The Minnetonka Center for the Arts celebrates the various forms of art and their importance in a community. They offer exhibits, classes, and outreach to members of the community as a way of bringing people together through the arts. They have classes in different mediums such as fiber arts, jewelry, photography, drawing and more. They […]
The Weisman Art Museum opened in 1934 on the University of Minnesota Twin Cities Campus as a campus museum. The mission of the museum is to bring inclusive art to the community, and it has grown considerably over time. In 1993, the campus museum was moved to its current place on the Mississippi River. Frederick […]
The Works Museum is a popular place to take kids to have a ton of interactive fun while learning how about engineering, technology, and science. It's a nonprofit museum who relies on donations to be able to offer a variety of programs for children age 5 - 12 to enjoy. They have several areas like […]
The Shakopee Community Center is a great place to meet up with other community members, get some exercise, and just hanging out with friends. There are a variety of activities to choose from. There is a gym that is mostly open. There are pickleball courts, three volleyball courts, and eight basketball hoops. There is a […]
SandVenture Aquatic Park is a water park in Lions Park, and it's a popular way for people in the community to have fun. It's open from early June to mid-Auguast with specific Tot Time on Friday and Saturady mornings. The centerpiece of the aquatic park is a 300-foot waterslide that drops down to three feet […]
The Minnesota History Center is operated by the Minnesota Historical Society (MHS), and it is the place to go when you want to learn about Minnesota's rich and varied history. The museum within has won awards for their interactive exhibits. There has also been a concerted effort by the MHS to shine a light on […]
The Prospect Park Station Public Art is a piece called Memory Imprint by local artist, Janet Lofquist. This station is close to the where there used to be grain elevators storing linseed. Linseed oil helps dry oil-based varnishes and paints. This art installation incorporates the flax flower and the linseed in its design. The paint […]
The Prospect Park United Methodist Church Concert Series has events throughout the year. They are very popular with the commuinty, and a great way to come together to celebrate. They sponsor several concertsthat benefit Habitat for Humanity and other charities. They are free to attend, and a freewill offering is happily accepted. They have raised […]
The Pratt Community Center has a storied and complex history. It started off as as an elementary, but that closed in 1982. Pratt Community Center was established with the hopes of reviving the school. That happened in 2000, and it's been serving hundreds of elementary studenst since. It also has a Community Education Program to […]
Luxton Recreation Center is located in Luxton Park. It has many amenities that makes it a great place to go to, including a gym, air condition, a multipurpose, a meeting room, a teen room, and more. There are activities planned, such as Luxton learners, Game Night, MPIS Snack Program, Storytelling, and more.
DMT Dance Studio has been an established dance studio in Shakopee for over 26 years. Their philosophy is to introduce the joy of dancing to their students while encouraging them to participate in other activities as well (such as sports, music, and theater). They encourage kids of all ages and experience to join, and the […]
Rhythm on the Rails is a summer music series that is offered in the summer by the Shakopee Chamber of Commerce. It's every Wednesday night in June, July, and August, and it's on Lewis Street in Downtown Shakopee. Each night starts with a local opening band and then is followed by a fantastic regional act. […]
