Experience Elvis, Free Ice Skating This Weekend in Burnsville

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When/Where: Auction: 5 p.m. Saturday; show: 7 p.m. Saturday; Burnsville Performing Arts Center, Burnsville

Why Go: This event doesn't just feature an Elvis tribute show, but a silent auction to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital; the main performance event features award-winning tribute artists Steve and Tommy Marcio who will perform all eras of the King's greatest hits.

Cost: $21

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When/Where: 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday; Galaxie Library in Apple Valley

Why Go: Join local authors and publishers for Dakota County Library's first Local Author Fair. Hear award-winning mystery author and keynote speaker David Housewright and attend free writing and publishing workshops presented by The Loft Literary Center. Forty authors and organizations will be on hand to sell and sign their books and talk with visitors. Light refreshments will be provided and visitors can enter a drawing for free books.

Cost: Free

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When/Where: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday; Dodge Nature Center in West St. Paul

Why Go: Join the Dodge Nature Center's staff for their annual Frosty Fun Festival. Activities include: Kick-sledding, ice bowling, ice mini-golf, and snowshoeing (depending on snow depth), dog sled rides for children ages 4 through 12, sledding and boot hockey, a bonfire, reindeer-led sleigh rides, a puppet theater and more.

Cost: Members: $3 or $12 per family; non-members: $5 or $20 per family. Free for children ages 2 and under

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When/Where: 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, 

Why Go: This free concert is part of the winter concert series sponsored by the Apple Valley Arts Foundation and City of Apple Valley, featuring this returning performer from the summer concert series. This time, however, you can experience the music indoors and out of the cold.

Price: Free; food available for purchase

5. Free Skating at the Burnsville Ice Center

When/Where: Noon to 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, Burnsville Ice Center, 251 Civic Center Parkway

Why Go: For just an hour-and-a-half admission, skate rentals and skating lessons will be free in honor of National Skating Month. The sponsors, Burnsville-Minnesota Valley Figure Skating Club and the City of Burnsville, will also be giving away prizes such as T-shirts, sports bags and gloves. 

Price: Free