This Weekend’s Upcoming Eagan Area Events

EAGAN, MN — Looking for things to do in the Eagan area? Don’t miss what’s new on your Eagan Patch community calendar. Here are some events taking place in town this weekend.

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Here are a few events happening this weekend throughout Eagan:


“A Bench in the Sun” Lunch + Matinee Play

  • When: Thursday, August 26th at 12:15 p.m.
  • Where: Daytrippers Dinner Theatre
  • What: DayTrippers Dinner Theatre in Bloomington is putting on dinner + play showings of their hilarious Fall 2021 play, “A Bench in the Sun”, every Sunday evening, Wednesday afternoon, Thursday afternoon, and Friday afternoon from August 19, 2021 to October 29, 2021. This must-see p… Learn More

Red Pine Open House 5:00pm to 6:30pm

  • When: Thursday, August 26th at 5:00 p.m.
  • Where: Red Pine Elementary
  • What: Event listing from Red Pine Elementary: Thursday and August 26 from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM Learn More

Buckets and Tap Shoes concert

  • When: Thursday, August 26th at 7:00 p.m.
  • Where: 2893 145th St W, Rosemount, MN 55068
  • What: ArtBlast is an eleven-day celebration of the arts and sponsored by the Rosemount Area Arts Council (RAAC). ArtBlast is designed to provide Rosemount and the surrounding communities with the opportunity to experience many kinds of art. It runs from August 19-29. For more informati… Learn More

Family Outdoor Movie Night

  • When: Friday, August 27th at 8:00 p.m.
  • Where: Oak Hills Church
  • What: Join us this summer for our Family Outdoor Movie Nights! We’ll gather in our backyard on the last Friday of each month (August 27) for some pre-movie fun, snacks, and prizes! Bring a chair or blanket and come in your comfy clothes! Movie will start at dusk. This is a great FRE… Learn More

Bluegrass Festival

  • When: Saturday, August 28th at 5:00 p.m.
  • Where: 2893 145th St W, Rosemount, MN 55068
  • What: ArtBlast is an eleven-day celebration of the arts, sponsored by the Rosemount Area Arts Council (RAAC). ArtBlast is designed to provide Rosemount and the surrounding communities with the opportunity to experience many kinds of art. It runs from August 19-29. For more informati… Learn More

Jazz Festival

  • When: Sunday, August 29th at 4:00 p.m.
  • Where: 2893 145th St W, Rosemount, MN 55068
  • What: ArtBlast is an eleven-day celebration of the arts, sponsored by the Rosemount Area Arts Council (RAAC). ArtBlast is designed to provide Rosemount and the surrounding communities with the opportunity to experience many kinds of art. It runs from August 19-29. For more informati… Learn More

Depolarizing Within Online – Wescott Library

  • When: Sunday, August 29th at 4:00 p.m.
  • Where: Wescott Library
  • What: Event listing from Wescott Library: Sunday, August 29 from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PMDevelop an awareness of your own political polarization and learn strategies for being critical, yet constructive while engaging in social conversations with people of opposing political views. Presen… Learn More

Featured Event: US Open Watch Party hosted by USTA Northern

  • When: Monday, August 30th at 5:00 p.m.
  • Where: TCO Stadium
  • What: Join the United States Tennis Association to watch the opening night of the US Open on the big screen at TCO Stadium with food, drinks, turf games, a travel package giveaway for the 2022 US Open and more! Admission is FREE. Learn More

Kindergarten Transition Days – Pinewood El.

  • When: Monday, August 30th at 7:45 a.m.
  • Where: Pinewood El.
  • What: Event listing from Pinewood El.: Monday, August 30 from 7:45 AM to 11:45 AM Learn More

Virtual Storytime Online – Wescott Library

  • When: Monday, August 30th at 8:00 a.m.
  • Where: Wescott Library
  • What: Event listing from Wescott Library: Monday, August 30 from 8:00 AM to 8:30 AMJoin us to connect with your friendly librarians for a fun 30-minute storytime with books, rhymes and songs to support early literacy and reading readiness. Children ages 3 and older with their famili… Learn More

Kindergarten Transitiion Day – Oak Ridge Elementary School of Leadership, Environmental and Health S…


Kindergarten Transition Day – Woodland Elementary

  • When: Monday, August 30th at 9:30 a.m.
  • Where: Woodland Elementary
  • What: Event listing from Woodland Elementary: Monday, August 30 from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM Learn More

Kindergarten Orientation – Thomas Lake Elementary

  • When: Monday, August 30th at 9:30 a.m.
  • Where: Thomas Lake Elementary
  • What: Event listing from Thomas Lake Elementary: Monday, August 30 from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM Learn More

