PawPADS Going to the Dogs! is an annual event hosted by PawPADS (Pawsitive Perspective Assistance Dogs in September, and it's free to the public. It is held in the Lakeville Area Arts Center and service dogs are welcome to attend. It is a family fundraiser picnic, and there is an art sale and a silent […]
The Haunted Forest Festival is an annual event hosted by the City of Lakeville at Steve Michaud Park in celebration of all things spooky. There are ghouls, ghosts, and goblins at every turn, and the suggested age is 9 and older because of the spooks. They also have a maze for the trick-or-treaters, bonfires and […]
Taste of Lakeville is an annual event that is hosted at and by the Lakeville Area Arts Center in May. It has been going on for nearly twenty years. It's a celebration of the vibrant restaurant/drinks culture of Lakeville, and it's 21+ (age) for attendance. It is a fundraising event for the Lakeville Rotary Club, […]
Hot Sam's Antiques & Foto Park was opened in 1985 by Bobbie "Jake" Hood and his mother, Gladys Hood to sell the antiques that Gladys Hood had amassed over her lifetime. Kathy Sakyr, Jake's significant other, is now a co-owner with Jake after Gladys passed. The park is filled with eclectic antiques that people love […]
Pan-O-Prog stands for Panorama of Progress, and it's an annual celebration of how far Lakeville has come. Pan-O-Prog is a week-long festivity, and it's happened every July for over 50 years. There is a grand parade, a carnival, cruise night and so much more. There is fun for everyone in the family, and it's a […]
Mainstreet Coffee & Wine Bar is a place that combines two favorite beverages, coffee and wine. The decor is colorful and warm, and the atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming. The staff members are friendly, and they're knowledgeable. They serve breakfast, lunch, baked goods, and bar bites. The food menu includes cinnamon rolls, Rockslide Brownie, Grilled […]
Angry Inch Brewing was opened in 2016, and it has a decor its website describes as 'industrial meets rustic', and it has a warm and vibrant feeling to it. The staff members are friendly and knowledgeable about their beer. The owners are serious about sustainability, and their taproom reflects that. The light bulbs are LED […]
Holly's Dance & Mentorship has been in operation for 19 years (opened by Holly), and they have some strong principles guiding their way. Their classes include ballet, tap, combination tap and ballet, adaptive dance, musical theater, and adult classes, to name a few. They bring a positive attitude to teaching, and they want to convey […]
Ballet Royale Minnesota has been a premier ballet academy for a decade, and it was started by Denise and Rick Vogt. They are former professional ballet dancers, and they bring their considerable collective knowledge to their school. They focus on health, and they nurture their students as well as teach them ballet. They have classes […]
Alibi Drinkery calls itself an upscale casual sports bar, and it has outdoor seating on the patio when the weather permits. The decor is homey and woodsy, and the service is friendly. They have fourteen big screen TVs, so it's a great place to gather with your friends to cheer on the home team. They […]