Eagan Area Events: See What's Coming Up This Weekend

Eagan MN

07 October, 2021

12:44 PM

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EAGAN, MN — Hoping to go on a family outing? Hoping to spend a night out with friends? Your Eagan Patch community calendar is a great way to check out what's happening near you and discover local events that fit your interests. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this weekend. Want to add an upcoming event? Whether you're planning a festival, a cooking class, or resume workshop, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. You can also spread the word in nearby communities by promoting your event. The cost is $1 per day per community. Here are all of this weekend's events in and around Eagan: "A Bench in the Sun" Lunch + Matinee Play When: Thursday, October 7th at 12:15 p.m. Where: Daytrippers Dinner Theatre What: DayTrippers Dinner Theatre in Bloomington is putting on lunch + play showings of their hilarious Fall 2021 play, "A Bench in the Sun", every Wednesday afternoon, Thursday afternoon, and Friday afternoon from August 19, 2021 to October 29, 2021. This must-see play by Ron Clark ... Learn More Heritage Library Afternoon Book Discussion Group When: Thursday, October 7th at 12:30 p.m. Where: Wescott Library What: Event listing from Wescott Library: Thursday and October 7 from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PMDiscuss a variety of great books with other members of the community. This month's title is A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens. New members are welcome. Geared for adults. Learn More Housing Crisis Support Services - Wescott Library When: Thursday, October 7th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Wescott Library What: Event listing from Wescott Library: Thursday and October 7 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PMDrop-in assistance from Ally Support Services is available for people who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Learn More Friends of the Pleasant Hill Library Book Sale: Member Preview Night When: Thursday, October 7th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Wescott Library What: Event listing from Wescott Library: Thursday, October 7 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PMDiscover great deals on gently used materials and help support your local library. This preview event is reserved for members of the Friends of the Pleasant Hill Library. Memberships available at th... Learn More LeDuc History Book Discussion Group - Wescott Library When: Thursday, October 7th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Wescott Library What: Event listing from Wescott Library: Thursday, October 7 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PMDiscuss a variety of great books with other members of the community. This month's title is White Birch, Red Hawthorn: a Memoir by Nora Murphy. New members are welcome. Geared for adults.This event ... Learn More Experience Alaska brown bears with Minnesota nature photographer John Pennoyer When: Thursday, October 7th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Online presentation What: Please join us on Thursday, Oct. 7 at 7 p.m., for an online presentation by Minnesota-based nature and outdoor photographer John Pennoyer on the Brown Bears of Alaska. John's stunning images have appeared on calendars and in outdoor publications such as Game & Fish magazin... Learn More Club Book With Kate Quinn Online - Wescott Library When: Thursday, October 7th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Wescott Library What: Event listing from Wescott Library: Thursday, October 7 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMJoin us as we meet best-selling author Kate Quinn on Facebook Live as she discusses her newest book The Rose Code.Join Meeting: https://www.facebook.com/events/150440650573673/ Learn More Fall Bird Watching Online - Wescott Library When: Thursday, October 7th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Wescott Library What: Event listing from Wescott Library: Thursday, October 7 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMIn this virtual bird talk with bird expert Amy Simso Dean, you'll learn some birding basics and how you can contribute to science. Meet our local birds, learn how easy it is to set up a bird feeding... Learn More Friends of the Pleasant Hill Library Book Sale When: Friday, October 8th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Wescott Library What: Event listing from Wescott Library: Friday, October 8 from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PMDiscover great deals on gently used materials and help support your local library. Learn More Book Bingo for All Ages - Wescott Library When: Friday, October 8th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Wescott Library What: Event listing from Wescott Library: Friday, October 8 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMBring a lawn chair or picnic blanket to play bingo outside for a chance to win gently used books. In case of inclement weather this event will be canceled. All ages.Please review the following COVID... Learn More RAD Zoo - Wescott Library When: Friday, October 