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Prior Lake Dental Dash
FundraiserPrior Lake Dental 14093 Commerce Ave NE, Prior Lake, MN, USAA 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.
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SMSC Wacipi 2026 – Saturday
FestivalFeaturedSMSC Wacipi Grounds 3212 Dakotah Parkway, Shakopee, MNSaturday 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.
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Savage Food Truck Fest
Food & DrinkSavage Community ParkFood trucks fill Savage Community Park for the fest's second year. Come hungry, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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SMSC Wacipi 2026 – Sunday
FestivalFeaturedSMSC Wacipi Grounds 3212 Dakotah Parkway, Shakopee, MNThe Wacipi wraps Sunday with the 1 p.m. grand entry at the SMSC Wacipi Grounds. Final day for the dancing, the drums, and the food and craft vendors.
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Lynyrd Skynyrd x Foreigner at Mystic Lake Amphitheater
Live MusicMystic Lake Amphitheater 700 Canterbury Rd, Shakopee, MNSweet Home Alabama and Juke Box Hero on the same Sunday bill: Skynyrd and Foreigner co-headline in Shakopee, with Six Gun Sally opening. Doors at 5:30 p.m.
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Nautical Nights Wine Tasting
ClassesRhino Wine Bar 16186 Main Ave SE, Prior Lake, MNWSET-certified educator Gayle Boje pours coastal-inspired summer wines at Rhino Wine Bar, with bottles at special event prices. $25, ages 21 and up. Online registration has closed; Community Ed is at 952-226-0310 for last-minute questions.
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Summer Fun with No Mistakes Watercolor
ClassesGrainwood Elementary 5061 Minnesota Street SE, Prior Lake, MNLocal artist Dar Brooks leads a loosen-up watercolor day for beginners and experienced painters alike, with demos and reference materials provided; bring your own supplies and lunch. $29. Online registration has closed; Community Ed is at 952-226-0310 for last-minute questions.
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Treats ‘N Tunes: New Vintage Acoustic
Live MusicSavage Community ParkSavage's park series sets up at the Community Park pickleball courts with free ice cream, yard games, and classic rock from New Vintage Acoustic.
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Five Finger Death Punch at Mystic Lake Amphitheater
Live MusicMystic Lake Amphitheater 700 Canterbury Rd, Shakopee, MNFive Finger Death Punch's 20th anniversary tour stops in Shakopee with country singer Cody Jinks and Eva Under Fire on the bill. Doors at 5:15 p.m., show at 6:45.
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Prior Lake Lantern Festival 2026
FestivalPrior Lake Lakeshore Prior Lake, MNLakeshore homes string colorful lanterns around the lake for three August evenings, with live music off Lori Road Wednesday night. Best viewed from the water.
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Outlaw Festival: Willie Nelson, Avett Brothers & More at Mystic Lake Amphitheater
Live MusicMystic Lake Amphitheater 700 Canterbury Rd, Shakopee, MNA full afternoon and evening of music in Shakopee: Willie Nelson and Family, The Avett Brothers, Lukas Nelson, Sierra Hull, and Don Was. Doors at 2 p.m., first act at 3:20.
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Mom’s Night Out with Ali Madi Boutique at Rhino Wine Bar
Market / ShoppingRhino Wine Bar 16186 Main Ave SE, Prior Lake, MNAli Madi Boutique pops up at Rhino Wine Bar with a first look at its fall collection, plus wine, cocktails and light bites. Grab a friend and make a night of it.
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Live on the Landing
Live MusicCharlie's On Prior 3950 Green Heights Trl SW, Prior Lake, MNBilly Johnson plays the lakeside patio at Charlie's on Prior from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. as part of the Live on the Landing series.
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Rolling Hills Hike
Fitness/WellnessMurphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve 15501 Murphy Lake Road, Savage, MNA free guided 7 to 8 mile hike through Murphy-Hanrehan's rolling hills, with Camino veterans along to talk through-hiking.
