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Chan-Happenings: Week of November 4-11

Chanhassen, MN sent this bulletin at 11/04/2026 03:00 PM CST

November 4 - November 11

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Your Vote, Your Community

Thank you to everyone who participated in Tuesday’s election and made their voices heard. We also extend our congratulations to the candidates elected to serve our community. Your participation in the democratic process helps shape Chanhassen’s future, and we appreciate everyone who took the time to vote. Visit the city’s Elections & Voting page for local election results and information about our newly elected officials.

Elections & Voting

In the Community

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Southwest Metro Magazine Returns

Good news: A new community magazine is coming to Chanhassen! Southwest Metro Magazine is launching in January 2027 and will feature local people, businesses, events and community stories from Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria and Waconia. Published by Local Media, the magazine will be mailed to select households throughout the area.

Help Shape Chanhassen's Future

Have your say in Chanhassen's future! The city's 2050 Comprehensive Plan Community Survey closes Sunday, Nov. 8. Share your thoughts on housing, parks, trails, transportation and more to help guide the city's growth and development. Then, join us Thursday, Nov. 12, from 3:45-7 p.m. at the Chanhassen Recreation Center for the Comprehensive Plan Future Summit. Learn about the results of the community visioning process and participate in interactive activities to help shape the city's future. The event is free, but registration is required and space is limited.

Pumpkin Drop-Off

For the third consecutive year, residents can drop off pumpkins and gourds in the designated dumpster at the Public Works Facility, located at 7901 Park Place. Collection will be available from Monday, November 2, through Friday, November 13, 2026, at 3:30 p.m.

Residents can drop off their pumpkins and gourds from 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Important note: Please remove all candles and any trash in the pumpkins as it can be harmful to the farm animals that eat the pumpkins.

Good to Know

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Friday Night Pickleball Party!

Kick off your weekend with pickleball, friends and fun at the Chanhassen Recreation Center! Join us Friday evenings from 6-9 p.m. for friendly competition and an appetizer provided by Buffalo Wild Wings Chanhassen for each court. Open to adults 18 and older. Sessions begin Nov. 20 and registration is open through Nov. 17.

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Take a Tour of the Chanhassen Community Center

Want a closer look at the progress on Chanhassen's new Community Center? Join Chris Cohoe, a construction superintendent with RJM Construction, for a video walk-through of the construction site and a firsthand look at the work underway. From site preparation and grading to the first building footings, see how the project is taking shape and what's coming next.

Market Blvd in Chanhassen | Road is open some with some traffic cones

Market Boulevard is Open

Although work still remains, all streets related to the Market Boulevard project are open. Lane closures will remain in place to complete the traffic signal, sidewalks, lighting and landscaping. The final lift of pavement is planned to be placed on Nov. 16 and 17. Thank you for your continued patience with the construction impacts.

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Welcome to the ROW

The public right-of-way is a space for streets, sidewalks, utilities, snow storage and more. While homeowners maintain this space, it serves the entire community, and there are limits to what you can do with it. From landscaping and irrigation to sidewalks and snow removal, here's what every homeowner should know about the public right-of-way.

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