Events
Calendar of Events
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3 events,Prior Lake Players is casting a reality-TV spin on Shakespeare, campy and comedic on purpose. Bring a soliloquy, no Shakespeare experience required.
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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. This session is sold out; watch lakestoriesmn.com for the next one.
$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. |
5 events,
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Eat at Culver's of Prior Lake between 4 and 8 p.m. and 10% of all sales will be donated to the Prior Lake High School boys' soccer team. Nothing to sign up for, just have dinner.
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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. Pre-registration closed August 24.
$40 – $45
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Eight Minnesota songwriters swap songs in the round at The Savage Tap, Nashville rounds style. Music from 6:30 to about 9:45. |
2 events,
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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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Bring whatever you are reading and read quietly with a glass of wine at Rhino for an hour, then chat. First Wednesdays, free, no assigned book.
Free
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3 events,
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Prior Lake officers and Scott County deputies wait tables at Charlie's on Prior, and every tip goes to Special Olympics Minnesota. Local Special Olympics athletes will be there too.
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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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The Lakers open the 2026 season at home. Kickoff 7 p.m. at Dan Patch Stadium. Tickets on GoFan. |
1 event,
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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. |
3 events,
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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
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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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1 event,
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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. |
1 event,
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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. |
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4 events,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
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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.
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Shop, sip and mingle through 40-plus downtown businesses and vendor booths, 4:30 to 7 p.m. Check in at The Radiance Lounge for your wristband, bingo card and tote bag (first 150). 85-plus giveaways, grand finale at the VFW. $15 early bird, $20 walk-up.
$15 – $20
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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7 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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The 8th annual Paddle Dash launches from Charlie's on Prior: check-in 8:45 a.m., 10K at 9, then the 5K loop and 1-mile kids' route. $25 and up, and boards, kayaks and canoes are all welcome. Register ahead online.
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Kids climb into fire trucks, squad cars and other emergency vehicles at Cleary Lake and meet the people who drive them. Free, no registration.
Free
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3 events,
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The fifth annual Be Happy 5K at Cleary Lake Beach: run or walk, a kids dash, speed yoga, music and vendors after. Profits support youth mental health through the Shine A Ligh7 Foundation.
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The chicken dinner that started as the firemen's fall fundraiser and once closed down Main Avenue turns into a parking lot party this year, with live entertainment and kids' events. Serving 3 to 7 p.m., $25 adults, $15 kids 10 and under. Everyone welcome, member or not.
$15 – $25
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Country hits on a Sunday night. Dan + Shay headline The Young Tour stop at the amphitheater with Tyler Hubbard and Josh Ross opening. |
1 event,
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WSET-certified educator Gayle Boje pours late-summer whites, from Sauvignon Blanc to blanc de blancs, at Rhino Wine Bar, with bottles at special event prices. $25, ages 21 and up. Register through Community Ed.
$25
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5 events,
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Spring Lake Farm opens the farm store every Tuesday afternoon with organic produce, eggs, meats and cheeses. Find it at Queen Bee'z on Panama Ave.
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The wood-fired sourdough pizza bus parks at Tractor Supply on Highway 13 from 3 to 7. Cards, or cash with exact change.
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The Bazillions close out Savage's Treats 'N Tunes season at Heatherton Ridge Park with kid-friendly rock, free ice cream, and yard games. |
2 events,
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Billy Johnson plays the lakeside patio at Charlie's on Prior from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Grab a table on the Landing and settle in.
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Boys at 5:30, girls at 7:30, both against Apple Valley at PLHS. Tickets on GoFan. |
3 events,
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Free barbecue dinner and an introduction to the Prior Lake Lions. Social at 6, program at 7, ribs and chicken off the grill. The RSVP deadline was September 13, so call Loretta Klenke at 952-913-8123 before you come.
Free
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Live music returns to LaunchPad Golf with a free Alex Rossi show from 7 to 10 p.m. Have dinner in the dining room or swing away in a suite while he plays.
Free
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Section volleyball in the PLHS gym. First serve 7 p.m. Tickets on GoFan. |
4 events,
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Canceled
Canceled: Chalk Fest 2026 – Friday
Canceled
Canceled: Chalk Fest 2026 – Friday
Canceled because of the weather. Chalk Fest is still on for Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Main Avenue.
Free
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Pro MMA returns to the Showroom with a full LFA fight card. Tickets from $50.
$50
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Logic and G-Eazy split a co-headlining Friday night in Shakopee, with Juicy J up first. The music starts at 7 p.m. |
11 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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The full day of Chalk Fest, with the chalk pieces filling Main Avenue plus an amateur contest, live music, and food trucks.
