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Saturday, September 26

CrossFit Templar Presents Battle in the Valley 2026

8:00 AMOutdoor & RecreationCrossFit TemplarApple ValleyYear 6 of Battle in the Valley. Same-gender teams of two; register on Competition Corner.

Park Your Art

9:00 AMArts & CultureFreeMultiple locations around HastingsHastingsA one-day art event across Hastings, with three main stops plus driveways around town marked by red balloons.

Teacher Institute for Evolutionary Science Workshop at the Minnesota Zoo

9:00 AMFamily FriendlyMinnesota ZooApple ValleyEducator PD. $15 includes two books, curriculum, breakfast and lunch.

Teacher Institute for Evolutionary Science Workshop at the Minnesota Zoo

9:00 AMFamily FriendlyMinnesota ZooApple ValleySame TIES educator workshop; $15. Separate Facebook event from the other TIES row.

2026 Pleasant Street Art Walk

10:00 AMArts & CultureANM Pottery / Pleasant StreetPrior Lake8th annual neighborhood art walk with artists, music, and food vendors.

5th Annual Apple Valley Fall Festival Craft & Gift Expo

10:00 AMMarkets & FairsFreeApple Valley Sports ArenaApple ValleyFree-admission craft and gift expo.

5K Fun Run at Badger Hill (Brewery Running Series)

11:00 AMOutdoor & RecreationBadger Hill BrewingShakopeeBrewery Running Series 5K, then a finish-line celebration. Eventbrite lists $45.54-$68.41.

The Playground Hangout Pack at Bourbon Butcher

1:30 PMFood & DrinkFreeBourbon ButcherFarmingtonCasual pet-parent hangout. Food and drinks on your own; dogs optional.

EAA Chapter 25 Movie Night: The Rocketeer

7:30 PMFamily FriendlyEAA Chapter 25LakevilleHangar movie night: The Rocketeer. Bring chairs or blankets; concessions for sale.

Next Stop Comedy at Angry Inch Brewing

7:30 PMArts & CultureAngry Inch BrewingLakevilleStand-up at Angry Inch Brewing. GA $27 on the official ticket page.

Next Stop Comedy at Trove Brewing

7:30 PMArts & CultureTrove BrewingBurnsvilleStandup at Trove Brewing. GA $27 including fees.

I Am, He Said

8:00 PMLive MusicAmes CenterBurnsvilleNeil Diamond celebration starring Matt Vee.

Kathleen Madigan: Flying Cats & Marching Armadillos Tour

8:00 PMArts & CultureMystic Lake ShowroomPrior LakeStand-up at the Mystic Showroom. Tickets from $49 box office / $59.50 Ticketmaster.

Pitbull: Im Back with Lil Jon

8:00 PMLive MusicMystic Lake AmphitheaterShakopeePitbull Im Back tour with Lil Jon. Tickets on Live Nation.