Parks & Recreation Special Events

Shakopee Parks and Recreation offers many special events throughout the year for all ages. Some examples are the Happy Birthday American Parade, Annual Summer Carnival, Park Cleanup Day, and Senior Olympics. Check back often to see what special events are scheduled. CLICK HERE to view SandVenture Aquatic Park Special Events.

Huber Park Performance Series
Now through Sept. 16
Huber Park, 150 Fillmore St. N (on the riverfront at the Hwy. 101 bridge)

Come enjoy FREE, family friendly events all summer long. There will be musical performances each week and a movie in the park each month. See the schedule for details. See the public service announcement with this month's performances.

SandVenture Aquatic Park Opens
Now through Sunday, Aug. 22

Enjoy the fun at Shakopee's SandVenture Aquatic Park this summer. Numerous special events are planned throughout the summer. Find out more. Watch the informational video.

 Shakopee Ice Arena Open House
Wednesday, Aug. 4, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Shakopee Ice Arena

Cool off from the heat and find out what great programs the Shakopee Ice Arena has to offer. Free events include open skating, skate races, free skate sharpening and free skate rental. See schedule for details. For more information call 952-233-9522 or email jbarrick@ci.shakopee.mn.us.

Summer Carnival
Friday, Aug. 6, 10 - 11:15 a.m.
Lions Park
Fee: $5 per person, no pre-registration required.

Everyone's favorite special event is back. Bring your luck for winning some great prizes. Carnival games are geared for children ages 3-10.

Mini-U.S. Open
Saturday, Aug. 28 (rain date - Sunday, Aug. 29), 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Lions Park
Fee: $10 (includes use of equipment and snacks), pre-registration required by Aug. 25.

Children ages 3-6 (children must be accompanied by an adult) can take part in this fun, new tournament. Tee-off on the temporary mini nine-hole golf course. Participants will use a special three-club plastic golf set and sponge golf balls, while their parent or guardian caddies. Bring your camera to take picture of your child next to the leader board with the trophy. Schedule your tee time between 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. at 952-233-9500. Please check in at the Youth Building 10 minutes prior to tee time.

Movie in the Park - The Princess and the Frog
Saturday, Aug. 28, Sunset
Huber Park
Fee:  FREE

Scott County Senior Expo
Friday, Oct. 22, 8:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Shakopee High School, 100 17th Avenue W
Fee: $10 (includes lunch)
Registration: At the Community Center, by emailing beller@ci.shakopee.mn.us, by calling 952-233-9507, or online at www.ci.shakopee.mn.us/OnlineRegistration.cfm. The first 100 people registered will win a $5 gift card to their local grocery store.

The morning kicks off at 8 a.m. with check-in and continental breakfast. Throughout the day, there will be live entertainment (Opus Ensemble), presentations (Stan Tiekela, author/naturalist; Ed Barron, St. Gertrudes, to talk about balance and falls), lunch, vendors and prizes.

Jack o' Lantern 5K and Kids Pumpkin Run
Saturday, Oct. 30 (please note, date has changed), 5K begins at 9 a.m., Kids Run starts at 10:15 a.m.
Shakopee Community Center
Fee: $15 until Oct. 1, $20 Oct. 2- 22, $25 day of race; Kids Run $5
Registration: www.ci.shakopee.mn.us/OnlineRegistration.cfm, Program #Jacko 5K and Program # Jacko Kids

Dress in costume and join us for the second annual Jack o' Lantern 5K and Kids Pumpkin Run. There will be prizes for the best costumes and awards for the top three male and female finishers in each age group. Race begins and ends at the Shakopee Community Center. Kids Pumpkin Run to follow 5K event.