Freedom Days
Apple Valley will celebrate the United States' independence with a wide variety of activities. Kids can showcase their casting skills in a fishing derby. A carnival will have rides for thrill seekers. Athletes can participate in a fun run or tennis tournament. Other events include a car show cruise, live music, parade and more.
- Today-next Sun. Locations and times vary, see website for details
- www.avfreedomdays.com
Summer Fete
Kids can bounce about in inflatables and satisfy their cravings for sweets from food vendors. Fireworks at dusk. A youth stage and main stage include performances by the Splatter Sisters, Tricia and the Toonies, Pop Rocks and others. The evening ends with fireworks at 10 p.m.
- 3 p.m. next Sun
- Free
- Normandale Lake Park, W. 84th St. and Normandale Lake Blvd., Bloomington
- www.ci.bloomington.mn.us
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