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The creative works of children age 5-17 will be featured at the Youth Art & Craft Market being held Aug. 14.

Youth Art & Craft Market to be held Aug. 14 at Twin Oaks

July 9, 2025

The Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools Community Education Department will host a Youth Art & Craft Market on Thursday, Aug. 14, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Twin Oaks Middle School. Youth ages 5 to 17 can register for a table to sell their work. The vendor...

Cleary Lake Regional Park will host a walking club Monday mornings in July. (Three Rivers Park District)

Walking series for 55+ offered at Cleary through July

July 2, 2025

Area residents are invited to participate in a "Morning Stretch and Stroll" program at Cleary Lake Regional Park for those age 55 and up. Morning strolls will be scheduled on Mondays in July from 9 to 9:30 a.m. Developed in partnership with Club Prior,...

Spring Lake Regional Park is located in Prior Lake. (Three Rivers Park District)

Read while you stroll at Spring Lake Regional Park July 11-13

July 2, 2025

Spring Lake Regional Park will provide the opportunity to read while strolling the lakeside trail. Family-friendly books can be read on the walk. Instead of turning pages, participants will walk from sign to sign to read the content included on each....

Summer festival being held July 20 at St. Patrick’s Church

July 2, 2025

St. Patrick's Church of Cedar Lake will host its annual Summer Festival on Sunday, July 20. The event will begin with an indoor mass at 10 a.m. A grilled chicken dinner will follow from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Take-out orders will be available. The...

Cedar Lake Farm has many family-friendly events planned as part of its Midsummer Festival being held July 19.

Midsummer Festival, antique tractor show at Cedar Lake Farm July 18-20

July 2, 2025

Cedar Lake Regional Farm, located on the south shore of Cedar Lake near New Prague, has a fun weekend planned from July 18 - 20. The Midsummer Festival will celebrate the heart of summer on Saturday, July 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with family-friendly...

Lakefront Music Fest will be held at Lakefront Park on July 11 and 12. (Adam's Travel Photography)

Major rock, country groups on stage during Lakefront Music Fest

July 2, 2025

The Prior Lake Rotary's Lakefront Music Fest, now in the 16th year of hosting, will feature national rock artists on Friday, July 11, and country artists on Saturday, July 12. As in years past, the event will be held at Lakefront Park. Foreigner will...

The Sunshine Social Club will host its second annual golf fundraiser on July 18.

Bring your best golf swing to support The Sunshine Social Club

July 2, 2025

The Sunshine Social Club will host its 2nd Annual Sunshine Swing Golf Tournament on Friday, July 18, at Creeks Bend Golf Course in New Prague. The tournament will include an 11 a.m. shotgun start, four-person scramble, prizes, a silent auction and...

Join the Prior Lake Garden Club in touring two metro gardens on July 17.

PL Garden Club plans two garden tours for July 17

June 26, 2025

All are welcome to join the Prior Lake Garden Club for two free garden tours the evening of July 17. The tour will include the gardens located at these locations: The gardens of Elizabeth Hamilton, 8219 Russell Ave. So., Bloomington - 6 p.m. Several...

Enjoy the free concert provided by the Prior Lake Windjammers at Lakefront Park.

PL Windjammers will play at Lakefront Park July 25

June 25, 2025

The third free summer concert in the series being hosted by the City of Prior Lake will be held at Lakefront Park on Friday, June 25. The Prior Lake Windjammers will be playing at the park between 6 and 7 p.m. in the park's...

Sand Point is the perfect spot for a Beach Party on July 11.

Join in the beach party at Sand Point on July 11

June 25, 2025

The City of Prior Lake's Park and Recreation department will host a beach party at Sand Point on Friday, July 11. The event will include free activities such as face painting, wacky hair coloring, games, and crafts. Musical entertainment and contests...

Prior Lake Library is located at 16210 Eagle Creek Ave. in downtown Prior Lake.

Weekly ‘Spotlight Storytime’ to host guest readers at library

Staff report
June 11, 2025

Join local guest readers for story-telling and fun for kids and family members at the weekly "Spotlight Storytime" being held at the Prior Lake Library between June 26 and Aug. 2. The event is scheduled for Thursdays beginning at 10:30 a.m. in the...

Prior Lake Chamber will host its spring "Ladies Night Out" on May 8 in downtown Prior Lake.

Chamber to host ‘Ladies Night Out’

Staff report
May 7, 2025

Prior Lake Chamber of Commerce will host its spring "Ladies Night Out" on Thursday, May 8, 5 to 8 p.m., in downtown Prior Lake. Numerous businesses will be participating in the event that will include specials and giveaways. Click here to learn...