Saturday, Oct. 3
This weekend in Prior Lake
Homecoming under the lights Friday, Oktoberfest at Holy Cross on Saturday and the Woo Woo Pawlooza at Lakefront Park on Sunday.
This weekend’s picks
Sponsored · Sat · 11 a.m.
Shakopee Fall Food Truck Festival
Sat · 10 a.m. · Shakopee
Shaktoberfest 2026 at Badger Hill Brewing
Sat · 4 p.m.
Oktoberfest Celebration at Holy Cross Lutheran Church
Sun · 10:30 a.m.
9th Annual Woo Woo Pawlooza
TodaySat, Oct. 3
65°chance of showers8a.m.11a.m.11a.m.3p.m.4p.m.7:30p.m.
Prior Lake Farmers Market
Saturday morning downtown: fresh produce, baked goods, local maple syrup, food trucks, coffee and live music on Main Avenue, 8 a.m. to noon.Fall on the Farm at Queen Bee’z Lawn and Garden
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.Sponsored
1p.m.Shakopee Fall Food Truck Festival
More 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.Brews for Barks: Backyard Celebration at Spot’s Last Stop
Free 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.Banya Fest
A day of Slavic-style sauna: steam banyas, venik whisk sessions, cold plunges, bonfires and a Slavic meal, all included with a ticket.Oktoberfest Celebration at Holy Cross Lutheran Church
A fall afternoon Oktoberfest at Holy Cross Lutheran in Prior Lake: brass band music, brats, sauerkraut, drinks and games for all ages.Tìm Lại Bầu Trời
A night of Vietnamese music and comedy with Khắc Việt and friends. Tickets from $19.TomorrowSun, Oct. 4
64°sunny10:30a.m.noon
9th Annual Woo Woo Pawlooza
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.Heroes Helping Heroes 2nd Amendment Bingo
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.Next week
MondayOct. 5
64°sunnyTuesdayOct. 6
70°sunny4p.m.6p.m.7p.m.
TeenTober at the Prior Lake Library
Free after-school crafts for teens 12 to 18 every Tuesday in October, starting with mini notebook bedazzling on Oct. 6.Sharing Joy One Card at a Time
Learn ink blending with stencils and brushes, then go home with a stack of cards you designed yourself.Club Book: Lisa Unger
Bestselling suspense novelist Lisa Unger gives a free talk in Prior Lake, with books for sale and signing. Seating is first come, first served, so arrive early.WednesdayOct. 7
70°sunny5:30p.m.6p.m.6:30p.m.
Prior Lake Lakers Soccer Doubleheader vs. Farmington
Boys at 5:30, girls at 7:30, both against Farmington at PLHS, and the boys' last regular-season home game. Tickets on GoFan.Silent Book Club at Rhino Wine Bar
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.Seed Mosaic: A Minnesota Tradition (Ages 15+ or Ages 8+ w/Adult)
Try your hand at State Fair-style seed art and take home a finished mosaic. Kids 8 and up can come with an adult.ThursdayOct. 8
68°mostly sunny5p.m.5p.m.5:30p.m.6p.m.
Community Plate
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.Maple Metamorphosis: Autumn Color Walk and Watercolor at Cleary Lake
A free adult evening at Cleary Lake: a one-mile walk among turning maples, then tea, a fire and watercolor painting. Registration required.Prior Lake Fire Department Open House
Firefighters, fire trucks and station tours at Fire Station 1 on Fish Point Road. A good evening for kids who want to see the engines up close.School District Referendum Information Session
The school district's own session on its two Nov. 3 ballot questions, with time for questions. Also livestreamed on the district's website.Nothing like that this week. See the full calendar →