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Friday, July 3

Obstacle Course

9:00 AMFamily FriendlyDakota County Library – FarmingtonFarmingtonDrop in at the library for a full-body movement experience navigating tunnels and hoops, hopping down a path and balancing on stepping stones. For youth ages 2–6.

Apple Valley Freedom Days - Kiddie Parade

5:00 PMFamily FriendlyFreeScott Highlands Middle SchoolApple ValleyCalling all kids 12 and under! Decorate your bikes, trikes, scooters, wagons, strollers, and ride-on toys in red, white, and blue and join the Kiddie Parade on Friday, July 3.

Friday Night Special

6:00 PMFamily FriendlyGrand SlamBurnsville⏰ 6 PM – 9 PM 🎟️ Just $15. 95 per person Enjoy UNLIMITED: 🔫 Laser Tag ⛳ Mini Golf 🏎️ Krazy Kars 🎮 Includes a $3 Arcade Game Card Upgrade your fun: 🤸 X-Treme Trampoline + $3 🧸 Play Zone + $3 ⚠️…

COSMIC Night

7:00 PMFamily FriendlyBig Air Trampoline ParkBurnsvilleEvery Friday & Saturday, the lights go down at 7 PM, the music cranks up, and neon takes over the park for an electrifying night you won’t forget. Grab your Cosmic Glow Kit, bring your crew, and…

Parking Lot Popsicle Preview July 3rd!

7:00 PMFamily FriendlyEaganLet's give these students an AUDIENCE! The DAY BEFORE the July 4th Eagan Fun Fest Parade, we will meet in the East Parking Lot and let the EHS Marching Band give us a preview of their songs!

Wanderlight Trail: Stars, Stripes and Lantern Lights

7:30 PMFamily FriendlyMinnesota ZooApple ValleyWant a way to celebrate the Fourth with way less noise? Wanderlight Trail provides you all the lights, sights and sparkle – without the pyrotechnics.