Fall 2025 Parks and Recreation Activities Brochure

Trips and Tours Join the fun and socializing that is part of going on a trip or tour with us. All trips include transportation and admission and will be offered to/from Shakopee Community Center. There will be no other partner city stops. Transportation departs from the Community Center, 1255 Fuller St. S. Trip pace definitions: WCA: Wheelchair accessible Moderate: Includes walks of three or more city blocks Light: Includes walks of one city block Extensive: Includes a substantial amount of walking Light to Moderate: Includes walks of two to three city blocks

MYSTERY LUNCH AND SHOPPING Travel to a mystery destination for lunch and shopping. Lunch and shopping is the attendee’s responsibility. Trip Pace: Extensive Depart from Community Center, 1255 Fuller St. S. Day Date Time Cost Code Wed. Sep. 17 10–3:30 p.m. $15 ST 917 Tue. Oct. 7 ST 1007 Registration deadline: One week prior to session, or until capacity is filled. HISTORIC ESCAPE TO NORTHFIELD, MINN. In Northfield, stroll down picturesque Division Street, lined with boutiques, galleries, and cozy cafés. Take in the peaceful views of the Cannon River, which runs right through the heart of town. Lunch and shopping is attendee’s responsibility. Trip Pace: Extensive Depart from Community Center, 1255 Fuller St. S. Day Date Time Cost Code Tue. Sep. 23 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m. $15 ST 923 Registration deadline: One week prior to session, or until capacity is filled. BINGO AND SLOTS TRIP Enjoy a getaway filled with bingo rounds and slot machine fun! You’ll receive 10% off your bill at any restaurant, $5 off at Island Bingo and $5 free pull tabs with a $10 pull tab purchase. Coach bus transportation Sidekick theatre presents “Fireflies,” a romantic comedy by Matthew Barber. A retired school teacher lives a quiet life alone in the tiny town of Groverdell, Texas. Can the unexpected sparks of late-life romance be trusted? Or is there truth in the gossip that Abel isn’t all that he seems to be? Either way, the whole town is talking. Lunch and show included in price. Trip Pace: Moderate Depart from Community Center, 1255 Fuller St. S. Day Date Time Cost Code Wed. Oct. 8 10:45 a.m.–3:30 p.m. $61 ST 1008 Registration deadline: One week prior to session, or until capacity is filled. A SCENIC DAY ALONG THE MISSISSIPPI: BALD EAGLES, APPLE ORCHARDS, AND CHEESE Scenic route along the Mississippi runs through Red Wing, Lake City, Wabasha, and Nelson. Start your morning with breakfast at Liberty’s Restaurant. Next, enjoy apple delights in Lake City at Ferguson’s Apple Shop. Spend the afternoon at the National Eagle Center for an in-house provided by Across Country Tours. Trip Pace: Extensive Depart from Community Center, 1255 Fuller St. S. Day Date Time Cost Registration deadline: Wed., Sep. 17, or until capacity is filled. FIREFLIES Wed. Oct. 15 8:30 a.m.–4:45 p.m. $41 Code ST 1015

presentation, and see rehabilitated eagles. Wrap up your day sampling cheeses at the Nelson Cheese Factory. Trip Pace: Moderate Depart from Community Center, 1255 Fuller St. S. Day Date Time Cost Code Wed. Oct. 22 8:30 a.m.–6:15 p.m. $104 ST 1022 Registration deadline: Fri., Sep. 12, or until capacity is filled. BRANSON OZARK COUNTRY CHRISTMAS JUBILEE AND LUNCH Performance by Branson’s top entertainers at the Treasure Island Event Center in Welch. Lunch will be served in the ballroom. This dynamic show salutes the music of the great Legends of Country Music. The entire second half of the show is a total variety of Christmas music. Trip Pace: Light Depart from Community Center, 1255 Fuller St. S. Day Date Time Cost Code Thu. Nov. 6 9:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m. $104 ST 1106 Treat yourself to a day of holiday shopping and lunch without the hassle of parking, traffic, or logistics. Lunch and shopping are the attendee’s responsibility. Trip Pace: Extensive Depart from Community Center, 1255 Fuller St. S. Day Date Time Cost Code Tue. Nov. 18 10 a.m.–4 p.m. $15 ST 1118 Mon. Dec. 8 ST 1208 Registration deadline: One week prior to session, or until capacity is filled. CHRISTMAS CAROL Sidekick theatre presents a wonderfully fresh look at the story of Ebenezer Scrooge and the ghostly visits he receives one Christmas Eve. Narrated and accompanied by Brian Pierce as Jacob Marley and featuring some of the most talented performers and musicians in the Twin Cities. Registration deadline: Fri., Sep. 26, or until capacity is filled. SHOP TILL YOU DROP AND LUNCH

ACTIVE OLDER ADULTS

Lunch and show included in price. Trip Pace: Moderate Depart from Community Center, 1255 Fuller St. S. Day Date Time Cost

Code

ST 1203

Dec. 3

Wed.

10:45–3:30 p.m.

$61

Dec. 10 ST 1210 Registration deadline: Two weeks prior to session, or until capacity is filled.

To register for any of our trips, visit www.ShakopeeMN.gov/registration Are you Interested in starting a Book Club or Gardening Club? Do you have suggestions or need more information? If so, please contact: Mary Feltmann Recreation Specialist, Senior Services mfeltmann@ShakopeeMN.gov 952-233-9507

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