2026 Fall Events in and Near Shakopee
From seasonal festivals to Halloween scares, make Shakopee your destination for fall fun.
Minnesota Renaissance Festival
Weekends through October 4 plus Labor Day, September 7 and Festival Friday, October 2, 2026
Step into an immersive magical realm complete with live jousting, entertainment, artisan vendors, and delicious eats. Each weekend has a unique theme with special events and activities, including Woofstock (September 5-7), Bold North Adventure (September 12-13), Wine, Chocolate & Romance (September 19-20), Art Affair (September 26-27), and Oktoberfest (October 3-4).
September 10-12, 2026
Head to Canterbury Park to peruse vintage home and garden items from over 150 vendors, with styles including mid-century, classic, industrial, boho, and modern farmhouse.
September 12, 2026
Sample beers from over 40 Minnesota breweries, with unlimited tastings throughout the event. Live music and food trucks will also be on hand, and designated drivers can enjoy discounted tickets for non-alcoholic beverage sampling.
Weekends September 19-November 1 plus Thursday, October 15 and Friday, October 16, 2026
Enjoy a day of family-friendly fun, with over thirty attractions included with admission. Navigate the corn maze, zoom down the giant slide, meet farm animals, and jump into a corn pit. Don’t miss seasonal treats from local vendors, as well as live entertainment throughout the day including pig races, magic shows, and kids’ dance parties.
Friday and Saturday nights September 19-October 31, 2026
Have a terrifyingly good time at the Twin Cities’ largest Halloween event. Experience Valleyfair’s top thrill rides after dark, explore haunted mazes, and come face-to-face with creepy characters in Scare Zones throughout the park. Don’t miss the eerie stage productions and Halloween concessions, including themed cocktails.
Canterbury Park Fan Appreciation Day
September 19, 2026
Wrap up the season with a final day of horse races, plus giveaways, live music, half-price admission, and food and drink specials.
September 23, 2026
Stroll historic downtown Shakopee’s social district with a beverage in hand. Purchase a cup from a participating bar or restaurant to enjoy wine samples and drink specials, snacks, and prize drawings.
Tricks and Treats at Valleyfair
Weekends September 26-November 1, 2026
Celebrate the not-too-scary side of Halloween with spooktacular shows, seasonal crafts, and playful Halloween characters. Collect candy along the Trick-or-Treat trails throughout the park, and enjoy special themed food and drinks.
Shaktoberfest at Badger Hill Brewing
September 26, 2026
Savor seasonal brews at an Oktoberfest celebration with live music, German fare, games, a fun run, and more.
October 3, 2026
Spend the day enjoying sweet and savory items from over 30 food trucks, as well as live music, beer, and a vendor market. This year, Shak-O-Lantern joins the festival from 2-4 p.m., with family-friendly fall activities and a trunk-or-treat.
Fall on the Farm at the Landing
October 13, 2026
Follow clues and feed farm animals at this family-friendly scavenger hunt. Kids can also jump into leaf piles, make a leaf rubbing, and check out literacy activities provided by the Readmobile.
Autumn Festival: Arts & Crafts Affair
November 12-15, 2026
Get a head start on holiday shopping with a selection of unique, handcrafted items from hundreds of artists and crafters from across the country.
Discover fall in Shakopee! Shakopee is home to Valleyfair, Canterbury Park, Mystic Lake Amphitheater, and the Minnesota Renaissance Festival. It’s also conveniently located to area destinations like Chanhassen Dinner Theatres and Mystic Lake.
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