Free Community Picnic
If you live in Waconia, then bring the kids down to City Square Park on Friday May 11th for some free food and fun! Everything kicks off at 3:30pm and goes until 8:30pm. There will be lots of kids activities, the Governor’s Fishing Opener kick off with Governor Mark Dayton & the Lt Governor Yvonne [...]
This weekend is the Minnesota Governor’s Fishing Opener!
Lake Waconia has the pleasure of hosing the 2012 Governor’s Fishing Opener on May 12th! A pair of accomplished anglers from Waconia will host Governor Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor Yvonne Prettner Solon on Lake Waconia. Travis Frank will fish with Governor Dayton, and Matt Peters will fish with Lt. Governor Prettner Solon. This is only the [...]
Duebers isn’t closing just yet.
If you’re a fan of Duebers, then I’d suggest you visit again soon. The store has no official plans to close soon, but it could. The building Duebers is in is for sale. When the building sells, Duebers will more than likely go out of business. Now selling a building in this economy isn’t easy. [...]
Happy Holidays
Wishing everyone a happy and safe holiday season! Hopefully you get your last-minute gifts bought and your cookies made. At least you don’t have to worry about the snow this year.
Candy Cane Hunt This Saturday
Hunt for hidden Candy Canes in City Square Park on Saturday, December 3rd. The search will begin at 10:00am and will end when all have been found! (about 15 minutes) This event is FREE so stop on by and check in at the Gazebo.
New City Park Open
Waconia’s city park has been closed for most of October while it underwent some renovations. But now it’s back open and better than ever. The updated park includes swings, play equipment made especially for toddlers, a bridge over the sidewalk and more. Take the kids and enjoy some of this nice fall weather before the [...]
Verizon Officially Comes to Town
We reported a while back that a Verizon store opened in town. Turns out it was quickly re-brand to Two Men Wireless which sells Verizon phones. Now, Verizon has officially opened a store across from Kwik Trip. That’s great news for Verizon customers!
Scarecrows Coming to Town
Starting October 6th, scarecrows will be invading Waconia. The 5th annual scarecrow contest will partner ideas from the community with business to create fun and interesting scarecrows. They will then be placed around town for everyone to enjoy. The contest officially goes from October 6 to the 9th, but most scarecrows will probably be up through Halloween.
Fireman’s Fall Pancake Breakfast Sunday
Twice a year the Waconia fire department has a pancake breakfast and the next one is Sunday October 2nd. For $6 you get pancakes, sausage, and french toast and it’s always good. Kids 5 and under are free. Plus they get to hang out with firemen and learn about fire safety.
Family Safety Fair Saturday September 24th
The Family Safety fair is Saturday September 24th from 9:30am to 11:30 am. It’s free and open to kids 0 to 6 years old and has lot so fun activities. Such as: Meet the Waconia Fire Department Meet the Carver County Sheriff’s Office Meet Ridgeview Ambulance Services Ride in a Firetruck Meet Sparky the firehouse [...]