Summer 2026 Shakopee Snapshot

IN LEHMAN’S TERMS A message from the Mayor of Shakopee Hello, Shakopee! The summer season is my favorite. I couldn’t help but listen to Seals & Crofts’“Summer Breeze” as I was drafting this message. It’s an oldie from 1972, and worth a listen. Summer brings people outdoors for fun, and there certainly are many options from Rhythm on the Rails to the newly released

CITY CALENDAR

JUNE 5 SandVenture Grand

Opening: 11 a.m., see city website for admissions information 7 Night to Unite registration opens: See city website 8 Picnic with Police: 5–8 p.m., Lions Park, free 26 Beach Bash: 11 a.m.–2 p.m., SandVenture 26 21+ Night at SandVenture: 6:30–8:30 p.m., pre-registration encouraged JULY 2 Happy Birthday America Center, city offices closed; SandVenture open 11 a.m.– 4 p.m. 16 Half-Way, Half-Pay Day: Get 50% off SandVenture daily admissions all day 17 21+ Night at SandVenture: 6:30–8:30 p.m., pre registration encouraged 24 Pirate Treasure Hunt: 11 a.m.–2 p.m., SandVenture 24 Pop-Up Splash Pad: 5–7 p.m., Community Center, free AUGUST 7 Summer Carnival: 10 a.m.– Noon, Lions Park, $5/child 7 21+ Night at SandVenture: 6:30–8:30 p.m., pre registration encouraged 13 Shakopee Night to Unite: 5:30–9 p.m. 28 Pop-Up Splash Pad: 5–7 p.m., Green Meadows Park, free Parade: Staging at 10 a.m. Parade starts at 10:30 a.m., Lions Park, free 4 Fourth of July: Community

Mayor Matt Lehman

line up at the amphitheater with many different musical genres. Valleyfair sold to a new company this past year, with some major investments in the millions of dollars coming. There’s something for everybody! The river bottoms trail has always been a special natural area to walk along the Minnesota River and reflect. It will forever be different with the upcoming riverfront changes. Read more about those in this issue’s cover story. Community safety is all-encompassing and always one of my priorities. Please be attentive whether you’re on bike, foot, or wheels. Follow traffic controls and try to be patient and courteous. City Council recently adopted its very first safety action plan called SS4A, Safe Streets for All. This is federally funded and community driven with the goal of making safety improvements for everyone. Please check out the City website and participate in the survey and share your experience and knowledge towards making our community safer at ShakopeeMN.gov/ss4a . Minnesota summers bring the season of road construction and like many others, we have our share of improvements this year. These may be inconvenient, but a little preplanning does go a long way. I use the Shakopee construction maps at ShakopeeMN.gov/cityprojects to keep up with the local road projects. My oldies music certainly helps, bringing me a flood of great memories and enhancing my patience in traffic. I recommend it! In closing, Shakopee is such an awesome community in so many ways. It wouldn’t and couldn’t be so amazing without all the great people and businesses all striving and thriving together. Have a great, enjoyable summer of fun, and don’t forget to check out the Parks and Recreation program offerings at ShakopeeMN.gov/registration if you’re looking for something fun and affordable for yourself or your kiddos to do! Matt Lehman Mayor of Shakopee mlehman@ShakopeeMN.gov

Find the latest city calendar at ShakopeeMN.gov/calendar .

CONTACT US MAYOR Matt Lehman . . . . . . . . . . . . ............. mlehman@ShakopeeMN.gov COUNCIL MEMBERS Angelica Contreras. . . . . . . . . ......... acontreras@ShakopeeMN.gov Jim DuLaney. . . . . . . . . . . . . ............. jdulaney@ShakopeeMN.gov Jesse Lara. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................. jlara@ShakopeeMN.gov Jay Whiting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................... jaywhtng@aol.com

CITY ADMINISTRATOR William Reynolds. . . . . . . . . . . .......... breynolds@ShakopeeMN.gov CITY HALL 485 Gorman St., Shakopee, MN 55379 Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........................ 952-233-9300 TTY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......................... 952-233-3837 Email. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............. administration@ShakopeeMN.gov Website. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..................... ShakopeeMN.gov

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