• Somethin’ ‘Bout a Truck

    Prior Lake Maintenance Center 17073 Adelmann St. SE, Prior Lake, MN

    This is a family-friendly open house event to celebrate National Public Works Week. Come explore the vehicles that help maintain our city.  Kids (and adults) can climb in the equipment and learn more about the day-to-day activities in Public Works.

    Free
  • Bike Rodeo 2025

    Hidden Oaks Middle School 15855 Fish Point Rd., Prior Lake, MN

    The Police Lake Police Department, Fire Department and Allina Health organizations are happy to invite you to a family friendly Bike Safety Rodeo. This free event will allow children ages 2–17 to show off their bike safety skills, have their helmet fit tested and enjoy a bike obstacle course. As well as having an up […]

    Free
  • Calling All Horse Lovers

    Golden Ridge Stables 8315 190th St. W., Lakeville, MN

    Golden Ridge Stables, conveniently located in Lakeville, is offering a camp designed to give riders a fun-filled experience with reliable school horses. Discover how to safely work with your horse on the ground, as well as on its back in a “hands- and seat-on” environment. Each child gets individualized attention, a structured riding lesson and […]

    $100
  • Family Breakfast Campfire Cooking

    Ritter Farm Park 19300 Ritter Pkwy Trail, Lakeville, MN

    Campfire chefs will know how to make full course meals by the end of this class in addition to how to manage a fire safely. Make skewers, campfire beverages, cook in a Dutch oven and more. Take your family’s fire skills to the next level by not only learning how to make fire and different […]

    $34
  • Lakeville Fourth of July Fireworks

    Century Middle School 18610 Ipava Ave., Lakeville, MN

    Experience a night of entertainment, featuring a petting zoo, food trucks, live music and Fourth of July fireworks at dusk. This event is part of the Lakeville Pan-O-Prog festival.

    Free
  • Valleyfair’s Latin Festival

    Valleyfair 1 Valley Fair Drive, Shakopee, MN

    Valleyfair is turning up the heat with the return of Latin Days, a vibrant two-day cultural celebration of music, dance, and Latin cuisine. Latin Days brings together some of the region’s most exciting Latin artists and performers all in one place—Valleyfair. Guests will enjoy live entertainment spanning pop, cumbia, bachata, and folklórico styles, along with […]

  • Valleyfair’s Latin Festival

    Valleyfair 1 Valley Fair Drive, Shakopee, MN

    Valleyfair is turning up the heat with the return of Latin Days, a vibrant two-day cultural celebration of music, dance, and Latin cuisine. Latin Days brings together some of the region’s most exciting Latin artists and performers all in one place—Valleyfair. Guests will enjoy live entertainment spanning pop, cumbia, bachata, and folklórico styles, along with […]

  • Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at the Minnesota Zoo

    Minnesota Zoo 13000 Zoo Blvd., Apple Valley, MN

    The Minnesota Zoo’s most illuminating event, Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular, returns for its seventh year this fall, running nightly from September 26 through November 2. Guests can wander a magical trail that’s part pumpkin patch and part art installation, marveling at more than 5,000 artistically carved pumpkins. New in 2025, the event features an expanded one-way walking […]

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  • “Who Done It?” Hike

    Ritter Farm Park 19300 Ritter Pkwy Trail, Lakeville, MN

    Play Sherlock Holmes by collecting clues, gathering information and solving mysteries, while walking the trails at Ritter Farm Park. When the end is near and you think you have it solved, you’ll have a chance to guess “Who done it?” Grab the family or a friend. Well behaved dogs on leash are welcome!

    Free
  • See Me Neurodiverse Community Fest

    Lakefront Park 5000 Kop Pkwy., Prior Lake, MN

    Join us for a day of celebration, connection, and empowerment at the See Me Neurodiverse Community Fest in Prior Lake. Whether you identify as neurodivergent, are an ally or are simply curious about neurodiversity, this event is open to all.

    Free
  • Lakeville Haunted Forest Festival

    Steve Michaud Park 17100 Ipava Ave., Lakeville, MN

    For all ages, families encouraged Wristbands are now required for all people in attendance. $4 per person or $15 per family - Purchase now through October 24. Pick up wristbands at City Hall between 8 a.m.-4:15 p.m. $5 per person or $20 per family - Sold at park building the day of the event. TRICK-OR-TREAT […]

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