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 15
    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 15
    June 6 - Aug 22

    Buck Night

    Canterbury Park

    Don’t miss the party! Every Thursday starting June 6, we offer $1 live racing admission and $1 regular programs. Join us Thursdays during the live racing season for the fun and excitement of Buck Night! In addition to discounted admission and programs, we offer $1,... View more info »

  • Aug 15
    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 »

  • Aug 15

    Water Ski Show - Free

    Quarry Lake Park

    Enjoy an evening by the lake with a free water ski show featuring the Shockwaves (Shakopee-Prior Lake Water Ski Team) Our development show starts at 6:30 with the full show beginning promptly at 7:00PM. Beach-front show features music, colorful costumes and a variety of water... View more info »