Kids & Family
Events
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FaerieLand Rescue Pet Adoption Event
Kids & FamilyPetSmart 8014 Old Carriage Ct, Shakopee, MNFaerieLand Rescue holds a pet adoption event at PetSmart in Shakopee on Sunday, June 28, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Stop by to meet some of the rescue's available dogs, with shepherds and corgis among the animals on hand.Same-day adoptions are not available unless you are preapproved, so reach out to FaerieLand Rescue ahead...
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Friends & Family Log Rolling
Kids & FamilyCleary Lake Regional Park 18106 Texas Avenue, Prior Lake, MNTry log rolling at Cleary Lake Regional Park on Sunday, June 28 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Rooted in the Midwest logging era, log rolling is a safe and fun sport for all skill levels. Instructors from the Outdoor Recreation School teach the basics, then you can test your skills against other participants. No experience...
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Beachy Balance Family Fun
Kids & FamilyCleary Lake Regional Park 18106 Texas Avenue, Prior Lake, MNBring the whole family to Cleary Lake Regional Park on Tuesday, June 30 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. for a free, all-ages balance challenge near the beach. Test your skills on the log roll and glide across slack lines while building core strength, focus, and confidence by the water. The Readmobile, a library on wheels,...
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Casting to Chiro
Kids & FamilySand Point Beach 14349 Crest Ave NE, Prior Lake, MNCasting to Chiro is a free outdoor pop-up at Sand Point Beach on Tuesday, June 30, from 4 to 7 p.m. The event runs as two stations: fly-casting lessons with Caleb of Regal Beagle Fly Fishing, followed by soft-tissue work from Lakeside Chiropractic. Yard games and light refreshments round out the evening. No registration required,...
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Prior Lake Firecracker 5k
Kids & FamilyCleary Lake Regional Park 18106 Texas Avenue, Prior Lake, MNThe first annual Prior Lake Firecracker 5k starts the Fourth of July at Cleary Lake Regional Park on Saturday, July 4 at 8 a.m. The family friendly run and walk follows the trails around Cleary Lake and is open to all ages, with dogs and strollers welcome. July 4th themed treats follow the race.Hosted by...
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Wiener Dog Races
Kids & FamilyCanterbury Park 1100 Canterbury Park Rd S, Shakopee, MNCanterbury Park rings in the Fourth of July with its annual Wiener Dog Races and a day of star-spangled fun. Admission is $2.50 plus tax, with $2.50 food and beverage specials all day. Highlights include giveaways with 250 free $2 wagers, a hot dog eating contest, and the dachshund races themselves. Festivities run from 1...
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Star Spangled Night at Valleyfair
Kids & FamilyValleyfair 1 Valleyfair Dr, Shakopee, MNValleyfair caps off the Fourth of July with Star Spangled Night, a high-energy patriotic fireworks show choreographed to an upbeat soundtrack. The fireworks light up the sky at 9:45 p.m. on Saturday, July 4. The show is included with regular park admission, so you can spend the whole day riding coasters and racing down waterslides...
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Family Kayak
Kids & FamilyCleary Lake Regional Park 18106 Texas Avenue, Prior Lake, MNMake memories on the water at Cleary Lake Regional Park on Sunday, July 5 from 1 to 3 p.m. Instructors from the Outdoor Recreation School cover kayaking safety and paddling technique before you head out to practice on the lake. All equipment is provided. Wear shoes that can get wet and dress for the weather....
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Def Leggend (Def Leppard Tribute) β Rhythm on the Rails
Live MusicFeaturedDowntown Shakopee 145 1st Avenue East, Shakopee, MNDef Leggend pays full-throttle homage to Def Leppard, covering "Pour Some Sugar on Me," "Photograph," "Rock of Ages," and "Hysteria" with the layered harmonies and chrome guitars intact. Part of the Rhythm on the Rails series in downtown Shakopee.
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Teen Lizard Keychains at Prior Lake Library
Kids & FamilyPrior Lake Library 16210 Eagle Creek Ave SE, Prior Lake, MNFor ages 12 to 18. Create your own colorful beaded lizard keychain and learn simple beading techniques in this fun, hands-on program in the large meeting room at the Prior Lake Library.
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Shakopee Shockwaves Waterski Show
Kids & FamilyQuarry Lake Park 6201 Innovation Blvd, Shakopee, MNThe Shakopee Shockwaves put on a free waterski show at Quarry Lake Park, with skiers showcasing jumps, tricks, pyramids, and barefoot skiing in a family-friendly exhibition on the water. The...
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Beach Party at Sand Point
Kids & FamilySand Point Beach 14349 Crest Ave NE, Prior Lake, MNThe City of Prior Lake Recreation staff hosts a summer Beach Party at Sand Point Beach on Friday, July 10 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free activities include face...
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Extreme Day
Kids & FamilyCanterbury Park 1100 Canterbury Park Rd S, Shakopee, MNCanterbury Park hosts Extreme Day, a novelty afternoon at the Shakopee track where the racing goes bigger and wilder. The lineup features extreme animal races with ostriches, camels, and zebras,...
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Spotlight Story Time on the Bus
Kids & FamilySavage Library 13090 Alabama Ave S, Savage, MNKids climb aboard an MVTA bus at the Savage Library for a story time about transportation and travel. A free, hands-on morning that pairs reading with a real look at public transit.
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Americaβs 250th Anniversary Challenge
Kids & FamilyMcCann Park 7125 S Park Dr, Savage, MNCub Scout Pack 9331 throws a family celebration of America's 250th birthday at McCann Park, with colonial-style activities, cupcakes, and a commemorative patch for every kid and adult who takes part. Drop by any time.
