• Prior Lake Lakers Football vs. Forest Lake

    High School Sports
    Prior Lake High School 7575 150th St. West, Savage, MN

    The Lakers open the 2026 season at home. Kickoff 7 p.m. at Dan Patch Stadium. Tickets on GoFan.

  • Line Dancing Night – September 2026

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

    Boots on: line dancing in the Horse and Hunt pavilion, beginners welcome. $15 in advance, $25 at the door.

    $15 – $25
  • SLAYER at Mystic Lake Amphitheater

    Live Music
    Mystic Lake Amphitheater 700 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.

  • Junk Bonanza Fall 2026

    Market / Shopping
    Canterbury Park 1100 Canterbury Park Rd S, Shakopee, MN

    Junk 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.

    $10 – $20
  • 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.