• 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
  • Vehicle Fair at Shakopee High School

    Kids & Family
    Shakopee High School 100 17th Avenue West, Shakopee, MN

    More than 20 big trucks, emergency vehicles and specialty rigs to climb on in the Shakopee High School lot, plus a free hot dog for the first 500 guests. Free.

    Free
  • Gopher Gridiron Radio Live Show at LaunchPad

    Food & Drink
    LaunchPad Golf 2340 Park Pl NW, Prior Lake, MN

    The Gopher Gazette's Ryan Burns and Luke Buer preview the 2026 Gophers season live at LaunchPad Golf with guest Daniel House. Free to attend, with a one-hour suite voucher for guests and a shot at home opener tickets.

    Free
  • Behind the Scenes of Clean Lakes: New Project Tour

    Nature
    Prior Lake City Hall 4646 Dakota St SE, Prior Lake, MN

    Watch a short film about the new iron-enhanced sand filter at Swamp Lake, then ride the bus out to see it working. A rare inside look at lake cleanup.

    Free
  • RÜFÜS DU SOL at Mystic Lake Amphitheater

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

    Melodic house under the open sky. Australian trio RÜFÜS DU SOL headline a Tuesday night at the amphitheater, with German producer Ben Bâhmer opening.

  • Live on the Landing

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

    Tony Sammis plays Live on the Landing, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the lakeside patio at Charlie's on Prior.

  • Grandparent Picnic & Paddleboat with Juggler Tuey

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

    Grandparents and grandchildren picnic, play lawn games, and paddleboat at Cleary Lake. Comic stunt juggler Tuey performs from 6 to 6:45 p.m. Bring your own food and drink.

  • 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
  • Santana & The Doobie Brothers at Mystic Lake Amphitheater

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

    Two classic rock catalogs share one Thursday night stage. Santana's guitar and the Doobie Brothers' harmonies wind down August at the amphitheater.

  • Deep Purple with Special Guest Kansas

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

    Two classic rock giants on one bill: Deep Purple with special guest Kansas. Tickets from $99.

    $99
  • Dino Time Sensory Play at Club Prior

    Kids & Family
    Club Corner @ PL Library 16210 Eagle Creek Ave, Prior Lake, MN

    Kids move between dinosaur-themed sensory stations: volcano slime, dino print painting, and fossil digging. Ages 1 to 6, caregiver required.

    $26
  • Palette & Provisions: Fields of Gold at Edelweiss Bakery

    Food & Drink
    Edelweiss Bakery- Prior Lake, MN 16186 Main Ave SE, Prior Lake, MN

    Pipe a box of realistic buttercream sunflowers, then linger over an artisan bread and butter tasting at Edelweiss. Beginner friendly, and everything is provided.

    $99
  • Music in the Park: Skitzo Fonik

    Live Music
    Lakefront Park 5000 Kop Pkwy SE, Prior Lake, MN

    Skitzo Fonik plays the free Music in the Park series at Lakefront Park, 6 to 8 p.m. Bring a chair and a cooler, no glass please; food vendors on site.

    Free
  • Here Come The Mummies at Canterbury Park

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

    The costumed funk band takes over Canterbury Park on Friday night. Gates at 6:30, music at 7:30, tickets from $29 online.

    $29,
  • Country Tribute Concert

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

    Icons of Country plays Tim McGraw, Miranda Lambert, and Kenny Chesney tribute sets in the semi-outdoor pavilion at Horse and Hunt. $35 advance, and the club expects it to sell out.

    $35 – $45
  • 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.

  • Corn Fest at Valleyfair

    Live Music
    Valleyfair 1 Valleyfair Dr, Shakopee, MN

    Roasted corn and elote, live music, and a corn-eating contest, Saturdays and Sundays through August 30 at Valleyfair. Included with park admission.

  • End of Summer White Party at Rhino Wine Bar

    Bars & Breweries
    Rhino Wine Bar 16186 Main Ave SE, Prior Lake, MN

    Rhino Wine Bar opens early Saturday for its annual White Party: wear your whites, work through the summer's white wine list with drink specials, and play some wine bingo. No tickets needed.

    Free
  • $uicideboy$ at Mystic Lake Amphitheater

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

    Grey Day rolls into Shakopee with a five-act undercard. $uicideboy$ headline a Saturday evening of underground rap at the amphitheater.

  • Chalk the Walk, Welcome Back!

    Kids & Family
    Twin Oaks Middle School 15860 Fish Point Road SE, Prior Lake, MN, USA

    Bring the kids and leave chalk welcome-back messages for Prior Lake teachers at Twin Oaks before the first day of school. Chalk provided.

  • Mahjong Beginner’s Class

    Games & Trivia
    Spot's Last Stop Canine Rescue 6025 170th St E, Prior Lake, MN

    Lake Stories, Prior Lake's new pop-up bookstore, hosts a beginner mahjong night with local players teaching and snacks from Wise Owl Eatery. This session is sold out; watch lakestoriesmn.com for the next one.

    $50 – $60
  • Much Ado About Nothing Auditions with Prior Lake Players

    Theater & Performing Arts
    Twin Oaks Middle School 15860 Fish Point Road SE, Prior Lake, MN, USA

    Prior Lake Players is casting a reality-TV spin on Shakespeare, campy and comedic on purpose. Bring a soliloquy, no Shakespeare experience required.

  • Dave Matthews Band at Mystic Lake Amphitheater

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

    A different setlist every night is the draw. Dave Matthews Band closes out August with a Monday show at the amphitheater in Shakopee.

  • Culver’s Restaurant Night for Prior Lake Boys’ Soccer

    Fundraiser
    Culver’s 5471 Credit River Rd SE, Prior Lake, MN, USA

    Eat at Culver's of Prior Lake between 4 and 8 p.m. and 10% of all sales will be donated to the Prior Lake High School boys' soccer team. Nothing to sign up for, just have dinner.

  • Paint and Sip at Club Prior: Autumn on the Farm

    Arts/Entertainment
    Club Prior (Prior Lake Library) 16210 Eagle Creek Ave SE, Prior Lake, MN

    A guided acrylic class with Jeremy Ross of Paint and Sip Minnesota, working through a piece called Autumn on the Farm. Pre-registration closed August 24.

    $40 – $45
  • Songwriters Showcase at The Savage Tap

    Live Music
    The Savage Tap 12925 Eagle Creek Parkway, Savage, MN

    Eight Minnesota songwriters swap songs in the round at The Savage Tap, Nashville rounds style. Music from 6:30 to about 9:45.

  • Wu-Tang Clan at Mystic Lake Amphitheater

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

    The tour is billed as Wu-Tang Clan's last. A Tuesday night at the amphitheater with the group that made 36 Chambers, and Bone Thugs-n-Harmony opening.