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Wednesday, July 8

Baby Crawl Race

9:00 AMFamily FriendlyFreeLakeville Heritage CenterLakevilleHeritage Center, 20110 Holyoke Ave, Lakeville, MN 55044, USA Registration 9AM, Crawl starts 10AM. Rules: (1) Baby must crawl on hands and knees entire way.

Art on the Lawn (day 1 of 2)

10:00 AMArts & CultureLakeville Area Arts CenterLakevilleJoin the staff of the Lakeville Arts Center to create an art project on the lawn. Choose from painting and ceramic art kits.

Spark! Puppets at Trapp Farm Park

10:00 AMFamily FriendlyFreeEaganThe Spark! Mobile brings daily puppet performances for kids and the young at heart to a park near you.

Puppets & Picnic

10:30 AMFamily FriendlyLakeville Area Arts CenterLakevilleTickets: $10 Puppet performance from 10:30-11:15am. Lunch on lawn courtesy of the Lakeville Lions.

Spark! Puppets at Woodhaven Park

11:15 AMFamily FriendlyFreeEaganThe Spark! Mobile brings daily puppet performances for kids and the young at heart to a park near you.

Ice Cream Social

1:00 PMFamily FriendlyFreeSt. John's Lutheran Church Lakeville, MNLakevilleFREE EVENT! Come join the fun with live music from CODA, kids' games brought to you by Highview Hills and St.

Budd’s Bleu at Eagan Market Fest

4:00 PMFood & DrinkEagan Market FestEaganJoin us at Eagan Market Fest! We love seeing our repeat Budd’s Bleu 🧀💙 dressing and dip fans!

Raising Cane’s Fundraiser

4:00 PMCommunityRaising Cane'sEaganRaising Cane’s is generously donating 15% of sales to Eagan Baseball! Order on July 8, during 4pm-9pm and mention the fundraiser, or use code RCFUND96 on online checkout.

Seed Planting, Tattoos & Stickers — Primrose Eagan Sponsors Market Fest

4:00 PMFamily FriendlyEagan Community CenterEaganWe're proud to sponsor Eagan Market Fest on July 8! Stop by our booth for seed planting (kids take home their own Primrose cup), temporary tattoos, and stickers.

Twin Cities Metro Chess Club Night

4:30 PMCommunityLakevilleJoin us and members of the Twin Cities Metro Chess Club Facebook Group for an evening of friendly chess matches! Boards will be provided, but you are more than welcome to bring your own!

2nd Annual Carly May Foundation Impact Social

5:00 PMCommunityOMNI Winery & TaproomRosemountJoin us on July 8, 2026, from 5:00PM to 9:00 PM at the beautiful OMNI Winery & Taproom in Rosemount.

WEEKLY WHEELS CAR + BIKE MEETS at BUCK HILL

5:00 PMCommunityBurnsvilleWeekly Wheels Car + Bike Meets at Buck Hill is your go-to Wednesday night plan all summer long. From May 13th through September 2nd, 2026, the Buck Hill parking lot fills with hundreds of standout…

Picnics in the Park - Connemara Park

5:30 PMCommunityConnemara ParkRosemountGet ready for sunshine, community, and connection - Picnics in the Park are back for summer 2026!

Bingo at Babe's Hometown Bar / Pan-O-Prog 2026

6:00 PMCommunityLakeville🎉 Pan-O-Prog week starts at Babe’s with BINGO night! 🎉 Join us Wednesday night as we kick off Pan-O-Prog fun with everyone’s favorite midweek tradition, Bingo at Babe’s Hometown Bar 🍻 Grab your…

Crystal Lake Golf Course

6:00 PMLive MusicCrystal Lake Golf CourseLakevilleWith a set list of 1,100 hit songs spanning more than 70 years, Bruce encourages song requests as well as singing along and dancing. He is best known for his showmanship and it has earned him a…

Curtis & Loretta at Wescott Library in Eagan

6:00 PMLive MusicFreeEagan"Music in the Stacks" at Wescott Library, 1340 Wescott Road, Eagan, Minnesota. Free admission.

LIVE AT THE LAKE: Church of Cash

6:00 PMLive MusicCasperson ParkLakevilleFeaturing: Church of Cash (Johnny Cash Tribute Band) Food trucks: TBD

Live Music With Tyler Herwig @ OMNI Brewery & Taproom - Rosemount

6:00 PMLive MusicOMNI Brewery & TaproomRosemountTyler Herwig —storyteller, powerhouse performer and above all, devoted husband and father.

Paint Like Monet - Impression Sunrise

6:00 PMArts & CultureBurnsvilleJoin us for a creative journey into the world of Claude Monet! In this class, you'll create your own acrylic painting of Monet’s iconic Impression Sunrise on an 8x10 inch canvas, capturing the…

Restful Yoga at The Lavender Barnyard

6:00 PMOutdoor & RecreationThe Lavender BarnyardFarmingtonEase into the lavender fields the Lavender Barnyard for an hour of quiet magic—gentle Yin Yoga accompanied by the resonant, soothing tones of a Tibetan Singing Bowl sound bath. From 6–7pm, allow…

Wednesday Night Meat Raffle

6:00 PMFood & DrinkEagan🔥🥩 WEDNESDAY MEAT RAFFLE MADNESS! 🥩🔥 Your midweek fun starts at 6:00 PM at Greg & Lisa’s Hidden Treasure!

Stories & Stretches

6:30 PMFamily FriendlyDakota County Library – FarmingtonFarmingtonWear comfy, movement-friendly clothes and enjoy active stories and gentle stretches. For you ages 4 - 8 with their caregivers.

Wednesday Night Adult Night

8:00 PMOutdoor & RecreationBurnsville🛼🛼EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT🛼🛼 Come hang out and get your skate on 8-10:30 every Wednesday ages 18+! DJ Doug takes all requests and will play them if he can!