at 12pm. Ornaments are hidden in downtown area. Return found ornaments to business/organization listed on ornament for a prize.
  • Free horse-drawn wagon rides from 12-4pm at Parkway Place.
  • Free pony rides from 2pm-6pm at Parkway Place.
  • Mr. and Mrs. Claus at the Santa House in Sylvan Park! After the parade until 8pm.
  • Tex Mex Chili Supper at Lanesboro Sons of Norway Hall from 4-6pm.
  • Legion Lights’ Holiday Light Parade at 6pm starting in downtown to Sylvan Park.
  • Paddle On Coffee & Maker Emporium:  Ticketed Christmas Tea.
  • Special seasonal drink and live music from 7-10pm at High Court Pub.
  • 1:30pm matinee or 7:30pm performance of The Wickhams:  Christmas at Pemberley at the Commonweal Theatre Company. Ticketed event.

Thank you to our event sponsors:  Legion Lights, Hero Insurance & Planning, Stone Mill Hotel & Suites, Cottage House Inn, Amish Experience, E2 Boutique, The Scoop, Clara’s Eatery, Lanesboro Market, Sylvan Brewing, Lanesboro Area Chamber of Commerce, and Paddle On Coffee & Maker Emporium.

Visit lanesboro.com to search for lodging, dining, and other entertainment options for the weekend!

More details may be added as the event nears!

Experience the magic of lanesboro

Lanesboro, MN 55949
Nov 28, 2026
10:00 AM CST to 5:00 PM CST