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Mystic Lake Casino & Little Six Casino

Less than 10 minutes from Shakopee are Mystic Lake and Little Six Casinos. Mystic Lake, the Midwest’s largest casino, has over 4,000 slot machines and 100 blackjack tables and is open 24-hours a day, seven days a week. But, the casino is just the beginning. You’ll also find several restaurants, a luxurious hotel, spa facilities, a fitness center, and championship golf options. Plus, Mystic Lake welcomes a star-studded list of performers all year. Recent acts include Gwen Stefani, Pitbull, Kesha, Counting Crows, Florida Georgia Line, O.A.R., Sammy Hagar, and more!

Next to Mystic Lake Casino is Little Six Casino. Gaming enthusiasts should visit Little Six for some of Minnesota’s Loosest Slots or popular table games like Blackjack. After gaming, stop by Little Six Casino for a delicious meal, including their homemade pizza.

mysticlake.com | (952) 445-9000 littlesixcasino.com | (952) 403-5525

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Rhythm on the Rails is a FREE five-week outdoor concert series, taking place Wednesdays July 15 through August 12 in Downtown Shakopee. Rhythm on the Rails features live music, family fun, food/brew vendors, and much more! Past acts include The Suburbs, The Four on the Floor, The Gear Daddies, Chris Hawkey, Arch Allies, The Honeydogs, and G.B. Leighton! rhythmontherails.com (952) 445-1660

The beautiful and intimate Mystic Showroom at Mystic Lake Casino welcomes nationally known performers throughout the year. Or, during the summer, come out for an outdoor concert experience at the Mystic Amphitheater. This scenic venue has recently hosted acts like O.A.R, Pitbull, Kesha, Counting Crows, and more! Mystic Lake also hosts other festivals featuring musical acts like the Great Midwest Rib Fest and Rock & Rockets! Check out Mystic Lake’s event calendar to stay up-to-date on all their entertainment options. mysticlake.com | (952) 445-9000

Year two of Twin Cities Summer Jam will take place at Canterbury Park July 23 – July 25! This music festival is a mix

10 Visit Shakopee 2020 Visitors Guide of different music genres. This year’s lineup includes Carrie Underwood, Zac Brown Band, Pitbull, Third Eye Blind, Nelly, and more!

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One of the largest outdoor music festivals in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metro takes place every mid-July at Lakefront Park in nearby Prior Lake. The Lakefront Music Fest is a two-day concert series - happening July 10 & 11 - with one day dedicated to rock and the other to country. This year’s acts include Lady Antebellum, Styx and 38 Special! Previous acts include Steve Miller Band, COIN, O.A.R., Gretchen

Wilson, Hunter Hayes, Brad Paisley and Martina McBride! lakefrontmusicfest.com

Thursday evenings in the summer head down to Downtown Shakopee for the Huber Park Performance & Event Series . This FREE, family-friendly event takes place along the Minnesota River in Huber Park. shakopeemn.gov | (952) 233-9300

Prince was an icon of the Minneapolis music scene. In nearby Chanhassen is Paisley Park, Prince’s private estate and production compound which served as Prince’s creative universe. Take a guided tour of this 65,000-square-foot complex and see Prince’s recording studios, exhibit spaces that chronicle films such as Purple Rain and Graffiti Bride, Prince’s private NPG Music Club, and a massive soundstage and concert hall where Prince rehearsed for concert tours and held exclusive private events and concerts. paisleypark.com (612) 474-8555

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Halloween Attractions

Trail of Terror is the largest Halloween event in the Midwest. During your venture at Trail of Terror you will have the opportunity to take part in several scary attractions such as the Wicked Woods Walk, Zombie Paintball, 5 Halls of Horror, and the Maze of Mayhem. trailofterrormn.com/

Strange things are astir at Valleyfair! On select nights, the fun takes a terrifying turn as the park transforms into ValleySCARE, the upper Midwest’s largest Halloween event. With more than 75 rides, haunted mazes, scare zones and monsters prowling the park, there is something to satisfy everyone’s devilish desire. During the day, tiny terrors can join Snoopy and the rest of the Peanuts gang for some not-soscary Halloween activities for kids! Enjoy your favorite rides, live entertainment and great fall activities including Trick or Treat Street, Peppermint Patty’s Hay bale Maze, and The Great Pumpkin Parade! No tricking, only treats at the Great Pumpkin Fest at Valleyfair! valleyfair.com/valleyscare (952) 445-6500

Scream Town in nearby Chaska is exactly how it sounds: scary and ready to make you scream. Complete with eight different attractions, you can come once and brave them all, or make several trips to the town and work your way through each scary section!

screamtown.com | 888-317-7308