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Saturday, October 10

October Caturdays at Chuck & Don’s Hastings

All dayFamily FriendlyChuck & Don’s HastingsHastingsChuck & Don’s celebrates cats during its all-store October Caturdays weekend. The in-store activities include cat-product samples and a cat-trivia...

Low-Scare Haunted House at Nowhere Entertainment

All daySeasonal & HolidayNowhere EntertainmentInver Grove HeightsWalk through Nowhere’s indoor haunted house without live scare actors

Louie'S Bbq Shack at The Savage Tap

All dayFood & DrinkThe Savage TapSavageLouie'S Bbq Shack is scheduled at The Savage Tap.

Movie Night at Huber Park

All dayFamily FriendlyFreeHuber ParkShakopeeEnjoy a free outdoor movie with friends and family at Huber Park on October 10. The screening begins at dusk, and visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and refreshments. The...

Buckthorn Bust Round Two

8:00 AMOutdoor & RecreationFreeSunset ParkApple ValleyHelp clear invasive buckthorn from Sunset Park. The city supplies the tools.

Burnsville Saturday Farmers Market

8:00 AMMarkets & FairsDiamondhead Education Center parking lotBurnsvilleBurnsville Saturday Farmers Market. October 10, 2026 at 8:00 AM Central.

Mixed-Level (beginners welcome!) at Everyday Pilates

8:00 AMOutdoor & RecreationEveryday PilatesPrior LakeThis mixed-level Pilates class welcomes beginners.

Sunrise PiYo Fusion at Spring Lake Regional Park

8:00 AMOutdoor & RecreationFreeSpring Lake Regional Park — South EntrancePrior LakeBegin the morning beside the lake with a combination of Pilates-inspired strengthening exercises and gentle yoga.

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 10, 2026, starting at 9:00 am.

Lakeville Farmers Market

9:00 AMMarkets & FairsLakeville Area Arts CenterLakevilleLakeville Farmers Market. October 10, 2026 at 9:00 AM Central.

Mixed-Level (beginners welcome!) at Everyday Pilates

9:00 AMOutdoor & RecreationEveryday PilatesPrior LakeThis mixed-level Pilates class welcomes beginners.

Savage Friends of the Library Book Sale

9:00 AMMarkets & FairsFreeSavage Library — Large Meeting RoomSavageThe Savage Friends of the Library book sale takes place in the Savage Large Meeting Room on October 10, 9 a.m.

Public Computer Aide at Shakopee Library

9:15 AMCommunityShakopee LibraryShakopeeGet individual help with basic computer skills at Shakopee Library during this scheduled Public Computer Aide session. Volunteers work one-to-one with library customers, offering assistance with...

Waggin’ Tales at Pleasant Hill Library

9:30 AMFamily FriendlyPleasant Hill LibraryHastingsChildren ages five through ten can practice reading aloud to trained therapy dogs in a supportive setting. The activity takes place in the Children’s Area...

QA1 Fall Colors Run

9:30 AMOutdoor & RecreationFreeQA1 Fall Colors Run departure, LakevilleLakevilleQA1 Fall Colors Run. October 10, 2026 at 9:30 AM Central. Free signup.

Great Train Show

10:00 AMMarkets & FairsCanterbury ParkShakopeeTwo days of model railroad layouts, vendors and a Thomas visit at Canterbury Park.

Mercedes-Benz Club Sommerfahren Countryside Drive

10:00 AMOutdoor & RecreationKwik TripRosemountA Mercedes-Benz club drive from Rosemount through southeastern Minnesota's countryside.

Saturday Morning Storytelling at Badger Hill: Jen Scott

10:00 AMFamily FriendlyFreeBadger Hill BrewingShakopeeFree all-ages storytelling with teller Jen Scott at Badger Hill Brewing.

Viking Fest Minnesota

10:00 AMMarkets & FairsDakota County FairgroundsFarmingtonCombat demos, a Viking village, feasts and five stages of entertainment at the fairgrounds.

Plantycon 2026 at Bachman’s Apple Valley

10:00 AMMarkets & FairsFreeBachman’s Apple ValleyApple ValleyBachman’s invites plant enthusiasts, collectors, artists and anyone curious about houseplants to Plantycon 2026. The event is free and open to the public at...

Puzzle & Board Game Swap at Galaxie Library

10:00 AMFamily FriendlyGalaxie Library AtriumApple ValleyBring puzzles and board games to exchange for similar items and take home something new to you. The swap welcomes people of all ages and takes place in the...

Waggin’ Tales at Wescott Library

10:00 AMFamily FriendlyWescott LibraryEaganWaggin’ Tales takes place at Wescott Library in Eagan on October 10, 2026, starting at 10:00 am.

Mixed-Level (beginners welcome!) at Everyday Pilates

10:00 AMOutdoor & RecreationEveryday PilatesPrior LakeThis mixed-level Pilates class welcomes beginners.

