Adventures are unforgettable experiences donated by individuals, families, or businesses to help raise funds for Children’s Performing Arts (CPA). Every ticket purchased supports our 2025–2026 season of shows, camps, and workshops.
21+ Adventures
Get Lit: A Book Lover’s Adventure
$65 per person
Date: (TBA)
Location: Amanda’s house in Grant, MN
Host: Amanda Graetzer
It’s time to Get Lit! – literally and figuratively.
Grab your favorite people (and maybe your reading glasses) for a book-inspired night out packed with laughs, literary cocktails, games, and a little mystery between the covers.
You’ll sip novel-worthy drinks, snack on story-themed bites and desserts, and join in bookish trivia, creative DIY fun, and lively conversation – no homework required. Each guest will also take home a personalized hardcover or audiobook credit from a local indie bookstore and a book-lover’s swag bag filled with treats and surprises.
It’s part book club, part social club, and totally your next favorite chapter. Not a big reader? No worries – come for the fun, food, and the chance to “get lit” with great company.
What’s Included:
Literary-themed drinks, appetizers, and sweet treats
Bookish games, trivia, and conversation
Reading-themed craft or DIY project
Personalized hardcover book or audiobook credit
Book-lover swag bag
Possible appearance by a local author or bookish guest
Notes:
Must be 21+
Date subject to change
Margaritaville Murder Mystery Dinner
$100/person
Date: June 13th
Location: The Hanifl-Lee’s Pool
Hosts: Sharon Hanifl-Lee & Carla Ratgen
Step into a World of Intrigue and Suspense! Join us for an unforgettable evening at our exclusive murder mystery dinner, where YOU become the detective! As a guest, you’ll immerse yourself in a thrilling storyline, gathering clues and interrogating suspects over a delectable meal and open bar. This is your chance to unleash your inner detective while enjoying an evening filled with laughter and camaraderie. Invitations will be sent out three weeks prior with everything you need to know, to whisk you away to a different time for an unforgettable night. Secure your spot and prepare for an evening that promises to be both exhilarating and unforgettable!
Notes:
Participants must be 21+ to attend
Date is weather dependent and subject to change
Day at the Races
Adults – $150 per person / under 18 – $75
Date: Tentatively Sept 5th (Waiting for 2026 racing schedule to be announced)
Location: Canterbury Park, Shakoppee, MN
Hosts: Paul & Suzanne Hanifl
Experience the excitement of a premier Stakes Race Day at Canterbury Park – a high-caliber day of racing that attracts top horses, elite jockeys, and bigger purses. It’s an elevated, energy-filled event that offers a true insider’s view of Minnesota’s most thrilling race season.
Get ready for an unforgettable day at the track! Join hosts Paul and Suzanne Hanifl for a Day at the Races Adventure, where excitement, elegance, and entertainment meet.
Enjoy premium seating with some of the best views in the house, a full dinner with drinks, and insider access to the world of horse racing. You’ll receive a personal introduction to the paddock, tips and insights from the Hanifls (who own and race horses), and even a behind-the-scenes peek at what it’s like to be part of an owner’s “inner circle.”
Whether you’re a first-time spectator or a seasoned bettor, this event is all about fun, friendship, and the thrill of the race!
Included:
Admission & premium seating at Canterbury Park
Dinner, drinks, and desserts
$25 in racing cash to place your own bets for 18+
Paddock access and inside-owner commentary
Opportunity to visit the Winners Circle (if the Hanifls’ wins a race!)
Notes:
Must be 18+ to place bets; under 18 welcome with adult
Under 18 will not receive the $25
Date subject to final race schedule and as always weather dependent
Paella Night at Margaux’s Table
$75 per person
Date: May 15, 2026
Time: 6:00
Location: Margaux’s Table, White Bear Lake
Sponsored by: Peter & Mary Gove
Culinary Experience by: Chef Peggy Doran