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Dinosaur Adventure roars into the Twin Cities (Shakopee)!

Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · Friday, November 6, 2026 at 5:22 PM · 4 min read
Dinosaur Adventure roars into the Twin Cities (Shakopee)!

100% Dinosaurs! Dinosaur Adventure roars into the Twin Cities (Shakopee)! Canterbury Park November 6–8, 2026 Dinosaur Adventure is stomping into Shakopee, MN this November at Canterbury Park! This immersive dinosaur exhibit features life-size animatronic dinosaurs, themed bounce houses, hands-on dinosaur digs, velociraptor training sessions, and baby dino meet and greets, making it the must-see family event in the Twin Cities metro this fall. Get Tickets Event details Plan your visit When & where Where Canterbury Park 1100 Canterbury Rd Shakopee, MN 55379 Get directions When November 6–8, 2026 Friday 12:00pm to 8:00pm Saturday 9:00am to 7:00pm Sunday 9:00am to 6:00pm Sensory-friendly hour: Sunday doors open early at 8:30am. Tickets Kids under 2 free Adults $25, kids $35 and VIP $99, plus tax and fees. Skip the ticket line by buying online. Get Tickets 100% Dinosaurs! Big Dinosaurs! Massive Fun! Made for true dinosaur lovers. Every child ticket comes with unlimited dino rides, bounce houses, Jurassic scooters and fossil digs. Life-Size Dinosaurs Come face to face with giant dinos that move and roar. Unlimited! Dinosaur Rides Climb aboard your favorite dino and ride again and again. Fossil Digs Little paleontologists uncover ancient fossils in the sand. Unlimited! Dino Bounce Houses Jump, slide and burn off that Jurassic energy. Socks required! Raptor Shows Dance and train with our Velociraptor performers. Every child ticket includes Unlimited dinosaur rides Unlimited bounce houses Unlimited Jurassic scooters Fossil digs Coloring station Live raptor shows Mini golf and a maze at select venues Kids under 2 get in free Sensory-friendly Sundays at 8:30 AM Planning a sensory-friendly visit? Email us for details Go VIP Face painting Front row show seats Raptor photo op Mining or panning station Ultimate Adventure Pack Find Your City REAL FAMILIES. REAL ROARS. Swipe for more Tickets Pick your adventure Everyone ages 2 and up needs a ticket, and kids under 2 get in free . All events are held indoors. Prices are plus tax and fees, and activities may vary by venue. Ages 13+ Adult $25 plus tax and fees Full access to all exhibits, life-size dinosaurs and interactive displays. Help your kids at the fossil dig and Jurassic scooters. Inflatables are reserved for children only. Find Your City Ages 2 to 12 Child $35 plus tax and fees Unlimited dinosaur rides Unlimited bounce houses (socks required) Unlimited Jurassic scooters Fossil digs and coloring station Live raptor shows Mini golf and a maze at select venues Face painting, gemstone mining and green screen photos are extra. Find Your City A $124 value! Ages 2 to 12 Child VIP $99 plus tax and fees Admission for one child Ultimate Adventure Pack Face paint VIP area for stage shows (parents welcome) Exclusive Velociraptor photo op (parents may join) A parent only needs a regular adult ticket to come along. Find Your City Adventure Packs Take the adventure home! Adventure Packs do not include admission. If an item is out of stock, we may substitute a similar product of equal or greater value. Adventure Pack $29 plus tax and fees Dinosaur Adventure drawstring backpack Hatch-a-dinosaur egg Dinosaur Adventure toy Fossil dig block Sticker pack Included with VIP Ultimate Adventure Pack $49 plus tax and fees One Adventure Pack, plus: Dinosaur Adventure T-shirt One mining or panning bag Family green screen photo Before you go Good to know All events are indoors Rain or shine, every Dinosaur Adventure stop is under one roof. Kids under 2 are free No ticket needed, and they can join in on the activities too. Skip the ticket line Buy online ahead of time and head straight to the entrance. Your tickets are emailed to you, so just show them on your phone when you arrive. Plans change? No problem Can't make the day you picked? You can still use your tickets, so it's safe to buy ahead. Strollers welcome Strollers and wagons are welcome, so little legs can take a break. Same-day re-entry Stay as long as you like. Need a break or a snack run? Come back in the same day. Grown-ups need a ticket Adults need a general admission ticket. If your child has a VIP ticket, you only need regular admission to go along. Sensory-friendly Sundays Doors open early at 8:30 AM on Sundays for families with sensory sensitivities. Email us for details Bring socks Socks are required on the bounce houses, so pack a pair for each kid. Skip the green clothes Planning a green screen photo? Wear any color but green so you don't disappear into the background. Bring your camera Dino-sized photo ops are everywhere, so charge that phone before you go! Snacks and drinks Most venues have concession stands open, so you can refuel without leaving. Still have questions? We've got answers. Read the FAQ Ready for a dino-sized adventure? Find Your City

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