• Pitbull at Mystic Lake Amphitheater

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

    Mr. Worldwide plays Shakopee: Pitbull headlines a Saturday night at the amphitheater with Lil Jon opening. Showtime is 8 p.m.

  • Kathleen Madigan

    Comedy & Live Entertainment
    Mystic Lake Casino Hotel 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd NW, Prior Lake, MN

    Stand-up veteran Kathleen Madigan works the Mystic Showroom. Tickets from $49.

    $49
  • Fender Bender at the Prior Lake VFW

    Live Music
    Prior Lake VFW 6208 16306 Main Ave SE, Prior Lake, MN

    A Twin Cities cover band playing rock and today's country, with some pop mixed in. Four hours of music at the post.

  • Saving Claire: Fall Prevention Documentary at Club Prior

    Classes
    Club Prior (Prior Lake Library) 16210 Eagle Creek Ave SE, Prior Lake, MN

    A free afternoon screening of the short documentary Saving Claire, which tells stories of fall prevention, with a light discussion afterward. Monday at 2:30 at Club Prior.

    Free
  • Fresh, Fragrant Italian Cuisine

    Food & Drink
    WEE Farm 4562 McColl Drive, Savage, MN

    Garden-fresh produce meets Italian kitchen staples in a hands-on cooking class at WEE Farm.

    $30.00
  • Great MN Hot Dishes

    Food & Drink
    Twin Oaks Middle School 15860 Fish Point Road SE, Prior Lake, MN, USA

    Up to 15 Minnesota hot dishes made from scratch with no canned soup, many of them make-ahead for potlucks.

    $59.00
  • Prior Lake Lakers Volleyball vs. Burnsville

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

    Metro South conference volleyball in the PLHS gym. First serve 7 p.m. Tickets on GoFan.

  • Prior Lake Lakers Boys Soccer vs. Burnsville

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

    Tuesday night boys soccer under the lights at PLHS, a Metro South conference game. Kickoff 7:30 p.m. Tickets on GoFan.

  • The “Root” of Preservation

    Food & Drink
    WEE Farm 4562 McColl Drive, Savage, MN

    Store carrots, potatoes and onions the right way and make the harvest last. Teens attend free with a paid adult.

    $30.00
  • Line Dance Party at Club Prior

    Classes
    Club Prior (Prior Lake Library) 16210 Eagle Creek Ave SE, Prior Lake, MN

    Two hours of beginner line dance lessons, then an hour of open dancing, with drinks for sale from Boathouse Brothers Brewing. It's $10 for ages 18 and up, and walk-ins are welcome.

    $10
  • Bryson Tiller: The Neotrapsoul Tour

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

    An R&B night at the amphitheater: Bryson Tiller headlines with Ty Dolla $ign, Majid Jordan, and Austin Millz on the bill. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.

  • Parktober Kickoff Hike and Bonfire at Cleary Lake

    Outdoor & Recreation
    Cleary Lake Regional Park 18106 Texas Avenue, Prior Lake, MN

    A free guided fall hike at Cleary Lake with a sunset bonfire and marshmallows to kick off Parktober.

    Free
  • Prior Lake Lakers Volleyball vs. Rosemount

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

    Metro South conference volleyball in the PLHS gym, and the last home match of the regular season. First serve 7 p.m. Tickets on GoFan.

  • Live at LaunchPad: SSCB

    Live Music
    LaunchPad Golf 2340 Park Pl NW, Prior Lake, MN

    Cover band SSCB plays a free night of live music at LaunchPad Golf from 7 to 10 p.m. Catch the set from the dining room, the bar, or a golf suite. Walk-ins welcome.

    Free
  • Ladies & Lords Shopping Day at the Renaissance Festival

    Market / Shopping
    Minnesota Renaissance Festival 12364 Chestnut Blvd, Shakopee, MN

    A $30 Festival Friday ticket at the Renaissance Festival: admission, a mini wine bottle, a gift bag and discounts from artisans.

    $30
  • Sourdough

    Food & Drink
    Twin Oaks Middle School 15860 Fish Point Road SE, Prior Lake, MN, USA

    Bake a dozen sourdough muffins and go home with recipes and your own starter. Bring a quart jar with a lid.

    $45.00
  • ValleyScare at Valleyfair

    Arts/Entertainment
    Valleyfair 1 Valleyfair Dr, Shakopee, MN

    Valleyfair after dark: five haunted mazes, scare zones, live shows and coasters in the dark, Friday and Saturday nights through October 31. Separately ticketed, from $49.99 online. Not for young kids.

    $49.99 – $89
  • Justin Moore

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

    Country hitmaker Justin Moore brings Small Town USA to the Showroom. Tickets from $39.

    $39
  • Prior Lake Farmers Market

    Market / Shopping
    Downtown Prior Lake Main Ave SE, Prior Lake, MN

    Saturday morning downtown: fresh produce, baked goods, local maple syrup, food trucks, coffee and live music on Main Avenue, 8 a.m. to noon.

  • Minnesota Renaissance Festival 2026

    Kids & Family
    Minnesota Renaissance Festival 12364 Chestnut Blvd, Shakopee, MN

    Last weekend of the Renaissance Festival: Festival Friday on Oct. 2 with discount gate prices, then Oktoberfest on Saturday and Sunday with Bavarian music, hearty fare and a pretzel jewelry contest. Gates open 9 to 7 in Shakopee; the season ends Sunday, Oct. 4.

    $19.95 – $29.95
  • Shakopee Home Show

    Community
    Canterbury Park 1100 Canterbury Park Rd S, Shakopee, MN

    Up to 150 home, lawn and garden pros under one roof at Canterbury Park. Free admission and parking.

    Free
  • Sever’s Fall Festival

    Kids & Family
    Sever's Fall Festival 3121 150th St W, Shakopee, MN

    The long-running Shakopee fall festival, open weekends through Nov. 1 with more than 30 attractions, live entertainment and seasonal food.

  • Fall on the Farm at Queen Bee’z Lawn and Garden

    Kids & Family
    Queen Bee’z Lawn & Garden 17860 Panama Ave, Prior Lake, MN

    Queen Bee'z turns the garden center into a family fall day: food trucks, animal feeding, pumpkins and mums. $10 per person for a one hour slot, sign up online.

  • Tricks and Treats at Valleyfair

    Kids & Family
    Valleyfair 1 Valleyfair Dr, Shakopee, MN

    Valleyfair by day for the kids: trick-or-treat trails, character meet and greets, kid shows and Halloween midway games, Saturdays and Sundays through November 1. Included with park admission.

    $37.99
  • Brews for Barks: Backyard Celebration at Spot’s Last Stop

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

    Free backyard party at Spot's Last Stop with adoptable dogs, local breweries, food trucks, vendors, raffles and a silent auction. Brewery sampler packs and a bags tournament are sold ahead.

    Free