As a guide to attractions and events in Shakopee, Minnesota, this category lists several suggestions for things to do and places to go while visiting Shakopee.
Whether you intend to be in the city for a week or two, or if you are simply spending the night, alone or with family and friends, there is much to see and to do in Shakopee.
If you are in town from mid-August to the last weekend in September, the Minnesota Renaissance Festival operates during weekends at a permanent site near the Minnesota River in Shakopee. The interactive outdoor event attempts to recreate the feel of a fictional 16th-century English fantasy kingdom.
The Landing, at the Minnesota River Heritage Park, is a living history museum that depicts life in Minnesota in the 19th century. Open from Memorial Day through October, and available to school groups from April through December, the museum features restored buildings and interpreters in period clothing.
Valleyfair is a 125-acre amusement park in north Shakopee, just south of the Minnesota River. Opened in 1976, the park features more than seventy-five rides and attractions that includes eight roller coasters, as well as Soak City, a water park that is included in the price of admission.
Previously known as Canterbury Downs, Canterbury Park is a horse racing track in north-central Shakopee, north of US Highway 169. Canterbury Park hosts thoroughbred and quarter horse races, as well as Corgi dog races, Wiener dog races, and an annual Running of the Bulldogs.
In addition, the Scott County Historical Society operates a museum and tours of historical Shakopee homes.
In the summer, there are car shows, concerts, and other events, such as Derby Days. Other holiday events, such as the Trail of Terror and the Halloween Haunt at ValleySCARE, are held annually. Held since 1997, Sever's Fall Festival attracts thousands of people to its corn mazes.
The Stonebrooke Golf Club, situated on the lower west side of Shakopee, spills over into the unincorporated region near Marystown.
Then, there is the Shakopee Bowl, which features bowling and entertainment centers, as well as Louisville Lanes, which boasts 24 bowling lanes.
The Marcus Shakopee Cinema in the Town Square, features eleven auditoriums, and the River Valley Theater Company offers live performances throughout the year.
There are several lakes and other bodies of water, parks, and reserves scattered throughout the city, offering recreation or relaxation.
The city's recreation department, city schools, and community programs host a wide variety of recreational and competitive sports programs, including baseball, basketball, hockey, football, soccer, wrestling, and others, including Shakopee Indians Baseball, an amateur baseball team established in 1936. Part of the River Valley League, the Indians play their home games at Tahpah Park in Shakopee.
These, and other attractions and events in Shakopee are appropriate topics for this category, which may include local museums and historic places, libraries, theaters, opera houses, entertainment venues, concerts, festivals, fairs, or other events, as well as sports and recreation programs, facilities, or teams.
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Horse racing promotions, racing information, a calendar of races and other events, betting instructions, season information, entrance requirements, entries, results, and schedules are posted, along with its card gambling operations, card promotions, tournaments, jackpots, and an events calendar. Its event hosting policies are posted, and a guide is included for travel, lodging, and dining. Instructions for investors, partners, and the media are included.
http://www.canterburypark.com/
Minnesota Renaissance Festival
Held on weekends, from mid-August through September, the festival recreates a fictitious era modeled on medieval England, with theme weekends, which are highlighted on the site, along with maps, directions, and an overview of its contests, artisan marketplace, games, rides, and entertainment venues, food vendors, and online ticket sales. Sponsorships, vendor applications, volunteer and employment opportunities, and announcements are posted.
http://www.renaissancefest.com/
Scott County History at the Stans Museum
Maintained by the Scott County Historical Society, the museum is housed in the 1908 Dutch Colonial boyhood home of Maurice Stans, and includes books, photographs, artifacts, oral histories, newspapers, and other materials related to Scott County. Its location, hours of operation, staff and board members, employment opportunities, and announcements are posted, and its exhibits, collection, and educational resources are highlighted.
