DecemBRRR Dazzle is a celebration of the winter holidays hosted by the City in December, naturally. It is held at Lakefront Park, and there is a Santa (with a few of his reindeer) available for pictures with the kids. There is plenty to do and see including ice carving demonstrations, mini-golf, a bonfire with the […]

The Candy Crawl is a fun Halloween event that takes place, of course, in October. It starts at City Hall where a Candy Crawl map is handed out so that you can see all the businesses participating in the crawl. At the City Hall, there is trick-or-treating as well as voting on decorated pumpkins. The […]

Lakefront Days is a summer celebration that takes place in Lakefront Park every August. It was established in 1984, and it's now a two-day fest that is jam-packed with activities for everyone to enjoy. These activities have in the past included wine tasting, a parade, a carnival, a silent auction, live music, a medallion hunt, […]

The Prior Lake Polar Plunge is part of the state-wide plunge which was started by law enforcement as a way to raise money for the Special Olympics Minnesota.  It is held in February, and the Prior Lake one takes place in at Sand Point Beach. Several thousand people jump in icy waters in the middle […]

Lakefront Music Fest is an annual musical festival hosted by the Prior Lake Rotary Club. It is held in July in the Lakefront Park, and it was known as the Lakefront Jazz & Blues Festival until 2010. Two years later, the festival expanded to two nights--one for country and the other for classic rock. The […]

Mittelstadt Art Works was established by Richard Mittelstadt when he realized that his passion for art was equaled by his talent. He works in acrylic paints, and he enjoys blending representational and nonrepresentational art. He produces a lot of vibrant, colorful landscapes that are alternatively haunting and evocative. He has won several awards for his […]

The Wilds Pub is the restaurant connected to The Wilds Golf Club, and it serves a variety of American food. They are situated on the golf course with patio seating for when the weather permits, and the vista is gorgeous.  The decor is woody, and the service is friendly. The menu includes Seafood Pasta, Almond […]

The Meadows Bar and Grille is located in the Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, and the decor is woody. It has an open and airy feeling to it, and the atmosphere is relaxed. There is a fireplace in the middle which warms up the place, and there are plenty of TVs for watching sports. The service […]

Extra Innings  Saloon is a neighborhood joint that is cash only. It doesn't offer many amenities, but the atmosphere is warm, the drinks are stiff, and the service is friendly. They have pull tabs and pool, and it's a great place to get together with some friends to grab a beer or two and have […]

The Pointe Bar and Grill is an American restaurant/bar with minimalist but warm decor and friendly service. The atmosphere is festive with live music and patio seating, weather permitting for the latter. They also have a Diner Club with special perks. Their menu includes Jalapeno Cheese Rolls, Brat Burger, Giant Clubhouse, Cajun Pasta, 5 Meat […]

T.J. Hooligan's Pub & Grub opened in 1984 and are a casual American bar and grill. The decor is woodsy, and the service is friendly. It has a relaxed atmosphere in which you can gather with friends and/or family. They use their own recipes. The menu includes Black and Bleu Burger, Almond Crusted Alaskan Haddock, […]