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  • Prior Lake Firecracker 5k

    Kids & Family
    Cleary Lake Regional Park 18106 Texas Avenue, Prior Lake, MN

    The 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...

  • Wiener Dog Races

    Kids & Family
    Canterbury Park 1100 Canterbury Park Rd S, Shakopee, MN

    Canterbury 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...

  • Star Spangled Night at Valleyfair

    Kids & Family
    Valleyfair 1 Valleyfair Dr, Shakopee, MN

    Valleyfair 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...

  • Family Kayak

    Kids & Family
    Cleary Lake Regional Park 18106 Texas Avenue, Prior Lake, MN

    Make 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....

    $20

  • Def Leggend (Def Leppard Tribute) — Rhythm on the Rails

    Live Music
    Featured
    Downtown Shakopee 145 1st Avenue East, Shakopee, MN

    Def 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.

  • Teen Lizard Keychains at Prior Lake Library

    Kids & Family
    Prior Lake Library 16210 Eagle Creek Ave SE, Prior Lake, MN

    For 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.

  • Shakopee Shockwaves Waterski Show

    Kids & Family
    Quarry Lake Park 6201 Innovation Blvd, Shakopee, MN

    The 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...

  • Beach Party at Sand Point

    Kids & Family
    Sand Point Beach 14349 Crest Ave NE, Prior Lake, MN

    The 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 painting, games, crafts, music, contests, and entertainment from Kidsdance.Food trucks on-site: Brick Oven Bus, Smoke, The Weenie Wagon, and Kona Ice. Bring a swimsuit, towel,...

  • Extreme Day

    Kids & Family
    Canterbury Park 1100 Canterbury Park Rd S, Shakopee, MN

    Canterbury 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, plus food and entertainment across the grounds.The action runs from 1 to 4 p.m. and makes for a family-friendly twist on a day at the...

  • Spotlight Story Time on the Bus

    Kids & Family
    Savage Library 13090 Alabama Ave S, Savage, MN

    Kids 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.

  • America’s 250th Anniversary Challenge

    Kids & Family
    McCann Park 7125 S Park Dr, Savage, MN

    Cub 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.

  • CANCELLED: The World According to Garth at Rhythm on the Rails

    Live Music
    Downtown Shakopee 145 1st Avenue East, Shakopee, MN

    CANCELLED — 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...

  • Shakopee Shockwaves Waterski Show

    Kids & Family
    Quarry Lake Park 6201 Innovation Blvd, Shakopee, MN

    The 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...

  • Bridgewood Family Extravaganza

    Kids & Family
    Bridgewood Church 6201 W 135th St, Savage, MN

    Petting 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.

  • Friends & Family Log Rolling

    Kids & Family
    Cleary Lake Regional Park 18106 Texas Avenue, Prior Lake, MN

    Instructors teach the basics, then you test your skills against other rollers. No experience needed and equipment is provided. $6, advance registration required.

    $6

  • Parrothead Paradise (Jimmy Buffett Tribute) — Rhythm on the Rails

    Live Music
    Featured
    Downtown Shakopee 145 1st Avenue East, Shakopee, MN

    Parrothead Paradise turns Lewis Street into a slice of Margaritaville with a high-energy Jimmy Buffett tribute. Bring the Hawaiian shirts and the cheeseburger appetite — the set spans Buffett’s laid-back catalog from “Margaritaville” and “Cheeseburger in Paradise” to deeper Coral Reefer cuts, with the kind of party energy that only a Parrothead show delivers. Rhythm...

  • Shakopee Shockwaves Waterski Show

    Kids & Family
    Quarry Lake Park 6201 Innovation Blvd, Shakopee, MN

    The 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...

  • Big Year of Rivers: Home on the Minnesota River

    Kids & Family
    The Landing 2187 County Road 101, Shakopee, MN

    A 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.

  • Unicorn & Llama Races

    Kids & Family
    Canterbury Park 1100 Canterbury Park Rd S, Shakopee, MN

    Costumed unicorns and llamas dash down the track between live horse races at Canterbury Park. A whimsical twist on race day for the whole family.

  • The Fabulous Armadillos Party Band — Rhythm on the Rails

    Live Music
    Featured
    Downtown Shakopee 145 1st Avenue East, Shakopee, MN

    The Fabulous Armadillos, one of Minnesota’s 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 of rock, pop, country, and R&B hits, with full horns, harmonies, and a stage presence built for big outdoor crowds. It’s the loudest, danciest night...

  • Shakopee Shockwaves Waterski Show

    Kids & Family
    Quarry Lake Park 6201 Innovation Blvd, Shakopee, MN

    The 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...

  • Beagle Races at Canterbury Park

    Kids & Family
    Canterbury Park 1100 Canterbury Park Rd S, Shakopee, MN

    Beagles 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.

  • Night to Unite

    Kids & Family

    Night 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 year’s donation drive supports Southern Valley Alliance.

  • Shakopee Shockwaves Waterski Show

    Kids & Family
    Quarry Lake Park 6201 Innovation Blvd, Shakopee, MN

    The 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.

  • Little Nature Explorers at Jeffers Pond Park

    Kids & Family
    Jeffers Pond Park 3565 Jeffers Pkwy NW, Prior Lake, MN

    An 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.

    $29

  • Prior Lake Days Family Day

    Live Music
    Featured
    Downtown Prior Lake Main Ave SE, Prior Lake, MN

    Downtown turns into a free family festival from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.: live music, food trucks, a Kids Zone with a bounce house and rock climb, and a cookie eating contest.

    Free

  • Corgi Races at Canterbury Park

    Kids & Family
    Canterbury Park 1100 Canterbury Park Rd S, Shakopee, MN

    Corgis sprint down the Canterbury track between live horse races, and Pepsi Family Day brings face painting and pony rides for the kids.

  • Boating & Beachfront Bonanza

    Kids & Family
    Cleary Lake Regional Park 18106 Texas Avenue, Prior Lake, MN

    Cleary Lake puts its whole boathouse fleet on the sand to try for free: paddleboats, kayaks, canoes, and SUPs, plus the Readmobile.

  • S’More Worship at Shepherd of the Lake

    Kids & Family
    Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church 3611 N Berens Rd NW, Prior Lake, MN

    Outdoor worship and s'mores around the fire in the SOLLC courtyard. The summer series wraps up with its final two evenings, August 12 and 26.

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