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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