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Back-to-School Celebration & Stuff the Bus
Kids & FamilyPrior Lake High School 7575 150th St. West, Savage, MNPLSAS opens its 75th school year with a free party on the high school grounds: food trucks, bouncy houses, face painting, games, prizes, and music. Bring a few extra school supplies for the Stuff the Bus drive.
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Shakopee Shockwaves Waterski Show
Kids & FamilyQuarry Lake Park 6201 Innovation Blvd, Shakopee, MNThe Shockwaves' free Thursday show at Quarry Lake Park: jumps, pyramids, and barefoot skiing, with the pre-show at 6:20 and the main show at 7. Bring a blanket or lawn chair.
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Flow & Go: Yoga & SUP
Fitness/WellnessLakefront Park 5000 Kop Pkwy SE, Prior Lake, MNMorning beach yoga at Watzl's Point followed by a guided paddle around Prior Lake. Boards provided and beginners welcome.
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PLHS German Club Burger Bash
FundraiserPrior Lake VFW 6208 16306 Main Ave SE, Prior Lake, MNThe PLHS German Club grills burgers at the VFW to fund their 2027 Germany trip. $15 burger and fries, 4 to 7 p.m.
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Pickup Truck Opera Vol. 6: Tales of Hoffmann
Theater & Performing ArtsLakefront Park 5000 Kop Pkwy SE, Prior Lake, MNOpera off a pickup truck tailgate at Lakefront Park, with 90s grunge in the mix. Suggested donation, kids free.
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Mötley Crüe at Mystic Lake Amphitheater
Live MusicMystic Lake Amphitheater 700 Canterbury Rd, Shakopee, MNThe Crüe revives its Carnival of Sins show 20 years on, outdoors in Shakopee, with Tesla and Extreme opening the night.
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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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Goat Yoga at Gray Hobby Farm
Fitness/WellnessFeaturedGray Hobby Farm 16375 Creekwood Rd, Prior Lake, MNA real yoga class on the farm lawn while Gray Hobby Farm's goat herd wanders the mats. Mats provided, goat cuddles likely. Ages 6 and up, $38. Arrive 15 minutes early to meet the herd.
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Primrose School 20th Anniversary Party
Kids & FamilyPrimrose School of Prior Lake and Savage 7459 South Park Drive, Savage, MNPrimrose School of Prior Lake and Savage marks 20 years with a free party: animals to pet, a bounce house and slide, a dunk tank, face painting, touch-a-truck, food trucks and raffles. Bring a friend or neighbor for an extra raffle ticket.
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PLHS Girls Swim & Dive Car Wash Fundraiser
School FundraiserJeffers Pond Elementary School 14800 Jeffers Pass NW, Prior Lake, MNThe PLHS girls swim and dive team washes cars in the Jeffers Pond Elementary lot from 11 to 2. No set price, donations support the team's season.
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Early Bird Nature Walk at Pike Lake Park
Outdoor & RecreationPike Lake Park 4262 140th Street NE, Prior Lake, MNStart the morning with coffee and a guided bird walk around Pike Lake with SMSC naturalist Michael Kurtz. Free, and it kicks off Watershed Week.
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Vehicle Fair at Shakopee High School
Kids & FamilyShakopee High School 100 17th Avenue West, Shakopee, MNMore 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.
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Gopher Gridiron Radio Live Show at LaunchPad
Food & DrinkLaunchPad Golf 2340 Park Pl NW, Prior Lake, MNThe 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.
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Behind the Scenes of Clean Lakes: New Project Tour
NaturePrior Lake City Hall 4646 Dakota St SE, Prior Lake, MNWatch 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.
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RÜFÜS DU SOL at Mystic Lake Amphitheater
Live MusicMystic Lake Amphitheater 700 Canterbury Rd, Shakopee, MNMelodic house under the open sky. Australian trio RÜFÜS DU SOL headline a Tuesday night at the amphitheater, with German producer Ben Böhmer opening.
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Live on the Landing
Live MusicCharlie's On Prior 3950 Green Heights Trl SW, Prior Lake, MNTony Sammis plays Live on the Landing, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the lakeside patio at Charlie's on Prior.
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