PINKtober Pop-Up Shops and Giveback Day at Charlie’s

10:00 AMMarkets & FairsCharlie’s on Prior — The LandingPrior LakeShop local vendors on The Landing at Charlie’s on Prior during PINKtober Pop-Up Shops and Giveback Day.

Waggin’ Tales with Perfect Pitch at Prior Lake Library

10:00 AMFamily FriendlyPrior Lake LibraryPrior LakePractice reading aloud to Perfect Pitch, a certified therapy dog, at Prior Lake Library.

Savage Area Arts Festival

10:00 AMArts & CultureFreeSavage Community ParkSavageSavage Area Arts Community hosts its 2026 outdoor arts festival at Savage Community Park on Saturday, October 10, from 10 a.m.

Spotlight Storytime with Cristina Oxtra at Savage Library

10:30 AMFamily FriendlySavage LibrarySavageSavage author Cristina Oxtra visits the library to read What Lolo Wants, her debut picture book.

People & Places Gallery Opening at Scott County Historical Society

11:00 AMArts & CultureScott County Historical SocietyShakopeeSee the reopening of the People & Places Gallery at Scott County Historical Society on October 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This year's guest-curated exhibition, Still Here: Places that Connect Our...

Stories and a Song at Shakopee Library

11:00 AMFamily FriendlyShakopee LibraryShakopeeVisit the children's area of Shakopee Library for a short Saturday storytime. The 15-to 20-minute drop-in gathering includes two stories and a song or activity. Families are encouraged to arrive...

Brews & Backroads Festival

12:00 PMLive MusicCrazy Legs Farm & PumpkinsFarmingtonCraft beer and four live bands, capped by a Garth Brooks tribute, at Crazy Legs Farm.

Saturday Bingo at Drkula’s 32 Bowl

12:00 PMCommunityDrkula’s 32 BowlInver Grove HeightsSaturday Bingo at Drkula’s 32 Bowl takes place at the bowling center on Cahill Avenue in Inver Grove Heights

Makers Market at Shakopee Brewhall

12:00 PMMarkets & FairsFreeShakopee BrewhallShakopeePop Up Gallery Central and Shakopee Brewhall host a Makers Market on October 10 from noon to 4 p.m. Browse work by local artists, makers, and small businesses, including handmade goods, artwork,...

Tricks and Treats at Valleyfair

12:00 PMSeasonal & HolidayValleyfairShakopeeCelebrate Halloween at Valleyfair's Tricks and Treats on October 10. The family-friendly event includes seasonal activities, live entertainment, a costume contest, sweet treats, specialty snacks,...

Creepy Crawly Creatures Camp

1:00 PMFamily FriendlyCommunity Education (Meadowview)FarmingtonLearn about insects and other often-unwanted animals that benefit nature, including outdoor observation when weather allows and citizen-science activities.

Next Steps Crochet: Desert Winds Scarf at Rose Yarn Co.

1:00 PMArts & CultureRose Yarn Co.LakevilleNext Steps Crochet: Desert Winds Scarf at Rose Yarn Co. October 10, 2026 at 1:00 PM Central. $30.

Bingo at Lucky’s 13 Pub Burnsville

2:00 PMCommunityLucky’s 13 Pub BurnsvilleBurnsvilleBingo at Lucky’s 13 Pub Burnsville. October 10, 2026 at 2:00 PM Central.

Ask a Sewing Mentor at Pleasant Hill Library

2:00 PMArts & CulturePleasant Hill LibraryHastingsBook a half-hour sewing or serger appointment with a volunteer iLAB mentor. Four Saturday slots are offered from 2 to 4 p.m.

Acoustics on the Patio at Jersey’s Bar & Grill

5:00 PMLive MusicJersey’s Bar & GrillInver Grove HeightsAn afternoon-to-evening acoustic music session takes place on the patio at Jersey’s Bar & Grill in Inver Grove Heights

ValleyScare at Valleyfair

5:30 PMSeasonal & HolidayValleyfairShakopeeValleyScare brings after-dark Halloween entertainment to Valleyfair on October 10. Visitors can experience haunted mazes, eerie entertainment, and rides after dark at the Shakopee amusement park....

Restorative Yoga Soundbath with the New Moon Energy

6:30 PMOutdoor & RecreationTwo Rivers Acupuncture, Yoga and SoundInver Grove HeightsSpend a 90-minute evening at Two Rivers combining restorative yoga with an immersive sound practice

Full-Scare Haunted House at Nowhere Entertainment

7:00 PMSeasonal & HolidayNowhere EntertainmentInver Grove HeightsExplore Nowhere’s indoor haunted attraction with live scare actors, original artwork, elaborate sets, animatronics and theatrical effects

Next Stop Comedy at Trove Brewing

7:30 PMArts & CultureTrove BrewingBurnsvilleTouring stand-up comics take over Trove Brewing for a night of laughs.

That Arena Rock Show

7:30 PMLive MusicAmes CenterBurnsvilleHigh-energy tribute to 1970s and 1980s classic arena rock.