• 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
  • Flow & Go: Yoga & SUP

    Fitness/Wellness
    Watzl's Point Beach Prior Lake, MN +1 more

    Morning beach yoga at Watzl's Point followed by a guided paddle around Prior Lake. Boards provided and beginners welcome.

  • Early Bird Nature Walk at Pike Lake Park

    Outdoor & Recreation
    Pike Lake Park 4262 140th Street NE, Prior Lake, MN

    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.

    Free
  • 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
  • Prior Lake Paddle Dash and End of Year Social

    Fitness/Wellness
    Charlie's On Prior 3950 Green Heights Trl SW, Prior Lake, MN

    The 8th annual Paddle Dash launches from Charlie's on Prior: check-in 8:45 a.m., 10K at 9, then the 5K loop and 1-mile kids' route. $25 and up, and boards, kayaks and canoes are all welcome. Register ahead online.

  • Be Happy 5K at Cleary Lake

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

    The fifth annual Be Happy 5K at Cleary Lake Beach: run or walk, a kids dash, speed yoga, music and vendors after. Profits support youth mental health through the Shine A Ligh7 Foundation.