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Hey Chanhassen! We've got a few fun things happening around town this weekend, and the weather is cooperating in a big way. Saturday is shaping up to feel more like July than October, with highs in the mid 80s and sunshine all day, so soak it up while it lasts.
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Weekend Weather
Main Events
ANNIE Is Officially Open at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
Shows Fri, Sat & Sun · Main Stage, 501 W. 78th St.
Little Orphan Annie and her pup Sandy have officially taken over CDT's Main Stage, with "Tomorrow," "It's the Hard Knock Life," and the rest of the classic score. It's a great pick for the whole family, with shows all weekend, including a Saturday 1 PM matinee. The run goes through Feb. 27, 2027. Get tickets
Chaska vs. Chanhassen Football
Fri, Oct 9 · 7 PM · Storm Stadium, Chanhassen High School, 2200 Lyman Blvd.
It's the crosstown rivalry. The Storm host the Chaska Hawks under the Friday night lights, and the forecast looks dry, so grab a jacket for the evening, wear your Storm gear, and pack the stands. Can't make it to the stadium? Moe's Char House is hosting a watch party from 6 to 9 PM. See the Storm's schedule · Moe's watch party
Sip & Sourdough Class
Sat, Oct 10 · 11 AM to 1 PM · Lake Drive Tap, 18651 Lake Drive East
Always wanted to bake your own sourdough but didn't know where to start? The Sourdough Lady walks you through the whole process step by step, and you get to enjoy a local craft beer while you learn. Get tickets
This Weekend
Saturday
Scarecrows, Pumpkins & Harvest Fun · 9 AM to 7 PM, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. Whimsical scarecrows and a huge pumpkin display fill the grounds, and with highs in the 80s it's a perfect weekend to wander; it runs daily through Nov. 1. Arboretum events
Live Music at Moe's Char House · 7 to 10 PM. Scottie Devlin and Shane Akers bring resonator guitar and banjo to Moe's for a Saturday night of acoustic roots music. Moe's on Facebook
Sunday
Music in the Garden · 1:30 to 3 PM, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. Live music on the terrace, included with admission, with only a few Sundays left before it wraps up Oct. 25. More info
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