Before Santa drops down your chimney, or The Grinch replaces all of your candy canes with vegetables, pay a visit to one of the local businesses spreading cheer this season. These two iconic personalities will be popping up in town to fill your holidays with wonder and laughter… or if The Grinch has his way, a few tangled lights and playful pranks.
1. Waconia’s Famous Santa Claus will be parking his sleigh at Light Up Victoria on December 4th, and Waconia Brewing Company before the month is out. victoriamn.gov/index.php, waconiabrewing.com
2. Get a picture with Jolly Old St. Nicholas, and take home a candy cane, at the Waconia Fire Station during Homespun Holidays on November 29th. facebook.com/waconiafirereliefassociation
3. Bakery on Main will host the ultimate holiday match-up: Santa and The Grinch. Christmas cheer and tasty treats, with a side of mischief, are in store. bakeryonmainmn.com
4. Brunch or breakfast with Santa in style at Winchester & Rye on November 29th. The French toast will be hot, the juice fresh, and Santa's joy spreading from table to table. winchesterandrye.com/events
5. December 6th at Mackenthun’s Fine Foods, fill your cart with holiday favorites and your heart with merry memories as you share your wish list the The Big Man in Red. mackenthuns.com
6. Who can say they’ve brunched with a silly fur-covered Scrooge? The Grinch will be at Bode Gray’s this month stirring up trouble and sneaking in some Grinchesque fun. bodegrays.com
7. Eggs and bacon taste even better when you’re enjoying them alongside Santa. At the Waconia Legion this holiday season, North Pole’s Finest will be joining families for a morning of joy and festive spirit. facebook.com/AmericanLegionPost150WaconiaMN