Candlelight Thursdays & Sunday Holiday Shopping in St. Peter, MN

A little more time for holiday magic.

Rediscover the joy of Christmas shopping in historic downtown St. Peter, Minnesota. This holiday season, enjoy extended Thursday evening shopping hours, special Sunday shopping opportunities, festive storefronts, and locally owned businesses filled with thoughtful gifts.

Whether you're planning a Christmas shopping day trip from Mankato or exploring southern Minnesota with friends, downtown St. Peter invites you to slow down and enjoy the season.

Candlelight Thursdays

November 5 – December 17, 2026

Thursdays until 6:30 PM

Make Thursday evenings a holiday tradition! Enjoy a relaxed evening browsing downtown boutiques, discovering unique gifts, and finding something special for everyone on your Christmas list.

Participating Businesses

Her Happy Place — Women's clothing, holiday fashion, jewelry, accessories, and gifts.

Julee's Jewelry — Beautiful jewelry and thoughtful gifts for special occasions.

Timeless — Unique finds and distinctive gifts in a charming downtown setting.

Individual business hours and special promotions may vary.

Sunday Holiday Shopping

Holiday Sundays — Hours vary by business

Make a Sunday of it! Explore decorated storefronts, browse locally owned shops, enjoy lunch or coffee, and discover gifts you won't find everywhere else.

Sunday shopping offers another opportunity to enjoy downtown St. Peter during the busy Christmas season. Check individual businesses for participating dates and hours.

Make a Holiday Shopping Day of It

Christmas shopping can be more than checking names off a list. It can be a day spent with friends, a delicious lunch, a thoughtful gift discovered unexpectedly, and memories made along the way.

St. Peter's walkable historic downtown makes it easy to enjoy shopping, dining, and exploring at your own pace.

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Come for the gifts. Stay for the experience.