World War II LIVING HISTORY WEEKEND

The World War II Historical Re-enacting Society will have more than 30 groups performing. See American, British, Canadian, Japanese and other military units. Re-enactors will represent infantry, aviation, medical and other professions. There will also be weapon demonstrations, displays, a swap meet and more. (10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat.; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. next Sun. $7. Dakota City Heritage Village, 4008 W. 220th St., Farmington. 651-460-8050. www.dakotacity.org.)

GOLDEN VALLEY DAYS

Festival season has begun and there is no shortage of fun for kids and grown-ups. Hear music by Crows Feet, Chip Minor and High & Mighty bands. Make noodle art, taste food from local vendors and peruse the greenery at the Golden Valley Garden Club Plant Sale. Also check out a vintage car show and rummage sale. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. (9:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Sat. Free. Brookview Park, Winnetka Av. and Brookview Pkwy., Golden Valley. www.goldenvalleyfund.org.)

Melissa Walker