SunThisweek Community Guides Apple Valley Guide 2018 | Page 12

APPLE VALLEY | ROSEMOUNT | FARMINGTON C O M M U N I T Y G U I D E | 2 0 1 8 - 1 9 FARMINGTON DEW DAYS Neighbors come together, have fun The cities of Apple Valley, Farmington and Rose- mount have events that are held throughout the year that offer fun for both young and old alike. For more event listings, go online to see the SunThisweek.com calendar of events. Haunted Woods Trail – Rosemount’s Central Park 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28. 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 rosemounthal- [email protected]. For more about the event, go online at www.RosemountEvents.com. Tree Lighting Ceremony – Saturday, Nov. 18, 6 p.m. at the Steeple Center, Rosemount. RHS marching band to participate and Rosemount Community Band to play at 7 p.m. More is at RosemountArts.com. Christmas at the Steeple Center - Santa’s Christmas – Dec. 1, 2 and 7 p.m., at the city-owned Steeple Center, 14375 S. Robert Trail. Music, dance numbers and skits. More is at www.rosemountarts.com. Village Holidays – Dakota City Heritage Village, Dec. 1, 2, 8 and 9; 1-8 p.m.; $7 - 13 and up, $4 - 4 through 12, free - 3 and under. Draft horse drawn trolley rides, Vic- torian Santa, cooking and needlecrafts, music. The vil- 12 | Apple Valley - Rosemount - Farmington| Community Guide 2018-19 lage is at 4008 220th St. W., Farmington, 651-460-8050, email: [email protected], www.DakotaCity.org to buy tickets, or purchase with cash or check on site. Apple Valley Mid-Winter Fest – First week in Febru- ary. Activities have included snow softball and volley- ball tournaments, a medallion hunt, door prizes, snow tubing, igloo building, arts and crafts, ice carving, infl at- able jumpers, music by Apple Valley’s senior choir and other activities. A complete list of activities is available at ci.apple-valley.mn.us. Rosemount Citywide Garage Sale – mid-May. This event is coordinated by Rosemount Parks and Recre- ation. Info at www.ci.rosemount.mn.us/parks. Music in the Zoo – June-August, Minnesota Zoo, Apple Valley. Tickets go on sale in spring and are avail- able through www.etix.com; the zoo’s box offi ce sells available tickets after 6:30 p.m. the night of each concert. Tickets for most of the shows are in the $40-$70 range. The schedule will be posted at suemclean.com/zoo. Farmington Dew Days – The city’s annual summer celebration will be June 11-15, 2019, and includes music, food, bed races, a parade, activities and entertainment for young and old. More information is at www.farm- ingtondewdays.com.