# Things to do with kids in Carver County, MN

> 12 upcoming family events and 0 places and ongoing programs in Carver County, MN, in the Minneapolis–St. Paul–Bloomington area. Listings whose address ZIP code is in this county (Census Bureau ZIP-to-county file). Dates and times are Central Time. Today is Sat, Oct 24.

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## Events ahead

- [Chaska Halloween Jamboree](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/chaska-halloween-jamboree--listing-13de0024feb5b6d96e90578d) — Sat, Oct 24 · 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM · Chaska Community Center · Free · checked Oct 13. Tricks and treats at the Chaska Community Center (CCC). Families enjoy kid-friendly Halloween crafts, spooky games, a haunted house (small fee) and a DJ dance. The city invites…
- [Enchanted Forest Halloween](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/enchanted-forest-halloween--listing-2b2558ab25d23c6fc01bb863) — Sat, Oct 24 · 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM · Lowry Nature Center, Victoria · All ages · From $8 · checked Oct 13. Dress up the whole family for outdoor Halloween fun at Lowry Nature Center. Walk Lowry's Enchanted Trail to visit larger-than-life costumed animals for treats, visit Scarecrow…
- [Scarecrows, Pumpkins & Harvest Fun at the Arboretum](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/scarecrows-pumpkins-and-harvest-fun-at-the-arboretum--listing-22917cb7cce6bd1cce0523bb) — Oct 21 – Nov 1 · 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM · Minnesota Landscape Arboretum (Scarecrow Hill), Chaska · All ages · With admission · checked Oct 20. The Arboretum's fall celebration in its final days: Scarecrow Hill is lined with dozens of playful characters made by the horticulture team, community members and artists around…
- [Northern Lights at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/northern-lights-at-the-minnesota-landscape-arboretum--listing-f2a4f5f7db2cbf5ed4f67e82) — Nov 20 – Jan 3 · 4:30 PM – 9:30 PM · Minnesota Landscape Arboretum grounds, Chaska · All ages · From $35 · checked Oct 20. A new after-dark winter light display at the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chaska. A curated one-way path leads past 18 interactive installations: a canyon of…
- [Chaska Tree Lighting at Firemen's Park](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/chaska-tree-lighting-at-firemen-s-park--listing-385575a3bb508d0208d75869) — Sun, Nov 22 · 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM · Firemen's Park, Chaska · checked Oct 13. Join the City of Chaska for the lighting of the 50-foot holiday tree at Firemen's Park, sponsored by the Chaska 100 Club. Stay for cozy bonfires, s'mores (available while…
- [Raptors Up Close at Lowry Nature Center](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/raptors-up-close-at-lowry-nature-center--listing-b951b7b7a41d8b016d51146b) — Sun, Nov 22 · 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM · Lowry Nature Center, Victoria · All ages · Free · checked Oct 20. Lowry Nature Center in Victoria marks 50 years of raptor education with a free drop-in to meet its current captive raptors. Naturalists explain what makes these birds of prey…
- [Opt Outside: Clue Hunt at Lowry Nature Center](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/opt-outside-clue-hunt-at-lowry-nature-center--listing-b2e59134f0084d0f933d85c4) — Fri, Nov 27 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Lowry Nature Center, Victoria · Ages 5+ · Free · checked Oct 16. A self-paced clue hunt on Lowry's trails on the day after Thanksgiving. Solve the mystery to win a prize. The 1-1.5 mile route covers uneven surfaces and takes 30-60 minutes…
- [Drop-In Discoveries: Nature Ornaments and Clue Hunt (Lowry)](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/drop-in-discoveries-nature-ornaments-and-clue-hunt-lowry--listing-3782aea382b1adec42cb17cb) — Sun, Nov 29 · 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Lowry Nature Center, Victoria · Ages 5+ · Free · checked Oct 16. A drop-in afternoon at Lowry Nature Center to make a nature ornament, with an optional outdoor nature hunt afterward. Free.
- [Santa Visits the CCC (Chaska Community Center)](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/santa-visits-the-ccc-chaska-community-center--listing-fa47506361c59856f125e344) — Fri, Dec 4 · 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM · Chaska Community Center · From $15 · checked Oct 13. Celebrate the holiday by visiting with Santa at the Chaska Community Center, with crafts, music, photo opportunities and more. Two one-hour sessions are offered on Friday…
- [St. Nicholas Geocaching at Lowry Nature Center](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/st-nicholas-geocaching-at-lowry-nature-center--listing-ef0aeca3cd8c03be9ccacb59) — Sat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Lowry Nature Center (Carver Park Reserve), Victoria · All ages · Free · checked Oct 24. Ahead of St. Nicholas Day (December 6), Lowry Nature Center teaches families to use a GPS unit for outdoor navigation, then sends them along the trails to find hidden shoes with…
- [Lucia Day: Scandinavian Natural Ornaments at Lowry Nature Center](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/lucia-day-scandinavian-natural-ornaments-at-lowry-nature-center--listing-7b6464b8950e6113edbb618a) — Sun, Dec 13 · 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM · Lowry Nature Center (Carver Park Reserve), Victoria · Ages 6+ · From $10 · checked Oct 24. A Scandinavian holiday afternoon at Lowry Nature Center marking St. Lucia Day. Participants make several ornaments from natural materials, hear a Lucia story about light in the…
- [Last S'mores of the Year at Lowry Nature Center](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/last-s-mores-of-the-year-at-lowry-nature-center--listing-1e2007605efbd0f1d2860f47) — Thu, Dec 31 · 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM · Lowry Nature Center (Carver Park Reserve), Victoria · Ages 14+ · From $6 · checked Oct 24. A New Year's Eve afternoon fire-skills session for teens and adults. A naturalist leads the group off trail to learn how to build a fire, or to practice skills participants…

## Recently ended

- [Catrina Festival (Chaska)](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/catrina-festival-chaska--listing-3d54e8955f623d5407ca5d1a) — ended Fri, Oct 23

## Nearby

- Towns in Carver County, MN: [Victoria, MN](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/towns/victoria-mn) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/towns/victoria-mn.md), [Chaska, MN](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/towns/chaska-mn) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/towns/chaska-mn.md)
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