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 18
Canterbury Park Live Racing Season
Canterbury Park
Live racing begins at Canterbury Park on May 18! View more info »
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May 22
Valleyfair Opening Day
Valleyfair
The fun returns! We are excited to announce Valleyfair’s Opening Day - May 22 - and we look forward to welcoming you back to a fun and safe environment. We continue to monitor state guidelines and work with industry and government officials to ensure our reopening plan meets all required health and safety regulations. View more info »
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May 29
Soak City Opening Weekend
Valleyfair
Welcome to the return of all your favorite Soak City Waterpark slides and splashes! Get ready to jump into gallons of awesome splish-splashin' family fun as Soak City opens for the 2021 Season. Kids will love Barefoot Beach where pint-sized slides, geysers, and fountains are fun to play around. Test your courage on our four capsule drop slide, Breakers Pipeline, fill up on yummy treats at Beach Bites, lounge in personal cabanas and so much more! Cool off from the summer heat at Valleyfair’s Soak City Waterpark! View more info »
Upcoming Events
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Sep 1Aug 31 - Sept 2
Bellies & Beer
Minnesota Renaissance Festival
NEW! August 31st, September 1st & 2nd, 2019 MORE INFORMATION TO COME! View more info »
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Sep 1Aug 31 - Sep 2
Corn Feast
Valleyfair
The 43rd 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 last). All the corn combinations you... View more info »
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Sep 1Mar 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 »
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Sep 1Aug 17 - Sep 29
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 »
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Sep 1Aug 22 - Sept 2
Minnesota State Fair
Minnesota State Fair Grounds
The Minnesota State Fair is one of the largest and best-attended expositions in North America, attracting 2 million visitors annually. In addition to being a showcase for Minnesota’s finest agriculture, art and industry, the fair features hundreds of entertainment options including music all around the... View more info »
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Sep 1Aug 30 - Sept. 1
Player Up
Mystic Lake Casino Hotel
PLAYER UP THE MIDWEST’S AMATEUR ESPORTS TOURNAMENT Come with strategy, leave a legend. We’re doling out over $10,000 in cash prizes in the ultimate eSports tournament. Bring it! View more info »
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Sep 1June 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 »
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Sep 1
Canterbury Kidz Day
Canterbury Park
Grab the family and enjoy a day of fun at the track for Canterbury Kidz Day! Plus, final Pepsi family day of the season. Enjoy live horse racing, special kids’ crafts activities and other attractions for youngsters. Children 17 and under always get in free... View more info »
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Sep 1
MN Festival of Champions
Canterbury Park
Watch some of Minnesota's best horses race for over $500,000 in total purses at the Minnesota Festival of Champions. Presented by Mystic Lake. Minnesota state championships of racing returns Sunday, Sept. 1 as Minnesota’s finest thoroughbreds hit the track for the Minnesota Festival of Champions.... View more info »
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Sep 1May 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 »