Hello Lakeville! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Dementia visit kits, movie in the park, Disney’s Peter Pan, and Jr + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Resources for meaningful connection: Visit kits are now available at Dakota County libraries, including Lakeville, to help families connect with loved ones facing dementia, with picture books, puzzles, conversation cards, and caregiver guides -- learn more about the kits.
A store change ahead: A longtime Aldi in Burnsville will close Sunday, June 28, trimming options just north of Lakeville. The newer Burnsville store stays open, and the chain has another nearby location -- see what’s closing.
New era on the court: Lakeville South named Austin Imdieke head girls basketball coach, after the district requested Blake Nicols resign in March. Community now looks to a fresh start under new leadership -- meet Lakeville’s new coach.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Backyard glow-up, anyone?: If your patio plan needs actual pavers, not wishful thinking, Bachman's Cedar Acres Garden & Hardscapes Center has rock, mulch, and serious hardscape options, plus homegrown annuals, perennials, trees and shrubs to finish the look. Easy local fix for Lakeville yards.
Summer sanity saver: Between the splash pad, a legit challenge course, a playground that begs for "five more minutes," and ten pickleball courts, Grand Prairie Park is basically summer on easy mode. Grab the kids or a buddy this week, hit the trails, picnic a little, and just breathe.
Rainy day rescue: Grand Slam packs two-level laser tag, pirate-themed mini golf, batting cages, a trampoline room, Krazy Kars, and a stacked arcade into one easy, drivable spot north of Lakeville. Perfect for last-minute boredom fixes this week and birthday energy burn-offs.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🌱 WEE Farm Garden Club @ WEE Farm (Savage) | Wednesday (6/24) at 4:30 PM – Get your hands dirty this summer with a garden club that grows dinner and sanity in equal measure. Learn the science of plants and soil, connect with neighbors, practice stewardship, and trade screen time for sunshine, then head home with the produce you actually raised.
🎬 LPD Movie in the Park @ Casperson Park | Friday (6/26) at 5:00 PM – Whether you still quote the first one or just want free popcorn, LPD’s Movie in the Park brings Zootopia 2 to Casperson Park, free for all. Pack blankets and lawn chairs, enjoy games, prizes, and snacks, then let sunset handle the lighting and bedtime.
🥔 Zero Below Returns to Farmington Top the Tater Days @ Farmington Public Library | Friday (6/26) at 7:00 PM – Whether you come for shiny chrome or that legendary dip, Zero Below returns to turn the Top the Tater Days car show into a singalong. Expect Bon Jovi to Brooks & Dunn, big choruses, questionable air guitar, and a dance floor that forgives your knees.
📚 Read to a PawPADS Service Dog-in-Training @ Niche Books | Saturday (6/27) at 10:30 AM – Let the kids read to the only audience that never corrects pronunciation, PawPADS service dogs-in-training at Niche Books. Advance sign-up required, spots are limited. Pick up a book, and a portion of sales helps train the very heroes-in-waiting listening in.
🔥 Savage Fire Pancake Breakfast @ Fire Station 2 | Sunday (6/28) at 7:00 AM – After you’ve survived Dan Patch Days, refuel at Savage Fire Station 2 on Dakota Ave with free pancakes, sausage, juice, and coffee. Wander the bays, peek at the trucks, chat with the crews, and pretend you came for the kids, not second helpings.
🎲 Board Game Day @ World of Games 2.0 | Sunday (6/28) at 1:00 PM – Craving screen-free fun that does not involve small talk about property taxes? Spend a chill day at the neighborhood game shop with stacks of board games on every table, and room for your own favorites to share. Low stakes, high laughs, zero yard work.
🧚 Disney’s Peter Pan, Jr. @ Lakeville Area Arts Center | Sunday (6/28) at 2:00 PM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to clap for fairies, this is it. Peter Pan Jr. brings pirates, pixie dust, and a gentle nudge that real magic is embracing time, in a family show that charms kids, grandkids, and your inner Lost Boy.
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07 — The Lakeville report Weather forecastToday — High: 75°F — Low: 54°F — Precip: 36%
Isolated rain showers between noon and 1pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 73°F — Low: 55°F — Precip: 2%
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