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  • Ladies Weekend at Mystic Lake Casino

    Special Events
    Mystic Lake Casino Hotel 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd NW, Prior Lake, MN

    Blingo designer bingo at 2 p.m. both days, free live music at Hop House, and giveaways across Mystic Lake all weekend.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • Prior Lake Days Family Day

    Live Music
    Featured
    Downtown Prior Lake Main Ave SE, Prior Lake, MN

    Downtown turns into a free family festival from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.: live music, food trucks, a Kids Zone with a bounce house and rock climb, and a cookie eating contest.

    Free

  • Blingo at Mystic Lake – Saturday

    Games & Trivia
    Mystic Lake Casino Hotel 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd NW, Prior Lake, MN

    A second designer bingo session at Mystic Lake, with more than $90,000 in cash and designer prizes across fourteen winners. Ages 18 and up; a packet purchase reserves your seat.

  • Guns N’ Roses at Mystic Lake Amphitheater

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

    Axl, Slash, and Duff bring the world tour to Shakopee for an early 6:25 p.m. start, with Public Enemy opening the night.

  • Dueling Pianos – August 2026

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

    Sweet Keys Dueling Pianos go head-to-head on requests in the outdoor pavilion at the Horse and Hunt Club. Doors at 6:30 p.m., show at 7:30, tickets $35.

  • 19th Annual Vettes for Vets Car Show

    Fundraiser
    Savage American Legion Dan Patch Post #643 12375 Princeton Ave, Savage, MN

    Cars and trucks fill the lot at the Savage American Legion for the 19th annual Vettes for Vets show. Spectators are free and all donations go to the Minneapolis Veterans Home.

    Free for spectators

  • Corgi Races at Canterbury Park

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

    Corgis sprint down the Canterbury track between live horse races, and Pepsi Family Day brings face painting and pony rides for the kids.

  • Guided Forest Bathing

    Fitness/Wellness
    Cleary Lake Regional Park 18106 Texas Avenue, Prior Lake, MN

    A certified guide leads a slow, sensory session among the trees at Cleary Lake, closer to meditation than a hike. Ages 18 and up, $36, advance registration required.

    $36

  • Prior Lake Jays vs Burnsville Bobcats (Playoff Game 3)

    Sports/Live Events
    Memorial Park - Prior Lake 5181 160th St SE, Prior Lake, MN

    Game 3 of the Jays' best-of-five playoff series against Burnsville, the second straight playoff night at Veterans Field. First pitch 6 p.m.

  • TRAIN at Mystic Lake Amphitheater

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

    Train celebrates 25 years of Drops of Jupiter under the open sky in Shakopee, with Barenaked Ladies and Matt Nathanson opening. Doors at 5:15 p.m.

  • Nautical Nights Wine Tasting

    Food & Drink
    Rhino Wine Bar 16186 Main Ave SE, Prior Lake, MN

    Coastal-inspired wines with WSET-certified educator Gayle Boje; sample maritime-themed pours and take bottles home at event pricing. Community Ed registration for this one has closed.

    $25

  • 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.

  • Clay Creations: Adult Pottery Workshop

    Classes
    Pottery by Holly 4264 Colorado Street SE, Prior Lake, MN

    Hand-build a clay project or try the potter's wheel; clay, glazes, tools, and firing are included, and pieces are ready for pickup about three weeks later. Community Ed registration has closed.

    $55.00

  • Live on the Landing

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

    Tom Hunter plays the lakeside patio; grab a seat by the water for the evening set.

  • S’More Worship at Shepherd of the Lake

    Kids & Family
    Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church 3611 N Berens Rd NW, Prior Lake, MN

    Outdoor worship and s'mores around the fire in the SOLLC courtyard. The summer series wraps up with its final two evenings, August 12 and 26.

  • Youth Art & Craft Market

    Market / Shopping
    Hidden Oaks Middle School 15855 Fish Point Road SE, Prior Lake, MN, USA

    A community market celebrating youth artistry and craftsmanship. Browse and purchase unique handmade items created by young artists and crafters in the Prior Lake area.

  • 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

  • Afroman at The Pointe

    Live Music
    The Pointe Grill and Bar 16691 State Hwy 13, Prior Lake, MN

    A national act on a neighborhood bar stage. Afroman plays a Thursday night show at The Pointe, tickets through SimpleTix.

  • Cole Swindell at Mystic Lake Casino

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

    Cole Swindell brings his stack of country No. 1s to the Showroom. Tickets from $59.

    $59

  • Muddy Buddy Run

    Kids & Family
    Lakefront Park 5000 Kop Pkwy SE, Prior Lake, MN

    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.

  • Empire of the Sun at Mystic Lake Amphitheater

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

    The Australian duo behind Walking on a Dream headlines a Friday night in Shakopee, with Polo & Pan and Midnight Generation opening.

  • Fender Bender at the Prior Lake VFW

    Live Music
    Prior Lake VFW 6208 16306 Main Ave SE, Prior Lake, MN

    Fender Bender makes their Prior Lake VFW debut. Live music at the post from 8 p.m. to midnight.

  • 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.

  • Prior Lake Dental Dash

    Fundraiser
    Prior Lake Dental 14093 Commerce Ave NE, Prior Lake, MN, USA

    A 5K and a quarter mile kids Tooth Trot on a new course through Prior Lake, with food trucks and music at the finish. The race benefits Spot's Last Stop Canine Rescue.

    $35

  • 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.

  • Savage Food Truck Fest

    Food & Drink
    Savage Community Park

    Food trucks fill Savage Community Park for the fest's second year. Come hungry, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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