LAKEVILLE
COMMUNITY GUIDE 2025-26
r having fun in Lakeville and beyond
three sides of the ice sheet, including an elevated mezzanine level for second story observation by coaches and officials. Contact president @ dakotacurling. org and 952-479- 0322. More information is at dakotacurling. org.
Emagine Lakeville – The 21-screen movie theater at 20653 Keokuk Ave., features the Muller Monster Screen, which is 80 feet wide and 35 feet tall. The theater features leather, power-reclining seats with stadium-style seating. A party room is available. More information is at 952-985-5324 or emagine-entertainment. com / theatres / emagine-lakeville.
Breweries – Angry Inch Brewing; 20841 Holyoke Ave., angryinchbrewing. com. Lakeville Brewing Company, 8790 Upper 208th St. W., lakevillebrewing. com
Ames Center— Located at 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville, it has a 1,000-seat proscenium stage theater and an intimate, 150-seat black box theater. There is additional space for banquets, special events and receptions. For more information, call 952-895-4685 or go online at www. ames-center. com.
Buck Hill— Located at 15400 Buck Hill Road, just west of I-35W, Buck Hill Ski Area offers skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing, as well as summer activities such as bicycle racing. Buck Hill has a vertical drop of 309 feet, 11 lifts, 45 acres of skiing area and 13 runs. It also has an 18-hole disc golf course. More information is at buckhill. com or call 952- 435-7174.
Dakota County Fairgrounds – The sprawling acreage of
the Dakota County Fairgrounds on Farmington’ s southern edge is home to more than just the Dakota County Fair. To find out more about the fairgrounds, go to dakotacountyfair. org or call the General Fair Office at 651-463-8818.
Dakota City Heritage Village – Dakota City Heritage Village offers visitors the chance to experience rural life in 1900-era Dakota County. A recreated historic village and museum, Dakota City’ s five-acre site includes 22 buildings. The village and museum are open for educational programs, senior groups, celebrations and tours by reservation. Located on the Dakota County Fairgrounds, 4008 220th Street W., Farmington, 651-460-8050, e-mail: info @ DakotaCity. org, DakotaCity. org.
Elko Speedway – A NASCAR-sanctioned racetrack, with a steeply banked paved 3 / 8-mile oval that allows twoand three-wide racing. The speedway also has a bar and restaurant featuring live music, bingo, and post-race parties, along with drive-in movie nights. Elko Speedway is at 26350 France Ave., Elko New Market. More information is at elkospeedway. com or 952-461-7223.
Minnesota Zoo – The zoo is home to more than 2,700 animals such as grizzly bears, moose, lemurs, Amur tigers, monk seals and various bird species. The zoo also offers various education and conservation programs in addition to a summer concert series. For more information, call 952- 431-9200 or see mnzoo. org.
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