Monroe Crossing

"one of the premiere bluegrass bands in the state" - MN Original, Twin Cities Public Television

Named in honor of Bill Monroe, Monroe Crossing dazzles audiences with an electrifying blend of classic bluegrass, bluegrass gospel, and heartfelt originals. Their airtight harmonies, razor sharp arrangements, and on-stage rapport make them audience favorites across the United States and Canada.

Mono Printing with Michael Weatherly

Explore the process of creating monotype (one-of-a-kind) prints on paper using natural objects such as leaves, flowers, feathers, and grasses. Incorporating the elements of design, you can also create background textures on an inked surface with the use of lichens, feathers, and other natural items. You will learn general printmaking techniques using an etching press, relief inks and printmaking paper.

Monica Bill Barnes & Company: Happy Hour

This immersive dance-theater show finds the cringe worthy humor and life-changing pathos in an after work get-together. Two men, played by women, attempt to bluster and seduce their way through an office party, with hilarious and poignant results. It's a subversive move, leading audiences to question expectations of women on stage with a free drink in their hands and microwave popcorn flying through the air.

Monarch Tagging

Learn about and participate in the monarch tagging process. Carefully collect and tag monarch butterflies found in the prairie. All Ages. Youth under age 10 must attend with a registered adult.

Monarch Mania

Monarch Butterfly Tagging for all ages. Times: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. FREE. Everyone is welcome to catch and release monarch butterflies for tagging. Citizen science that makes a difference for this amazing and declining species.

Monarch Butterfly Tagging

For all ages. FREE. Everyone is welcome to catch and release monarch butterflies for tagging. Citizen science that makes a difference for this amazing and declining species.

MN Trapshooting Championship

More than 330 high school teams featuring over 8,300 student athletes are expected for the 2020 Trap Shooting Championship, June 8th-16th at the Alexandria Shooting Park in Alexandria, Minnesota!

Arboretum Auxiliary Private Garden Tour

Tour private gardens as guests of the Arboretum Auxiliary. Guests will travel on luxury, air-conditioned motor coaches to local gardens -- each with its own history and charm -- followed by brunch, evening hors d'oeuvres or weekday lunch at the Arboretum. Learn more!

MN Ironman Bike Ride

The new MN Ironman Bike Ride has a route for everyone! All routes start and end in Shakopee's Huber Park, alongside the Minnesota River. With routes of 30, 62 and 100 miles, we have challenges that will put smiles on everyone's faces. Our 15-mile family ride on the winding Minnesota River Valley Trail gives even the littlest pedaler a ride to remember.

The ride will start and finish in Huber Park, in the heart of Downtown Shakopee.