Tuesday, Sept. 29

This week in Prior Lake

Name: Fall Community Fest
Start: 2026-10-05T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-10-05T20:00:00-05:00
Location: Prior Lake High School

Homecoming under the lights Friday, Oktoberfest at Holy Cross on Saturday and the Woo Woo Pawlooza at Lakefront Park on Sunday.

24 things to do, today through Monday, Oct. 5 · Updated yesterday

This weekend’s picks

TodayTue, Sept. 29

65°showers

LakersAt home at Prior Lake High

TomorrowWed, Sept. 30

73°partly sunny

5:30p.m.

Line Dance Party at Club Prior

Club Prior · Prior Lake · $10Two 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.

7:30p.m.

Bryson Tiller: The Neotrapsoul Tour

Mystic Lake Amphitheater · ShakopeeAn 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.

ThursdayOct. 1

65°partly sunny

5:30p.m.

Parktober Kickoff Hike and Bonfire at Cleary Lake

Cleary Lake Regional Park · Prior Lake · FreeA free guided fall hike at Cleary Lake with a sunset bonfire and marshmallows to kick off Parktober.

LakersAt home at Prior Lake High

7p.m.

Live at LaunchPad: SSCB

LaunchPad Golf · Prior Lake · FreeCover 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.

This weekend

FridayOct. 2

63°sunny

7p.m.

Prior Lake Lakers Homecoming Football vs. Lakeville North

Prior Lake High School · SavageHomecoming under the lights: the Lakers host Lakeville North at Dan Patch Stadium, kickoff 7 p.m. Tickets on GoFan.

7p.m.

ValleyScare at Valleyfair

Valleyfair · Shakopee · $49.99–$89Valleyfair 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.

8p.m.

Justin Moore

Mystic Lake Casino Hotel · Prior Lake · $39Country hitmaker Justin Moore brings Small Town USA to the Showroom. Tickets from $39.

SaturdayOct. 3

64°mostly sunny

8a.m.

Prior Lake Farmers Market

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

9a.m.

Minnesota Renaissance Festival 2026

Minnesota Renaissance Festival · Shakopee · $19.95–$29.95Last 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.

10a.m.

Shakopee Home Show

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

11a.m.

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

Queen Bee’z Lawn & Garden · Prior LakeQueen 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.

11a.m.

Shakopee Fall Food Truck Festival

The Landing · ShakopeeMore than 30 food trucks, live music through the day and a 2 to 4 p.m. trunk-or-treat for the kids at The Landing in Shakopee. Free parking, beer on site.

noon

Tricks and Treats at Valleyfair

Valleyfair · Shakopee · $37.99Valleyfair 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.

1p.m.

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

Spot’s Last Stop Canine Rescue · Prior Lake · FreeFree 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.

4p.m.

Oktoberfest Celebration at Holy Cross Lutheran Church

Holy Cross Lutheran Church · Prior LakeA fall afternoon Oktoberfest at Holy Cross Lutheran in Prior Lake: brass band music, brats, sauerkraut, drinks and games for all ages.

7p.m.

MOOOVie Night at WEE Farm

WEE Farm · SavageAn outdoor fall movie night at WEE Farm. Bring a blanket; popcorn, drinks and snacks are for sale.

7:30p.m.

Tìm Lại Bầu Trời

Mystic Lake Casino Hotel · Prior Lake · $19A night of Vietnamese music and comedy with Khắc Việt and friends. Tickets from $19.

SundayOct. 4

62°sunny

10:30a.m.

9th Annual Woo Woo Pawlooza

Lakefront Park · Prior Lake · FreeAdopt 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.

noon

Heroes Helping Heroes 2nd Amendment Bingo

Minnesota Horse and Hunt Club · Prior Lake · $100Ten 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.

Next week

MondayOct. 5

61°sunny

6p.m.

Fall Community Fest

Prior Lake High School · Savage · FreeThe 40th annual Fall Community Fest fills the Prior Lake High School Activities Center with local businesses, nonprofits, games, food trucks and the PLHS band. Entry is free and everyone is welcome.

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