What’s Chanhappenin’ This Week
⛅ Weather: Warm with a good chance of rain Monday and Tuesday, then clearing and cooler for the rest of the week
❓Trivia: What's Chanhassen Dinner Theatres' signature dish called?
📰 Community News: Ready Together street standings, Highway 5 closures, and a Letter of Understanding for Old St. Hubert's
🍽️ Best of Chanhassen: Vote for your favorite local food & drink spots — our first-ever contest
🗓️ Upcoming Events: Stevie on the Roof, the Fire Department Open House, and the Cars and Caves season finale
🔎 Get Featured: Want your business or event noticed?
♾️ Weekly Events: Live music, games, & more
Hey Chanhassen! We're kicking off something new this week: our first-ever Best of Chanhassen Food & Drink contest, so scroll down to cast your vote for your favorite local spots. We've also got an update on Old St. Hubert's (the Letter of Understanding is officially signed) and the Ready Together Community Competition has its early leaders.
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Weather This Week
Chanhassen Trivia
It's one of the most requested items on the menu at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, and it's been a fixture there for decades. What's the dish called?
Scroll down for the answer
Community News
The Ready Together Community Competition Has Its Early Leaders · The Fire Department's neighborhood challenge, which rewards streets for signing up for the free Community Connect safety platform, has its first standings in: Century Trail leads with 8 registrations, followed by Century Blvd/Ct/Pl (7), Saratoga Dr (3), and Brinker St (2). Streets can still climb into Bloom, Grow, or Flourish recognition, and winners get announced at the Sept. 28 Fire Department Open House. See the standings and sign up
Community Center Officially Breaks Ground · The city held a public groundbreaking ceremony last week for the new Chanhassen Community Center, marking the shift from design to construction. The facility will include a multiuse field house, two ice rinks, an indoor walking track and playground, a dance studio, and a 4,800-square-foot community room. Substantial completion is expected in late summer 2028, with doors opening that September. Read more
Road Closures to Know About This Month · Highway 5 construction continues to affect travel between Chanhassen and Victoria. Highway 41 (between Highway 5 and Tanadoona Drive) and Bavaria Road (between Highway 5 and 78th Street) are both closed through mid-September, and Highway 5 itself is down to one lane between Highway 41 and Century Boulevard through late summer. Expect Saturday construction too, generally 7 AM–4 PM, through the season. See detour routes and maps
A Letter of Understanding for Old St. Hubert's · After two and a half months of good-faith conversations, St. Hubert's Parish and the Save Old St. Hubert's Committee have signed a Letter of Understanding for the future of the historic church. The agreement clears the way for a feasibility study: if it identifies $1.5 million in pledges by November 8, the nonprofit will then have 12 months to raise an additional $1 million endowment for ongoing maintenance, following the plan first proposed back in June. It also includes a new detail — once restoration is complete, the building will be open to Christian congregations across the community, not just St. Hubert's parishioners.
The City Is Hiring Rink Attendants for Winter · Chanhassen Parks and Recreation is looking for seasonal Rink Attendants to supervise the city's outdoor ice rinks and warming houses, enforcing park rules and safe recreation practices. Pay runs $14.63–$15.52/hour, and applications are open through November 1. Apply here
Best of Chanhassen Food & Drink 2026
Time to make it official: vote for your favorite local spots in our first-ever Best of Chanhassen Food & Drink awards. One ballot per person, confirmed by email — takes about a minute.
Upcoming Events
Stevie on the Roof
Kicks off Sun, Sept 20 at 12PM · Chanhassen Dinner Theatres · Free to watch
Stevie Ray of Stevie Ray's Improv Company moves onto the Dinner Theatres' roof for a full week — 24 hours a day, rain or shine — to raise $250,000 for the non-profit's work with emerging artists. Stop by the parking lot for the kickoff, or catch challenges, interviews, and antics livestreamed all week. Watch live · Donate
Barnyard Boogie
Fri, Sept 18, 5:30 - 7PM · Chanhassen Rec Center · $7/person (kids under 1 free)
Petting zoo, a craft, dancing, and a bounce house for little ones and their grownups. More info here
At the Chanhassen Library This Month · A handful of free events at the library through September:
CHANchats: Coffee with Communities of Belonging — Saturdays through Sept 26, 10–11 AM
Master Gardener Help Desk — Saturdays through Sept 26, 10 AM–1 PM
Family Caregiver Support Consultations — Thu, Sept 10, 4–5:30 PM
CHANforum: Preparing Your Finances for a Potential Disaster — Sat, Sept 12, 10 AM–12 PM
Flax to Linen: From Seed to Fiber — Sat, Sept 12, 1–2 PM
Chaska Area Quilt Club: "Fall Splendor of Quilts"
Fri–Sat, Sept 25–26 · Chaska Community Center · $10 admission
Around 200 member-made quilts on display, plus a boutique of handmade items, a food truck, and a chance to win the raffle quilt "Winter Botanicals" ($2/ticket). Award-winning quilter Amy Pabst gives lectures both days and teaches two classes; admission includes lectures and the bed turning. More info here
Chanhassen Fire Department Open House
Mon, Sept 28, starting at 5:30 PM · Chanhassen Fire Station · Free
An annual tradition — tour fire trucks, an ambulance, and a squad car, hit the bounce house and spray house, check out the MN State Patrol rollover simulator, and catch a live demonstration at 8 PM. Donations for Southern Valley Alliance welcome (shampoo, paper towels, diapers, cleaning supplies, gift cards). Parking available at Chanhassen Elementary. Details here
Cars and Caves — Season Finale
Sat, Sept 26, 9 AM–1 PM · Chanhassen AutoPlex · Free to spectate
The last Cars and Caves of the 2026 season. Classic, collector, muscle, antique, street rod, and exotic vehicles are welcome, plus many of the AutoPlex's 120 garage condos open for viewing and coffee, beverages, and food available for purchase. This month's show also features a special Mercedes Cave display of vintage and late-model Mercedes. More info
Happenin’ Every Week
Monday
The Initials Game at Lake Drive Tap – 7:00–9:00 PM
Tuesday
Live Music at Brindisi's Pub – 6:00–8:30 PM
Wednesday
Trivia Mafia at Lake Drive Tap – 7:00–9:00 PM
Texas Hold’em at Lake Drive Tap – 6:00–9:00 PM
Saturday
Chanhassen Farmers Market at City Center Park – 9:00 AM–1:00 PM, through September
Live Music at Moe's Char House – 6:00–9:30 PM
Sunday
Music in the Garden at the MN Landscape Arboretum – 1:30–3:00 PM, through October (included with admission)
4th Sunday of the Month
Free Bingo at The O.G. Coffee & Wine Bar – 2:00–3:30 PM
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Trivia Answer
Chicken Chanhassen. It's been on the menu at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres for decades and remains one of its most-ordered dishes.
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