Kindergarten Start/Transition Days – Glacier Hills Elementary School of Arts and Science


New Family Orientation – Glacier Hills Elementary School of Arts and Science

  • When: Monday, August 30th at 3:30 p.m.
  • Where: Glacier Hills Elementary School of Arts and Science
  • What: Event listing from Glacier Hills Elementary School of Arts and Science: Monday, August 30 from 3:30 PM to 4:00 PMPrincipal Henderson and Mrs. Bartosh, Assistant Administrator & Magnet Coordinator Learn More

GHESAS Open House/Meet Your Teacher – Glacier Hills Elementary School of Arts and Science


Incoming Kindergarten Parent Meeting

  • When: Monday, August 30th at 6:00 p.m.
  • Where: Northview Elementary
  • What: Event listing from Northview Elementary: Monday, August 30 from 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM Learn More

Volunteer Information Session – Kids ‘n Kinship

  • When: Monday, August 30th at 6:30 p.m.
  • Where: Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce
  • What: Event listing from Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce: Monday, August 30 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM Anyone interested in learning more about our community and school-based mentoring programs, as well as becoming a mentor, is invited to attend a Virtual Information Session… Learn More

Fastest Labs Ribbon Cutting – Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce

  • When: Tuesday, August 31st at 10:00 a.m.
  • Where: Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce
  • What: Event listing from Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce: Tuesday, August 31 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMWe’re excited to be cutting the “welcome to the neighborhood” ribbon at Fastest Labs on August 31. Fastest Labs is a non-medical drug testing franchise specializing in… Learn More

Back to School Jamboree – Black Hawk Middle

  • When: Tuesday, August 31st at 12:00 p.m.
  • Where: Black Hawk Middle
  • What: Event listing from Black Hawk Middle: Tuesday, August 31 from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PMMore info https://bhms.district196.org/families/back-to-scho… Learn More

Music in the Park – Wescott Library

  • When: Tuesday, August 31st at 5:00 p.m.
  • Where: Wescott Library
  • What: Event listing from Wescott Library: Tuesday, August 31 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PMSpend a summer evening under the big sky of Whitetail Woods and enjoy entertaining musical performances and tasty food trucks. Blankets, chairs, and picnic meals are welcome. Presented in partnership… Learn More

Music in the Park at Whitetail Woods (FREE event)

  • When: Tuesday, August 31st at 5:00 p.m.
  • Where: Dakota County Parks
  • What: Event listing from Dakota County Parks: Tuesday, August 31 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PMDetails Bring a blanket or chair, sit under the big sky of Whitetail Woods on a summer evening, and enjoy food trucks and entertaining musical… More https://www.facebook.com/events/828048918116792 Learn More

Música en Vivo en el Parque – Dakota County Parks

  • When: Tuesday, August 31st at 5:00 p.m.
  • Where: Dakota County Parks
  • What: Event listing from Dakota County Parks: Tuesday, August 31 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PMDetails Disfrute de los conciertos de Música en Vivo en el Parque, los cuales se ofrecen de forma gratuita e incluyen juegos, comida y diversión.… More https://www.facebook.com/events/41907783076… Learn More

First days of school grades 6-12 (Student Success Days); Student assessments (elementary)

  • When: Wednesday, September 1st at 12:00 a.m.
  • Where: Black Hawk Middle
  • What: Event listing from Black Hawk Middle: Wednesday, September 1 (all day) Learn More

Student Assessments K-5 – Thomas Lake Elementary

  • When: Wednesday, September 1st at 12:00 a.m.
  • Where: Thomas Lake Elementary
  • What: Event listing from Thomas Lake Elementary: Wednesday, September 1 (all day) Learn More

Summer Literacy Assessments – Oak Ridge Elementary School of Leadership, Environmental and Health Sc…

  • When: Wednesday, September 1st at 12:00 a.m.
  • Where: Oak Ridge Elementary School of Leadership, Environmental and Health Sciences
  • What: Event listing from Oak Ridge Elementary School of Leadership, Environmental and Health Sciences: Wednesday, September 1 (all day) Learn More

Member Listed Event: VIRTUAL REFINE Gathering

  • When: Wednesday, September 1st at 9:30 a.m.
  • Where: Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce
  • What: Event listing from Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce: Wednesday, September 1 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM   A networking group where like minded women meet to grow personally + professionally + in their faith.   An awesome space where you can connect, collaborat… Learn More

Check out all the local events posted by your neighbors, or add your own, on the Eagan Patch community calendar.

Editor’s note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to content@patch.com with any questions or other feedback about this article.