8th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Wescott Library What: Event listing from Wescott Library: Friday, October 8 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AMLearn about the lives of frogs, turtles, lizards, snakes and a small alligator. Get up-close to pet some of these unique creatures. Presented by Reptile and Amphibian Discovery Zoo. Registration req... Learn More "A Bench in the Sun" Lunch + Matinee Play When: Friday, October 8th at 12:15 p.m. Where: Daytrippers Dinner Theatre What: DayTrippers Dinner Theatre in Bloomington is putting on lunch + play showings of their hilarious Fall 2021 play, "A Bench in the Sun", every Wednesday afternoon, Thursday afternoon, and Friday afternoon from August 19, 2021 to October 29, 2021. This must-see play by Ron Clark ... Learn More Painting on Glass - Wescott Library When: Friday, October 8th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Wescott Library What: Event listing from Wescott Library: Friday, October 8 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PMCreate a work of art using centuries-old painting techniques on Plexiglas or other translucent material that sparkles in the light. Presented by ArtStart. Registration required. Geared for ages 13 a... Learn More Featured Event: Corrigan Eclectic Art Market and Opening! When: Saturday, October 9th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Corrigan Eclectric Co, 3065 145th St W, Rosemount, MN, 55068 What: We are BACK!  Thank you for helping us celebrate our Grand Opening in July, and now we are holding monthly Art Markets for the Holiday Season!  You are invited to join us for our first Art Market on SATURDAY OCTOBER 9th from 11 to 4pm!  We will be featuring Local Minnesota Art... Learn More Featured Event: Corrigan Eclectic Art Market and Opening! (Kat Corrigan) Friends of the Wescott Library Book Sale: Bag Sale When: Saturday, October 9th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Wescott Library What: Event listing from Wescott Library: Saturday, October 9 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PMDiscover great deals on gently used materials and help support your local library. Learn More Fall Bird Walk - Wescott Library When: Saturday, October 9th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Wescott Library What: Event listing from Wescott Library: Saturday, October 9 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AMAre you new to birding or just looking for a refresher? If so, this bird walk is for you! Join bird expert, Amy Simso Dean to learn and experience the basics for finding, describing and identifyin... Learn More Waggin' Tales - Wescott Library When: Saturday, October 9th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Wescott Library What: Event listing from Wescott Library: Saturday, October 9 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AMRead to trained therapy dogs in a supportive environment to help build literacy skills and confidence in reading out loud. Event will be held in the Children's Area. Geared for youth ages 5–10. Learn More Teen Advisory Group (TAG) meeting - Wescott Library When: Saturday, October 9th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Wescott Library What: Event listing from Wescott Library: Saturday, October 9 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PMLead with other teens in your community to help shape library programs and services. Use your talents and skills to represent the library, help prepare for special events, and make suggestions for b... Learn More Make and Take: Fairies and Gnomes on a Stick When: Saturday, October 9th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Wescott Library What: Event listing from Wescott Library: Saturday, October 9 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PMLearn how to create little fairies and gnomes to take home. Presented by Artistry. Registration required. Ages: 8–14. Please review the following COVID-19 Health and Safety Guidelines for library ev... Learn More Friends of the Pleasant Hill Library Book Sale: Bag Sale When: Saturday, October 9th at 2:30 p.m. Where: Wescott Library What: Event listing from Wescott Library: Saturday, October 9 from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PMDiscover great deals on gently used materials and help support your local library. Learn More "A Bench in the Sun" Dinner + Play When: Sunday, October 10th at 5:00 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 from August 22, 2021 to October 24, 2021. This must-see play by Ron Clark will bring laughter and joy to all theater lov... Learn More Featured Event: Social Security Seminar When: Monday, October 11th at 6:00 p.m. Where: 12600 Nicollet Ave What: One of the most important decisions you need to make before you retire is when to claim Social Security benefits. LIMITED SEATING AVAILABLE: MUST CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Many retirees apply for Social Security before reaching full retirement age. But by doing so, they may signi... Learn More Featured Event: Social Security Seminar (Enlighten 567 Workshops) Killer Thrillers Book Group - Wescott Library When: Monday, October 11th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Wescott Library What: Event listing from Wescott