Lakeville Area Events
Lakeville hosts several exciting events throughout the year, including 10 days of Pan-O-Prog, Taste of Lakeville, Live on the Lake summer concert series, and the Lakeville Arts Festival. Whether you’re a foodie, live music fan, an art enthusiast, or just looking for a fun summer getaway, Lakeville has something for everyone.
Saint Paul Winter Carnival
January 22 – February 1, 2026
The St. Paul Winter Carnival is a beloved annual event that celebrates Minnesota’s winter traditions and culture. It’s a great way to experience the beauty and fun of winter in Minnesota and enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities and entertainment.
Landscape, Home & Consumer Expo
March 21, 2026
During the Expo, visitors can browse a variety of exhibits featuring products and services related to landscaping, gardening, home improvement, home decor, community events, and consumer goods. It is a great opportunity to gather ideas, explore new products, and connect with professionals in various industries. FREE admission, FREE parking.
Youth Art Month Exhibit
March 2026
The Youth Art Month Exhibit is an annual event that showcases the work of K-12 students in the Lakeville Area Public Schools. It is a great way to support and celebrate the artistic talents of young students in Lakeville, and to promote the importance of art education in schools.
Lakeville Food Truck Festival
May 16, 2026
The Annual Lakeville Food Truck Fest is ready to be experienced in beautiful Downtown Lakeville from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM at the Lakeville Area Arts Center. Make a day of it checking out all that Downtown Lakeville has to offer! This free, family-friendly event will feature 36 food trucks, offering a wide range of delicious fare, and a full-service bar hosted by B-52 Burgers and Brew. The day will be filled with live music and wrapping up the night with a full band performance. Families can enjoy the Kids Zone, with activities including a two-story inflatable slide, caricature artists, henna tattoos, and face painting. The fest takes place across multiple large lawns surrounding the arts center, with ample picnic tables, high-top tables, and shaded seating under large tents—ensuring the event will happen rain or shine.
International Day of Living Together in Peace
May 16, 2026
Together in Peace will host a celebration commemorating the International Day of Living Together in Peace at Casperson Park in Lakeville, Minnesota from noon to 3pm. Recognized globally, this event celebrates and promotes unity, harmony, and intercultural education. The celebration will feature cultural dances, musical performances, a peace pole dedication, as well as food and activity booths organized by local nonprofit and community organizations. Together in Peace promotes cross-cultural understanding and provides educational opportunities for participants to connect, learn, and engage with the principles of peace, mutual respect, and global cooperation. Join us as we honor the spirit of living together in peace.
Lakeville Farmers Market
June – October 2026
The market features a variety of local vendors offering fresh produce, meats, baked goods, and other locally sourced products. In addition to food items, the market also features local artisans selling handmade crafts and gifts. Location next to Lakeville Area Arts Center.
Live at the Lake Concert Series Wednesdays
June 10-August 26, 2026
Casperson Park Outdoor Performance Stage
19720 Juno Trail
The City of Lakeville is excited to announce our free Live at the Lake summer performance series, offering a diverse schedule of music and performance groups, held at the Casperson Park Outdoor Performance Stage on beautiful Lake Marion. Grab your family and friends, bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the entertainment! Food trucks and beverage sales will be available onsite.
The Casperson Park Outdoor Performance Stage is fully accessible with a 2,500-square-foot plaza with lit pathways, located between two parking lots and near a playground.
For updates on inclement weather, visit the Lakeville Area Arts Center on Facebook or call our Weather Hotline at 952-985-4690.
Pan-O-Prog Summer Festival
July 4 fireworks; 10 days of fun coming July 4-12, 2026
Lakeville’s annual summer celebration in July featuring July 4th Fireworks, Classic Car Parade, Car Show, street dances, Lion’s Beer Brats & Bingo, Grand Parade, Fly-In Breakfast at Airlake Airport, Asian Market, Food Vendors, and More! Final day of fun with a new Chalk Fest and live music festival.
