The best things to do in Lakeville

21 things to do we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Tap-Ins

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Tap-Ins is tucked inside Baldy's Tailgate Bar in downtown Lakeville, with two HD Golf multi-sport simulators and full access to Baldy's…

20944 Holyoke Ave

Tap-Ins is tucked inside Baldy's Tailgate Bar in downtown Lakeville, with two HD Golf multi-sport simulators and full access to Baldy's food and drinks. Play over 40 famous courses like Pebble Beach or switch to arcade-style football, soccer, hockey, basketball, archery and more with friends.

From the Lakeville newsletter, September 15, 2026

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Riverview Theater

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Riverview Theater pairs 21st-century projection and digital sound with a classic 1950s-style auditorium, high-backed rocker seats, and a…

3800 42nd Ave S (Minneapolis)

Riverview Theater pairs 21st-century projection and digital sound with a classic 1950s-style auditorium, high-backed rocker seats, and a spacious lobby with mod couches. Catch everything from blockbusters to niche art picks this week, then pencil in CatVideoFest 2026 on August 8...

From the Minneapolis newsletter, September 16, 2026

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Mill Ruins Park

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Mill Ruins Park turns the bones of a historic old mill into an easy spin of walking and biking paths, dotted with interpretive signs you…

102 Portland Ave S (Minneapolis)

Mill Ruins Park turns the bones of a historic old mill into an easy spin of walking and biking paths, dotted with interpretive signs you will actually read. Perfect for a quick lunch-break stroll or low-stress ride when you need a city reset without going far.

From the Minneapolis newsletter, September 22, 2026

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Southern Hills Golf Course is an 18-hole, par-71 layout over 6,300 yards with large greens that are a delight to putt on. Open to the…

18950 Chippendale Ave W (Farmington)

Southern Hills Golf Course is an 18-hole, par-71 layout over 6,300 yards with large greens that are a delight to putt on. Open to the public with leagues and lessons, plus a clubhouse patio perfect for post-round stories, it’s a Twin Cities value set between Rosemount and Farmington, and worth a swing this week.

From the Lakeville newsletter, August 22, 2026

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Craving a different kind of crew night? Puttshack - Minneapolis brings tech-infused, indoor mini golf with automatic scoring, quick 9-hole…

700 N 3rd St (Minneapolis)

Craving a different kind of crew night? Puttshack - Minneapolis brings tech-infused, indoor mini golf with automatic scoring, quick 9-hole rounds, and yes, cocktails on the course, all in the North Loop... a solid Blaine escape for date nights, competitive friends, or when the weather refuses to cooperate.

From the Minneapolis newsletter, September 4, 2026

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At Wild Things Indoor Playground, a locally owned, family-run indoor play space built for ages 0 to 12, your crew can conquer climbs, zip…

20450 Kenrick Ave Suite 100

At Wild Things Indoor Playground, a locally owned, family-run indoor play space built for ages 0 to 12, your crew can conquer climbs, zip down twisty slides, and dive into the ball pit while you catch a breather. Clean, thoughtfully designed, and sized so you can still spot your tiny escape artists.

From the Lakeville newsletter, August 28, 2026

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Brackett's Crossing Country Club is the members-only spot where championship golf meets pool days, tennis matches, and genuinely good…

17976 Judicial Rd

Brackett's Crossing Country Club is the members-only spot where championship golf meets pool days, tennis matches, and genuinely good dining, all in the heart of Lakeville. If you're after a welcoming community for weddings, tournaments, or just year-round family hangouts, this place quietly nails it.

From the Lakeville newsletter, September 10, 2026

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The Bonus Room

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Need a space that actually flexes with you? The Bonus Room is Lakeville’s boutique event venue in Downtown Lakeville, bright and modern…

20908 Holyoke Ave

Need a space that actually flexes with you? The Bonus Room is Lakeville’s boutique event venue in Downtown Lakeville, bright and modern with BYO food and drinks and flexible layouts for showers, birthdays, meetings, and more. Book it online before the group chat explodes.

From the Lakeville newsletter, August 30, 2026

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Big Air Burnsville

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Big Air Burnsville is an indoor adventure playground with trampoline courts, slam dunk courts, ninja-warrior courses, launch pads and…

14290 Plymouth Ave (Burnsville)

Big Air Burnsville is an indoor adventure playground with trampoline courts, slam dunk courts, ninja-warrior courses, launch pads and freestyle zones, perfect for burning energy and hosting birthdays without wrecking the house. A solid midweek sanity-saver when the weather and the kids both refuse to chill.

