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SMSC Wacipi 2026 – Sunday
FestivalFeaturedSMSC Wacipi Grounds 3212 Dakotah Parkway, Shakopee, MN, United StatesThe Wacipi wraps Sunday with the 1 p.m. grand entry at the SMSC Wacipi Grounds. Final day for the dancing, the drums, and the food and craft vendors.
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Prior Lake Lantern Festival 2026
FestivalPrior Lake Lakeshore Prior Lake, MN, United StatesLakeshore homes string colorful lanterns around the lake for three August evenings, with live music off Lori Road Wednesday night. Best viewed from the water.
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Back-to-School Celebration & Stuff the Bus
Kids & FamilyPrior Lake High School 7575 150th St. West, Savage, MNPLSAS opens its 75th school year with a free party on the high school grounds: food trucks, bouncy houses, face painting, games, prizes, and music. Bring a few extra school supplies for the Stuff the Bus drive.
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PLHS German Club Burger Bash
FundraiserPrior Lake VFW 6208 16306 Main Ave SE, Prior Lake, MN, United StatesThe PLHS German Club grills burgers at the VFW to fund their 2027 Germany trip. $15 burger and fries, 4 to 7 p.m.
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Prior Lake Farmers Market
Market / ShoppingDowntown Prior Lake Main Ave SE, Prior Lake, MN, United StatesFresh produce, baked goods, maple syrup, handmade soaps, candies, food trucks, coffee, and live music, every Saturday morning in downtown Prior Lake. Bring a tote and come hungry.
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Primrose School 20th Anniversary Party
Kids & FamilyPrimrose School of Prior Lake and Savage 7459 South Park Drive, Savage, MN, United StatesPrimrose School of Prior Lake and Savage marks 20 years with a free party: animals to pet, a bounce house and slide, a dunk tank, face painting, touch-a-truck, food trucks and raffles. Bring a friend or neighbor for an extra raffle ticket.
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PLHS Girls Swim & Dive Car Wash Fundraiser
School FundraiserJeffers Pond Elementary School 14800 Jeffers Pass NW, Prior Lake, MN, United StatesThe PLHS girls swim and dive team washes cars in the Jeffers Pond Elementary lot from 11 to 2. No set price, donations support the team's season.
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Vehicle Fair at Shakopee High School
Kids & FamilyShakopee High School 100 17th Avenue West, Shakopee, MN, United StatesMore than 20 big trucks, emergency vehicles and specialty rigs to climb on in the Shakopee High School lot, plus a free hot dog for the first 500 guests. Free.
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Behind the Scenes of Clean Lakes: New Project Tour
NaturePrior Lake City Hall 4646 Dakota St SE, Prior Lake, MN, United StatesWatch a short film about the new iron-enhanced sand filter at Swamp Lake, then ride the bus out to see it working. A rare inside look at lake cleanup.
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Community Plate
CommunityShepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church 3611 N Berens Rd NW, Prior Lake, MN, United StatesA free community meal in the Great Room at Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church, Thursday from 5 to 6 p.m. All are welcome.
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