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Enjoy fall colors while canoeing at Cleary Lake Regional Park. (Three Rivers Park District)

Enjoy canoeing while admiring fall colors at Cleary Lake Regional Park

September 10, 2025

Spend a fall morning at Cleary Lake Regional Park while enjoying colorful fall foliage with instructors from the Outdoor Recreation School. The class is scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 20. Prior canoeing experience is recommended,...

Giving Grace Foundation event to support those facing infertility

September 10, 2025

Giving Grace Foundation will host "Fighting for Grace: Navigating Obstacles" as part of its annual fundraising event being held on Thursday, Sept. 25, to raise awareness about infertility and generate funds to positively impact families struggling with...

The Friends of the Library fall book sale is scheduled for Sept. 27.

Friends of the Library fall used book sale slated for Sept. 27

September 10, 2025

If it's time to replenish your supply of books and reading material, come to the Friends of the Prior Lake Library fall used book sale Saturday, Sept. 27. Sale hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the library’s large meeting room. Hundreds of hard cover...

PLHS cheerleaders will host a breakfast fundraiser at the Prior Lake VFW on Sept. 21.

PLHS cheerleaders organize pancake fundraiser to be held Sept. 21

September 3, 2025

Prior Lake High School cheerleaders will host a pancake breakfast fundraiser on Sunday, Sept. 21, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Prior Lake VFW. Tickets are available for purchase from any varsity or junior varsity cheerleader, or at the door the day...

Club Prior is located within the Prior Lake Public Library, 16210 Eagle Creek Ave.

Club Prior to host game night on Sept. 17

August 27, 2025

Fans of playing pool, cornhole, board games and making new friends are invited to Club Prior's "Game Night" being hosted on Wednesday, Sept. 17, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. All are welcome to the event that will also feature music and pizza. Participants...

Colorful chalk creations will fill Main Avenue Sept. 12-13.

Street scenes

August 27, 2025

The city's annual hosting of Chalkfest will be on display Sept. 12-13 on Main Avenue in downtown Prior Lake. The work of professional chalk artists will begin between 4 and 8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 12. Matt McAllister will be playing live music that...

Scott County’s Medical Reserve Corps to offer emergency preparedness class

August 27, 2025

The Scott County Medical Reserve Corps will offer two education sessions for Prior Lake seniors that will focus on individual preparedness for older adults. Participants will learn how to assess their needs, make a plan and engage in their support...

"The Castaways" will perform during the city's final "Music in the Park" concert on Aug. 29.

‘The Castaways’ will be in concert at Lakefront Park Aug. 29

August 20, 2025

Sit back and enjoy a free concert at Lakefront Park featuring "The Castaways" from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 29. Bring a lawn chair and a cooler (no glass, please) and enjoy favorite tunes from the 1950s and 60s. Food truck concessions will be available...

Stonebrooke Golf Club will host participants supporting Beyond the Yellow Ribbon's fundraiser on Sept. 15.

Beyond the Yellow Ribbon

August 13, 2025

Beyond the Yellow Ribbon / South of the River will host its 15th annual golf fundraiser on Monday, Sept. 15, at Stonebrooke Golf Club, 2693 County Road 79, Shakopee. Registrations are being accepted for individual players and foursomes who will compete...

Grandparents are invited to picnic and enjoy a paddleboat ride with a grandchild on Aug. 28. (Three Rivers Park District)

Grandparents’ ‘Picnic and Paddle’ featured at Cleary Lake Regional Park

August 13, 2025

Club Prior will join Three Rivers Park District in inviting seniors and their families to picnic, play lawn games and paddleboat at Cleary Lake Regional Park on Thursday, Aug. 28. The event will be held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Participants should bring...

All funds raised through the Prior Lake Dental Dash will be donated to The Sunshine Social Club.

5K & 10K dash to support Sunshine Social Club

August 13, 2025

Prior Lake Dental will be hosting a 5K and 10K Dash at Cleary Lake Regional Park on Saturday, Aug. 16, and all money raised through the event will be donated to The Sunshine Social Club. All participants who register in advance will receive a commemorative...

‘Tip a Cop’ fundraiser to benefit Special Olympics Minnesota

August 6, 2025

Members of the Prior Lake Police Department and the Scott County Sheriff's Office will be "serving" patrons of Charlie's on Prior from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 14. The fundraising event will feature public safety personnel as food servers, with...