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  • 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...

  • Shake the Lake on Grainwood Bay

    Live Music
    Grainwood Bay Prior Lake, MN

    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.

  • 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

  • Kayak Essentials

    Classes
    Cleary Lake Regional Park 18106 Texas Avenue, Prior Lake, MN

    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.

    $50

  • 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.

  • 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 +1 more

    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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