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Saturday, March 21

Spring Craft Show

All dayMarkets & FairsBethesda Lutheran Church ELCAInver Grove HeightsBrowse handmade goods from local vendors at this spring show.

St. Croix Valley Master Naturalist Training

8:00 AMOutdoor & RecreationCarpenter Nature CenterHastings40-hour training meeting one Saturday a month, March-August, filled with outdoor learning about Wisconsin's natural....

2026 MN Statewide Grade Level Championship Tournament

8:30 AMCommunityBurnsville Eagan Savage School District 191BurnsvilleStatewide grade-level chess championship at Diamondhead.

2026 Home, Landscape and Community Expo

9:00 AMMarkets & FairsFreeLakeville North High SchoolLakevilleExplore home improvement, landscaping, and community resources at this annual expo.

Breakfast with the Bunnies

9:00 AMFamily FriendlyRambling River CenterFarmingtonPancake breakfast, crafts, and the Easter Bunny at this beloved family tradition.

Nature Program - Critters of the Beaver Pond

9:00 AMFamily FriendlyRambling River CenterFarmingtonExplore wetland wildlife and beaver pond critters in this fun nature program.

Pond Skim Party at Buck Hill

9:00 AMOutdoor & RecreationBuck Hill Ski & Snowboard AreaBurnsvilleWatch skiers skim across water at Buck Hill — spring skiing fun.

Queen of the Beach Outdoor Season Opener

9:00 AMOutdoor & RecreationCliff Fen ParkBurnsvilleWomen's beach volleyball season opener at Cliff Fen Park.

8th Annual March into Spring Craft & Gift Market

10:00 AMMarkets & FairsApple Valley HS ice arenaApple ValleyAnnual spring craft and gift market with dozens of vendors

Hooksetters Annual Fishing Extravaganza

10:00 AMOutdoor & RecreationVFW Post 6208Prior LakeHooksetters Annual Fishing Extravaganza at VFW Post 6208.

Party in the Club

10:00 AMFamily FriendlyEagle Creek Ave SE VenuePrior LakeParty in the Club at Eagle Creek Ave SE Venue.

Prior Lake High School Band Mattress Fundraiser

10:00 AMCommunityFreePrior Lake High SchoolSavageShop mattresses and support the Prior Lake High School Band program.

Swap Your Swag

10:00 AMCommunityFreeLakevilleCommunity swap event — bring gently used items to trade.

Author Story Time: Abby Cooper, It's a Mom!

10:30 AMFamily FriendlyFreeLakevilleLocal author Abby Cooper reads her book at this kids' story time.

Play for Free Session 2 at TCO Dome

10:30 AMFamily FriendlyFreeTCO Dome LakevilleLakevilleFree open play for kids on the indoor turf at TCO Dome.

Bock Party Beer Mile

11:00 AMFood & DrinkShakopee BrewHallShakopeeBeer mile race as part of the Bock Party festivities at Shakopee BrewHall.

Burger Bash Fundraiser

11:00 AMFood & DrinkVFW Post 6208Prior LakeBurger Bash Fundraiser at VFW Post 6208.

Pick Your Project Workshop

11:00 AMArts & CultureBoard & Brush LakevilleLakevilleCreate your own unique wood sign.

Safe Hands Rescue Meet and Greet - Bachman's Apple Valley

11:00 AMCommunityFreeBachman'sApple ValleyMeet adoptable pets from Safe Hands Rescue at Bachman's

Bock Party at the Shakopee BrewHall

12:00 PMLive MusicShakopee BrewHallShakopeeCelebrate bock beer season at the Shakopee BrewHall with live music, food, and craft brews.

Frozen Apple @ Bogart's - The Lonesome Losers

12:00 PMLive MusicBogart's Entertainment CenterApple ValleyThe Lonesome Losers perform at Frozen Apple at Bogart's

Norseman Lobster in Savage Mn! Surf & Turf

12:00 PMFood & DrinkThe Savage TapSavageSurf and turf feast with Norseman Lobster at The Savage Tap.

Bock Party Cornhole Tournament

1:00 PMCommunityShakopee BrewHallShakopeeCornhole tournament as part of the Bock Party at Shakopee BrewHall.

Create Sea Glass Succulents at Overboard Bar & Grill

1:00 PMCommunityOverboard Bar and GrillInver Grove HeightsCraft sea glass succulent arrangements over food and drinks.

Tony Sammis Live at Lakeville Brewing Co.

1:00 PMLive MusicLakeville Brewing Co.LakevilleTony Sammis performs live at Lakeville Brewing Co.

Lakeville North Track & Field Social and Silent Auction

2:00 PMCommunityBaldy's Tailgate BarLakevilleSocial gathering and silent auction supporting Lakeville North Track & Field.

Zoo After Hours

5:30 PMCommunityMinnesota ZooApple ValleyAdults-only evening at the Minnesota Zoo with drinks and fun

GB Leighton at Bogart's Entertainment Center

6:00 PMLive MusicBogart's Entertainment CenterApple ValleyMinnesota music legend GB Leighton live at Bogart's

Free Movie Night - Premier Real History Episode 1

6:30 PMCommunityFreeBurnhaven LibraryBurnsvilleFree movie screening at Burnhaven Library.

Live Music at the BrewHall: Doug Grinch

7:00 PMLive MusicShakopee BrewHallShakopeeLive music performance by Doug Grinch at the Shakopee BrewHall.

Live Music Performance by Jessica Rae

7:00 PMLive MusicNew Badger Hill BrewingShakopeeLive music by Jessica Rae at New Badger Hill Brewing.

The Hound of the Baskervilles: A Comic Thriller (Mar 21)

7:00 PMArts & CultureLakeville Area Arts CenterLakevilleSaturday evening Sherlock Holmes comic thriller at LAAC.

Chad Daniels

8:00 PMArts & CultureMystic Lake Casino HotelPrior LakeChad Daniels at Mystic Lake Casino Hotel.

Marching back to Neisen's!

8:30 PMLive MusicNeisen's Sport Bar GrillSavageElephant in the Room brings party rock back to Neisen's.