Week of Events
Monday, June 29, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
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June 30, 2026 -Beachy Balance Family Fun
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June 30, 2026 -Summer Fun with No Mistakes Watercolor
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June 30, 2026 -Casting to Chiro
Beachy Balance Family Fun
Bring the whole family to Cleary Lake Regional Park on Tuesday, June 30 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. for a free, all-ages balance challenge near the beach. Test your skills on the log roll and glide across slack lines while building core strength, focus, and confidence by the water. The Readmobile, a library on wheels,...
Summer Fun with No Mistakes Watercolor
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...
Casting to Chiro
Casting to Chiro is a free outdoor pop-up at Sand Point Beach on Tuesday, June 30, from 4 to 7 p.m. The event runs as two stations: fly-casting lessons with Caleb of Regal Beagle Fly Fishing, followed by soft-tissue work from Lakeside Chiropractic. Yard games and light refreshments round out the evening. No registration required,...
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
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July 1, 2026 -Live on the Landing
Live on the Landing
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..
Thursday, July 2, 2026
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July 2, 2026 -Red, White & Boujee
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July 2, 2026 -Line Dancing Night – July 2026
Red, White & Boujee
Red, White & Boujee brings an evening of shopping, sipping, and summer fun to Downtown Prior Lake on Thursday, July 2 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Stop in for extended shopping hours, special promotions, giveaways, and drinks while you grab last-minute outfits, hostess gifts, and festive finds ahead of the holiday weekend. Participating businesses...
Line Dancing Night – July 2026
Kick up your heels and join us at the MN Horse and Hunt Club to learn how to line dance! Perfect for beginners & seasoned dancers. Grab your cowboy boots and get ready to two-step! Located in our semi-outdoor pavilion. Perfect for summer nights! Tickets are non refundable. Tickets may sell out. No guarantee of...
Friday, July 3, 2026
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July 3, 2026 -Canterbury Fireworks Spectacular
Canterbury Fireworks Spectacular
Canterbury Park kicks off Independence Day weekend on Friday, July 3 with one of Minnesota's biggest fireworks displays. The evening pairs live horse racing with live music, ice-cold brews, classic hot dogs, and plenty of room to sit back and take in the show. The Gift Shop will be stocked with patriotic gear. Fireworks follow...
Saturday, July 4, 2026
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July 4, 2026 -Great Scott Classic Bike Ride
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July 4, 2026 -Prior Lake Farmers Market
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July 4, 2026 -Prior Lake Firecracker 5k
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July 4, 2026 -Wiener Dog Races
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July 4, 2026 -DJ Diesel at Charlie’s on Prior
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July 4, 2026 -4th of July Boat Parade
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July 4, 2026 -CANCELLED – ROCK AND ROCKETS
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July 4, 2026 -Star Spangled Night at Valleyfair
Great Scott Classic Bike Ride
The Great Scott Cycling Club hosts its Classic Bike Ride on Saturday, July 4, a fully supported Independence Day ride through Scott County's countryside. All routes start and end at Lakefront Park in Prior Lake. Check-in begins at 7:15 a.m. at the Lakefront Park Pavilion. The 50-mile route departs at 8:00 a.m. and the 25-mile...
Prior Lake Farmers Market
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...
Prior Lake Firecracker 5k
The first annual Prior Lake Firecracker 5k starts the Fourth of July at Cleary Lake Regional Park on Saturday, July 4 at 8 a.m. The family friendly run and walk follows the trails around Cleary Lake and is open to all ages, with dogs and strollers welcome. July 4th themed treats follow the race.Hosted by...
Wiener Dog Races
Canterbury Park rings in the Fourth of July with its annual Wiener Dog Races and a day of star-spangled fun. Admission is $2.50 plus tax, with $2.50 food and beverage specials all day. Highlights include giveaways with 250 free $2 wagers, a hot dog eating contest, and the dachshund races themselves. Festivities run from 1...
DJ Diesel at Charlie’s on Prior
DJ Diesel takes over Charlie's on Prior for a 4th of July party on Saturday, July 4 from 1 to 5 p.m. Expect a high-energy afternoon set, cold drinks, and...
4th of July Boat Parade
The ever-popular 4th of July Boat Parade returns to Prior Lake on Saturday, July 4. Decorated boats convene on Upper Prior Lake near the docks at Charlie's on Prior, where...
CANCELLED – ROCK AND ROCKETS
Mystic Lake’s free Fourth of July celebration returns with live music, local food trucks, and a fireworks show. Rock and Rockets runs from 7 to 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 4, in the outdoor area between Mystic Lake and Little Six. Fireworks begin around 10 p.m. Free and family-friendly.
Star Spangled Night at Valleyfair
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...
Sunday, July 5, 2026
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July 5, 2026 -Family Kayak
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July 5, 2026 -Prior Lake 4th of July Fireworks
Family Kayak
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....
Prior Lake 4th of July Fireworks
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...
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