Events
Calendar of Events
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Avenged Sevenfold and Good Charlotte brings the North American Tour 2026 to Mystic Lake Amphitheater in Shakopee on July 27, 2026 at 6:00 PM.
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The Mudcats host the Jordan Brewers in town ball at Veterans Field. Bring a lawn chair or find a seat in the bleachers for a night at the park. |
3 events,
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Whiskey Inferno in Savage hosts Smokin' Out Hunger on Tuesday, July 28 from 5 to 9 p.m., a family-friendly fundraiser benefiting No Tummies Left Behind and its mission to ensure every child has access to nutritious meals.Enjoy slow-smoked favorites while supporting the cause.
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The Black Crowes and Whiskey Myers brings the Southern Hospitality Tour to Mystic Lake Amphitheater in Shakopee on July 28, 2026 at 6:30 PM.
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Thistle Dew Acres hosts a Sourdough 101 class at Boathouse Brothers Brewing in Prior Lake on Tuesday, July 28 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.Leave with an active sourdough starter and jar, know-how for feeding and troubleshooting it, and a 20-plus page handbook that includes the bread recipe Thistle Dew Acres uses at its markets. The... |
4 events,
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The Fabulous Armadillos, one of Minnesota’s most-booked party bands, hit Lewis Street for the next-to-last night of the 2026 Rhythm on the Rails series. Their party-band show pulls from decades of rock, pop, country, and R&B hits, with full horns, harmonies, and a stage presence built for big outdoor crowds. It’s the loudest, danciest night...
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The annual DOGS & LOBOS Friends & Family Golf Scramble returns to Crystal Lake Golf Club in Lakeville on Wednesday, July 29. Registration is $125 per golfer or $500 for a foursome, with a 7:30 a.m. start. Teams of four, doubles, and singles are all welcome, and organizers will place you on a team if...
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Tom Hunter plays Live on the Landing at Charlie's on Prior, with music on the lakeside patio Wednesday from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. |
4 events,
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For ages 12-18. Create your own mini wire sculpture! Learn basic techniques for bending and shaping wire, then design and make a small piece of art to take home. Space is limited - register online or call the library. Include an email address in registration to receive a reminder. 
A free community meal in the Great Room at Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church, Thursday from 5 to 6 p.m. All are welcome.
Free
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The Shakopee Shockwaves put on a free waterski show at Quarry Lake Park, with skiers showcasing jumps, tricks, pyramids, and barefoot skiing in a family-friendly exhibition on the water. The pre-show starts at 6:20 p.m. and the main show begins at 7 p.m. Bring a blanket or lawn chair for seating. Admission is free, and... |
1 event,
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Mumford & Sons brings the Prizefighter Tour to Mystic Lake Amphitheater in Shakopee on July 31, 2026 at 7:30 PM.Tickets at Ticketmaster. |
4 events,
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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.
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Chula's first annual charity motorcycle ride, kickstands up at noon, $15 per rider. Afterward Colorado Street closes for a street party with The Dakota Ramblers, food and drinks, local vendors, and a best bike contest judged by Mayor Kurt Briggs. All proceeds go to the Think Great Foundation.
$ ride registration15
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The Mark Miller Band plays live rock 'n' roll out on the water. Come by boat, kayak, paddleboard, canoe or pontoon. The shore is reserved for the band and their families, so plan to listen from the lake. |
1 event,
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Beagles sprint down the track between live horse races, with each day's winners advancing toward the Best in Show Championship on Labor Day weekend. It's also Pepsi Family Day, with face painting, pony rides, and the arcade. |
2 events,
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A guided acrylic painting class recreating Georgia O’Keefe’s Crabs Claw Ginger on an 8x10 canvas, with a bit of her story and style along the way. $45 through Community Ed.
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Kesha brings The Freedom Tour to Mystic Lake Amphitheater in Shakopee on August 3, 2026 at 7:00 PM. |
2 events,
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Night to Unite turns Prior Lake into a few hundred small neighborhood parties, with squad cars, fire engines, and city leaders making the rounds from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. This year’s donation drive supports Southern Valley Alliance.
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The band behind Iris and Slide plays an outdoor Tuesday night show in Shakopee, with Neon Trees opening. Doors at 6 p.m., music at 7:30. |
3 events,
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The rescheduled Rhythm on the Rails finale: Martin Zellar’s full-band Neil Diamond tribute takes over Lewis Street in downtown Shakopee. Free, 6 to 9 p.m., food trucks on site.
