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  • Beachy Balance Family Fun

    Kids & Family
    Cleary Lake Regional Park 18106 Texas Avenue, Prior Lake, MN

    Bring the whole family to Cleary Lake Regional Park on Tuesday, June 30 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. for a free, all-ages balance challenge near the beach. Test your skills on the log roll and glide across slack lines while building core strength, focus, and confidence by the water. The Readmobile, a library on wheels,...

    Free

  • Summer Fun with No Mistakes Watercolor

    Classes
    Grainwood Elementary 5061 Minnesota Street SE, Prior Lake, MN

    Think you're not creative? This class will change your mind! Join us to loosen up and master watercolor techniques, perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike. You'll learn to create focal areas, value systems, and use line and color for depth and impact. Enjoy exciting demonstrations and access to reference materials and brushes. Please bring...

    $29.00

  • Casting to Chiro

    Kids & Family
    Sand Point Beach 14349 Crest Ave NE, Prior Lake, MN

    Casting to Chiro is a free outdoor pop-up at Sand Point Beach on Tuesday, June 30, from 4 to 7 p.m. The event runs as two stations: fly-casting lessons with...

  • Live on the Landing

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

    Live on the Landing at Charlie's on Prior featuring Jake Nelson. Live music on the lakeside patio from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m..

  • Red, White & Boujee

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

    Red, White & Boujee brings an evening of shopping, sipping, and summer fun to Downtown Prior Lake on Thursday, July 2 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Stop in for extended shopping hours, special promotions, giveaways, and drinks while you grab last-minute outfits, hostess gifts, and festive finds ahead of the holiday weekend. Participating businesses...

  • Line Dancing Night – July 2026

    Classes
    Minnesota Horse and Hunt Club 2920 220th St E, Prior Lake, MN

    Kick up your heels and join us at the MN Horse and Hunt Club to learn how to line dance! Perfect for beginners & seasoned dancers. Grab your cowboy boots and get ready to two-step! Located in our semi-outdoor pavilion. Perfect for summer nights! Tickets are non refundable. Tickets may sell out. No guarantee of...

  • Canterbury Fireworks Spectacular

    Live Music
    Canterbury Park 1100 Canterbury Park Rd S, Shakopee, MN

    Canterbury Park kicks off Independence Day weekend on Friday, July 3 with one of Minnesota's biggest fireworks displays. The evening pairs live horse racing with live music, ice-cold brews, classic hot dogs, and plenty of room to sit back and take in the show. The Gift Shop will be stocked with patriotic gear. Fireworks follow...

  • Great Scott Classic Bike Ride

    Fitness/Wellness
    Lakefront Park 5000 Kop Pkwy SE, Prior Lake, MN

    The Great Scott Cycling Club hosts its Classic Bike Ride on Saturday, July 4, a fully supported Independence Day ride through Scott County's countryside. All routes start and end at...

    $20 – $35

  • Prior Lake Farmers Market

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

    Prior Lake Farmers Market runs every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. in downtown Prior Lake. Expect the usual lineup: fresh produce, baked goods, locally tapped maple syrup, handmade soaps and bath products, hand-crafted candies, food trucks, coffee baristas, and live music. The market doubles as a community hangout. Throughout the season they pair...

  • Prior Lake Firecracker 5k

    Kids & Family
    Cleary Lake Regional Park 18106 Texas Avenue, Prior Lake, MN

    The first annual Prior Lake Firecracker 5k starts the Fourth of July at Cleary Lake Regional Park on Saturday, July 4 at 8 a.m. The family friendly run and walk...

  • 4th of July Boat Parade

    Outdoor & Recreation
    Lakefront Park 5000 Kop Pkwy SE, Prior Lake, MN

    The ever-popular 4th of July Boat Parade returns to Prior Lake on Saturday, July 4. Decorated boats convene on Upper Prior Lake near the docks at Charlie's on Prior, where a brief judging period begins at 1 p.m. From there, the Sheriff's boat leads the fleet under the Hwy 21 bridge, through the channel, and...

  • Wiener Dog Races

    Kids & Family
    Canterbury Park 1100 Canterbury Park Rd S, Shakopee, MN

    Canterbury Park rings in the Fourth of July with its annual Wiener Dog Races and a day of star-spangled fun. Admission is $2.50 plus tax, with $2.50 food and beverage specials all day. Highlights include giveaways with 250 free $2 wagers, a hot dog eating contest, and the dachshund races themselves. Festivities run from 1...

  • DJ Diesel at Charlie’s on Prior

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

    DJ Diesel takes over Charlie's on Prior for a 4th of July party on Saturday, July 4 from 1 to 5 p.m. Expect a high-energy afternoon set, cold drinks, and a lakeside crowd ready to celebrate Independence Day. Charlie's is running food and drink specials all week for the holiday. Grab your crew, wear your...

  • CANCELLED – ROCK AND ROCKETS

    Live Music
    Mystic Lake Casino Hotel 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd NW, Prior Lake, MN

    Mystic Lake’s free Fourth of July celebration returns with live music, local food trucks, and a fireworks show. Rock and Rockets runs from 7 to 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 4, in the outdoor area between Mystic Lake and Little Six. Fireworks begin around 10 p.m. Free and family-friendly.

