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In 2026 the city of Burnsville is launching 3 new programs to help residents find homes. They will help you buy your first or next home, provide emergency help when you have nowhere to sleep, and turnaround eyesore houses.

🎄Flannel & Frost Holiday Party (Lakeville at 3:30pm)
🆓 Shop local vendors selling candles, permanent jewelry, and custom hats while you sip drinks and enter giveaways at this cozy holiday party with 1-day-only specials.

📚DIY Mini Bookshelf Workshop (Lakeville at 6pm)
💲 Paint and assemble your own adorable mini bookshelf to display at home, perfect for book lovers aged 10+ who want a hands-on creative night.

🎅Rosemount Night On The Town (5pm)
🆓 Ride the free trolley through downtown Rosemount while you shop local, see Santa, enjoy holiday music, and soak up the festive vibes.

🎨Ginger & Red Paint Party (Rosemount at 6:30pm)
💲 No experience needed—just show up ready to paint this cute holiday canvas while sipping drinks at Tops Pizza with friends and family. Secure your spot.

🕯️Dianne's Custom Candles Factory Warehouse Sale (Burnsville at 9am)
💲 Stock up on candles and diffusers at warehouse prices—perfect for holiday gifts and treating yourself to your favorite scents.

🍷Burnsville Uncorked Wine & Spirits Tasting (Burnsville at 7pm)
💲 Sample fine wines, craft beers, and small-batch spirits while supporting Rotary service projects that make a positive impact locally and worldwide. Secure your ticket.

🎄Dutch Door Vintage "Mistletoe Memories" Sale (Apple Valley at 9am)
🆓 Hunt for classic ornaments, old-world Santas, and antique decorations filled with nostalgia at the biggest vintage sale of the year—worth the wait, guaranteed.

🎄DIY Mini Bookshelf Ornament Workshop (Lakeville at 6pm)
💲 Create your own charming bookshelf ornament complete with tiny handmade books—a beautiful holiday decoration that book lovers will treasure year-round. Secure your spot.

🎄Christmas Market at Queen Bee'z (Prior Lake at 9am)
🆓 Browse over 40 vendors selling Christmas decor, gifts, soaps, vintage finds, and more across two greenhouses for five weekends of holiday shopping magic.

💃Ladies Night at Fashion Fruit Boutique (Eagan at 4pm)
🆓 Grab your girlfriends for shopping, style tips, and teeny tattoos from P.ink tattoos—sip, browse fall arrivals, and treat yourself to a fun night out.

🎉Wild Things Indoor Playground Grand Opening (Lakeville at 8am)
💲 Bring the kids for face painting, meet Leo the Lion, and score special prizes if you're one of the first 50 guests each day—plus parents get free coffee while tots go wild. Secure your tickets.

🎭A Minnesota Christmas (Lakeville at 7pm)
💲 Get snowed in with Charlie's eccentric family, an illegal venison operation, and a blizzard of hilarious chaos in this Minnesota comedy you won't forget. Secure your tickets.

🎁Holiday Market at A Bushel & A Peck (Rosemount at 10:30am)
🆓 Find the perfect handmade gifts and festive treats from local vendors at this cozy downstairs market—shop small, shop local, and check everyone off your list.

🎸That Arena Rock Show (Burnsville at 7:30pm)
💲 Relive the glory days of 70s and 80s rock with high-energy tributes to Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith, AC/DC, and more—get your lighters out and your fists in the air. Secure your spot.

📖Meet William Kent Krueger (Apple Valley at 9am)
💲 Cork O'Connor mystery fans and book lovers, don't miss this chance to hear the bestselling author speak about "The Transformative Power of Stories" over continental breakfast. Secure your spot.

🎁Holiday Market at Fong's (Prior Lake at 10am)
🆓 Shop 30+ carefully-curated local artisans and makers selling everything from wild salmon to handmade pottery at this beautiful free event.

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