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Thursday, October 15

All Things Minnesota Book Club: Apostle Cove

All dayArts & CultureScott County Historical SocietyShakopeeScott County Historical Society hosts its All Things Minnesota Book Club discussion of Apostle Cove on October 15, 2026. The gathering is listed at the society in downtown Shakopee, 235 Fuller...

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

MEA Gymnastics Camp at Lake Point Gymnastics

8:30 AMOutdoor & RecreationLake Point Gymnastics + Sports CenterLakevilleMEA Gymnastics Camp at Lake Point Gymnastics. October 15, 2026 at 8:30 AM Central. $75.

Cartoon Drawing Camp at Community Education (Meadowview) in Farmington

9:00 AMArts & CultureCommunity Education (Meadowview)FarmingtonYoung Rembrandts cartoon-drawing camp exploring expressive characters, exaggerated shapes and visual storytelling.

Fall Youth Horse Camps

9:00 AMOutdoor & RecreationCornerstone on the VermillionHastingsTwo-day horse camp with western, English and bareback riding, groundwork, horsemanship and training. All abilities welcome; bring a bag lunch and bicycle helmet if available.

Billiards at Club Prior

9:00 AMCommunityClub PriorPrior LakePlayers can join a morning of billiards at Club Prior.

Sit and Fit at Club Prior

9:15 AMOutdoor & RecreationClub PriorPrior LakeSit and Fit is a chair-based fitness class at Club Prior.

Kids Day Off: Introduction to Research & Genealogy at Scott County Historical Society

9:30 AMArts & CultureScott County Historical SocietyShakopeeLearn how to explore local and family history at Scott County Historical Society's Kids Day Off program on October 15. From 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., students will discover resources in the SCHS...

Advanced Line Dance at Club Prior

10:30 AMOutdoor & RecreationClub PriorPrior LakePractice advanced-level line dancing at Club Prior.

Needoh/Squishie Trade DIY Children’s Workshop at Board and Brush Lakeville

11:00 AMArts & CultureBoard & Brush LakevilleLakevilleNeedoh/Squishie Trade DIY Children’s Workshop at Board and Brush Lakeville. October 15, 2026 at 11:00 AM Central.

Hand and Foot (cards) at Club Prior

11:00 AMCommunityClub PriorPrior LakePlay Hand and Foot, a team card game built around making books of cards, at Club Prior.

Zumba at Club Prior

12:00 PMOutdoor & RecreationClub PriorPrior LakeJoin an aerobic dance-fitness class at Club Prior.

Ask a Sewing Mentor at Wescott Library

1:00 PMArts & CultureWescott LibraryEaganAsk a Sewing Mentor takes place at Wescott Library in Eagan on October 15, 2026, starting at 1:00 pm.

Fall Party at Pleasant Hill Library

1:00 PMSeasonal & HolidayPleasant Hill LibraryHastingsCelebrate autumn with seasonal books, crafts and games in Pleasant Hill Library’s Large Meeting Room. The program welcomes children ages two and older with...

Bingo at Club Prior

1:00 PMCommunityClub PriorPrior LakePlay bingo at Club Prior with traditional patterns and a variety of shaped game patterns.

Public Computer Aide at Shakopee Library

1:00 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...

MVTA Mobility Ride-Along at Club Prior

1:30 PMCommunityClub PriorPrior LakeMinnesota Valley Transit Authority and Club Prior offer hands-on practice using the bus.

Ask a Sewing Mentor at Wescott Library

2:00 PMArts & CultureWescott LibraryEaganAsk a Sewing Mentor takes place at Wescott Library in Eagan on October 15, 2026, starting at 2:00 pm.

Collage Hangout at Wescott Library

2:00 PMArts & CultureWescott LibraryEaganCollage Hangout takes place at Wescott Library in Eagan on October 15, 2026, starting at 2:00 pm.

STEM Inspirations with the Bakken Museum at the Savage Library

4:00 PMFamily FriendlySavage Library — Large Meeting RoomSavageThe Bakken Museum brings three hands-on science stations to Savage Library for children and their caregivers.