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Live 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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Two mid-2000s hitmakers on one Shakopee stage: NE-YO and Akon co-headline the Nights Like This Tour. Doors at 6:30 p.m., show at 8. |
2 events,
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The Shockwaves ski team puts on a free show at Quarry Lake Park with jumps, pyramids, and barefoot skiing. Pre-show at 6:20 p.m., main show at 7, bring a lawn chair.
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Learn to line dance in the pavilion at the Horse and Hunt Club, beginners and seasoned dancers alike. Pre-sale tickets close at 6 p.m. the day of, and door tickets aren’t guaranteed. |
6 events,
Blingo designer bingo at 2 p.m. both days, free live music at Hop House, and giveaways across Mystic Lake all weekend. 
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Prior Lake Days opens with a 21-plus tasting stroll through downtown: wine, beer, and spirits plus vendors and food trucks from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Advance sales are done; day-of tickets are $35 at the door.
$25
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An EcoElsa naturalist leads preschoolers through the plants and animals of Jeffers Pond Park, with tactile activities, games, art, and time to roam. Ages 3 to 6, one adult per child.
$29
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Designer bingo at Mystic Lake with more than $90,000 in cash, handbags, luggage, and accessories up for grabs across fourteen winners. Ages 18 and up; a packet purchase reserves your seat. |
7 events,
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Downtown turns into a free family festival from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.: live music, food trucks, a Kids Zone with a bounce house and rock climb, and a cookie eating contest.
Free
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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.
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A three-hour beginner kayak class at Cleary Lake with Outdoor Recreation School instructors, all equipment provided. Ages 14 and up; registration closed August 6.
$50
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Cars and trucks fill the lot at the Savage American Legion for the 19th annual Vettes for Vets show. Spectators are free and all donations go to the Minneapolis Veterans Home.
Free for spectators
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Corgis sprint down the Canterbury track between live horse races, and Pepsi Family Day brings face painting and pony rides for the kids.
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A certified guide leads a slow, sensory session among the trees at Cleary Lake, closer to meditation than a hike. Ages 18 and up, $36, advance registration required.
$36
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1 event,
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Coastal-inspired wines with WSET-certified educator Gayle Boje; sample maritime-themed pours and take bottles home at event pricing. Community Ed registration for this one has closed.
$25
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2 events,
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Cleary Lake puts its whole boathouse fleet on the sand to try for free: paddleboats, kayaks, canoes, and SUPs, plus the Readmobile.
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Hand-build a clay project or try the potter's wheel; clay, glazes, tools, and firing are included, and pieces are ready for pickup about three weeks later. Community Ed registration has closed.
$55.00
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Tom Hunter plays the lakeside patio; grab a seat by the water for the evening set.
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Outdoor worship and s'mores around the fire in the SOLLC courtyard. The summer series wraps up with its final two evenings, August 12 and 26. |
5 events,
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A community market celebrating youth artistry and craftsmanship. Browse and purchase unique handmade items created by young artists and crafters in the Prior Lake area.
Community Plate is a beautiful opportunity to help meet a basic meal need in the community and to show others love!
Free
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Jumps, tricks, pyramids, and barefoot skiing in a free family show on the water. Pre-show at 6:20, main show at 7; bring a blanket or lawn chair.
Free
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Kids 5 to 12 take on a muddy obstacle course at Lakefront Park, running it as many times as they want inside their 30 minute slot. $18; register with the city by August 12 (the 10 a.m. session is already full). 
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The SMSC Wacipi opens Friday with the 7 p.m. grand entry: hundreds of dancers from dozens of tribes, drum groups around the arena, and Native food and craft vendors at the Wacipi grounds.
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The Australian duo behind Walking on a Dream headlines a Friday night in Shakopee, with Polo & Pan and Midnight Generation opening. |
4 events,
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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.
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A 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.
$35
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Roasted corn and elote, live music, and a corn-eating contest, Saturdays and Sundays through August 30 at Valleyfair. Included with park admission. |
3 events,
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Food trucks fill Savage Community Park for the fest's second year. Come hungry, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
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The 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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Sweet 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. |
1 event,
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Experience wines curated for coastal-inspired summer nights with WSET-certified educator Gayle Boje at Rhino Wine Bar. Sample maritime-themed selections and purchase bottles at special event prices. Registration required. Register and pay through Prior Lake-Savage Community Education.
