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Dakota County Fair – Aug. 10-16, 2026, Dakota County Fairgrounds, 4008 220th St. W., Farmington. Tickets will be available starting in July at the Dakota County Fair box office in Ahlberg Hall. The fair includes a midway with carnival rides, food, exhibits, music, grandstand events, and more. More information is at 651-463-8818, www. dakotacountyfair. org.
Night to Unite – Aug. 4, 2026, in neighborhoods across Burnsivlle. Register a party to receive goodies and request a visit from Burnsville police, fire, city staff or elected officials. More is at burnsvillemn. gov / ntu.
Southern Cruzers Summer Spectacular Car Show – 9 a. m. to 2 p. m. Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026, Buck Hill, 15400 Buck Hill Road, Burnsville. Portion of proceeds donated to charity. No pets, scooters, skateboards, bicyles or rollerblades allowed. More information is at www. thesummerspectacular. com.
Burnsville Festival and Fire Muster – Sept. 10-12, 2026. Features city block party, craft beer tasting, entertainment, fireworks, carnival rides, children’ s activities, emergency personnel demonstrations, food and beverages from local restaurants, and parade. More is at burnsvillefestival. org.
PRIDE Celebration – 10 a. m. to 4 p. m. Saturday, Sept.
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19, Nicollet Commons Park. Celebrating PRIDE( Personal Rights in Defense and Education) and the advancement of legal rights for the LGBTQ + community. Festivities include music, dancing, crafts, food trucks, yard games and more. More is at https:// www. burnsvillepride. com.
Drive in Movie – Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, 7 p. m., North River Hills Park, 11501 19th Ave.“ How to Train Your Dragon.” Free registration is required due to limited space. Bring your own snacks. Register at tinyurl. com / 5ay9xpfv.
Halloween Fest – 6-8 p. m. Oct. 30, 2026, Nicollet Commons Park. Registration of $ 8 per family at tinyurl. com / 4e8y8z9t. Children are invited to this family-friendly event that includes an illuminated trick-or-treat trail, music and entertainment.
Winter Lighting Ceremony – 6 p. m. typically held around Thanksgiving Day, in Burnsville’ s Heart of the City at Nicollet Commons Park. Organized in conjunction with Burnsville Community Foundation. More information is at burnsvillemn. gov / 819 / Winter-Lighting-Ceremony.
Check the city’ s website for updates on May 2027 events that include the Buyrnsville Native Plant Market, and open houses for the Burnsville Police and Public Works departments.
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