2025 Valleyfair Season Preview
Get ready for a season of fun at Valleyfair, the Twin Cities’ amusement park! Located in Shakopee, Valleyfair has thrills for all ages, with over 75 attractions ranging from heart-pounding coasters to pint-sized rides. Admission also includes Soak City, a seven-acre water park featuring water slides, splash pads, a lazy river, and a wave pool. Young guests will love Planet Snoopy’s Peanuts-themed rides, interactive play area, and family-friendly entertainment.
Valleyfair officially opens for the 2025 season on May 11, with a special preview day for season pass holders on May 10. Soak City will open on May 24.
2025 Special Events
Save the date for this season’s holiday celebrations, food festivals, and other special events.
Star Spangled Night—July 4
Celebrate the nation’s birthday with a patriotic fireworks display synchronized to music.
Juicy Lucy Festival—July 12-13 and July 19-20
This brand-new food festival revolves around the Twin Cities’ famous burger, the cheese-stuffed Juicy Lucy. In addition to a tasty lineup of creative burgers, expect local beer, cider, and cocktails, plus performances by local bands.
Latin Days—August 2-3
Celebrate Latin culture with a weekend of delicious Latin food, dance performances, and mariachi and Latin-infused pop music.
Corn Fest—Weekends August 16-September 1
Get corny with special sweet and savory corn-based treats, live music, and a corn-eating contest.
ValleyScare—Select nights September 20-October 25
Scare yourself silly at the Twin Cities’ largest Halloween event, with creepy creatures wandering the park, haunted mazes, terrifying scare zones, spooky entertainment, and seasonal food and beverages.
Tricks and Treats—Select dates September 27-October 26
Enjoy a family-friendly Halloween event complete with festive activities, entertainment, themed food and drinks, a costume contest, and trick-or-treating.
New Entertainment
Beyond rides and attractions, Valleyfair offers a lineup of top-notch entertainment. New shows for 2025 include SoundCycle, a pedal-powered musical experience; Hoops 101, an interactive hula hoop show; and Happiness is…, a show that celebrates the Peanuts’ 75th anniversary.
Other Valleyfair entertainment this season includes Summer Smash-Up, a music and dance show; The Drifters, beachy-vibe music act; and Music Goes ‘Round and Around, a Peanuts musical show. You can also get a photo with the Peanuts characters at scheduled meet and greets throughout the day.
Delicious Dining
Fresh-cut fries, hand-tossed pizza, barbecue sandwiches, funnel cakes, ice cream—from a quick bite to a scratch meal, Valleyfair’s dining options offer something for every palate. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free items are available throughout the park.
Save with a Season Pass
Keep the good times rolling with a Valleyfair season pass, which pays for itself after only a few visits. In addition to unlimited visits, pass holders get free parking, food and merchandise discounts, and bring-a-friend discount tickets. As an added bonus, pass holders are eligible for free pre-K passes for kids ages three to five, making it a bit more budget-friendly to bring along the whole family.
Fun Extras
Make the most of your day at Valleyfair with a Fast Lane wristband, which lets you bypass the regular line on 20 different rides, including the Power Tower, Corkscrew, Xtreme Swing, and Wild Thing.
If you’re planning to spend the day at Soak City, rent a cabana for private, shaded seating, plus perks like a TV, beverage refrigerator, and a free bucket of popcorn and bottled water.
After experiencing Valleyfair, stay in Shakopee! Shakopee offers attractions including Valleyfair, Canterbury Park and the Minnesota Renaissance Festival. It’s also conveniently located to area destinations like Chanhassen Dinner Theatres and Mystic Lake.