Overview

Night to Unite 2026
Tuesday, August 4

Keeping Chanhassen a safe community is a partnership effort. Each year on the first Tuesday night in August, the City of Chanhassen joins thousands of communities nationwide in observing Night to Unite (N2U), a statewide event that builds and fosters community bonds between citizens, businesses and public safety entities in local jurisdictions.

Community leaders encourage residents to join their neighbors in observing N2U by attending an organized event in their neighborhood, such as a block party. In Chanhassen, Carver County Sheriff's Office Deputies, members of the Chanhassen Fire Department, and city representatives attempt to visit all participating neighborhoods. Visits will be scheduled on a first-come-first-serve basis; it may not be possible for them to make it to every block party.

Registration Open

Please check back in June for the 2026 registration.

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Bountiful Basket Donation Collection Drive

As part of Night to Unite 2025, the fire department collected food for Bountiful Basket food shelf in Chaska. Bountiful Basket Food Shelf has been serving Chaska, Carver, Chanhassen, Victoria and the surrounding area for 15 years helping people and families with hunger relief. There are no income requirements to receive food assistance. They strive to ensure every individual has access to healthy and nutritious food through our grocery store-like experience. They believe a non-judgmental, compassionate experiences are key components as they serve our community. 

+ 9,615 people served annually, 72 percent increase in services over last year, +3,000 lbs of food distributed daily.

Please have your neighborhood party prepared to make their donations as police and fire come around to the parties, they will pick it up the donations. Below is a list of items most needed.

• Spaghetti sauce and pasta
• Canned tuna and salmon
• Canned pineapple and mandarin oranges
• Canned mixed vegetables
• White and brown rice
• Instant rice
• Cooking oil
• Cereal
• Crackers
• Mayonnaise
• Flour and sugar
• Baking mixes
• Dish soap
• Laundry detergent
• Diapers size 3, 4, 5 and 6

Questions? Contact firefighter Daisy Anderson ((952) 227-1203).

Carver County Collection Challenge

In 2025, the Chanhassen Fire Department challenged the Chaska, Victoria and Carver Fire Departments to a friendly competition to see who could collect the most donations during the event. Please check back soon for updates.