$25
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4 events,
Lakeshore 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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Think you're not creative? This class will change your mind! Join us to loosen up and master watercolor techniques, perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike. You'll learn to create focal areas, value systems, and use line and color for depth and impact. Enjoy exciting demonstrations and access to reference materials and brushes. Please bring...
$29.00
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Savage'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'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. |
3 events,
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A 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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Live on the Landing at Charlie's on Prior featuring Billy Johnson. Live music on the lakeside patio from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.. |
4 events,
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A 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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Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools kicks off its 75th school year with the 3rd annual Back-to-School Celebration on the Prior Lake High School grounds. Food trucks, bouncy houses, face painting, games,...
Free
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The Shakopee Shockwaves put on a free waterski show at Quarry Lake Park, with skiers showcasing jumps, tricks, pyramids, and barefoot skiing in a family-friendly exhibition on the water. The...
Free
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Morning beach yoga at Watzl's Point followed by a guided paddle around Prior Lake. Boards provided and beginners welcome.
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The Crüe revives its Carnival of Sins show 20 years on, outdoors in Shakopee, with Tesla and Extreme opening the night.
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Opera off a pickup truck tailgate at Lakefront Park, with 90s grunge in the mix. Suggested donation, kids free.
Suggested donation
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1 event,
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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. |
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1 event,
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The 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.
Free
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1 event,
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Melodic house under the open sky. Australian trio RÜFÜS DU SOL headline a Tuesday night at the amphitheater, with German producer Ben Böhmer opening. |
2 events,
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Live on the Landing at Charlie's on Prior featuring Tony Sammis. Live music on the lakeside patio from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m..
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Three bands' worth of radio staples in one evening. TOTO, Christopher Cross, and The Romantics stack a Wednesday bill at the amphitheater. |
5 events,
A free community meal in the Great Room at Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church, Thursday from 5 to 6 p.m. All are welcome.
Free
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Grandparents and grandchildren picnic, play lawn games, and paddleboat at Cleary Lake. Comic stunt juggler Tuey performs from 6 to 6:45 p.m. Bring your own food and drink.
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The Shakopee Shockwaves put on a free waterski show at Quarry Lake Park, with skiers showcasing jumps, tricks, pyramids, and barefoot skiing in a family-friendly exhibition on the water. The pre-show starts at 6:20 p.m. and the main show begins at 7 p.m. Bring a blanket or lawn chair for seating. Admission is free, and...
Free
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3 events,
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Kids move between dinosaur-themed sensory stations: volcano slime, dino print painting, and fossil digging. Ages 1 to 6, caregiver required.
$26
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Skitzo Fonik plays Prior Lake’s free summer Music in the Park series at Lakefront Park. Music runs from 6 to 8 p.m. Bring a chair and a cooler, no glass please. Food vendors will be on site.2026 Music in the Park lineup: Friday, May 15, 6–8 p.m.: Zero Below Friday, July 24, 6–7 p.m.: Prior...
Free
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Tim McGraw, Miranda Lambert, and Kenny Chesney tribute night in the semi-outdoor pavilion at Horse and Hunt. $35 advance, and the club expects it to sell out.
$35 – $45
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2 events,
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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.
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Grey Day rolls into Shakopee with a five-act undercard. $uicideboy$ headline a Saturday evening of underground rap at the amphitheater. |
1 event,
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Bring the kids and leave chalk welcome-back messages for Prior Lake teachers at Twin Oaks before the first day of school. Chalk provided. |
2 events,
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Lake Stories, Prior Lake's new pop-up bookstore, hosts a beginner mahjong night with local players teaching and snacks from Wise Owl Eatery. Space is capped at 24, so register early.
$50 – $60
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A different setlist every night is the draw. Dave Matthews Band closes out August with a Monday show at the amphitheater in Shakopee. |
2 events,
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A guided acrylic class with Jeremy Ross of Paint and Sip Minnesota, working through a piece called Autumn on the Farm. No experience needed, all supplies included, mocktails available. Open to adults 18 and up.
$40 – $45
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The 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. |
1 event,
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Live 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.. |
1 event,
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Boots on: line dancing in the Horse and Hunt pavilion, beginners welcome. $15 in advance, $25 at the door.
$15 – $25
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Four bands and an early start. Slayer marks 40 years of Reign in Blood on a Friday night with Down, Suicidal Tendencies, and Hatebreed. |
2 events,
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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.
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Creed 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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