Santa is on his way. Here are places in Carver County and Eden Prairie, MN that he will be visiting. Some events are free and some do require a reservation and fee. Click on pink links for more information about event.
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2021 Breakfast with Santa and Photos with Santa
FEATURED EVENTS |
12/12 - Kids Santa Shop at Everson's Hardware Hank in Waconia. Kids can purchase gifts for family members with Santa's helpers. Gifts under $5, $10 and $20. Afterward, they can visit and take photos with Santa. Free event, reservations are required.
12/18 - Santa and Mini Sign Workshop at Board & Brush in Chanhassen. Mini sign workshop with all the materials provided. Instructors will give you step-by-step to create a beautiful piece for your home or for a gift. Santa will be visiting and there will be cookies for everyone. Reservations are required.
CARVER |
12/4 Village Christmas - Carver
CHANHASSEN |
12/4 Tree Lighting Ceremony - Chanhassen
12/4 Christmas Celebration at Market Square - Chanhassen
12/5 Breakfast with Santa - $ Chanhassen
12/18 Santa and Mini Sign Workshop at Board & Brush - $ RSVP - Chanhassen
CHASKA |
11/27 Photos with Santa at The Mustard Seed $ - Chaska
11/28 Photos with Santa at The Mustard Seed $ - Chaska
12/3 Santa Visits the Chaska Community Center - Chaska
12/4 Hometown Holiday and Tree Lighting - Chaska
12/4 Photos with Santa at The Mustard Seed $ - Chaska
12/5 Tree Lighting Ceremony at Fireman's Park - Chaska
12/5 Visit Santa at VFW - Chaska
12/5 Photos with Santa and Visit Llamas at The Mustard Seed $ - Chaska
12/5 Visit Santa at Cuzzy's - $ RSVP - Chaska
12/8 Donuts with Santa at Community Center - $ RSVP - Chaska
12/10 Visit with Santa at Carver Junk Company - Chaska
12/11 Photos with Santa at The Mustard Seed $ - Chaska
12/12 Brunch with Santa at Stick's Tavern $ - Chaska
12/12 Photos with Santa at The Mustard Seed $ - Chaska
12/18 Photos with Santa at The Mustard Seed $ - Chaska
12/18 Cookies with Santa at Lake Life Chiropractic - RSVP - Chaska
12/19 Photos with Santa at The Mustard Seed $ - Chaska
COLOGNE |
12/11 Christmas in the Park - Cologne
12/15 Visit with Santa at West Union Lutheran - Cologne
EDEN PRAIRIE |
12/7 Cookies with Santa at My Gym - $ RSVP - Eden Prairie
12/17 Swim with Santa at Community Center - $ RSVP - Eden Prairie
12/17 Cookies with Santa at My Gym - $ RSVP - Eden Prairie
11/27/21 - 12/23/21 - $ RSVP - Virtual ZOOM Call with Santa
In-person Photos with Santa - $ RSVP - Eden Prairie Center
HAMBURG |
12/4 Lunch with Santa - Hamburg
MAYER |
12/3 Visit Santa for Photos at Fire Station - Mayer
NEW GERMANY |
12/4 Breakfast with Santa - New Germany
NORWOOD YOUNG AMERICA |
11/27 Holiday Extravaganza Tree Lighting - Norwood Young America
12/4 Breakfast with Santa - Norwood Young America
VICTORIA |
12/2 Light up Victoria and Santa - Victoria
WACONIA |
11/26 Community Tree Lighting with Santa - Waconia
11/27 Santa at Fire Station - Waconia
11/28 Cookies with Santa at Laketown - RSVP 11/20 $ - Waconia
12/4 Santa at Mackenthun's - Waconia
12/4 Photos with Santa and Grinch at Bakery - $ RSVP - Waconia
12/5 Pet Photos with Santa Paws Inn Pet Essentials - Waconia
12/7 Story Time with Santa at Lola's - Waconia
12/11 Photos with Santa and Grinch at Bakery - $ RSVP - Waconia
12/11 Santa in the Taproom - Waconia
12/11 Santa Photos at Freshwater Furniture Depot - Waconia
12/12 Kids Santa Shop at Everson's - RSVP $ - Waconia
12/12 Brunch with Santa at Vandy's Grille - Waconia
12/18 Christmas Party with Santa at Sam & Friends - Waconia
WATERTOWN |
12/4 Santa Day at Community Center - Watertown
12/4 Tree Lighting Ceremony - Watertown
Please note: This list will be updated as info about more events comes in, so check back often to make sure you don't miss out on any Holiday family fun in Carver County and Eden Prairie, MN!
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