http://scottcountyhistory.org/
Situated on a family farm settled by Sever Peterson in 1890, and still in the family, the multi-day event is focused on its corn mazes, which have been hosted since 1977. Other activities include pumpkin patches, live music and shows, a corn pit, obstacle course, petting zoo, and several other activities for children and adults. The site posts a history of corn mazes and displays photos of past mazes.
https://seversfallfestival.com/
Shakopee Basketball Association
The SBA sponsors the Saber League for players in grade 1, grade 2, grades 3-4, grades 5-6, and grades 7-8, which are highlighted here, with rosters, game schedules, player and team statistics, standings, photos, and video, as well as its fall, winter, and spring travel teams. Board members, meeting schedules, and job descriptions are presented, and association supporters and memberships are acknowledged.
https://www.shakopeeboysbasketball.com/
Shakopee Girls Basketball Association
The SGBA is a volunteer group of local parents, coaches, and citizens who facilitate girls basketball programs for grades K-12, allowing girls to participate, learn, and compete in basketball. Supporting several in-house and travel teams, each of which is acknowledged here, the board’s policies and bylaws are reviewed, and a calendar of events, tournament results, and sponsorship opportunities are shared.
https://www.shakopeebasketball.com/
The Class B team is a member of the River Valley League of the Minnesota Amateur Baseball program. Organized in 1938, its state tournament appearances are listed, as well as the years that the team hosted the State Tournament. A team roster is presented, along with schedules, results, and contacts. News about recent games, team play, and tournament schedules are included, and a contact form is presented.
http://www.shakopeebaseball.com/
Featuring Youth, Middle School, and High School wrestling in Shakopee, Minnesota, registration policies and schedules, tournament schedules, team photos, and videos, and other information are put forth. High school and youth sponsors are acknowledged, and sponsorship opportunities are posted to the site, along with downloadable policy documents and forms, news, and booster club data.
https://www.shakopeewrestling.com/
Shakopee Youth Baseball Association
STBA offers in-house and traveling baseball opportunities to the youth of Shakopee, Minnesota. Field maps are presented, and its traveling age chart is provided, along with a statement of its playing time philosophy, and travel teams, based on age and player level. In-house Mini Mites, Mighty Mites, and Little League programs are included, as well as its SW Community League. Coach applications and policies are stated.
https://shakopeeyouthbaseball.sportngin.com/
Sponsoring in-house 1-2nd grade flag, 3rd grade flag, 4th grade tackle, and 5th grade tackle football teams, as well as traveling 6th, 7th, and 8th grade teams, each of which are highlighted here, the SYF board, meeting minutes, and positions are given, sponsors are acknowledged, and sponsorship and volunteer opportunities are stated. Registration may be initiated online, and a schedule of football camps, strength training programs, and other activities are posted.
https://www.shakopeefootball.com/
Shakopee Youth Hockey Association
Playing its home games at the Shakopee Ice Arena, a two-rink facility that is open eleven months out of the year for practices, games, recreational skating, lessons, camps, and tournaments, the SYHA hosts hockey programs for boys and girls of all ages and skill levels. Its teams of highlighted, and a calendar of events, tournaments, and other activities are put forth, along with sponsorship opportunities and contacts.
https://www.shakopeehockey.com/
The championship golf course in Shakopee, Minnesota includes elevation changes, mature trees, and a mix of golf holes, as well as a clubhouse, banquet rooms, banquet, wedding or reception spaces, a full-service restaurant, lounge, outdoor terrace, and views of waterfalls. Directions, hours of operation, and a calendar of events are published to the site, and an overview of its dining facilities, leagues, and contacts are included.
https://www.stonebrooke.com/
The Shakopee, Minnesota amusement park features several roller coaster rides and other rides, as well as unique events throughout the summer. One admission price includes the Valleyfair Soak City Waterpark, which is also described here. Directions, maps, calendars, hours, and group packages are set forth, along with the online sale of individual tickets, group tickets, season passes, and upgrades.
https://www.valleyfair.com/
