# Waconia Tree Lighting In the Park

> Event for families in the Minneapolis–St. Paul–Bloomington area (MN / WI). Times are Central Time.

- When: Fri, Nov 27 · 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Where: City Square Park, 51 Pine Street, Waconia, MN 55387
- Ages: Check age guidance
- Price: This is a free event
- Organizer: Waconia
- Official page: https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/santa-claus/
- Last checked: Mon, Nov 9

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## About

Santa welcomes the holiday season with a tree lighting at the park gazebo, plus hot cocoa and caroling. The event also collects new, unopened toys for the Waconia Toy Drive.

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