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  • 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.

  • SMSC Wacipi 2026 – Friday

    Festival
    Featured
    SMSC Wacipi Grounds 3212 Dakotah Parkway, Shakopee, MN

    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.

  • SMSC Wacipi 2026 – Saturday

    Festival
    Featured
    SMSC Wacipi Grounds 3212 Dakotah Parkway, Shakopee, MN

    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.

  • SMSC Wacipi 2026 – Sunday

    Festival
    Featured
    SMSC Wacipi Grounds 3212 Dakotah Parkway, Shakopee, MN

    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.

  • Prior Lake Lantern Festival 2026

    Festival
    Prior Lake Lakeshore Prior Lake, MN

    Lakeshore homes string colorful lanterns around the lake for three August evenings, with live music off Lori Road Wednesday night. Best viewed from the water.

  • Rolling Hills Hike

    Fitness/Wellness
    Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve 15501 Murphy Lake Road, Savage, MN

    A free guided 7 to 8 mile hike through Murphy-Hanrehan's rolling hills, with Camino veterans along to talk through-hiking.

  • 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
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