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Thursday, October 8

Open Skating & Hockey at Burnsville Ice Center

6:00 AMOutdoor & RecreationBurnsville Ice CenterBurnsville6–9am Developmental Hockey Ice · 8:30–10am Adult Open Hockey · 11am–12:30pm Public Skating · 11am–12:30pm Stick and Puck

Friends of Wescott Library Book Sale

9:00 AMMarkets & FairsWescott LibraryEaganFriends of Wescott Library Book Sale takes place at Wescott Library in Eagan on October 8, 2026, starting at 9:00 am.

Basic Bike Maintenance Clinic

5:00 PMOutdoor & RecreationLakeville Parks & Recreation clinic siteLakevilleLearn to clean your bike, lube the chain and fix a flat in one hour.

Community Plate Free Meal at Shepherd of the Lake

5:00 PMCommunityFreeShepherd of the Lake Lutheran ChurchPrior LakeA free community meal, sit-down or grab-and-go, twice a month at Shepherd of the Lake.

Medica Workshop at Haven Financial Group

5:00 PMCommunityFreeHaven Financial GroupBurnsvilleMedica Workshop at Haven Financial Group. October 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM Central.

Hope Night: Haiti Empowered Dinner and Fundraiser

5:00 PMCommunityEagan Community CenterEaganHaiti Empowered hosts Hope Night at Eagan Community Center on October 8 from 5 to 8:30 p.m.

Burnsville Fire Department Open House

5:30 PMFamily FriendlyFreeBurnsville Fire Station 1BurnsvilleBurnsville Fire Department Open House. October 8, 2026 at 5:30 PM Central.

Huddle for Hope: Dakota Woodlands Fundraiser

5:30 PMCommunityFreeCLA Connection Center at Viking LakesEaganDakota Woodlands marks 45 years of service at Huddle for Hope, a community fundraiser supporting families experiencing homelessness.

Hastings AAUW Oktoberfest

5:30 PMFood & DrinkHastings Golf ClubHastingsHastings AAUW hosts its annual Oktoberfest fundraiser for scholarships for girls at Hastings High School. Registration includes appetizers paired with three...

Fire Prevention Week Open House at Station 3

6:00 PMFamily FriendlyApple Valley Fire Station 3Apple ValleyMeet Apple Valley firefighters and learn about fire safety at a family-friendly station open house. Visitors can explore fire apparatus, watch safety...

Live Music with Brad Marx at Missi’s

6:00 PMLive MusicMissi’s Sip & Savor at The Confluence HotelHastingsBrad Marx performs during Missi’s Thursday evening live-music series inside the restaurant at The Confluence Hotel. The organizer lists the performance from...

Element Burnsville Fall Thursday Golf League

7:00 PMOutdoor & RecreationElement Indoor Golf BurnsvilleBurnsvilleElement Burnsville Fall Thursday Golf League. October 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM Central.