Shakopee Snapshot: Summer 2025

IN LEHMAN’S TERMS A message from the Mayor of Shakopee Hello Shakopee! Shakopee has a lot of great things going on, from the many regional entertainment venues, the local event offerings, and new parks popping up around town to keep the kiddos occupied—not to mention a historic downtown with deep history and small mom and pop business atmosphere.

CITY CALENDAR

JUNE 2 Night to Unite registration opens: See City website 6 SandVenture Grand

Opening: 11 a.m., see city website for admissions information

9 Picnic with Police: 5–8 p.m., Lions Park 20 21+ Night at SandVenture: 6:30–9 p.m., tickets at ShakopeeMN.gov/registration 27 Island Party: 11 a.m.–2 p.m., SandVenture

Mayor Matt Lehman

With summer upon us comes a time of year when people get out to go on a wide variety of adventures that bring them joy. It’s the ideal time of year to explore everything our great community has to offer. Between the Shakopee Chamber of Commerce, the City of Shakopee, and the many local business events and sponsors, the list of opportunities for local fun is almost endless. Regardless of your preferred brand of fun, please be safe. We all benefit from attentive driving, slowing down a bit, and being courteous while following traffic laws. It keeps everybody safer while also saving tax dollars. While uncertainties and potential challenges exist from the state and federal levels, Shakopee City Council, City staff, and I will continue to focus on you, the people we serve. The City Council and I wish you a safe summer filled with fun. To stay informed of upcoming City-hosted events, including SandVenture fun, check out the calendar at ShakopeeMN.gov . Matt Lehman Mayor of Shakopee mlehman@ShakopeeMN.gov

JULY 3 Happy Birthday America Parade: Staging at 10 a.m. Parade starts at 10:30 a.m., Lions Park 4 Fourth of July: Community Center, City offices closed; SandVenture open 11 a.m.–4 p.m. 10 Half-Way, Half-Pay Day: Get 50% off SandVenture daily admissions all day 11 21+ Night at SandVenture: 6:30–9 p.m., tickets at ShakopeeMN.gov/registration 18 Pop-Up Splash Pad: 5–7 p.m., Community Center 25 Pirate Treasure Hunt: 11 a.m.–2 p.m., SandVenture AUGUST 1 Summer Carnival: 10 a.m.– Noon, Lions Park, $5/child 5 Shakopee Night to Unite: 5:30–9 p.m. 8 21+ Night at SandVenture: 6:30–9 p.m., tickets at ShakopeeMN.gov/registration 23 Let’s Go Fishing:

10 a.m.–Noon, Quarry Lake Park, registration required, $7/person 29 Pop-Up Splash Pad: 5–7 p.m., Green Meadows Park

Find the latest events at ShakopeeMN.gov .

CONTACT US MAYOR Matt Lehman . . . . . . . . . . . . ............. mlehman@ShakopeeMN.gov COUNCIL MEMBERS Angelica Contreras. . . . . . . . . ......... acontreras@ShakopeeMN.gov Jim DuLaney. . . . . . . . . . . . . ............. jdulaney@ShakopeeMN.gov Jesse Lara. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................. jlara@ShakopeeMN.gov Jay Whiting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................... jaywhtng@aol.com

CITY ADMINISTRATOR William Reynolds. . . . . . . . . . . .......... breynolds@ShakopeeMN.gov CITY HALL 485 Gorman St., Shakopee, MN 55379 Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........................ 952-233-9300 TTY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......................... 952-233-3837 Email. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............. administration@ShakopeeMN.gov Website. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..................... ShakopeeMN.gov

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