🌱 Patch AM: Which Shakopee fall festival should your family hit first?

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In today's newsletter:

• Which Shakopee fall festival should your family hit first?
• What the Six Flags sale really means for Valleyfair visitors

Also on today's calendar: Community Support Program Anchor Center Drop-In Hours 10am-4pm and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call advice from a cow ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Monday: A couple of showers, with a high of 57 and low of 49 degrees.
• Tuesday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 65, low: 47.
• Wednesday: Turning cloudy, with a high of 65 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• The Ultimate Guide to Twin Cities Fall Family Fun 2026 (twincitiesfrugalmom.com) — Shakopee families can dive into fall with the Minnesota Renaissance Festival, Sever's Fall Festival, and ValleySCARE all spotlighted as major Twin Cities attractions this season. The guide also rounds up pumpkin patches, orchards, spooky events, nature centers, sunflower fields, and even DIY fall drink recipes and printables to help you plan affordable, family-friendly outings across the metro.
   

• Six Flags parks are losing the Six Flags name this year (piratesandprincesses.net) — Valleyfair in Shakopee is among seven parks sold in a $331 million deal, and it will quietly drop the Six Flags branding after this season. For local passholders, 2026 prices and benefits stay the same, but future pricing, names, and perks will be decided by the new owner, EPR Properties and its operator Enchanted Parks.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Shakopee

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday September 22
• Shakopee Farmer's Market →
  St. Francis Regional Medical Center, 1455 St Francis Ave, Shakopee
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Tuesday September 22
• Community Support Program Anchor Center Drop-In Hours 10am-4pm →
  Government Center, 200 4th Ave W, Shakopee
  10:00 am
• Children's Disability Services Consultations →
  Shakopee Family Resource Center, 1615 Weston Court, Shakopee
  2:30 pm
• Breaking Benjamin at Mystic Lake Amphitheater →
  Mystic Lake Amphitheater, 700 Canterbury Rd, Shakopee
  6:00 pm
Wednesday September 23
• Community Support Program Anchor Center Drop-In Hours 1-4pm →
  Government Center, 200 4th Ave W, Shakopee
  1:00 pm
• Public Computer Aide →
  Shakopee MN
  1:00 pm
Thursday September 24
• Staind at Mystic Lake Amphitheater →
  Mystic Lake Amphitheater, 700 Canterbury Rd, Shakopee
  6:00 pm
Friday September 25
• Balanced Parenting →
  Shakopee Family Resource Center, 1615 Weston Court, Shakopee
  10:00 am
• Community Support Program Anchor Center Drop-In Hours 1-4pm →
  Government Center, 200 4th Ave W, Shakopee
  1:00 pm
• ECFE Stories and a Song →
  Shakopee MN
  1:30 pm
• Feathers: A beautiful look at a bird's most unique feature with Stan Tekiela →
  Shakopee MN
  2:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• Art Affair →
  Location Minnesota Renaissance Festival 3525 145th St. W Shakopee MN 55379, 3525 145th St. W, Shakopee

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Thank you, Shakopee.
  Last Friday's meet and greet reminded me why I'm doing this, the turnout, the conversations, the support. Grateful doesn't cover it. See you at Trunk… (Nextdoor Presidential)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Beef Tips (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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