Library: Monday, October 11 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMDiscuss a variety of great books with other members of the community. This month's title is The Reversal by Michael Connelly. New members are welcome. Geared for adults. Learn More Glass Ornaments - Wescott Library When: Monday, October 11th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Wescott Library What: Event listing from Wescott Library: Monday, October 11 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PMUse alcohol inks to create a beautiful, light-up glass ornament. Presented by Teaching Artist Anne Sawyer. Registration required. Geared for adults. Learn More Consumer Law Clinic - Wescott Library When: Tuesday, October 12th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Wescott Library What: Event listing from Wescott Library: Tuesday, October 12 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PMGet help with consumer law matters such as debt collection, garnishment, credit issues, foreclosures, contracts and conciliation court with a free 30-minute consultation from a volunteer attorney. S... Learn More Homework Help - Wescott Library When: Tuesday, October 12th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Wescott Library What: Event listing from Wescott Library: Tuesday, October 12 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PMWork with a volunteer tutor for help with homework assignments in any subject. Open to K–12 students, no appointment necessary. Learn More Introduction to Drop Spindle Spinning When: Tuesday, October 12th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Wescott Library What: Event listing from Wescott Library: Tuesday, October 12 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PMGet introduced to the hand spinning process and practice spinning your own yarn. Use wool roving as well as assorted other fibers as you learn to blend, draft, and spin your own mini-skein. Presente... Learn More Autumnal Watercolors - Wescott Library When: Tuesday, October 12th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Wescott Library What: Event listing from Wescott Library: Tuesday, October 12 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PMDiscover the wonderful world of watercolor painting this fall and learn techniques including brush handling, wet-on-wet techniques, dry techniques, color mixing and more. Create a fall-inspired pain... Learn More Volunteer Information Session - Kids 'n Kinship When: Tuesday, October 12th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Virtual What: Event listing from Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce: Tuesday, October 12 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Join us for an upcoming informational session about becoming a mentor at Kids 'n Kinship! (See below for a list of other upcoming informational sessions if this time does... Learn More Intro to 3D Printing - Wescott Library When: Tuesday, October 12th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Wescott Library What: Event listing from Wescott Library: Tuesday, October 12 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMSee 3D printers in action and learn how they work, how they are being used in real life, and the history behind them. Presented by Maker Artist in Residence Sam Hightower of Make with Sam. Registrat... Learn More Teddy Roosevelt Live - Wescott Library When: Tuesday, October 12th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Wescott Library What: Event listing from Wescott Library: Tuesday, October 12 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PMSee impersonator Adam Lindquist bring Teddy Roosevelt, the 26th president, to life with engaging stories of overcoming obstacles, the importance of hard work, his legacy that continues to inspire us... Learn More Inver Grove Heights Reads: Author Diane Wilson When: Tuesday, October 12th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Wescott Library What: Event listing from Wescott Library: Tuesday, October 12 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PMSpend an evening with Diane Wilson, author of The Seed Keeper, a novel following a Dakota family's struggle to preserve their way of life over the generations, and one woman's search for belonging a... Learn More Ambassador Committee Meeting - Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce When: Wednesday, October 13th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce: Wednesday, October 13 from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM The Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce is the influential regional voice that champions promotion and improvement of the business environment, cultivating vibr... Learn More Member Listed Event: Burnsville • REFINE Gathering When: Wednesday, October 13th at 9:30 a.m. Where: Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce: Wednesday, October 13 from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM   A networking group where like minded women meet to grow personally + professionally + in their faith.   An awesome space where you can connect, collaborate a... Learn More See 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 [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.