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Saturday, October 17

Low-Scare Haunted House at Nowhere Entertainment

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

Landscape Weaving at Rose Yarn Co.

All dayArts & CultureRose Yarn Co.LakevilleLandscape Weaving at Rose Yarn Co. October 17, 2026. $95.

MN Card Show at Canterbury Park

All dayMarkets & FairsCanterbury ParkShakopeeMN Card Show takes place at Canterbury Park on October 17–18, 2026. Canterbury Park is at 1100 Canterbury Road in Shakopee.

Surf the Murph Trail Races

6:00 AMOutdoor & RecreationMurphy-Hanrehan Park ReserveSavageCostumed trail races from 5K to 50 miles through Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve.

Aqua Aerobics at Levi Dodge Middle School in Farmington

8:00 AMOutdoor & RecreationLevi Dodge Middle SchoolFarmingtonWater aerobics and strength exercises; no swimming ability required.

Burnsville Saturday Farmers Market

8:00 AMMarkets & FairsDiamondhead Education Center parking lotBurnsvilleBurnsville Saturday Farmers Market. October 17, 2026 at 8:00 AM Central.

Lakeville Farmers Market

9:00 AMMarkets & FairsLakeville Area Arts CenterLakevilleLakeville Farmers Market. October 17, 2026 at 9:00 AM Central.

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...

Viking Fest Minnesota

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

Waggin’ Tales at Galaxie Library

10:00 AMFamily FriendlyGalaxie Library, Children’s AreaApple ValleyChildren ages five through ten can read aloud to trained therapy dogs in a supportive setting. The activity is designed to help young readers practice...

Sensory-Friendly Saturdays at Wescott Library

10:00 AMCommunityWescott LibraryEaganSensory-Friendly Saturdays takes place at Wescott Library in Eagan on October 17, 2026, starting at 10:00 am.

Third Saturday Dance and Sculpture Walk at Caponi Art Park

10:00 AMArts & CultureFreeCaponi Art ParkEaganApril Seller’s Dance Collective leads a walking tour through Caponi Art Park on October 17, with dance activities at selected sculptures.

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...

Hot Metal Iron Pour at Caponi Art Park

12:00 PMArts & CultureCaponi Art ParkEaganWatch artists from Igneous Metal Arts cast molten metal into open-faced sand molds at Caponi Art Park on October 17.

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

Tricks and Treats at Valleyfair

12:00 PMSeasonal & HolidayValleyfairShakopeeCelebrate Halloween at Valleyfair's Tricks and Treats on October 17. The family-friendly event includes seasonal activities, live entertainment, a costume contest, sweet treats, specialty snacks,...

Costume and Prop Swap at Wescott Library

1:30 PMSeasonal & HolidayWescott LibraryEaganCostume and Prop Swap takes place at Wescott Library in Eagan on October 17, 2026, starting at 1:30 pm.

Bingo at Lucky’s 13 Pub Burnsville

2:00 PMCommunityLucky’s 13 Pub BurnsvilleBurnsvilleBingo at Lucky’s 13 Pub Burnsville. October 17, 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.

Build-Your-Own Burger Fundraiser for Northfield Women's Center

4:00 PMFood & DrinkLighthouse Kitchen & CafeFarmingtonA $20 build-your-own burger dinner that raises money for the Northfield Women's Center.

Parents Night Out at Elite Gymnastics Academy

4:00 PMFamily FriendlyElite Gymnastics AcademyBurnsvilleThree hours of gym games and trampoline fun for kids while parents get a night off.

VFW Burger Bash and Silent Auction for Hope Pantry

4:00 PMCommunityPrior Lake VFW Post 6208Prior LakeHoly Trinity United Methodist Church presents its first Burger Bash and Silent Auction to benefit Hope Pantry at the Prior Lake VFW.

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

Pick Your Project Workshop at Board and Brush Lakeville

5:00 PMArts & CultureBoard & Brush LakevilleLakevillePick Your Project Workshop at Board and Brush Lakeville. October 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM Central.

Savage Halloween Bash

5:00 PMSeasonal & HolidaySavage Sports CenterSavageSavage’s annual Halloween Bash brings a costume-filled evening of family activities to the Savage Sports Center on Saturday, October 17, from 5 to 8 p.m.

ValleyScare at Valleyfair

5:30 PMSeasonal & HolidayValleyfairShakopeeValleyScare brings after-dark Halloween entertainment to Valleyfair on October 17. Visitors can experience haunted mazes, eerie entertainment, and rides after dark at the Shakopee amusement park....

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

Anastasia: Twin Cities Homeschoolers for the Arts

7:00 PMArts & CultureLakeville Area Arts CenterLakevilleAnastasia: Twin Cities Homeschoolers for the Arts. October 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM Central. $20.

Folsom Prison Experience

7:30 PMArts & CultureAmes CenterBurnsvilleImmersive theatrical tribute to Johnny Cashs 1968 Folsom Prison concert.

Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band at Mystic Lake

8:00 PMLive MusicMystic Lake ShowroomPrior LakeKenny Wayne Shepherd plays his debut album Ledbetter Heights in full for its 30th anniversary.