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CANCELLED: The World According to Garth at Rhythm on the Rails
Live MusicDowntown Shakopee 145 1st Avenue East, Shakopee, MNCANCELLED β July 15th ConcertWith safety as our top priority, we have made the difficult decision to cancel tonight's concert. The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning and Air Quality Alert for our area through Thursday evening, with heat index values near or above 100 degrees expected throughout the day.These conditions pose...
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Shakopee Shockwaves Waterski Show
Kids & FamilyQuarry Lake Park 6201 Innovation Blvd, Shakopee, MNThe Shakopee Shockwaves put on a free waterski show at Quarry Lake Park, with skiers showcasing jumps, tricks, pyramids, and barefoot skiing in a family-friendly exhibition on the water. The pre-show starts at 6:20 p.m. and the main show begins at 7 p.m. Bring a blanket or lawn chair for seating. Admission is free, and...
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Bridgewood Family Extravaganza
Kids & FamilyBridgewood Church 6201 W 135th St, Savage, MNPetting zoo, inflatables, dunk tank, face painting, and boatloads of games for kids and families at Bridgewood Church in Savage, Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a food truck on site.
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Friends & Family Log Rolling
Kids & FamilyCleary Lake Regional Park 18106 Texas Avenue, Prior Lake, MNInstructors teach the basics, then you test your skills against other rollers. No experience needed and equipment is provided. $6, advance registration required.
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Parrothead Paradise (Jimmy Buffett Tribute) β Rhythm on the Rails
Live MusicFeaturedDowntown Shakopee 145 1st Avenue East, Shakopee, MNParrothead Paradise turns Lewis Street into a slice of Margaritaville with a high-energy Jimmy Buffett tribute. Bring the Hawaiian shirts and the cheeseburger appetite β the set spans Buffettβs laid-back catalog from βMargaritavilleβ and βCheeseburger in Paradiseβ to deeper Coral Reefer cuts, with the kind of party energy that only a Parrothead show delivers. Rhythm...
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Shakopee Shockwaves Waterski Show
Kids & FamilyQuarry Lake Park 6201 Innovation Blvd, Shakopee, MNThe Shakopee Shockwaves put on a free waterski show at Quarry Lake Park, with skiers showcasing jumps, tricks, pyramids, and barefoot skiing in a family-friendly exhibition on the water. The pre-show starts at 6:20 p.m. and the main show begins at 7 p.m. Bring a blanket or lawn chair for seating. Admission is free, and...
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Big Year of Rivers: Home on the Minnesota River
Kids & FamilyThe Landing 2187 County Road 101, Shakopee, MNA free day at The Landing celebrating the Minnesota River. Tour the historic village, try atlatls and geocaching, and meet birds of prey and river critters.
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Unicorn & Llama Races
Kids & FamilyCanterbury Park 1100 Canterbury Park Rd S, Shakopee, MNCostumed unicorns and llamas dash down the track between live horse races at Canterbury Park. A whimsical twist on race day for the whole family.
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The Fabulous Armadillos Party Band β Rhythm on the Rails
Live MusicFeaturedDowntown Shakopee 145 1st Avenue East, Shakopee, MNThe Fabulous Armadillos, one of Minnesotaβs most-booked party bands, hit Lewis Street for the next-to-last night of the 2026 Rhythm on the Rails series. Their party-band show pulls from decades...
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Shakopee Shockwaves Waterski Show
Kids & FamilyQuarry Lake Park 6201 Innovation Blvd, Shakopee, MNThe Shakopee Shockwaves put on a free waterski show at Quarry Lake Park, with skiers showcasing jumps, tricks, pyramids, and barefoot skiing in a family-friendly exhibition on the water. The pre-show starts at 6:20 p.m. and the main show begins at 7 p.m. Bring a blanket or lawn chair for seating. Admission is free, and...
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Beagle Races at Canterbury Park
Kids & FamilyCanterbury Park 1100 Canterbury Park Rd S, Shakopee, MNBeagles sprint down the track between live horse races, with each day's winners advancing toward the Best in Show Championship on Labor Day weekend. It's also Pepsi Family Day, with face painting, pony rides, and the arcade.
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Night to Unite
Kids & FamilyNight to Unite turns Prior Lake into a few hundred small neighborhood parties, with squad cars, fire engines, and city leaders making the rounds from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. This yearβs donation drive supports Southern Valley Alliance.
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NEIL! Martin Zellar’s Tribute to Neil Diamond β Rhythm on the Rails
Live MusicFeaturedDowntown Shakopee 145 1st Avenue East, Shakopee, MNThe rescheduled Rhythm on the Rails finale: Martin Zellar’s full-band Neil Diamond tribute takes over Lewis Street in downtown Shakopee. Free, 6 to 9 p.m., food trucks on site.
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Shakopee Shockwaves Waterski Show
Kids & FamilyQuarry Lake Park 6201 Innovation Blvd, Shakopee, MNThe Shockwaves ski team puts on a free show at Quarry Lake Park with jumps, pyramids, and barefoot skiing. Pre-show at 6:20 p.m., main show at 7, bring a lawn chair.
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Little Nature Explorers at Jeffers Pond Park
Kids & FamilyJeffers Pond Park 3565 Jeffers Pkwy NW, Prior Lake, MNAn EcoElsa naturalist leads preschoolers through the plants and animals of Jeffers Pond Park, with tactile activities, games, art, and time to roam. Ages 3 to 6, one adult per child.
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