This weekend in Shakopee, MN

A pay-what-you-can session takes place outdoors and is open to all experience levels. Bring a mat, a towel to go under it, water, and comfortable clothes you can move in. Afterward, enjoy breakfast and coffee at Smith. The gathering continues in a light sprinkle, as the trees offer some cover. If it is raining, meet inside at Smith Coffee for breakfast instead.

The Chanhassen Farmers Market brings the community together at City Center Park with more than 50 local vendors offering fresh produce, baked goods, artisan crafts, flowers, coffee, specialty foods, handmade gifts, and wellness services. Featured sellers include local favorites with ready-to-eat dishes, produce, flowers, eggs, and plants. Shoppers can start the day with a free all-levels yoga session led by a local nonprofit that supports the physical and mental health of children and teens in Minnesota. Live music adds a lively backdrop as visitors browse, connect, and spend time with family and friends. Arrive hungry for breakfast treats, fresh coffee and matcha, donuts and kolaches, tacos, egg rolls, fried rice, noodles, and other baked delights. Payments are simple, with acceptance of credit and debit cards, Venmo, SNAP/EBT, and Farmers Market Nutrition Program checks. Through the Summer Market Double Your Bucks Program, SNAP shoppers can stretch their benefits to purchase additional fresh fruits and vegetables by stopping at the Farmers Market Information Tent for details. Children can take part in the POP Club, sponsored by Nicolet Bank and Lakewinds Food Co-op, which provides $3 to spend on produce while supplies last. More than a shopping trip, this market serves as a welcoming place to meet neighbors, support local businesses, enjoy live entertainment, and make lasting summer memories at City Center Park near the tennis courts.

Discovery Booths invite exploration into nature, highlighting pollinators, city trees, ecosystems, and practical plant uses. These guided, all-ages stations shift themes and locations with the seasons, offering fresh ways to learn at the Arboretum. Access to the booths is included with regular admission. Members and visitors 15 and under are admitted free, and non-members ages 16 and up pay $20 to $25. Reserve tickets ahead to secure admission. Upon arrival, check the board by the Visitor Center entrance for the day’s booth locations.

Created for women and teen girls who live with a bleeding disorder, this day retreat at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is presented by the Upper Midwest Bleeding Disorders Alliance and hematology team members. The program includes lunch and craft activities, a narrated tram tour of the gardens, and talks from featured guests. Speakers include Jacob Cogan, MD, of M Health Fairview, and a CSL patient advocate.

Dan Ferstenou performs a live set on the Badger Hill Stage at New Badger Hill Brewing.

$uicideboy$ and Destroy Lonely appear together for a live show at Mystic Lake Amphitheatre in Shakopee, Minnesota. This event features both artists on the same bill at the amphitheatre.

The annual Backyard Bash features live music from Dust N' Bones, a GN'R tribute, and Sunflower Fox and the Chicken. Admission is $10, with food and libations provided by Louisiana Purchase.

A relaxed visit to WEE Farm offers time with the resident animals, including horses Mac and Grizzly, goats, pigs, a donkey, and other critters and pets. Guests can help gather eggs, then follow along on a tour while stories about the farm’s history are shared. Pre-registered tickets from the website are required, and walk-ins cannot be accommodated.

Attendees can meet available rescue Shepherds and Corgis at PetSmart in Shakopee during an adoption event for FaerieLand. Preapproval is required for any same day adoption.

This live concert features the Toreadors Four Tuba Quartet on Newton Terrace as part of Music in the Garden at the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum.

At Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, Country Roads celebrates the music of John Denver in a tribute led by Dennis Curley. With a six piece band, the performance includes songs such as Take Me Home, Country Roads, Rocky Mountain High, Leaving on a Jet Plane, Annie’s Song, and Thank God I’m a Country Boy. Between numbers, Curley shares memories of growing up with Denver’s music and stories from friends and family. He also invites audience members to share their own experiences, creating a program that blends classic hits with personal reflections.

Community members will gather at Twin Oaks to decorate sidewalks with chalk, creating warm messages for teachers and staff as they return to school. After meeting, participants will divide into at least two groups to reach both middle schools and Bridges. Children are encouraged to take part. Chalk will be available, and bringing extra is welcome. Keep messages positive and centered on educators only, with no political content, school board campaign notes, or candidate names. Stop by for a few minutes or stay longer, and help set a cheerful tone for the new school year.