Lions Fly-in Breakfast
July 5, 2026
The Lions Fly-in Breakfast is a great opportunity to experience the thrill of aviation and enjoy a delicious breakfast in a unique setting. Visitors can enjoy a delicious breakfast in addition to aircraft displays, airplane and helicopter rides, and aviation-related activities for people of all ages. Held at the Lakeville Airlake Airport new hanger. Reservations appreciated.
Pan-O-Prog Summer Festival’s Music in the Park with the Lakeville Community Band
July 6, 2026 from 6:30-8:30 am
Bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket and join the Lakeville Community Band on this new night for patriotic music in the park. Monitor Pan-O-Prog on Facebook/Instagram for weather update (if needed) the day of the event.
Pan-O-Prog Summer Festival
Carnival and Midway, July 9-12, 2026
Join us at the Carnival Midway next to the Lakeville Fine Arts Building near the Lakeville Arts Center. You will be greeted with four days filled with thrilling rides and exciting attractions. Your 4-Day unlimited ride passport lets you experience all the fun mechanical rides the carnival has to offer. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to create lasting memories with your friends and family. See details below and purchase your passport today and get ready for days of non-stop fun!
- Thursday, 5pm – 10pm
- Friday, noon – 10pm
- Saturday 10am – 10pm
- Saturday 10am – 10pm
- Sunday, 11am – 5pm
Pan-O-Prog Summer Festival
Tribute Night Band
July 8, 2026
Tribute Bank Performance
Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy an outdoor concert at the City of Lakeville’s Live at the Lake summer concert series. There will be food trucks onsite. Follow Pan-O-Prog on Facebook and Instagram for weather updates (if needed). 6-8 pm
Pan-O-Prog Summer Festival Art Sale
July 11, 2026
The annual Pan-O-Prog Art Sale will be held indoors at the Lakeville Area Arts Center. Local artisans will be displaying their work featuring garden art as well as functional and decorative hand-made pottery. Be sure to stop by to shop!
Saturday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave, Lakeville, MN 55044, USA
Pan-O-Prog Summer Festival Historical Exhibit
July 10-11, 2026
Visit the Lakeville Historical Society, inside Lakeville Heritage Center, to see information and artifacts from Lakeville’s history – including Pan-O-Prog! 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Heritage Center, Heritage Center, 20110 Holyoke Ave, Lakeville, MN 55044, USA
Pan-O-Prog Summer Festival
B52 Parking Lot Party with Live Music
July 10-11, 2026
B-52 Burgers and Brew, 20751 Holyoke Ave, Lakeville, MN 55044, USA
Live Music 2 Stages – Inside and Outside
2 Story Slide Inflatable Slide
Large Tents Offering Shade, picnic tables, food and drink
Eating Contest
Free Yard Games
Community Coloring Mural
Ring the bell-Ice Shot glass for prizes
Swing Lab Golf contests/games (Driving and putting)
Pan-O-Prog Summer Festival
Cruise Night July 10, 2026
The cruise is open to all collector vehicles 30 years or older (1995). 6:30-8:00 pm
EXCITING AND SPECTATOR FRIENDLY CRUISE ROUTE
Lakeville South HS through Downtown, 21135 Jacquard Ave, Lakeville, MN 55044, USA
This is a Food Drive Event. Boy Scouts will be available to collect food donations.
Following the Cruise, six blocks of Downtown Lakeville’s Main Street will be blocked off for the “Post-Cruise Vehicle Display.“
Pan-O-Prog Summer Festival
Boho Marketplace July 10-11, 2026 from 9AM – 5PM
The Downtown Street Market is moving and expanding! The event will be held at the brand new outdoor covered Allina Pavilion Rink at Hasse Ice Arena from 9 am to 5 pm daily. Artists and exhibitors from several states will feature a wide variety of products for sale like Caricature Portraits, Beaded Jewelry, Magnetic Jewelry, Face Painting, Handbags, Wood-turned Products, Gift Baskets, Stained Glass, Homemade Soaps, Rustic Wood Prints, Aprons, Engraved Cake Pans and More!
