APPLE VALLEY FARMINGTON ROSEMOUNT
COMMUNITY GUIDE | 2023
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The cities of Apple Valley , Farmington and Rosemount have events that are held throughout the year offering fun for young and old alike . Check with all event organizers to determine if there are any updates .
Haunted Woods Trail – Rosemount ’ s Central Park 6-8 p . m . Saturday , Oct . 28 , 2023 . An all-volunteer event that turns the park into a child-friendly Halloween walk to collect candy from area businesses and community groups . To donate or be a participating group , email rosemounthalloween @ charter . net . For more about the event , go online at RosemountEvents . com .
Farmington Fire Department Turkey Bingo – Annual fundraiser begins at 4:30 p . m . Saturday , Nov . 11 , at Fire Station 1 , 21625 Demark Ave . Bingo starts at 6 p . m .
Village Holidays – Dakota City Heritage Village , 3-8 p . m . Dec . 2 , 3 , 9 and 10 , 2023 . Historic village will be decked out for the holidays . Check back for updates at www . DakotaCity . org . The village is at 4008 220th St . W ., Farmington , 651- 460-8050 , info @ DakotaCity . org .
Christmas at the Steeple Center , 2 and 7 p . m . Saturday , Dec . 2 , 2023 , returns this year . Music by the Rosemount Area Arts Council Singers , the return of “ Crabby Old Men and a Friend ,” the elves , skits by the Second Act Players , and more . Tickets : $ 15 ($ 12 for RAAC members ), $ 10 for children 12 and under . More is at RosemountArts . com .
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Apple Valley Mid-Winter Fest – Typically held the first week in February . Activities have included snow softball and volleyball tournaments , a medallion hunt , door prizes , snow tubing , igloo building , arts and crafts , ice carving , inflatable jumpers , music by Apple Valley ’ s senior choir and other activities . A complete list of activities is available at ci . apple-valley . mn . us .
Farmington Dew Days – The city ’ s annual summer celebration typically held in mid-late June . Includes music , food , bed races , a parade , activities and entertainment for young and old . More information is at www . farmingtondewdays . com .
Music in Kelley Park – Apple Valley typically hosts a series of free outdoor summer music concerts at 6 p . m . Fridays in Kelley Park , 6855 Fortino St . Parking for these concerts is available on nearby streets , and there is an adjacent playground near the outside stage . More is at applevalleyarts . org and www . facebook . com / MusicInKelleyPark .
ArtBlast – Typically held the last week of June . Variety of music , performance and visual arts events along with classes in locations throughout Rosemount . Has included a square dance and Bluegrass Americana Festival . More information is at www . RosemountArts . com .
Apple Valley Freedom Days – Series of events in days prior to and on Thursday , July 4 , 2024 . Freedom Days Pa-