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Sunday, October 11

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...

Burger Battle 2 at The Savage Tap

All dayFood & DrinkThe Savage TapSavageBurger Battle 2 is scheduled at The Savage Tap.

Inver Grove Heights Farmers’ Market

8:00 AMMarkets & FairsVeterans Memorial Community Center parking lotInver Grove HeightsShop the Inver Grove Heights Farmers’ Market in the Veterans Memorial Community Center parking lot

Downtown Savage Farmers Market

8:00 AMMarkets & FairsSavage Depot parking lotSavageShop the Sunday farmers market in downtown Savage on October 11, from 8 a.m.

Open Skating & Hockey at Burnsville Ice Center

9:00 AMOutdoor & RecreationBurnsville Ice CenterBurnsville9–10:30am Adult Open Hockey · 12–1:30pm Public Skating

Meet Us at the Pumpkin Patch Craft & Gift Pop-Up

10:00 AMMarkets & FairsFreeShakopee American LegionShakopee7th annual craft and gift pop-up with booth trick-or-treating for kids in costume.

Sunday Stroll at WEE Farm

10:00 AMFamily FriendlyWEE FarmSavageMeet horses, goats, pigs and a donkey on a guided Sunday stroll at WEE Farm.

Wall Yoga for Balancing the Chakras

10:00 AMOutdoor & RecreationTwo Rivers Acupuncture, Yoga and SoundInver Grove HeightsPractice a quiet form of Yin Yoga with the support of a wall at Two Rivers

Savage Fire Open House

10:00 AMFamily FriendlyFreeSavage Fire Station 1SavageFamilies, children, scout troops and neighborhood groups are invited to Savage Fire Station 1 for a free community open house.

Glitter & Gourds at Shakopee Brewhall

10:00 AMSeasonal & HolidayShakopee BrewhallShakopeeMake a fall keepsake at Glitter & Gourds, a pumpkin-decorating activity for children and their families at Shakopee Brewhall. Stop in on October 11 between 10 a.m. and noon and add the craft for...

Historic Hastings Car Show

11:00 AMMarkets & FairsFreeDowntown 2nd StreetHastingsClassic cars and trucks from 1985 and older line 2nd Street in downtown Hastings.

Tricks and Treats at Valleyfair

11:00 AMSeasonal & HolidayValleyfairShakopeeCelebrate Halloween at Valleyfair's Tricks and Treats on October 11. The family-friendly event includes seasonal activities, live entertainment, a costume contest, sweet treats, specialty snacks,...

Purple & Gold Game Day at Bogart’s

11:30 AMCommunityBogart’s Entertainment CenterApple ValleyWatch Minnesota football with other fans at Bogart’s Entertainment Center. The venue advertises game-day food and drink specials, giveaways, free raffles...

Lakeville Food Truck Train

12:00 PMFood & DrinkFleet Farm LakevilleLakevilleA lineup of pop-up food trucks takes over the Fleet Farm lot in Lakeville.

Downtown Dogs in Shakopee

12:00 PMCommunityDowntown Shakopee public parking lotShakopeeSunshine Pet Grooming hosts the second Downtown Dogs gathering on October 11 from noon to 4 p.m. in the public parking lot at 222 Lewis Street in downtown Shakopee, directly in front of Pablo's...

Public Computer Aide at Shakopee Library

12:05 PMCommunityShakopee 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...

No-Scare Lights-On Haunted House Tour at Nowhere Entertainment

12:30 PMSeasonal & HolidayNowhere EntertainmentInver Grove HeightsSee how a haunted attraction is created on Nowhere’s guided, lights-on behind-the-scenes tour

Sunday Stroll at WEE Farm

1:00 PMFamily FriendlyWEE FarmSavageMeet horses, goats, pigs and a donkey on a guided Sunday stroll at WEE Farm.

Friends of Wescott Library Book Sale: Bag Sale

1:00 PMMarkets & FairsWescott LibraryEaganFriends of Wescott Library Book Sale: Bag Sale takes place at Wescott Library in Eagan on October 11, 2026, starting at 1:00 pm.

Music Bingo at The Savage Tap

4:00 PMCommunityFreeThe Savage TapSavagePlay a music-based variation of bingo at The Savage Tap.

Condensed Collection Workshop at Board and Brush Lakeville

5:00 PMArts & CultureBoard & Brush LakevilleLakevilleCondensed Collection Workshop at Board and Brush Lakeville. October 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM Central. $60.

Andre Neves at Brianno's Chart House

6:00 PMLive MusicBrianno's Chart HouseLakevilleAndre Neves at Brianno's Chart House. October 11, 2026 at 6:00 PM Central.

Elton & Billy Symphony Songs

7:00 PMLive MusicAmes CenterBurnsvilleMick Sterling and the Dakota Valley Symphony present Elton John and Billy Joel songs.