From the South Minneapolis newsletter, August 22, 2026

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Ready to trade spreadsheets for sauropods this week? Dinosaur Dred Scott Mini Golf has 18 quirky holes with waterfalls, rocks, towering…

10820 Bloomington Ferry Rd (Minneapolis)

Ready to trade spreadsheets for sauropods this week? Dinosaur Dred Scott Mini Golf has 18 quirky holes with waterfalls, rocks, towering trees, nine watery hazards and even practice greens on a course that’s 25% larger than most, which basically means more room for your miraculous bank shots and friendly trash talk.

From the Mankato newsletter, August 19, 2026

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With a flexible, modern space, bring-your-own food and beverages, and setup/takedown and deep cleaning included, F3 Lounge & Event Center…

17830 Kenwood Trail

With a flexible, modern space, bring-your-own food and beverages, and setup/takedown and deep cleaning included, F3 Lounge & Event Center makes throwing anything from showers and parties to fundraisers and business classes surprisingly painless. Book a tour, claim your date, then focus on the fun... not the logistics.

From the Lakeville newsletter, August 24, 2026

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Crystal Lake Golf Club & Event Center delivers an 18-hole, par-71 test through pines, wetlands, and seven pond hazards on a public course…

16725 Innsbrook Dr

Crystal Lake Golf Club & Event Center delivers an 18-hole, par-71 test through pines, wetlands, and seven pond hazards on a public course maintained to country club standards, then caps it with a friendly Grill & Pub and an event center for weddings, banquets, and tournaments. Bring an extra sleeve.

From the Lakeville newsletter, September 2, 2026

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Puttery

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Indoor mini-golf venue featuring inventive cocktails and curated fare.

240 Hennepin Ave (Minneapolis)

Indoor mini-golf venue featuring inventive cocktails and curated fare.

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Trade the same-old loop for a walk or bike across Historic Stone Arch Bridge, the former railroad span with wide views of St. Anthony Falls…

100 Portland Ave (Minneapolis)

Trade the same-old loop for a walk or bike across Historic Stone Arch Bridge, the former railroad span with wide views of St. Anthony Falls and the riverfront. It links straight into Mill Ruins Park and Father Hennepin Bluff Park, so you can keep wandering when the view hooks you.

From the Minneapolis newsletter, August 24, 2026

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Legends Golf Club

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Hit the woods and marsh without leaving town, because Legends Golf Club, recognized as National Golf Course of the Year, delivers an…

8670 Credit River Blvd (Prior Lake)

Hit the woods and marsh without leaving town, because Legends Golf Club, recognized as National Golf Course of the Year, delivers an 18-hole championship layout on the Lakeville/Prior Lake border. Wrap it up at Legends Grill for upscale casual bites while you relive that one pure swing like it was the Tour.

From the Lakeville newsletter, August 27, 2026

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Lakeville TARDIS

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Lakeville TARDIS is a Little Free Library TARDIS and instant photo op that makes your neighborhood walk more fun this week. They’ll even…

20870 Italy Ave

Lakeville TARDIS is a Little Free Library TARDIS and instant photo op that makes your neighborhood walk more fun this week. They’ll even bring the magic to you with rentals for weddings, birthdays, and corporate fun, plus Back to the Future, Delorean, Ghostbusters, and Doctor Who props.

From the Lakeville newsletter, August 29, 2026

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Bowling alley chain featuring billiards, arcade games & snacks; some locations offer laser tag.

11129 162nd St W

Bowling alley chain featuring billiards, arcade games & snacks; some locations offer laser tag.

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Emagine Lakeville

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Settle into leather, power-reclining seats and let Emagine Lakeville’s IMAX, RealD 3D, and huge screens do the heavy lifting. Between…

20653 Keokuk Ave

Settle into leather, power-reclining seats and let Emagine Lakeville’s IMAX, RealD 3D, and huge screens do the heavy lifting. Between specialty series like Studio Ghibli Fest and Flashback Cinema and legit concessions from stone-fired pizzas to Coke Freestyle and gourmet popcorn, your weeknight just got cinematic.

From the Lakeville newsletter, August 15, 2026

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