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Santa Sightings in Carver County and Eden Prairie, MN

By Jamie Schlechter, Macaroni Kid Publisher November 16, 2023

Santa is on his way to Carver County and Eden Prairie, Minnesota!

This guide includes photo opportunities and breakfast with Santa. Most events listed below require a reservation and have a fee. These events typically have more one-on-one time with the children. Click on pink links for more information about event.

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2023 Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner with Santa 

11/25 - Breakfast with Santa at Winchester and Rye - Victoria - RSVP $

12/2 - Breakfast with Santa $ - New Germany

12/2 - Lunch with Santa - Hamburg - FREE

12/3 - Breakfast with Santa at Brewing Company - Chanhassen - RSVP $

12/3 - Brunch with Santa at Vandy's Grille - Waconia $

12/9 - Breakfast with Santa at Fat Pants - $ - Eden Prairie

12/12 - Visit Santa at Unhinged Pizza - Glencoe

12/17 - Brunch with Santa at Stick's Tavern $ - Chaska

2023 Cookies with Santa

11/26 - Cookies with Santa at Laketown Waconia - RSVP $

12/2 - Mrs. Claus and Cookies $ - Norwood Young America

12/5 - Cookies with Santa at My Gym - Eden Prairie - RSVP $

12/11 - Donuts with Santa $ - RSVP - Chaska

12/15 - Cookies with Santa at My Gym - Eden Prairie - RSVP $

2023 Photos with Santa

November 16 - December 24, 2023 - Photos with Santa at Eden Prairie Center  - RSVP $

Weekends beginning November 25, 2023 - Santa's North Pole Experience - Eden Prairie - RSVP $

Beginning November 16, 2023 - Visit Santa at GLOW Holiday Festival in St. Paul - $

Weekends beginning November 25, 2023 - Photos with Santa at The Mustard Seed - in Chaska - $

Weekends beginning November 25, 2023 - Visit with Santa at Minnetonka Orchard in Minnetrista - RSVP $

11/25 - Santa at Fire Station in Waconia - FREE

12/1 - Santa Visits the Chaska Community Center - RSVP $ FULL

12/1 - Visit Santa for Photos at Fire Station in Mayer - FREE

12/2 - Village Christmas - Carver - FREE

12/2 - Christmas Celebration at Market Square - Chanhassen - FREE

12/2 - Santa & Mrs. Claus at Little Roos in Chaska - FREE

12/2 - Pet Photos with Santa at Paws Inn $ - Waconia

12/2 - Santa at SouthPoint - Waconia - FREE

12/2 - Santa-Stravaganza at Community Center in Watertown - FREE

12/5 - Santa at Tanglez Salon - Norwood Young America - FREE

12/8 - Visit with Santa at Carver Junk - Chaska 

12/9 - Visit Santa at Hackamore - Chanhassen - FREE

12/9 - Christmas in the Park in Cologne - FREE

12/9 - Photos with Santa at Wild Prairie Harley Davidson - Eden Prairie - FREE

12/9 - Santa Paws at Petco - Eden Prairie 

12/9 - Santa in the Taproom - Waconia - FREE

12/9 - Photos with Santa and Grinch at Bakery - Waconia $ RSVP

12/15 - Swim with Santa RSVP - $ RSVP - Eden Prairie 

12/16 - Holiday Biker Bash and Santa - Eden Prairie - FREE

12/16 - Holiday Open House and Santa at Mackenthun's - Waconia  - FREE


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!


Have a favorite Santa that is not listed in this guide? Send me an email at Jamies@macaronikid.com with the details!


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