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Dino Time Sensory Play at Club Prior
Kids & FamilyClub Corner @ PL Library 16210 Eagle Creek Ave, Prior Lake, MNKids move between dinosaur-themed sensory stations: volcano slime, dino print painting, and fossil digging. Ages 1 to 6, caregiver required.
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Palette & Provisions: Fields of Gold at Edelweiss Bakery
Food & DrinkEdelweiss Bakery- Prior Lake, MN 16186 Main Ave SE, Prior Lake, MNPipe a box of realistic buttercream sunflowers, then linger over an artisan bread and butter tasting at Edelweiss. Beginner friendly, and everything is provided.
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Music in the Park: Skitzo Fonik
Live MusicLakefront Park 5000 Kop Pkwy SE, Prior Lake, MNSkitzo 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.
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Here Come The Mummies at Canterbury Park
Live MusicCanterbury Park 1100 Canterbury Park Rd S, Shakopee, MNThe costumed funk band takes over Canterbury Park on Friday night. Gates at 6:30, music at 7:30, tickets from $29 online.
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Country Tribute Concert
Live MusicMinnesota Horse and Hunt Club 2920 220th St E, Prior Lake, MNIcons of Country plays Tim McGraw, Miranda Lambert, and Kenny Chesney tribute sets in the semi-outdoor pavilion at Horse and Hunt. $35 advance, and the club expects it to sell out.
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Prior Lake Farmers Market
Market / ShoppingDowntown Prior Lake Main Ave SE, Prior Lake, MNFresh produce, baked goods, maple syrup, handmade soaps, candies, food trucks, coffee, and live music, every Saturday morning in downtown Prior Lake. Bring a tote and come hungry.
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Corn Fest at Valleyfair
Live MusicValleyfair 1 Valleyfair Dr, Shakopee, MNRoasted corn and elote, live music, and a corn-eating contest, Saturdays and Sundays through August 30 at Valleyfair. Included with park admission.
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End of Summer White Party at Rhino Wine Bar
Bars & BreweriesRhino Wine Bar 16186 Main Ave SE, Prior Lake, MNRhino Wine Bar opens early Saturday for its annual White Party: wear your whites, work through the summer's white wine list with drink specials, and play some wine bingo. No tickets needed.
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$uicideboy$ at Mystic Lake Amphitheater
Live MusicMystic Lake Amphitheater 700 Canterbury Rd, Shakopee, MNGrey Day rolls into Shakopee with a five-act undercard. $uicideboy$ headline a Saturday evening of underground rap at the amphitheater.
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Chalk the Walk, Welcome Back!
Kids & FamilyTwin Oaks Middle School 15860 Fish Point Road SE, Prior Lake, MN, USABring the kids and leave chalk welcome-back messages for Prior Lake teachers at Twin Oaks before the first day of school. Chalk provided.
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Mahjong Beginner’s Class
Games & TriviaSpot's Last Stop Canine Rescue 6025 170th St E, Prior Lake, MNLake 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.
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Much Ado About Nothing Auditions with Prior Lake Players
Theater & Performing ArtsTwin Oaks Middle School 15860 Fish Point Road SE, Prior Lake, MN, USAPrior Lake Players is casting a reality-TV spin on Shakespeare, campy and comedic on purpose. Bring a soliloquy, no Shakespeare experience required.
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Dave Matthews Band at Mystic Lake Amphitheater
Live MusicMystic Lake Amphitheater 700 Canterbury Rd, Shakopee, MNA different setlist every night is the draw. Dave Matthews Band closes out August with a Monday show at the amphitheater in Shakopee.
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Culver’s Restaurant Night for Prior Lake Boys’ Soccer
FundraiserCulverβs 5471 Credit River Rd SE, Prior Lake, MN, USAEat 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.
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Paint and Sip at Club Prior: Autumn on the Farm
Arts/EntertainmentClub Prior (Prior Lake Library) 16210 Eagle Creek Ave SE, Prior Lake, MNA 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.
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Songwriters Showcase at The Savage Tap
Live MusicThe Savage Tap 12925 Eagle Creek Parkway, Savage, MNEight Minnesota songwriters swap songs in the round at The Savage Tap, Nashville rounds style. Music from 6:30 to about 9:45.
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Wu-Tang Clan at Mystic Lake Amphitheater
Live MusicMystic Lake Amphitheater 700 Canterbury Rd, Shakopee, MNThe 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.
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Live on the Landing
Live MusicCharlie's On Prior 3950 Green Heights Trl SW, Prior Lake, MNLive 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.
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Tip-A-Cop for Special Olympics at Charlie’s on Prior
FundraiserCharlie's On Prior 3950 Green Heights Trl SW, Prior Lake, MNPrior Lake officers and Scott County deputies wait tables at Charlie's on Prior, and every tip goes to Special Olympics Minnesota. Local Special Olympics athletes will be there too.
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Prior Lake Lakers Football vs. Forest Lake
High School SportsPrior Lake High School 7575 150th St. West, Savage, MNThe Lakers open the 2026 season at home. Kickoff 7 p.m. at Dan Patch Stadium. Tickets on GoFan.
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Line Dancing Night – September 2026
ClassesMinnesota Horse and Hunt Club 2920 220th St E, Prior Lake, MNBoots on: line dancing in the Horse and Hunt pavilion, beginners welcome. $15 in advance, $25 at the door.
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SLAYER at Mystic Lake Amphitheater
Live MusicMystic Lake Amphitheater 700 Canterbury Rd, Shakopee, MNFour bands and an early start. Slayer marks 40 years of Reign in Blood on a Friday night with Down, Suicidal Tendencies, and Hatebreed.
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Minnesota State Fair 2026
Kids & FamilyMinnesota State Fairgrounds 1265 Snelling Ave N, St. Paul, MNThe Great Minnesota Get-Together, daily through Labor Day. Fair express buses run every day from Southbridge in Shakopee and Burnsville for $6 round trip.
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Prior Lake Farmers Market
Market / ShoppingDowntown Prior Lake Main Ave SE, Prior Lake, MNFresh 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.
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93x Half Assed Morning Show Summer Bash ft. Creed at Mystic Lake Amphitheater
Live MusicMystic Lake Amphitheater 700 Canterbury Rd, Shakopee, MNCreed tops a four-act radio station rock bill. The 93X Summer Bash fills a Saturday night at the amphitheater with Candlebox, P.O.D., and Tim Montana.
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Live on the Landing: Labor Day
Live MusicCharlie's On Prior 3950 Green Heights Trl SW, Prior Lake, MNLabor 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.
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Back to School Mimosas at Rhino Wine Bar
Bars & BreweriesRhino Wine Bar 16186 Main Ave SE, Prior Lake, MNRhino 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.
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Junk Bonanza Fall 2026
Market / ShoppingCanterbury Park 1100 Canterbury Park Rd S, Shakopee, MNJunk Bonanza's fall market fills Canterbury Park with 150+ vintage, antique, and artisan vendors September 10-12. Admission is $10 a day, kids under 12 get in free, and parking is free.
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Back to School Mimosas 2.0 at Rhino Wine Bar
Bars & BreweriesRhino Wine Bar 16186 Main Ave SE, Prior Lake, MNRound 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.
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Ladies Night Out in Downtown Prior Lake
Market / ShoppingFeaturedDowntown Prior Lake Main Ave SE, Prior Lake, MNShop, sip and mingle through 40-plus downtown businesses and vendor booths, 4:30 to 7 p.m. Check in at The Radiance Lounge for your wristband, bingo card and tote bag (first 150). 85-plus giveaways, grand finale at the VFW. $15 early bird, $20 walk-up.
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