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Thursday, July 9

Community Garage Sale

9:00 AMMarkets & FairsFreeApple ValleyJoin us for a community wide garage sale! We plan to have a few vendors on site in the mid mornings (coffee cart & dirty sodas) if you are a vendor and would like to set up- please contact…

Pet Expo

9:00 AMFamily FriendlyLakevilleCome join us as we welcome partners in our pet community to share as we gather alongside the Pan-O-Prog Pet Show and K9 demonstration (and before the Pedal Tractor Pull! ).

Pet Show and Contest

9:00 AMFamily FriendlyLakevilleJul 09, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Steve Michaud Park, 17100 Ipava Ave, Lakeville, MN 55044, USA Registration 9AM, Judging 10AM. Pan-O-Prog social media for weather updates (if needed).

Spark! Puppets at Moonshine Park

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

Storytime at Farmington Preserve Park

10:00 AMFamily FriendlyFarmingtonStorytime in the Park with Miss Aimee from Farmington Library! For children ages 2 and older with their caregivers.

Spark! Puppets at Bridle Ridge Park

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

Burnsville (Thursday) Farmers' Market

11:30 AMMarkets & FairsBurnsville2026 Farmers' Market Vendor Line-Up (based on seasonality and subject to change) Susan's Raw Honey Farm LLC Bisek Bees Bakery Laila's Pizza Eggroll Queen Great Harvest Bueling Enterprises Aspen Ridge…

Strudels @ Burnsville Farmers Market

11:30 AMFood & DrinkBurnsvilleFind all your favorite sweet and savory take-and-bake strudels every Thursday this summer at the Burnsville Farmers Market! Join us from 11:30am–3:30pm in the parking lot of Mary Mother of the…

Big Wheel Races

12:00 PMFamily FriendlyLakevilleRegistration: 9:30AM, Start: 10AM Primrose School of Lakeville North, 9711 163rd St W, Lakeville, No gear shifts, no rubber tires, must have pedals. Judges decisions final.

Burnsville's Rockin' Lunch Hour

12:00 PMLive MusicBurnsvilleTodd'n'Tina performing in Burnsville as part of their Rockin' Lunch Hours Series!

Farmington Farmers Market

2:30 PMMarkets & FairsFarmington

Picnic in the Lavender

4:00 PMCommunityFarmingtonWhat an amazing way to spend an evening! Bring your date or your best friends and relax amongst the lavender.

Free Music Stage at Market Plaza

5:00 PMMarkets & FairsFreeLakeville4 nights of FREE live music! Sponsored by Safety Signs and Neimann's Ace Hardware.

Party on the Plaza

5:00 PMCommunityFreeBurnsvilleDon’t miss Burnsville’s ultimate summer celebration series! Party on the Plaza is a night full of free, family-friendly fun at Nicollet Commons Park.

Show your colors at Beer, Brats, and Bingo

5:00 PMFood & DrinkLakevilleThis is our opportunity to show support for Brian in front of one of the largest audiences in Lakeville. We'll give you a shirt and you can enjoy the evening whether you are playing bingo or not.

Family Movie Night: Zootopia 2

6:00 PMFamily FriendlyFreeEaganBring the whole family out for a FREE movie night at Viking Lakes! Doors open at 5:00 PM, and the big screen lights up at 6:00PM at the Viking Lakes Residences Amenity Area.

Iconic Piano Man, Mark Mraz live on the Bald Man Patio

6:00 PMLive MusicEaganBald Man Brewing's is THE PLACE to be for live music as we have been voted by you in The Sun as 'best live music venue' in town by bringing in the best local talent to entertain you while you enjoy…

MN Fire Engine Club Fire Truck Display

6:00 PMCommunityLakevilleMN Fire Engine Club hosts a static display of historic fire engines on Holyoke Avenue.

South of the River Casual Chess in Apple Valley

6:00 PMCommunityFreeApple ValleyCasual chess for all. BYOBoard.

Star Wars Unlimited Weekly

6:00 PMCommunityBurnsville$10 Pack Payout based on record!

Summer Landscapes in Watercolor

6:00 PMArts & CultureRosemountLearn to paint two summer landscapes using watercolor and pen.

Tony Sammis | LIVE at Bricksworth Beer Co.

6:00 PMLive MusicBricksworth Beer Co.BurnsvilleSwitching things up this month and I’ll be playing on Thursday the 9th instead of the normal first Thursday of each month.

Music Mayhem Trivia at Ineffable Brewing @6:30pm

6:15 PMFood & DrinkFreeBurnsvilleMusic Mayhem hosts live music trivia shows across the Twin Cities and beyond! Guess the title and artist of the song that's playing and enter it on your phone...

Spark! Puppets: Thursday Nights

6:15 PMFamily FriendlyFreeEaganA special evening Spark! Puppet show featuring a guest performer.

Margarita's and a Medium

7:00 PMCommunityBurnsvilleJoin me for a fun, intimate, and unforgettable evening of psychic mediumship. Margaritas and a Medium is a live gallery-style group reading where I connect audience members with loved ones in…

Thursday Trivia Night at Bogart's

7:00 PMFood & DrinkFreeApple ValleyCalling all thinkers, guessers, and lucky guess champions. Join us for the Best Trivia in the Twin Cities - every Thursday Night from 7–9 PM, hosted by Sporcle.

Trick Shift Band at Babe's Hometown Bar / Pan-O-Prog 2026

9:00 PMLive MusicLakeville🎉 Pan-O-Prog weekend starts at Babe’s! 🎉 Join us Thursday night for an indoor kickoff party with live music from Trick Shift Band taking over the stage and keeping the energy going all night long 🎶🔥…

Pedal Tractor Pull

11:30 PMFamily FriendlyLakevilleImmediately after K-9 Demo. Registration 11:30am, Pull @ Noon.