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

  • May 15 - May 17
    May 15 - 17

    Canterbury Park Live Racing Returns

    Canterbury Park

    2020 Live Racing Season Live Racing returns to Canterbury Park May 2020. Check back for race and promotions schedule. •  Details on a 2020 live racing season pass coming soon •  Interested in 2020 season table information?  Details to come •  All general seating and admission will go... View more info »

  • May 15

    Valleyfair Opening Day

    Valleyfair

    Valleyfair opens for the 2020 season on Friday, May 15. Come out and experience the over 75 rides and attractions at the Midwest's largest amusement park! View more info »

  • Aug 22
    Aug 22 - Oct 4

    Minnesota Renaissance Festival

    Minnesota Renaissance Festival

    King Henry and his royal court invite one and all to his 16th Century European village featuring 16 stages of exciting entertainment. Over 250 artisans fill the Festival marketplace to display and sell their handcrafted wares for a truly unique shopping experience. Patrons can interact... View more info »

Upcoming Events

  • Jul 17
    Mar 1 - Feb 22

    Mamma Mia

    Chanhassen Dinner Theatre

    One mom. One daughter. Three possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you'll never forget!ABBA's hits tell the hilarious story of a young woman's search for her birth father. This sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of... View more info »

  • Jul 17
    July 15 - 28

    Valleyfair Cares

    Valleyfair

    Get a day of thrills - give the gift of hope. Valleyfair is partnering with the Thielen Foundation for our annual Valleyfair Cares! The Thielen Foundation is a Minnesota-based, non-profit organization that aims to create programs that serve, educate and inspire individuals so they're equipped and... View more info »

  • Jul 17
    July 17 - Aug 21

    2019 Rhythm on the Rails

    Downtown Shakopee

    Rhythm on the Rails is a FREE five week outdoor, concert series taking place Wednesday nights from July 17 through August 14, 2019 with a make-up date of August 21. Running from 6-9 pm right on Lewis Street in Downtown Shakopee, Rhythm on the Rails... View more info »

  • Jul 17
    May 31 - Aug 30

    Ladies Night

    Canterbury Park

    Oh yes, it’s Ladies Night, and the feeling’s right… Join us for drink specials, live music, and racing! Presented by Kettle One Botanical & Shelly’s Boutique Ladies Night is the perfect way to spend an evening with the gals. Drink specials, live music on the... View more info »

  • Jul 17

    Rhythm on the Rails - The Honey Dogs

    Downtown Shakopee

    Due to the threat of severe weather we are postponing tonight's (July 17) Rhythm on the Rails. Follow our social channels for further updates. Week 1 of Rhythm on the Rails 2019 includes a FREE concert by The Honeydogs! Join us right on Lewis Street... View more info »