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Friday, June 26

Dancin’ and Cruisin’ Classic Car Show

5-9 p. m. Apple Valley American Legion 1776, 14521 Granada Drive Cars should arrive between 4-5 p. m. No cars will be registered until 4 p. m. Awards will be presented at 8:30 p. m. Car Entry Fee: $ 20 Proceeds go toward fundraising efforts. Includes T-shirt, dash plaque, and first 150 vehicles receive a“ goodie bag.” Awards will be presented. Music at The Legion at 8 p. m. Food is served in the back parking lot by the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. Register for the car show at avfreedomdays. com

Wednesday, July 1 Casting with the Cops

5:30-7:30 p. m. Cobblestone Lake Fishing Pier. Pre-registration for each child is required. Free. Bait and treats will be provided to all who attend. Everyone who registers will be eligible to win great fishing prizes. K9 Demonstration. Register at https:// tinyurl. com / 35nf2va9 This event is sponsored by the Minnesota Valley In-Fisherman Club.

Thursday, July 2 Carnival

Johnny Cake Park East: 5800 140th St. W.

Friday, July 3 Kiddie Parade

4:30 p. m. Check-in, 5 p. m. start, Scott Highlands Middle School Parking Lot. Children 12 years or under are invited to bring their bikes, trikes, scooters, strollers, wagons, and other ride-on toys. No e-bikes or e-scooters. After walking the parade path, participants may park their“ ride” in the corral and enjoy Family Fun Night at Johnny Cake Park East. Participating children will receive a goodie bag. Kids are encouraged to cover their rides with fun Fourth of July colors and decorations. Free! Registration required by June 28 at https:// secure. rec1. com / MN / apple-valley-mn / catalog / index. Route: Scott Highlands Middle School to Johnny Cake Park East( 0.4 miles) Notes: Helmets are required for children on bikes and scooters. Please bring a bike lock and secure your own equipment.

Cub Foods Family Fun Night

5-9 p. m. Johnny Cake Park East: 5800 140th St. W.

• Knockerballs + Inflatables – $ 5 https:// knockerballstpaul. com, Soccer Field A

• Petting Zoo – $ 5 per child( parents admitted free)

• Pony Rides

• My Gym for toddlers to 7 years old

• Face painting

• Zuhrah Funsters

• Food trucks

• Vendor fair

• Kids dance

• Apple Valley Police and Fire units on site for tours

• City of Apple Valley snowplows and street vehicles

• Dick’ s Valley tow trucks

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