Good morning, Lakeville! Well, that snow was certainly a choice. I don’t remember ordering winter’s encore, but here we are. If anyone knows how to fast-track spring’s arrival, now would be a great time to speak up.

What’s inside:

A look ahead at April events
Live comedy & music
Craft & gift expo

— Brady Greenbush

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Later in April

📌 April 12th - 🥚 Giant Easter Egg Hunt

📌 April 12th - 🐰 Community Easter Celebration:

📌 April 12th - 🥂 Ladies' 'Think Spring' Brunch & Shop at Gary’s

📌 April 12th - 🛍️ Spring Sip n Shop at the Chart House

📌 April 12th - 🍎 Apple Valley Home and Garden Expo 2025

📌 April 12th - 🤝 Made For Women’s Conference

📌 April 18th - 🎸 Maiden Dixie at Babe's

📌 April 19th - 🚚 3rd Annual Spring Food Trucks Day

📌 April 26th - 📕 Indie Bookstore Day at Niche Books

📌 April 26th - 🛍 Sip ‘N Shop at Buck Hill

Monday

🏃 Spring Break Fun at Big Air: Looking for a way to keep the kids active during Spring Break? Big Air is open extended hours all week long—Monday through Saturday from 10AM to 9PM and Sundays from noon to 8PM. Bring the whole family to jump, bounce, climb and play their energy away in this indoor adventure park.

🧱 Spring Break Clay for Kids: Muddy Waters Studio is hosting the opportunity for young artists ages 6-12 to get creative with clay. From 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, kids can learn hand-building techniques like pinch pots, slabs, and coils to shape their own unique masterpiece. Register here.

Tuesday

📥 Dakota Electric Climate Candidate Forum: Lakeville Friends of the Environment and Eco Faith will be hosting a candidate form this Tuesday. Board elections are coming up in April, and this is your chance to vote for candidates who align with your priorities. Meet the candidates, hear their views on energy issues. Register for free here.

Wednesday

🎡 Fair Food at Fleet Farm: From April 2-6, the Fleet Farm parking lot will be hosting Solem Concessions, and they’ll have cheese curds, foot-long hotdogs, pronto pups, funnel cakes, and other fair treats.

Thursday

🧠 Pub Trivia at Angry Inch: Come over for an from 7 to 9 PM for an evening that exercises your mind, sparks laughter, and might just earn you bragging rights until next time.

🛍️ Nordstrom Rack Grand Opening: Nordstrom Rack is celebrating their grand opening at Fischer Marketplace on April 5th. Early birds will be rewarded—arrive by 8AM for treats, music, and a chance to win a $1,000 gift card (drawing at 8:45AM). Doors officially open at 9AM. Head to 14910 Florence Trail.

🪴 Succulent Terrarium Workshop: Join Creative Explorations at Trove Brewing for a fun-filled hour designing your very own succulent terrarium. Enjoy a refreshing brew while getting your hands dirty in this perfect blend of creativity and relaxation.

Saturday

🖊 Ink & Indulge: From 10 AM - 4 PM, Threads & Co is hosting a unique social experience where you can hang out, browse their newest fashion collections, and walk away with a permanent memento of the day from Alia at Her’s Truly.

🐶 Puppy Meet & Greet at Fleet Farm: Warrior Dog Rescue is bringing some of their adoptable dogs to Fleet Farm from noon to 3 PM. Come meet a potential family member!

🎁 Perfectly Unique Craft & Gift Expo: This massive expo brings together over 100 vendors and crafters from across Minnesota and Wisconsin, offering everything from handmade treasures to unique gifts. Come spend a few hours at Schmitz-Maki Arena, browsing, shopping, and finding special pieces you won't see anywhere else.

Sunday

🌸 Floral Design Workshop Series: Join Cedar Rae Floral for Sunday afternoon flower fun! These hands-on workshops run from noon to 2pm and will teach you all the basics of floral design while you play with beautiful seasonal flowers. You'll learn professional tips and tricks to make your arrangements look amazing and last longer, plus you'll take home your own creation. Secure your spot.

🖌 Paint & Sip at Farm Town Brew Hall: Connect with your creative side at this no-experience-required art class, where local artists will guide you step-by-step through painting “Sunset Canoe” with acrylic on canvas. Open to ages 13 and up. Space is limited, secure your spot.

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Weather This Week

As of Sun, Mar. 30th at 5 PM.

Mon 31st 39°/25° Sunny ☀ | 💧 15%

Tue 1st 38°/33° Rain and snow 🌨 | 💧 45%

Wed 2nd 44°/31° Rain and snow 🌨 | 💧 50%

Thu 3rd 43°/27° Mostly cloudy ☁ | 💧 20%

Fri 4th 48°/31° Mostly cloudy ☁ | 💧 10%

Sat 5th 51°/28° Mostly cloudy ☁ | 💧 10%

Sun 6th 49°/25° Partly cloudy ☁ | 💧 5%

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