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10 MUST-DO ACTIVITIES THIS SUMMER
1 Valleyfair
The largest amusement park in the
Upper-Midwest has over 75 rides and
attractions for people of all ages to
enjoy.
2 Canterbury Park
One of the few family-friendly horse rac-
ing tracks in the country. Every Thursday
during the racing season is Buck Night.
Sundays are family day.
SandVenture Aquatic Park has a unique,
chlorinated pool that offers a sand
beach leading out to a sand-bottom.
5 Huber Park Performance
& Event Series
Located along the Minnesota River in
historic Downtown, it has free, family-
friendly events during the summer.
6 Scott County Fair
Festival Dubbed the “5 Best Days of Summer”,
the fair features live acts, farm animals,
carnival rides and traditional fair food.
Beginning in August, see the past come
alive. Kid and family-friendly activities. 7 The Great Midwest Rib Fest
3 Minnesota Renaissance
4 Waterparks
Soak City Waterpark is included
with your admission to Valleyfair.
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This free outdoor, family-friendly event
at Mystic Lake Casino showcases the
nation’s top rib cookers.
8 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.
9 Shockwaves Water Ski Events
Beginning late June and running most
Thursday evenings throughout the sum-
mer, see a fun, free water ski show put
on by the Shakopee – Prior Lake Water
Ski Association (Shockwaves).
10 Wacipi Pow Wow
The Wacipi celebration of life, in August,
is a social celebration of dancing, sing-
ing and visiting. Visitors are welcome.