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.
Featured Events
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May 3
Live Racing Opening Night
Canterbury Park
Canterbury Park's 2019 thoroughbred and quarter horse race season beings Friday, May 3rd and runs through September 14. Go to CanterburyPark.com for more information. View more info »
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May 11
Valleyfair Opening Day
Valleyfair
Join Valleyfair on May 11 as they kick off the 2019 season in style! Enjoy the return of your favorite rids, PEANUTS characters, and new food offerings from our creative culinary team! Whatever your thrill level, Valleyfair is where families come to play the Minnesota... View more info »
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Jul 18July 18 - 20
Twin Cities Summer Jam
Canterbury Park
Twin Cities Summer Jam is coming to Canterbury Park July 2019 Featuring Tim McGraw and many other artists to come. View more info »
Upcoming Events
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May 5 - Oct 6
One-hour Guided Walking Tours of the Arboretum
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Join other Arboretum visitors for an informative and entertaining drop-in tour of the close-in gardens near the Visitor Center. Trained volunteers take groups through the gorgeous gardens, talking about the history, the horticulture and the highlights during the Arboretum's 60th Anniversary. Even long-time visitors say... View more info »
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Sep 3Aug 24 - Sept 14
High Roller Coaster Car Auction
Scott County Historical Society
Bring home an iconic piece of Valleyfair! The 1974 High Roller Coaster Car #1 goes on the auction block Friday, August 24 at noon. This is a major fundraiser for the Scott County Historical Society. We are extremely grateful to Valleyfair for their generous donation... View more info »
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Sep 3Aug 23 - Sep 3
Minnesota State Fair
Minnesota State Fair Grounds
Often referred to as the “Great Minnesota Get-Together,” the annual Minnesota State Fair is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the region. The fair attracts nearly 2 million guests annually. This end-of-summer tradition is always held the 12 days leading up to and... View more info »
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Sep 3
Christmas in September
Minnesota Renaissance Festival
Christmas in September brings holiday spirit and good cheer early this year. Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest View more info »
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Sep 3Sept 1 - 3
1889 Harvest Festival
The Landing
Immerse yourself in 1800s Minnesota River Valley life and visit with costumed interpreters living on the frontier, farmstead, and village. Celebrate summer's end with a town fair and participate in cooking and food preservation demonstrations Food concessions available. Enter through the west entrance. Drop-in anytime;... View more info »
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Sep 3June 2 - Sep 3
The Great Gazebo Get-Together
Valleyfair
Lip Sync Battles, Lyrical Showdowns, Scavenger Hunts and more! Join our hosts for FREE games, activities and challenges all day long! LOCATION Gazebo Stage RUN DATES May 19 - May 20 May 26 - May 28 June 2 - September 3 SHOW TIMES View more info »
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Sep 3Sep 1 - 3
Corn Feast
Valleyfair
The 42nd Annual Corn Feast is coming back to Valleyfair this fall as one of the parks longest-standing traditions. There will be over 30,000 lbs of FREE corn at the park for all guests to indulge in (while supplies lasts). All the corn combinations you... View more info »
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Sep 3June 2 - Sep 3
Sally's Sing-A-Long
Valleyfair
Sally and TJ want you to join them for Sally’s Sing Along! Sing your favorite tunes loud and proud on the Peanut Showplace Stage. LOCATION PEANUTS Showplace SHOW TIMES 12:00P, 1:00PM, 2:00PM, 3:00PM MAY 1 - MAY 31 Weekends JUNE 2 - SEPTEMBER 3 M,... View more info »
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Sep 3
Bark in the Park Championships
Canterbury Park
We’re crowning the top dogs on Labor Day for the Bark in the Park Championships! Presented by the Star Tribune Bark in the Park Championships • First Horse Race 12:45 p.m. • Bulldog, Corgi, Wiener dog and Basset Hound races in between live horse racing... View more info »
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Sep 3Aug 3 - Sep 3
Hit the Open Road
Mystic Lake Casino Hotel
Endless vistas. Summer sunsets. Weekends at the cabin. It’s road trip season! Live life in the fast lane on a new motorcycle, or hit the open road in a Ford® Mustang! Choose Your Own Adventure with Up to $1,000 Free Slot Play! We’ll draw three... View more info »
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Sep 3June 2 - Sep 3
Benchwarmerz
Valleyfair
The St Paul Saints 2nd String Team took a wrong turn and ended up here in Shakopee. See if you can find them wandering around the walkway! LOCATION Midway Stage SHOW TIMES 4:45P, 5:45P, 6:45P JUNE 2 - SEPTEMBER 3 M, T, TH, F, SAT,... View more info »
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Sep 3June 3 - Sep 3
Long Minnesota Goodbye Party
Valleyfair
As is tradition in Minnesota, no goodbye should take less than an hour! We’ve got music, dancing and fun events to help you cope with leaving Valleyfair. Join some of your favorite Valleyfair entertainers and get the whole family moving to the goodbye beat! LOCATION... View more info »