Some Romantic Evening with Dan and Sandy Adler

Bring your love out to the beautiful, Victorian setting of the Heart of the City Music Factory and enjoy an elegant dinner and dessert followed by a concert of romantic music by Dan and Sandy Adler!

Tickets are $45.00 per person. Event requires pre-registration. There will be no sales at the door. Doors open at 6:30pm. Gala begins at 7:00pm.

The Music Factory is located on the 2nd floor of the historic Old Milk Factory on the Rum River which is a non-handicapped accessible building and there are some stairs to climb

Murder Mystery Dinner at Winehaven

Join us for an interactive murder mystery dinner show while you uncover secrets, sip on intrigue, and savor every bite of a fabulous 3-course meal!

Don't miss this very special night when Winehaven Winery is transformed into the Barstool Saloon—a dive bar with a colorful past, a cast of rowdy regulars, and more secrets than bottles of beer!

Pull up a chair, sip some wine (or beer), and dive into a deliciously twisted tale. With scandal, million-dollar pull tabs, and tubthumping tarantella toxin on the table—no one leaves without pointing fingers.

HOWLeen Pet Costume Parade and Contest in Downtown Waconia

Beware of the Barkside: HOWLeen Pet Costume Parade in Waconia

Party and Parade Promises Pets Looking Fur-ocious!

WHAT: HOWLeen Pet Costume Parade and Contest in Downtown Waconia

Deck out your dog, cat, or other pets for a pawsitively spooky evening of fun, activities, education, and more. The HOWLeen event includes a costume pet parade through Waconia, photo opportunities, tricks for treats for kids and dogs, and a costume contest. This year’s theme is: Disney. Well-behaved pets and owners welcome.

Dinner and Dueling Pianos at Winehaven Winery!

Enjoy an amazing dinner and dueling piano show at Winehaven! The winery will be filled with the sounds of music from the 1970's all the way up to the current favorites! The doors open at 6:30 and dinner starts at 7:00 pm.

The menu includes:
- Antipasta Salad featuring fresh romaine, pepperoni, ham, cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, black olives, onions, mushrooms and Italian dressing;
- Baked Lasagna with layers of pasta, meat sauce and Italian cheeses; and
- Spinach & Garlic Tortelloni tossed with parmesan and pesto cream sauce;

Community of Minnesota Resorts | Fall Conference & Vendor Show

Get Ready for the 2025 Community of Minnesota Resorts annual Fall Conference & Vendor Show!

Your CMR Education Committee has been hard at work crafting an energizing and valuable conference designed specifically for Minnesota resort and campground owners. This is your opportunity to step away from the busy season, recharge, and connect with people who truly understand the resort life.

At the Fall Conference, you’ll:

2025 PUZZLE PALOOZA GETAWAY

Join Our Jigsaw Puzzle GETAWAY Competition!

Are you passionate about puzzles and seeking friendly competition? Join us for an exciting Jigsaw Puzzle Competition! We have partnered with Wyndham Gardens in Otsego and have the perfect weekend for you!! Puzzle Competiton and Waterpark, does it get any better than that?

Team Structure

Village Fright Night

SCHS invites you to experience the darker side of the Village of Yesteryear. On Saturday, October 25 from 6:00 to 8:30 pm, guests are encouraged to bring a flashlight as they stroll the grounds and tour the hauntingly beautiful buildings. Actors will be sharing scary and paranormal stories from Steele County and Southern Minnesota's history. Parent discretion is advised as some stories may not be suitable for young children. New this year, a Creepy Doll Scavenger Hunt and Vintage soda will be available to purchase. Cost is $2 per bottle at the Beaver Lake Pop Stand.

Underwater Pumpkin Carving Returns to SEA LIFE at Mall of America!

Watch Costumed Divers Carve Pumpkins Underwater!

Underwater pumpkin carving sightings are rare, but you can see them during the month of October in the 300ft. long Ocean Tunnel! Wave hello to our divers as they carve pumpkins alongside hundreds of their fishy friends. Now that's how you Fish or Treat!

Underwater pumpkin carving viewing is included in General Admission. *Dives will be available on Sundays and Halloween day at 11:30AM and 1:30PM during October (subject to change without notice).