Free
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A free outdoor festival at Bridgewood Church in Savage, 11 to 2: live music, inflatables and a petting zoo, with a $5 lunch.
Free
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5 events,
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WEE Farm opens the gates for a relaxed hour with the animals: horses Mac and Grizzly, goats, pigs and donkeys.
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The 8th annual craft and gift show at the Shakopee Legion, 10 to 3: handmade goods, woodwork, metal art, decor and repurposed finds from local vendors.
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An hour of guided qigong and tai chi outside the Cleary Lake Visitor Center with teaching artist Scott Stafford. No experience needed, bring a mat or towel to sit on. $15.
$15
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1 event,
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A free hour on the scams going around right now: real Minnesota cases, the red flags to watch for, and what to do if you or someone you love gets taken. Monday at 6 at Club Prior.
Free
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3 events,
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Girls at 5:30, boys at 7:30, both against Lakeville North at PLHS. Tickets on GoFan.
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Four rock bands in one night: Breaking Benjamin with Chevelle, Starset, and Kami Kehoe. The early 6 p.m. start fits the stacked bill.
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Metro South conference volleyball in the PLHS gym. First serve 7 p.m. Tickets on GoFan. |
1 event,
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Learn water bath canning in the WEE Farm kitchen and turn late-season tomatoes into jams, jellies and salsas.
$40.00
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4 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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Staind marks 25 years of Break the Cycle with Seether, Hoobastank, and Hinder along for the night. Four bands, 6 p.m. start.
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Hand-build a clay piece or try the wheel at Pottery by Holly. Clay, glazes and firing are included, and you can bring a beverage.
$55.00
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The C-Notes finally get their Music in the Park date after June's postponement. Free show at Lakefront Park, so bring a blanket or a camp chair.
Free
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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
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14 events,A Twin Cities cover band playing rock and today's country, with some pop mixed in. Four hours of music at the post.
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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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Art Affair weekend at the Renaissance Festival, Saturday and Sunday 9 to 7 in Shakopee: a mural competition, a unicorn cake eating contest and a cosplay contest, on top of the sixteen stages and the jousting. Two weekends left; the season ends October 4.
$19.95 – $29.95
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Bring 10 food items or $20 to Hope Pantry on the day and take home a coupon folder of discounts to area businesses. The food drive runs alongside the Pleasant Street Art Walk and the Friends of the Library fall book sale, with free bookmark coloring and a free kids' book at the library.
Free
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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
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4 events,
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Garden-fresh produce meets Italian kitchen staples in a hands-on cooking class at WEE Farm.
$30.00
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Up to 15 Minnesota hot dishes made from scratch with no canned soup, many of them make-ahead for potlucks.
$59.00
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Metro South conference volleyball in the PLHS gym. First serve 7 p.m. Tickets on GoFan. |
3 events,
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Store carrots, potatoes and onions the right way and make the harvest last. Teens attend free with a paid adult.
$30.00
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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
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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. |
4 events,
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Boys at 5:30, girls at 7:30, both against Rosemount at PLHS. Tickets on GoFan.
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A free guided fall hike at Cleary Lake with a sunset bonfire and marshmallows to kick off Parktober.
Free
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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
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4 events,
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A $30 Festival Friday ticket at the Renaissance Festival: admission, a mini wine bottle, a gift bag and discounts from artisans.
$30
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Metro South conference football under the lights. Kickoff 7 p.m. at Dan Patch Stadium. Tickets on GoFan. |
9 events,
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Prior Lake Farmers Market runs every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. in downtown Prior Lake. Expect the usual lineup: fresh produce, baked goods, locally tapped maple syrup, handmade soaps and bath products, hand-crafted candies, food trucks, coffee baristas, and live music. The market doubles as a community hangout. Throughout the season they pair...
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Up to 150 home, lawn and garden pros under one roof at Canterbury Park. Free admission and parking.
Free
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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. |
2 events,
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Adopt A Husky Minnesota's biggest fundraiser of the year: a group dog walk at Lakefront Park plus silent auction, raffle, wine pull, bake sale, and vendors. Raise or donate $60 for the t-shirt, lunch, and goodie bag.
Free to attend
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Ten games of bingo with a firearm prize for each, plus more games for outdoor gear, at the Horse and Hunt Club. The $100 entry includes an Italian buffet and supports Heroes Helping Heroes, a peer support group for first responders.
$100
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