Celebrate the holidays throughout December at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum with festive teas by the fireplace, naturally decorated trees and sparkling snowscapes.
3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska arboretum. umn. edu
As the south metro’ s premier provider of quality
child care and family fun, Playworks welcomes children of all ages. Active families love the Atrium! Complete with interactive games, the area’ s largest play structure, an interactive dance floor, and computer games— there’ s fun around every bend. Family Play, Birthday Parties, or Group Trips— fun the whole family can enjoy! Visit to start your adventure today. Owned and operated by your neighbor, the Shakopee Mdewakanton
Sioux Community. 2200 Trail of Dreams, Prior Lake playworksfun. com
Delight in the holiday traditions of 19th century Minnesota during Folkways of the Holidays at The Landing in December. Or, tour Eagle Creek Village and warm up near a stove with a hot beverage at the Valentine’ s Day Family Fun event in February.
2187 East Hwy 101, Shakopee threeriversparks. org
Warm up while Nordic
skiing through the woods or a snowshoe trek in the bog at the Minnesota Landscape
Arboretum.
3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska arboretum. umn. edu
Enjoy a day in the beautiful Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area on the Minnesota Valley State
Trail. There are many miles of scenic and diverse trails to take advantage of for wonderful winter activities, including: cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling. Take in great landscape diversity with wetlands, floodplain forest and bluff-top oak savanna. Bird watching is available year-round.
19825 Park Blvd, Jordan dnr. state. mn. us / state _ parks / minnesota _ valley
Lace up the skates and enjoy the brisk air on a cold January evening, a tradition many Minnesotans have enjoyed over the years. The City of Shakopee has a new indoor ice arena and six outdoor rinks and warming houses located throughout the city for families to enjoy for a winter skate, or for youth to enjoy for a competitive game of hockey. There are also rental opportunities available for a fun gathering of friends and family.
See the high-flying action of professional snocross at the annual Pirtek Snocross
National at Canterbury Park.
1100 Canterbury Rd Shakopee snocross. com
Dig into a variety of entertaining and educational events at the Scott County Historical Society like kids crafts, holiday celebrations, workshops and lectures.
235 Fuller St S, Shakopee scottcountyhistory. org
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