🔁 $151M in Permits + Veterans Statue & Fourth Weekend

Eagan Dedicating New Female Military Memorial Statue on July 2nd

A new statue honoring women veterans is being installed at Eagan's Tribute Plaza near the Community Center, with a public dedication ceremony on July 2 at 6 p.m. Retired Maj. Gen. Johanna Clyborne—the first female to command a brigade and reach brigadier general in the Minnesota Army National Guard—delivers the keynote.

Lakeville's Getting a Second Chipotle, Plus Panera and Leeann Chin

Building permits are flying in Lakeville—a second Chipotle is coming to Heritage Drive, a new building will house both Panera Bread and Leeann Chin, and Pizza Ranch is expanding its FunZone Arcade into the space next door. The city has issued about $151 million in permits this year and ranks #2 in the entire Twin Cities for new home construction.

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Picnic in the Lavender (Farmington) Bring your date or your crew to the Lavender Barnyard at 4pm for a buffet, desserts, and lavender picking in the fields, spots are limited and it sells out. Reserve your spot.

Big Backyard Concert Series: Six to Midnight (Eagan) A free outdoor concert at 5pm at Viking Lakes with Six to Midnight playing 90s hits through today's chart-toppers, plus the Butcher & Bartender food truck. Rock out.

Stars & Stripes Scavenger Hunt at Chick-fil-A (Apple Valley) Kids 12 and under hunt for hidden flags at 5pm and score a free kids meal, plus a 4th of July keychain craft. Bring the kids.

Women Veterans Statue Dedication (Eagan) A free ceremony at 6pm at Central Park Tribute Plaza dedicating a statue honoring women veterans, with retired Major General Johanna Clyborne as keynote speaker. Pay tribute.

Gears & Beers Car Show (Rosemount) MN's fastest growing car show rolls in at 6pm with special guest cars from local shops and race teams, a DJ, food truck BBQ, and a Low Car Limbo contest with prizes. Cruise in.

Valley Vortex Skate Day at Freedom Days (Apple Valley) Music, skating, prizes, and nonstop park vibes at the Apple Valley Skatepark at 6:30pm for Freedom Days. Drop in.

Apple Valley Freedom Days Kiddie Parade (Apple Valley) Kids 12 and under decorate their bikes, trikes, and wagons in red, white, and blue for a free parade at 5pm, then head to Family Fun Night at Johnny Cake Park. Join the parade.

70s Magic Sunshine Band & Gen X Jukebox at Eagan Funfest (Eagan) Celebrate America's 250th with a Music Through the Decades night starting at 5:30pm, from 70s AM radio hits to Gen X anthems on the Funfest main stage. Dance the decades.

Friday Night Special at Grand Slam (Burnsville) Unlimited laser tag, mini golf, and Krazy Kars plus a $3 arcade card for $15.95 per person from 6-9pm, walk-ins welcome. Play all night.

Parking Lot Popsicle Preview (Eagan) The EHS Marching Band performs a preview of their Funfest parade songs at 7pm in the school parking lot, free popsicles included. Hear the band.

Wanderlight Trail: Stars, Stripes and Lantern Lights (Apple Valley) Want to celebrate the 4th with way less noise? The Zoo's immersive lantern trail opens at 7:30pm with all the sparkle and zero pyrotechnics, open through the holiday weekend. Light the way.

Apple Valley Freedom Days Fun Run (Apple Valley) Start the 4th with a 2-mile or 5-mile run at 8am at Johnny Cake Ridge Park West, $15 without a shirt or $27 with one. Lace up.

ESFNA Soccer Tournament (Eagan) The 43rd annual Ethiopian Sports Federation soccer tournament and cultural celebration kicks off at 10am, one of the largest Ethiopian community events in North America. See the matches.

Rockin' Woody's Firecracker Gig at Bald Man Brewing (Eagan) A local Apple Valley musician, juggler, and magician creates his own fireworks on the patio at 3pm, plus Tacos La Muñeca food truck from 4-8pm. Catch the show.

Georgia Peaches & Dark Cherries Truckload Sale (Lakeville) Sweet Georgia peaches ($45/20lbs) and Washington dark cherries ($45/10lbs) delivered straight from the farm at 4:30pm at Emagine Lakeville, cash or card. Grab a box.

Fireworks and Family Fun (Lakeville) Food trucks, petting zoo, face painting, photo bus, and a spectacular fireworks show at dusk, viewable from three locations across town starting at 6pm. Celebrate the 4th.

Annual July 4th Glow Party (Apple Valley) Dog scared of fireworks? Bring your pup to the Anytime Puppy Playground at 9pm where the music drowns out the booms, and watch the Apple Valley fireworks launch from just blocks away. Bring your pup.

Applewood Orchard Jump, Slide and Wagon Ride (Farmington) A brand new event at Applewood Orchard at 9am with a jumping pillow, sack slide, tractor wagon rides, live music, hedge maze, and an apple cider making demo. Explore the orchard.

LIVE AT THE LAKE: Lakeville Area Community Band (Lakeville) A free patriotic concert at 6:30pm at Casperson Park with food trucks, the perfect way to close out the holiday weekend. Hear the music.

Skills FC vs. Wave SC (Burnsville) Live UPSL soccer at 7pm as Skills FC takes on Wave SC in an electric atmosphere, bring the whole crew. See the match.