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.

Melodic house under the open sky. Australian trio RÜFÜS DU SOL headline a Tuesday night at the amphitheater, with German producer Ben Böhmer opening.

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..

Three bands' worth of radio staples in one evening. TOTO, Christopher Cross, and The Romantics stack a Wednesday bill at the amphitheater.

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.

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.

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...

Two classic rock catalogs share one Thursday night stage. Santana's guitar and the Doobie Brothers' harmonies wind down August at the amphitheater.

Two classic rock giants on one bill: Deep Purple with special guest Kansas. Tickets from $99.

Kids move between dinosaur-themed sensory stations: volcano slime, dino print painting, and fossil digging. Ages 1 to 6, caregiver required.

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...

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.

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.

Grey Day rolls into Shakopee with a five-act undercard. $uicideboy$ headline a Saturday evening of underground rap at the amphitheater.

Bring the kids and leave chalk welcome-back messages for Prior Lake teachers at Twin Oaks before the first day of school. Chalk provided.