Free events in Lakeville, MN

Enjoy free live music at Buck '54 Bar & Grill as part of its Weekly Live Music Series. Local singers, songwriters, and musicians of all kinds perform every Friday. Arrive early to enjoy food and beverages. In spring, summer, and fall the series takes place outdoors with views of Buck Hill’s rolling green hills and beautiful sunsets, and it moves indoors during the winter months. Buck '54 Bar & Grill is located in the Buck Hill resort village on the second floor of the Buck Hill Snow Sports Center. Named Best Live Music in Burnsville by The Sun This Week.

The 19th Annual Vettes for Vets Car Show takes place at the American Legion. Open to all cars and trucks, with free admission for spectators, this rain or shine event directs all donations to the Minneapolis Veterans Home. Browse rows of vehicles, enjoy food, and take part in the raffle and silent auction, all in support of Veterans.

The 19th Annual Vettes for Vets Car Show takes place at the Dan Patch American Legion SAL Post 643 in Savage, Minnesota, and welcomes all cars and trucks. Spectator admission is free. Expect seven trophy divisions, custom event T‑shirts available for purchase, plenty of food, and the excitement of raffles and a silent auction. Attendees can support veterans with a gift of socks, with all donations benefiting the Minneapolis Veterans Home. Vehicle registration is $15 with advance registration and $20 on the day of the show. To pre‑register, complete the form on the event flyer and mail it with a check payable to Classic Corvettes of Minnesota to AJ Kupka. Program highlights include a flag ceremony, an awards presentation, and a cruise to the Veterans Home. For questions, call AJ at (952) 210-6087. Please be cautious of social media scams; there are no spectator tickets, and pre‑registration is only handled by mail using the flyer.

Admission is free for this community gathering at Shepherd of the Valley in Apple Valley. Now in its third year, the SOTV Food Truck Fest pairs an outdoor concert with a lively selection of local food trucks. The stage features The Jolly Pops along with M.T. Pockets & Loose Change. Food and beverages can be purchased directly from the trucks, and guests may bring a picnic and non-alcoholic drinks. Complimentary water will be provided. Families can expect games and activities for kids, and bringing your own activities is welcome. Parking is available in the North lot, the South lot has limited space, and overflow parking will be at Falcon Ridge Middle School across McAndrews Rd.

The Burnsville (Thursday) Farmers' Market showcases a seasonal mix of producers and growers. The 2026 lineup reflects the season and may change. Offerings include honey, baked goods, pizza, strudel, pork, greenhouse and orchard products, along with an array of fresh produce and flowers. Vendors include Susan's Raw Honey Farm LLC, Bisek Bees Bakery, Laila's Pizza, Eggroll Queen, Great Harvest, Bueling Enterprises, Aspen Ridge Honey, North Country Farm, Kettle Heads, Lorence's Berry Farm, Nutri-Harvest Farms, Ruhland Strudel Haus, Yang's Produce, Ray Sell Produce, Boua Sao Thao Produce, Der Thao Perduce, Utecht's Homegrown Pork, Boon Yang Vang Produce, Hmong Handicrafts Produce, Mai Vang Produce, Home-Grown Vegetables, Lor Yang Produce, Y and Y Produce, Judy Yang Fresh Vegetables, Mai's Garden, MCL Greenhouse & Farm LLC, Teng Yang Produce, Dave Nelson Greenhouse, Novak's Orchard, Pflaum Farms, and Jerry Xiong- Produce and Flowers.

Farmington Community Education hosts a free, family friendly gathering that helps families get ready for a new school year with activities, giveaways, and information about programs. Attendees can enjoy food trucks, enter raffle giveaways, play games, experience inflatables, visit a petting zoo, and explore a school bus. Guests may also sign up for Community Education programs, with balloon art and face painting adding to the fun. Community support is encouraged through donations. Bringing an essential care item earns a raffle ticket for prize drawings, with all supplies benefiting Farmington families in need. Boxed food items will be collected for Tigers SERVE, the high school volunteer group. Details on the most needed supplies will be shared soon. It is an opportunity to welcome the school season with fun, learning, and connection.