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10 MUST-DO ACTIVITIES THIS SUMMER
Valleyfair
The largest amusement park in the Upper-Midwest has over 75 rides and attractions for people of all ages to enjoy .
Canterbury Park
One of the few family-friendly horse racing tracks in the country . Every Thursday during the racing season is Buck Night . Sundays are family day .
Minnesota Renaissance Festival
Beginning in August , see the past come alive . Kid and family-friendly activities .
Waterparks
Soak City Waterpark is included with your admission to Valleyfair . SandVenture Aquatic Park has a unique , chlorinated pool that offers a sand beach leading out to a sand-bottom .
Huber Park Performance & Event Series
Located along the Minnesota River in historic Downtown , it has free , family-friendly events during the summer .
Scott County Fair
Dubbed the “ 5 Best Days of Summer ”, the fair features live acts , farm animals , carnival rides and traditional fair food .
The Great Midwest Rib Fest
This free outdoor , family-friendly event at Mystic Lake Casino showcases the nation ’ s top rib cookers .
Rock and Rockets
Come to Mystic Lake Casino during the 4th of July and enjoy a free , all-ages event which includes live music , food trucks , and a musically-choreographed fireworks show .
Shockwaves Water Ski Events
Beginning late June and running most Thursday evenings throughout the summer , see a fun , free water ski show put on by the Shakopee – Prior Lake Water Ski Association ( Shockwaves ).
Wacipi Pow Wow
The Wacipi celebration of life , in August , is a social celebration of dancing , singing and visiting . Visitors are welcome .
Embrace our History
Step back in time and experience history first-hand at The Landing : Minnesota River Heritage Park . Nestled along the banks of the Minnesota River , this 88-acre livinghistory park explores the charms and challenges of life in the Lower Minnesota River Valley from the 1840s to the 1890s . Visit the fur trader ’ s cabin and learn how beaver pelts were transformed into gold . Discover a pioneer-era farmstead and see if you have what it takes to carve a new life for yourself on the frontier . Stroll the streets of Eagle Creek - a recreated turn-of-the-19thcentury river town - and learn about the daily life of its residents . Tour highlighted historical buildings , watch as costumed interpreters bring the past alive during living history events or try your hand at historic crafts . Check ThreeRiversParks . org for hours and event schedules .
The Landing , Minnesota River Heritage Park
2187 East Hwy 101 , Shakopee www . threeriversparks . org
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The Landing – Minnesota River HeritagePark 2187 E . Hwy 101 , Shakopee
Event Schedule : ThreeRiversParks . org • 763.694.7784
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