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LIKE A KID Valleyfair

With more than 75 rides and attractions, Valleyfair is the Twin Cities’ amusement park where families come to play the Minnesota way! Discover your next adventure on one of eight thrilling coasters or learn to love thrills on one of Planet Snoopy’s 16 kid rides. On select days during the summer of 2023, Valleyfair guests can experience how the world kicks up its heels at Grand Carnivale, a larger-than-life cultural celebration with something for everyone, and enjoy all new Halloween celebrations featuring all-new décor, lights, entertainment, and unique Halloween experiences!

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www.valleyfair.com • (952) 445-6500

IN WATER Waterparks

In landlocked Minnesota, Soak City Waterpark is the best spot to experience ocean-like-waves you won’t find at one of our 10,000 lakes. With waterslides, a ginormous wave pool, two kids’ areas, a looping lazy river, gourmet eateries, full-service bar and world-class comforts—private cabanas, anyone?— Soak City is the ultimate waterpark experience. Best of all, it’s located right at Valleyfair!

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Whether you are looking for excitement or a quiet place to relax, SandVenture Aquatic Park will fit the bill. The unique pool was modeled after area lakes and offers a sand-bottom, chlorinated pool. Soak up the sun or build sandcastles with the kids on a summer afternoon. Other amenities at SandVenture include a 300-foot waterslide, two 12-foot drop slides, a diving board, concessions, and locker rooms.

For indoor aquatic fun, check out the Shakopee Indoor Aquatic Center or Dakotah! Sport and Fitness Aquatic Center. The 22,300-square-foot Shakopee Indoor Aquatic Center includes a zero-entry leisure pool with play features and water slide. The center also has a four-lane lap pool, sauna, and whirlpool. The Dakotah! Aquatic Center includes a water slide, inflatable aquatic toys, kids interactive water fountain, whirlpool, and more.

THE PONIES Canterbury Park

Experience heart-pounding excitement at Minnesota’s premier entertainment destination: Canterbury Park. Live thoroughbred and quarter horse racing runs from mid-May through midSeptember featuring a family-friendly atmosphere at an incredible value. Canterbury Park’s newly expanded Card Casino includes chef-driven menus and deals up Blackjack and Poker action 24/7 in a smoke-free environment. The Canterbury Card Casino has you covered with live poker games such as Texas Hold’em, Omaha, and other Casino favorites like Blazing 7s Blackjack, Pai Gow, and EZ Baccarat. Plus, daily action from America’s top racetracks in the Racebook. Canterbury is also host to many events throughout the year, including Extreme Horse Skijoring, Junk Bonanza, and National Snocross Racing.

www.canterburypark.com • (800) 340-6361