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Farmers Market season is just around the corner, with the smell of fresh flowers and sweet treats! The Chanhassen Farmers Market offers 50+ different vendors throughout the year and they provide homemade products and produce you can’t find anywhere else. Want to join the list of vendors for the upcoming season? Applications are now open.

Vendors and nonprofit organizations are required to complete the application form through the Google Form link. The Farmers Market Coordinator will review the application within one week of receiving it and will notify submitters of approval or denial based on the vendor criteria.

To become a vendor for this year's market, click the button below.

Led by Carver County, the Highway 5 Improvement Project is bringing a major upgrade to this busy corridor and will have meaningful impacts for Chanhassen residents and drivers. Construction is expected to begin in spring 2026 and will include a full seasonal closure between Chanhassen and Victoria planned for 2027. 

We want to make sure that you feel informed and prepared. To accomplish that, we've created a guide about this project specifically tailored to Chanhassen residents so they can:

1. Understand what to expect
2. Stay informed
3. Navigate travel changes along the way. 

We know residents will have questions. Carver County has set up a dedicated project information line to answer any and all questions. Reach the team at info@hwy5improvements.org or 952-491-9373.

For more information on this Carver County project, click the button below.

Let’s Keep Public Spaces Paw-sitively Clean

As the snow melts, a friendly reminder that pet waste does not. When bringing dogs into public spaces, please remember to clean up after your pet and come prepared with bags to dispose of waste in public garbage bins or at home. These small steps help keep our parks, lakes and streams clean for everyone to enjoy. Also remember to keep your pup on a leash and ensure pets are only in areas where they are permitted, such as trails and streets.

The City of Chaska has partnered with Community Action Partnership of Scott, Carver and Dakota Counties (CAP), Carver County, and St. John's Lutheran Church to bring monthly free food distributions to their communities. 

All food distributions are from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the old Gedney factory, 2100 Stoughton Ave, Chaska, MN 55318. Everyone is welcome. These are drive-thru events with volunteers who load the food into your car. Upcoming distribution dates are:

• Thursday, March 19
• Thursday, April 16
• Thursday, May 21
• Thursday, June 18

For more information on these food distribution events, click the button below.

Mark your calendars; the Easter Bunny is planning to hop into town on Saturday, April 4. The City of Chanhassen's 43rd annual Easter Egg Candy Hunt will be held in two waves.  Wave 1 is at 9 a.m. and wave 2 is at 10 a.m. at City Center Park.

New this year: Kids will hunt in four different age categories: 8-12, 5-7, 3-4 and a special "2 and under" zone. Make sure to bring your camera for a photo with the Easter Bunny! Tickets are $6 per child; accompanying adults are free. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged.

Coloring contest pages are free and available at City Hall, the Chanhassen Recreation Center, and can be downloaded here. Entries will be judged according to age category, ages 0-12. Participation is free. Submit entries by Sunday, April 5.

For more information about this year's Easter Egg Candy Hunt, click the button below.

Upcoming Meetings & Events

Environmental Commission Meeting
March 11 | 6 p.m.
City Hall | Lake Susan Conference Room

Planning Commission Meeting
March 17 | 6 p.m.
City Hall | Council Chambers