• SLAYER at Mystic Lake Amphitheater

    Live Music
    Mystic Lake Amphitheater 712 Canterbury Rd, Shakopee, MN

    Four bands and an early start. Slayer marks 40 years of Reign in Blood on a Friday night with Down, Suicidal Tendencies, and Hatebreed.

  • 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
  • Prior Lake Farmers Market

    Market / Shopping
    Downtown Prior Lake Main Ave SE, Prior Lake, MN

    Fresh produce, baked goods, maple syrup, handmade soaps, candies, food trucks, coffee, and live music, every Saturday morning in downtown Prior Lake. Bring a tote and come hungry.

  • Live on the Landing: Labor Day

    Live Music
    Charlie's On Prior 3950 Green Heights Trl SW, Prior Lake, MN

    Labor Day edition of Live on the Landing at Charlie's on Prior, with Tony Sammis on the lakeside patio from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free, and a good way to close out the long weekend.

  • Back to School Mimosas at Rhino Wine Bar

    Bars & Breweries
    Rhino Wine Bar Prior Lake, MN

    Rhino Wine Bar opens early on the first day of school for mimosas with fellow parents, and does it again Thursday for the K-5 start.

  • Farm Store Mini Market at Spring Lake Farm

    Market / Shopping
    Queen Bee’z Lawn & Garden 17860 Panama Ave, Prior Lake, MN

    Spring Lake Farm opens the farm store every Tuesday afternoon with organic produce, eggs, meats and cheeses. Find it at Queen Bee'z on Panama Ave.

  • Back to School Mimosas 2.0 at Rhino Wine Bar

    Bars & Breweries
    Rhino Wine Bar Prior Lake, MN

    Round two: Rhino opens early again for mimosas on the K-5 first day of school. Drop the kids off, then come toast the new year with other parents.