• Star Spangled Night at Valleyfair

    Kids & Family
    Valleyfair 1 Valleyfair Dr, Shakopee, MN, United States

    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, United States

    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
    Watzl's Point Beach Prior Lake, MN, United States

    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 712 Canterbury Rd, Shakopee, United States

    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, United States

    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, United States

    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, United States

    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 200 West Burnsville Pkwy, 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...

  • 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
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