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Tree Lighting In The Park

FAMILY FUN • COCOA • WARM FIRES

City Square Park, Waconia, Minnesota

Friday, November 28 | 6PM -6:30PM

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When Santa Arrives, City Square Park Lights Up!

Friday, November 28 | 6-6:30PM
City Square Park, Waconia

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

Event Location

Big thanks to the Women of Waconia for supplying and serving the hot cocoa and organizing the Waconia Toy Drive.

The Waconia Toy Drive provides holiday gifts to over 300 children in our community. New, unwrapped toys or monetary donations are accepted. 

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HOMESPUN HOLIDAY

Small Business Saturday

Saturday, November 29, 2025 | All day

  • Holiday Shopping
    All day, all over town

  • Candy Cane Hunt
    City Square Park
    Hosted by City of Waconia

  • Santa at the Fire Station
    Waconia Fire Station
    Take your own photos. Hosted by the Waconia Fire Department. 
    Free but donations to the Waconia Toy Drive or Waconia Food Shelf are appreciated. 

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