Twilight Hike

Enjoy the magical time of twilight with a hike through the pre-winter landscape. We will begin with a short introduction in the building and then hit the trail to listen for owls, look for signs of other critters and experience this special time in our 24 hour day. We will end our time together around a warming fire that includes hot chocolate.

This is a program for anyone interested in getting out to enjoy the crisp air and muted light of the time between day and night. We will be hiking through the woods and prairies. Young people must be over the age of 12.

Trick or Treat at the Museum!

Oct 31 6-9pmALL HALLOWS’ EVE GRAND FINALE!
On the night when spirits stir—October 31st from 6 to 9 o’clock—dare to climb the museum’s shadowed stairs, come rain or shine! Inside will await for you:

• Candy for the little ones

• Chills for the brave

• Board and volunteers clad in eerie garb, stalking the darkened galleries

• A sideshow of dreams and visions to crown your Halloween night!

Schmidt Holiday Market

Schmidt Holiday Market in the historic Schmidt Brewery turned Artists Lofts. 
November 22 11a.m - 7 p.m
November 23rd 11 a.m - 5 p.m

Saving Space for Wildness in your Yard – Part 2: Winter Sowing

Cost: $10, $20 or $35 / per person / per session

A three-part series, come for one or come for all!

Wild spaces are disappearing. That is a fact. Land conversion, development, large scale agri-business, all are encroaching on our precious wild spaces that support a myriad of life that at the end of the day, supports our lives. Join us to learn some simple things you can do in your own backyard to change the paradigm of mowed lawns, one small corner at a time.

Pop the Balloon: Dating Game & Costume Party @ Day Block Brewing

Get ready for a night of laughter, sparks, and spooky fun at Day Block Brewing Company’s Halloween-themed dating game night, Pop the Balloon. Hosted by local comedian Tre Scott, this interactive event is designed to break the ice in hilarious and unexpected ways, pairing participants in a playful balloon-popping challenge that’s part speed dating, part party game.

MOMA State Pool & Dart Tournament

Minnesota Operators of Music & Amusements (MOMA) is an association founded in 1968 on the idea of operators of coin-operated amusement machines coming together for the greater good of our industry on a social and business level. MOMA promotes high business and ethical standards by encouraging cooperation between members. We hope to grow dart and pool competition which helps bars and taverns prosper.

MN Home Show

It's Scott County's #1 Home Show and It's One Day Only! Are you planning a home, lawn, or garden project? The Shakopee Home Show is the PERFECT place to get started! SEE UP TO 150 HOME PROS ALL UNDER ONE ROOF! From remodeling, decks, and windows to landscaping, bathrooms, driveways, and everything in-between, you'll find what you're looking for at the Shakopee Home Show! The Shakopee Home Show is your #1 stop to find resources, savings, and professionals to get the job done right!

Minnesota Sportsmen's Show

Minnesota’s premier Sportsmen’s Show is back with a splash! This time, we’re thrilled to welcome you to Shakopee, MN, at the Canterbury Park, January 16th-18th, 2026.

Midnight Mayhem: The Silence of the Lambs

Saturday, November 1 at 10:00 PM

Midnight Mayhem featuring your host Chaz Kangas.

The Silence of the Lambs is a cultural touchstone of American cinema and remains as vital and horrific more than three decades on. A recent restoration of Jonathan Demme's Oscar®-sweeping chiller thriller screens this Halloween weekend at The Main Cinema.

ABOUT THE FILM

The Mermaid of Loon Lake, and Other Wonders the World Has Forgotten

Oct 28-31

Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls—prepare yourselves!
For one fleeting week only, a spectacle most unnatural descends upon the Waseca County History Center! Enter if you dare, for within these walls lurk wonders so strange, so sinister, so shocking, you may never look upon the world the same way again!