Outdoor & Recreation
Events
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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... |
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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... |
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The Mark Miller Band plays live rock 'n' roll out on the water. Come by boat, kayak, paddleboard, canoe or pontoon. The shore is reserved for the band and their families, so plan to listen from the lake. |
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The 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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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. |
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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.
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A three-hour beginner kayak class at Cleary Lake with Outdoor Recreation School instructors, all equipment provided. Ages 14 and up; registration closed August 6.
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Cleary Lake puts its whole boathouse fleet on the sand to try for free: paddleboats, kayaks, canoes, and SUPs, plus the Readmobile. |
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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.
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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.
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The SMSC Wacipi opens Friday with the 7 p.m. grand entry: hundreds of dancers from dozens of tribes, drum groups around the arena, and Native food and craft vendors at the Wacipi grounds. |
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Saturday at the SMSC Wacipi runs all day with grand entries at 1 and 7 p.m., hundreds of dancers, drum groups, and Native food and craft vendors at the Wacipi grounds. |
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The 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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A free guided 7 to 8 mile hike through Murphy-Hanrehan's rolling hills, with Camino veterans along to talk through-hiking.
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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.
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Morning beach yoga at Watzl's Point followed by a guided paddle around Prior Lake. Boards provided and beginners welcome. |
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A real yoga class on the farm lawn while Gray Hobby Farm's goat herd wanders the mats. Mats provided, goat cuddles likely. Ages 6 and up, $38. Arrive 15 minutes early to meet the herd.
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Start the morning with coffee and a guided bird walk around Pike Lake with SMSC naturalist Michael Kurtz. Free, and it kicks off Watershed Week.
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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.
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SMSC Wacipi 2026 – Saturday
SMSC Wacipi 2026 – Sunday
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