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  • 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.

  • Youth Art & Craft Market

    Market / Shopping
    Hidden Oaks Middle School 15855 Fish Point Road SE, Prior Lake, MN, USA

    A community market celebrating youth artistry and craftsmanship. Browse and purchase unique handmade items created by young artists and crafters in the Prior Lake area.

  • Shakopee Shockwaves Waterski Show

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

    Jumps, tricks, pyramids, and barefoot skiing in a free family show on the water. Pre-show at 6:20, main show at 7; bring a blanket or lawn chair.

    Free

  • Muddy Buddy Run

    Kids & Family
    Lakefront Park 5000 Kop Pkwy SE, Prior Lake, MN

    Kids 5 to 12 take on a muddy obstacle course at Lakefront Park, running it as many times as they want inside their 30 minute slot. Registration closed August 12, so this one is for the kids already signed up.

  • Treats ‘N Tunes: New Vintage Acoustic

    Live Music
    Savage Community Park

    Savage's park series sets up at the Community Park pickleball courts with free ice cream, yard games, and classic rock from New Vintage Acoustic.

  • Back-to-School Celebration & Stuff the Bus

    Kids & Family
    Prior Lake High School 7575 150th St. West, Savage, MN

    PLSAS 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.

    Free

  • Shakopee Shockwaves Waterski Show

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

    The Shockwaves' free Thursday show at Quarry Lake Park: jumps, pyramids, and barefoot skiing, with the pre-show at 6:20 and the main show at 7. Bring a blanket or lawn chair.

    Free

  • Primrose School 20th Anniversary Party

    Kids & Family
    Primrose School of Prior Lake and Savage 7459 South Park Drive, Savage, MN

    Primrose 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.

    Free

  • Vehicle Fair at Shakopee High School

    Kids & Family
    Shakopee High School 100 17th Avenue West, Shakopee, MN

    More 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.

    Free

  • Grandparent Picnic & Paddleboat with Juggler Tuey

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

    Grandparents and grandchildren picnic, play lawn games, and paddleboat at Cleary Lake. Comic stunt juggler Tuey performs from 6 to 6:45 p.m. Bring your own food and drink.

  • Shakopee Shockwaves Waterski Show

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

    Free Thursday waterski show at Quarry Lake Park: jumps, pyramids, tricks, and barefoot skiing. Pre-show at 6:20, main show at 7; bring a blanket or lawn chair.

    Free

  • Dino Time Sensory Play at Club Prior

    Kids & Family
    Club Corner @ PL Library 16210 Eagle Creek Ave, Prior Lake, MN

    Kids move between dinosaur-themed sensory stations: volcano slime, dino print painting, and fossil digging. Ages 1 to 6, caregiver required.

    $26

  • Corn Fest at Valleyfair

    Live Music
    Valleyfair 1 Valleyfair Dr, Shakopee, MN

    Roasted corn and elote, live music, and a corn-eating contest, Saturdays and Sundays through August 30 at Valleyfair. Included with park admission.

  • Chalk the Walk, Welcome Back!

    Kids & Family
    Twin Oaks Middle School 15860 Fish Point Road SE, Prior Lake, MN, USA

    Bring the kids and leave chalk welcome-back messages for Prior Lake teachers at Twin Oaks before the first day of school. Chalk provided.

  • Minnesota State Fair 2026

    Kids & Family
    Minnesota State Fairgrounds 1265 Snelling Ave N, St. Paul, MN

    The Great Minnesota Get-Together, daily through Labor Day. Fair express buses run every day from Southbridge in Shakopee and Burnsville for $6 round trip.

    $4 – $20

  • Public Safety Day at Cleary Lake Regional Park

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

    Kids climb into fire trucks, squad cars and other emergency vehicles at Cleary Lake and meet the people who drive them. Free, no registration.

    Free
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