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Winter Events
Get excited with us for DecemBRRR Dazzle! – Friday, December 5th from 5:30-8pm at Lakefront Park!
Join us as we kick off the night with the second annual DecemBRRR Dazzle Tree Lighting Ceremony at 5:30! We are excited to feature Club Prior's Acoustic Strum group, who will play a few holiday songs during the event. A festive firework show will follow the tree lighting.
Continue the night of cheer by getting your photo with Santa at the pavilion, be wowed by professional ice carving demonstrations, warm up next to a giant bonfire, and much more! To keep you cozy, on-site snacks and refreshments will be available for purchase.
The DecemBRRR Dazzle is held the first Friday in December at Lakefront Park, 5000 Kop Parkway SE.
Join us for a free, fun, daytime New Year’s bash filled with Bingo, crafts, and a dance party that’ll make you boogie! And of course, no New Years celebration is complete without a spectacular balloon drop! You don’t want to miss this party of the year! All ages welcome. Registration not required. This event is geared towards kids and their families. To make the event safe and fun for everyone, we will be capping attendance at 250.
Located at Club Prior: 16210 Eagle Creek Ave SE, Prior Lake MN 55372
December 31 from 11am-1pm, balloon drop at noon!
2026 Event Information
The "Wednesday Night Live" event is a series of free live music performances organized by Club Prior & Scott County Library. This year, travel with us as we explore World Music through our exciting line up of artists playing music from many different countries and cultures. These events occur every second Wednesday of the month from 7-8PM. No need to register, just come and enjoy!
Cláirseach - Wednesday, Jan. 14, 7-8 PM
Experience the magic of the ancient Gaelic harp’s sparkling bell-like tones in the hands of master harper Ann Heymann, accompanied by husband Charlie's cittern, button accordion and concertina and his skillfully presented traditional and contemporary ballads, poems and comic songs.
Duniya Drum and Dance - Wednesday, Feb. 11, 7-8 PM
Duniya Drum & Dance shares traditional rhythms and dances from Guinea West Africa with the general community. Master Drummer Fode Bangoura introduces the audience to the djembe and doundoun drums while company members perform energetic dances in colorful costumes. A typical performance has audience joining in with call and response rhythm and song exercises as well as learning traditional movements to live drumming. Duniya has 13 years of experience teaching and performing in Minnesota schools and libraries.
Gao Hong - Wednesday, March 11, 7-8 PM
Gao is a virtuosic player of the pipa, a four-stringed instrument introduced into China 2000 years ago. Gao is a pipa ambassador who tells audiences about the instrument, and dazzles them with her impeccable technique. She plays on world stages as a soloist and as a member of traditional Chinese music groups.
Tjärnblom - Wednesday, April 8, 7-8 PM
A Scandinavian-style string band, Tjärnblom travels on a modern "Snoose Boulevard Highway" of Swedish, Finnish, and Minnesota tunes, old and new. Standard instrumentation is nyckelharpa, mandolin/guitar, cello and harmonium.
Club Prior, 16210 Eagle Creek Ave SE, Prior Lake, MN 55372
We are excited to announce the 2026 event dates! See below.
Young kids and families are invited to party with us in the Club! Join us for fun and crafts from 10:00-10:30AM, then entertainment from 10:30-11:15 AM!
Warm up your family's winter with all three "Party in the Club" FREE events designed to get young families out of the house and moving! All events take place in Club Prior (across the hall from the library) and are free and open to the public, no registration required.
We’ve been thrilled by the great community response to Party in the Club! To make the event safe and fun for everyone, we will be capping attendance at 250.
1/17: Todd’n’Tina
2/21: Kidsdance DJ
3/21: Miss Nina
Sponsored by the City of Prior Lake and the Prior Lake Library; funded in part by the MN Arts and Cultural Heritage (Legacy) Fund.
Club Prior, 16210 Eagle Creek Ave SE, Prior Lake, MN 55372
Events with star indicate an event not hosted by the City of Prior Lake. These events are frequently recognized as City functions and are listed here as a reference for residents.