Coming home for the holidays? Stay close to family and friends with an overnight stay in Fairmont. From comfortable hotels to cozy vacation rental homes, you’ll find plenty of places to relax and unwind.
Fairmont has many great places to eat and gather during the holidays. Enjoy a meal at Bean Town Grill or El Agave, try local brews at Fairmont Brewing Company, or share a pizza from Jake’s.
Enjoy the holiday season outdoors in Fairmont. Explore downtown and shop for the perfect holiday gift, see the festive holiday lights, and take photos with murals or the painted hog statues. Then bundle up for a peaceful winter walk along the Cedar Creek trails and enjoy the beauty of Fairmont in the snow.
When it’s time to warm up, Fairmont has plenty of indoor fun. Explore the Martin County Historical Society, enjoy art at the Red Rock Center, play games at Bowlmor, catch a movie at Fairmont 5 Theatres, let the kids enjoy the indoor playground, swim at the Best Western, or skate at the Martin County Arena!
Fairmont Glows | Friday, November 21
Fairmont Glows kicks off with the Santa Fly-In at 4:05 PM, followed by the Tree Lighting Ceremony at 5:30 PM, and the Glows Parade at 6:00 PM, traveling from downtown to Lincoln Park.
Merry and Bright | Friday, December 5 | 5-9 PM
Merry and Bright fills downtown Fairmont with holiday fun, including a medallion hunt, basket drawings, Santa, carolers, a cookie walk, reindeer, shopping, and more.
Chubb House Christmas Tea | Saturday, December 6 | 11-1 PM
Come enjoy the historic Chubb House Christmas Tea at 209 Lake Avenue in Fairmont, featuring teacups, tea sandwiches, and a delicious array of treats in Fairmont’s oldest surviving brick house.
Fairmont Opera House – ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas! | December 19 & 20 at 7 PM, December 21 at 2 PM
Enjoy a magical holiday performance of Ken Ludwig’s ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas! at St. Martin’s Episcopal Church in Fairmont.
Red Rock Center for the Arts | Various December Shows
The Red Rock Center hosts various holiday musical performances throughout December. Enjoy festive music and family-friendly shows for all ages.
Southern Minnesota Pond Hockey Championship | January 9-11
Get your family together and create a team to participate in the Southern Minnesota Pond Hockey Championship on Lake Sisseton behind the Marina Lodge, or cheer on local teams and friends. Enjoy a fun winter weekend that supports the Fairmont Youth Hockey Program and brings the community together.
Let the hospitality in Fairmont welcome you! Just off Interstate-90, you’ll find a wide selection of hotels and restaurants. Perhaps a more rustic stay at a cabin or camping near the lake is more your style – we’ve got you covered.
Check out the Fairmont Area Visitor’s Guide online for tips and insights to exploring our area. Or, we can mail one to you!
