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Trick-or-Treating

Student volunteers and local businesses will provide trick-or-treating for registrants. This will be the seventh year sponsors have attended the Halloween Party, and 17 fantastic area businesses have volunteered to help. This is fun for both the kids and parents and adds a nice community feel as well. 

 

Carnival Games

The Bluff Creek Elementary School gym will be used for the carnival games, which are always very popular. The games will be staffed by student volunteers. 

 

Hayrides

Hayrides will be contracted and provided to participants. This event component is very popular, especially with younger children. 

 

Snacks

Cookies and beverage refreshments will be provided for participants. Fruit snacks will be provided as an allergen-friendly option for participants and are always well-received.  

 

Crafts

This will be the sixth year crafts will be provided at the event.

 

Spooky Room

Community Room #1 will be transformed into a spooky, dark cemetery room. The room is a great feature for some of the older children to enjoy and provides variety for participants. The room is designed with all children in mind, to not truly scare any participant. Special thanks to our Park Maintenance team for their help and dedication to setting up this room. 

 

Kids DJ

A kids DJ will replace the obstacle bounce house at this year's event. The change addresses a goal from previous years to keep the event entertainment fresh and engaging for repeat participants.

 

Sensory Safe Spot

Through a partnership with Reach for Resources, this will be the second year that a calm, quiet room for children with sensory needs will be provided and will include an occupational therapist staff member, calming visuals, fidgets, sensory bins, noise reduction items and more. 

 

Title Sponsor

Local Chanhassen business South Lake Agency Inc. will return as this year's title sponsor. South Lake Agency has generously donated $1,500 towards event costs, will provide trick-or-treating, and will run two photo booths for event participants. 

 

Volunteers 

We have over 115 tremendous volunteers currently registered from the community. Special thanks to the Chanhassen, Chaska, and Eden Prairie Key Clubs, and the Chanhassen National Honor Society for assisting with all aspects of the event. We could not hold this event without the support of our local volunteer organizations.

 

Post-Event Survey

2026 will be the fourth year a post-event survey was conducted. The survey will be sent to all parents & guardians who pre-registered online and will be advertised at the event. The purpose of the survey is to provide information staff can use to improve future events and to provide insight into marketing and how attendees are hearing about our events. Staff will provide an analysis of this year's survey results. 

 

General Comments

• Staff will provide an update on general comments at the 10/27 meeting. 
• Special thanks to our business sponsors who will help support this year's event: 
  • Sora Therapy
  • Dojo Karate
  • Kiddie Academy Chanhassen
  • Chick-fil-A (Chanhassen & Eden Prairie)
  • GVT Tire & Auto
  • Backed Chiropractic
  • Traci Preciado, Engel & Volkers
  • Automotive Unlimited
  • Christian Reformed Church
  • Best Brains Eden Prairie
  • The Mustard Seed Landscaping & Garden Center
  • Family of Christ Lutheran Church
  • Xfinity
  • Xcel Energy
  • Sunny Days Therapy
  • Americana Community Bank