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

  • Aug 4
    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 »

  • Aug 4
    June 2 - Sept 29

    Downtown Shakopee Farmers Market

    Downtown Shakopee

    Downtown Shakopee's Farmers Market runs from June 2nd to September 29th every Sunday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm in the parking lot on Lewis Street in Downtown Shakopee. The farmers market will include some of Minnesota's best local vendors including fresh vegetables, handmade jewelry,... View more info »

  • Aug 4
    July 13 - Aug 4

    Minnesota Eats

    Valleyfair

    Join us for four weekends of the most quirky, delicious, and uniquely Minnesotan food combinations you can possibly imagine. We're talking hotdishes, juicy lucys, and fresh fried walleye in every way conceivable - and don't forget about our delectable desserts! Better yet, each signature dish... View more info »

  • Aug 4
    May 12 - Sept 9

    Pepsi Family Day

    Canterbury Park

    Pony rides, facepainting and family time together! The perfect opportunity to give your children a memorable experience at the track! A day at the races and fun activities for kids!  Kids 17 and younger always get in free at Canterbury Park. Pepsi Family Day • Sundays... View more info »

  • Aug 4

    Unicorn & Llama Races

    Canterbury Park

    Mystical unicorns and lovable llamas will race on the track in our newest quirky competition! Presented by Continental Diamond. Don’t miss the galloping llamas and unicorns as they fly down the track on Sunday, Aug. 4 for this unique and entertaining day at the races!... View more info »

  • Aug 4
    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 »