Allina Health Pavilion Rink@ Hasse Arena, 8525 215th St W, Lakeville, MN 55044, USA
Pan-O-Prog Summer Festival
Classic Car Show July 11, 2026
ALL MAKES ALL MODELS
Downtown Lakeville, MN – 11 am to 3:30 pm
Gate opens at 11:00am; awards at 3:00. Voting closes at 2:30pm * Enter on Holyoke Avenue from north at 206th Street (a change from prior years).
Participants Choice Judging Awards for top 16 cars including special awards; best of show, mayor’s, queen’s, police chief, others.
Pan-O-Prog Summer Festival
Grand Parade July 11, 2026 from 5PM – 7PM
Our high quality parade is regarded as one of the “very best” in the state of Minnesota! Parade begins at the corner of Holyoke Avenue and 210th Street and proceeds north to the corner of Heritage Drive ending at Iberia Avenue. The parade is comprised of approximately 110 units along a 1-mile route. It proceeds at a fast pace lasting about 2 hours with a full street of spectators (approximately 20,000) along the entire parade route.
Pan-O-Prog Summer Festival
Chalk Art Exhibition July 12, 2026
Come watch Chalk Artists from all over create beautiful drawings right on the street in downtown Lakeville! While in downtown, you can also enjoy live music, food trucks, and the final day of the Pan-O-Prog carnival. Artists start at 9 am.
Taste of Lakeville
August 13, 2026
The Taste of Lakeville is an annual event that showcases the culinary talents of local restaurants and chefs in Lakeville, Minnesota. Visitors can sample a wide variety of food and drinks and enjoy live music and entertainment. Located on the park-like grounds of the Lakeville Area Arts Center.
Minnesota Renaissance Festival
August 15 – September 27, 2026
The Minnesota Renaissance Festival is an annual event held in Shakopee, Minnesota, that celebrates the era of the Renaissance. The festival grounds are transformed into a medieval village, with over 200 artisans, food vendors, and performers dressed in period costumes.
Minnesota State Fair
August 27 – September 7, 2026
The Minnesota State Fair is one of the largest state fairs in the United States, attracting over 2 million visitors each year. The fair features a wide variety of activities and entertainment for people of all ages, including carnival rides, games, concerts, and agricultural exhibits. Location at the Saint Paul Fairgrounds.
Lakeville Art Festival
September 19-20, 2026
The Lakeville Art Festival is an annual event that showcases a wide variety of art from local and regional artists. Whether you’re an art enthusiast or just looking for a fun and unique event to attend, the Lakeville Art Festival is definitely worth checking out. Music, kids art tent, artist demonstrations, food trucks and more!
Tricks and Treats at Valleyfair
September 26 – October 25, 2026
During Tricks and Treats at Valleyfair, the amusement park is transformed into a haunted wonderland, with haunted mazes, scare zones, and live shows. Visitors can also enjoy rides in the park, including some of the park’s most popular roller coasters, as well as special Halloween-themed attractions.
Vikings Fest
October 3-4 and 10-11, 2026
Welcome to Viking Fest Minnesota—a bold new celebration of Viking heritage, Norse mythology, and living history. Held over two immersive weekends in October, we invite you to step into the world of the Vikings with live combat, roaring feasts, artisan crafts, and hands-on experiences for all ages..
Whether you’re a hardened warrior, a curious skald, or a family seeking epic adventure, this is your chance to BE a Viking.
What to Expect
- Historical Viking Encampment
- Viking Combat & Live Weapons Demos
- 5+ Stages of Music, Comedy & Theater
- Hands-On Activities for All Ages
- Viking Food and Drink
- Artisan Marketplace with Demos
- Contests, Games, and More
- Family Friendly and Adult Only Areas
Lakeville Women’s Symposium & Expo
November (contact the Lakeville Chamber of Commerce for date, info and registration)
The Women’s Symposium & Expo is a great opportunity for women to connect with others in their community, learn new skills and ideas, and be inspired to pursue their goals and dreams. The event celebrates the unique contributions of women and provides a supportive environment for women to connect and grow.
