Tree Lighting In The Park

November 25 • 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM

When Santa Arrives, City Square Park Lights up!

Sip hot cocoa by the warm fire while caroling with holiday characters.
Santa will arrive just in time to light up City Square Park at 6:30PM.
See Carlson’s Llovable Llamas dressed up for the Christmas season.
Bring a new, unwrapped toy for the Waconia Toy Drive.

Items with a star (★) next to them are featured events.

You’ll Love Our Recreation

With 115 lakes, over 4,000 acres of parks, endless trails and the Chaska Curling Center, you’ll never run out of potential activities in Carver County.

Celebrating Creativity

Tour or attend a concert at Paisley Park, a celebration of art, music, fashion and culture as Prince’s home and studio.

Best Place Ever

The rolling farmland, natural prairies, woodlands and lakes highlight Carver County’s unique places to shop, drink, dine and explore.

Fairs and Festivals

Home to eleven unique communities, visitors travel to Carver County’s numerous fairgrounds, parks and downtowns for fantastic year-round events.