Shakopee Area Events

There’s always something going on in the Shakopee area! Check out all of the upcoming events in Shakopee, Chanhassen, Prior Lake, and the entire Southwest Minneapolis & Saint Paul metro on our events calendar.

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Featured Events

  • Rhythm on the Rails
    Jul 18
    July 18 - Aug 15

    Rhythm on the Rails

    Downtown Shakopee

    Experience music. Experience downtown. Rhythm on the Rails is a FREE five week outdoor, concert series taking place every Wednesday night from 6-9 pm right on Lewis Street in Downtown Shakopee. The series starts July 18 and runs through August 15, 2018. Rhythm on the... View more info »

  • Rhythm on the Rails
    Jul 25
    July 18 - Aug 15

    Rhythm on the Rails

    Downtown Shakopee

    Experience music. Experience downtown. Rhythm on the Rails is a FREE five week outdoor, concert series taking place every Wednesday night from 6-9 pm right on Lewis Street in Downtown Shakopee. The series starts July 18 and runs through August 15, 2018. Rhythm on the... View more info »

  • The Great Midwest Rib Fest
    Jul 27
    July 27 - 29

    The Great Midwest Rib Fest

    Mystic Lake Casino Hotel

    FREE ADMISSION Unleash your BBQ beast as The Great Midwest Rib Fest returns for its fifth year for three days of free concerts and outdoor fun! We’re leaving it to the top pit masters in the nation to show off their skills and compete for... View more info »

Upcoming Events

  • Grease
    Aug 27
    March 3 - Sept 23

    Grease

    Chanhassen Dinner Theatre

    After a decade, Grease, the #1 best-seller in Chanhassen Dinner Theatres’ history, joyfully returns to the Main Stage!Fancy a nostalgic evening full of greased-up hair, jukebox jingles and bobby-socks. The most popular, fun-filled musical in the history of Rock ’n’ Roll is packed with explosive... View more info »

  • Once Upon a Time
    Aug 27
    Aug 26 & 27

    Once Upon a Time

    Minnesota Renaissance Festival

    Introducing a new theme weekend based on fairy tales, fantasy, and science fiction! Once Upon a Time lets you travel to a land of Witches & Wizards, Fairies, Unicorns, Mermaids, and Steampunk Creations! View more info »

  • Valleyfair Cares
    Aug 27
    Aug 21 - Sep 1

    Valleyfair Cares

    Valleyfair

    Get a day of thrills – give the gift of hope. Valleyfair is partnering with The 30-Days Foundation for our annual Valleyfair Cares! The 30-Days Foundation is a Minnesota-based, non-profit organization that assists people in real-life financial crisis. Since 2011, the foundation has assisted over... View more info »

  • Bloomers and Tights 5K
    Aug 27

    Bloomers and Tights 5K

    Minnesota Renaissance Festival

    Save the Date: The Bloomers and Tights 5k run/walk is returning to the Minnesota Renaissance Festival on August 27, 2017 sponsored by Woodchuck Hard Cider! Join us in your best bloomers or tights and run the Festival grounds with your friends and family. Registration details... View more info »

  • The Science Behind Pixar
    Aug 27
    June 9 - Sep 4

    The Science Behind Pixar

    Science Museum of Minnesota

    Buzz Lightyear. Dory. Mike. Sulley. No matter who is your favorite Pixar character (or what your age), you’ll love exploring The Science Behind Pixar! This new, special exhibition gives you an unparalleled look at Pixar’s filmmaking process and lets you explore the science and technology... View more info »

  • Pepsi Family Day
    Aug 27
    May 28 - Sep 3

    Pepsi Family Day

    Canterbury Park

    Pepsi Family Day SUNDAY RACING Sunday is Pepsi Family Day at Canterbury Park that includes free family day activities: pony rides, face painting, and petting zoo! First race 12:45 PM. Sunday racing begins May 28. Family Day Activities Free pony rides, face painting, and petting... View more info »

  • Blast to the Past Concert
    Aug 27

    Blast to the Past Concert

    Scott County Fairgrounds

    Academic Solutions and KQRS have partnered to host the first annual Blast to the Past Concert! Performers include: The Burton Cummings Band (formerly of The Guess Who) Blue Oyster Cult Survivor Felix Cavaliere's Rascals $5 from every ticket sold is donated to local schools, and... View more info »

  • All Wheels Extreme
    Aug 27
    July 1 - Sep 4

    All Wheels Extreme

    Valleyfair

    A finalist on NBC's hit show America's Got Talent, All Wheels Extreme brings its high-flying extreme sports show back to Valleyfair. The show features some of the top professional inline skaters, skateboarders and BMX bicycle performers in the world. Dancers, trampoline artists and aerialists add... View more info »