  • Star Spangled Night at Valleyfair

    Kids & Family
    Valleyfair 1 Valleyfair Dr, Shakopee, MN

    Valleyfair caps off the Fourth of July with Star Spangled Night, a high-energy patriotic fireworks show choreographed to an upbeat soundtrack. The fireworks light up the sky at 9:45 p.m. on Saturday, July 4. The show is included with regular park admission, so you can spend the whole day riding coasters and racing down waterslides...

  • Family Kayak

    Kids & Family
    Cleary Lake Regional Park 18106 Texas Avenue, Prior Lake, MN

    Make memories on the water at Cleary Lake Regional Park on Sunday, July 5 from 1 to 3 p.m. Instructors from the Outdoor Recreation School cover kayaking safety and paddling technique before you head out to practice on the lake. All equipment is provided. Wear shoes that can get wet and dress for the weather....

    $20

  • Prior Lake 4th of July Fireworks

    Holiday Events
    Lakefront Park 5000 Kop Pkwy SE, Prior Lake, MN

    Update (July 5): Saturday night's storms pushed the show back a night. Per the Prior Lake Association, the fireworks now launch tonight, Sunday, July 5, at 10 PM from Watzl's Point Beach. Watzl's Beach is closed until Monday for fireworks setup, and Sandpoint Beach is open as normal. The Prior Lake Association presents its annual...

  • Bob Dylan at Mystic Lake Amphitheater

    Live Music
    Mystic Lake Amphitheater 700 Canterbury Rd, Shakopee, MN

    Bob Dylan performs live at Mystic Lake Amphitheater in Shakopee on July 6, 2026 at 7:00 PM.

  • On-Water Boat Show at Charlie’s on Prior

    Outdoor & Recreation
    Charlie's On Prior 3950 Green Heights Trl SW, Prior Lake, MN

    MarineMax Rogers kicks off the 2026 boating season with an on-water boat show at Charlie's on Prior on Tuesday, July 7 from 4 to 8 p.m. Step off the dock and onto the latest models from the industry's most trusted brands.On-water demos give attendees a feel for the newest inventory firsthand. MarineMax consultants will be...

  • Dinner on the Prairie – July 7th

    Food & Drink
    Minnesota Horse and Hunt Club 2920 220th St E, Prior Lake, MN

    A five-course dinner served outdoors on the prairie grasslands at the Minnesota Horse and Hunt Club, with a beautifully set table under the open sky as the sun goes down.

  • Live on the Landing

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

    Nicholas David plays Live on the Landing at Charlie's on Prior, with live music on the lakeside patio from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

  • Paint Like Monet – Impression Sunrise

    Classes
    Diamondhead Education Center Burnsville, MN

    Join us for a creative journey into the world of Claude Monet! In this class, you'll create your own acrylic painting of Monet’s iconic Impression Sunrise on an 8x10 inch canvas, capturing the essence of his impressionist style. Along the way, you'll learn a bit about Monet's life, artistic approach, and the historical significance of...

  • Def Leggend (Def Leppard Tribute) — Rhythm on the Rails

    Live Music
    Featured
    Downtown Shakopee 145 1st Avenue East, Shakopee, MN

    Def Leggend pays full-throttle homage to Def Leppard, covering "Pour Some Sugar on Me," "Photograph," "Rock of Ages," and "Hysteria" with the layered harmonies and chrome guitars intact. Part of the Rhythm on the Rails series in downtown Shakopee.

  • Backpacker’s Pantry

    Food & Drink
    Hidden Oaks Middle School 15855 Fish Point Road SE, Prior Lake, MN, USA

    Learn how to dehydrate your own meals for better taste, nutrition, and cost savings on the trail. Instructor Heather Novak covers food dehydration techniques for backcountry meals including tacos, stews, chicken, and vegetables. Registration required. Register and pay through Prior Lake-Savage Community Education.

    $39

  • Dinner on the Prairie – July 8th

    Food & Drink
    Minnesota Horse and Hunt Club 2920 220th St E, Prior Lake, MN

    A five-course dinner served outdoors on the prairie grasslands at the Minnesota Horse and Hunt Club, with a beautifully set table under the open sky as the sun goes down.

  • St Paul’s Lutheran Church Garage & Bake Sale

    Market / Shopping
    St Paul’s Lutheran Church 5634 Luther Rd SE, Prior Lake, MN

    St Paul's Lutheran Church hosts a three-day garage and bake sale with gently used items and homemade baked goods. Runs Thursday and Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. All proceeds support Trinity Christian School of Prior Lake.

  • Teen Lizard Keychains at Prior Lake Library

    Kids & Family
    Prior Lake Library 16210 Eagle Creek Ave SE, Prior Lake, MN

    For ages 12 to 18. Create your own colorful beaded lizard keychain and learn simple beading techniques in this fun, hands-on program in the large meeting room at the Prior Lake Library.

  • 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 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...

  • Beach Party at Sand Point

    Kids & Family
    Sand Point Beach 14349 Crest Ave NE, Prior Lake, MN

    The City of Prior Lake Recreation staff hosts a summer Beach Party at Sand Point Beach on Friday, July 10 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free activities include face painting, games, crafts, music, contests, and entertainment from Kidsdance.Food trucks on-site: Brick Oven Bus, Smoke, The Weenie Wagon, and Kona Ice. Bring a swimsuit, towel,...

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