Giant Uno & Liar's Uno at Shakopee Library

4:00 PMFamily FriendlyShakopee LibraryShakopeeChildren ages 8–11 can try two variations on the classic card game at Shakopee Library on October 15. Giant Uno and Liar's Uno add new twists as players work toward becoming an UNO champion. The...

Climb Theatre: The Amazing Linguine play at the Prior Lake Library

4:30 PMFamily FriendlyFreePrior Lake LibraryPrior LakeCLIMB Theatre performs The Amazing Linguine, a play about reducing waste, reusing materials and recycling.

Sips n’ Sounds: Tom Wavra at Chula’s

5:00 PMLive MusicChula’s Mexican-Latin Food & SpiritsPrior LakeTom Wavra performs an acoustic set at Chula’s for Sips n’ Sounds.

Mega Meat Raffles & Races at Celts Pub

5:30 PMCommunityCelts Pub of Inver Grove HeightsInver Grove HeightsBigger meat packs and bigger payouts at Celts Pub's monthly mega meat raffle.

Military Appreciation Dinner in Apple Valley

5:30 PMCommunityAmerican Legion, Apple ValleyApple ValleyCurrent military personnel, veterans and their families are invited to the monthly Military Appreciation Dinner hosted by Apple Valley Beyond the Yellow...

Purposeful Legacy with John Busacker

5:30 PMCommunityBrackett's Crossing Country ClubLakevillePurposeful Legacy with John Busacker. October 15, 2026 at 5:30 PM Central.

Game Night at Savage Library

5:30 PMFamily FriendlySavage LibrarySavageVisitors of all ages and families are welcome at Savage Library for self-directed games and puzzles on Thursday, October 15, from 5:30 to 8 p.m.

Authors Natalie Fowler and Jessica Freeburg

6:00 PMArts & CultureWestern Service Center, Room 106Apple ValleyAuthors Natalie Fowler and Jessica Freeburg discuss their research into stories about spirits, ghosts and legendary creatures. The conversation features...

Wescott Third Thursday Book Discussion Group

6:00 PMArts & CultureWescott LibraryEaganWescott Third Thursday Book Discussion Group takes place at Wescott Library in Eagan on October 15, 2026, starting at 6:00 pm.

Autumn Glow LED Holders at Pleasant Hill Library

6:00 PMArts & CulturePleasant Hill LibraryHastingsYoung people ages twelve through eighteen can design custom lithophane-style holders for battery-operated LED tea lights. Make with Sam leads the workshop,...

Autumn Harvest Centerpiece Workshop

6:00 PMArts & CultureImpressive Windows & InteriorsHastingsCreate an autumn centerpiece during a Creators & Cocktails workshop at Impressive Windows & Interiors. Each participant hollows out a pumpkin to use as a...

Live Music with Justin Burke at Missi’s

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

Tumeni Brothers at Brianno's Chart House

6:00 PMLive MusicBrianno's Chart HouseLakevilleTumeni Brothers at Brianno's Chart House. October 15, 2026 at 6:00 PM Central.

Music Bingo: Music Mashup at Badger Hill

6:30 PMCommunityFreeBadger Hill BrewingShakopeeFree Music Mashup bingo with host Kailee at Badger Hill Brewing.

Line Dance with Billie at Buck Hill

7:00 PMArts & CultureBuck Hill / Buck 54BurnsvilleLine Dance with Billie at Buck Hill. October 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM Central.

18+ Haunted House at Nowhere Entertainment

7:00 PMSeasonal & HolidayNowhere EntertainmentInver Grove HeightsNowhere’s adults-only haunted house adds physical actor interaction to its indoor sets, animatronics and theatrical effects

Trivia Mafia at The Savage Tap

7:00 PMCommunityFreeThe Savage TapSavageTrivia Mafia hosts a two-hour pub-trivia night at The Savage Tap every Thursday.

An Evening With C.S. Lewis

7:30 PMArts & CultureAmes CenterBurnsvilleOne-man play: C.S. Lewis hosts American writers near Oxford.