MVTA Moments July Blog
Jun 30, 2026 2:46 pm
Hello South Metro!
July 1, 2026
FREE MYSTIC LAKE AMPITHEATHER BUS SERVICE
Thanks to Live Nation, FREE transportation is available from three park & ride locations in Shakopee to select concerts at Mystic Lake Amphitheater.
Park at Southbridge Crossings Park & Ride, Eagle Creek Park & Ride, or Marschall Road Transit Station for free and hop on the bus to go straight to the Amphitheater.
Upcoming July concerts:
• July 12: Jack Johnson
• July 29: Chris Stapleton
• July 30: Chris Stapleton
• July 31: Mumford & Sons
Upcoming Events & Services
- July 3: Weekend service, Connect operating, Customer Service closed
- July 4: Weekend service, Connect operating
- July 12: Jack Johnson
- More info here >
- July 12: Canterbury Circulator operating
- July 14: Transit Training with MVTA
- Address: 5061 Minnesota St SE, Prior Lake, MN
- Time: 1:00 – 3:00 PM
- Register: here >
- July 25: Canterbury Circulator operating
- July 29: Chris Stapleton
- More info here >
- July 29: Canterbury Circulator operating
- July 30: Chris Stapleton
- More info here >
- July 30: Canterbury Circulator operating
- July 31: Mumford & Sons
- More info here >
- July 31: Canterbury Circulator operating
free Canterbury Circulator service
Getting around Canterbury Park just got easier! On select dates, free circulator service will be operating throughout Canterbury Park (courtesy of Canterbury Park). Get to on-site restaurants, bars, and more!
July trolley service dates:
- July 12
- July 25
- July 29
- July 30
- July 31
MVTA to Twin Cities Premium Outlets
Ride Route 495/4FUN to Twin Cities Premium Outlets for great brands & great savings. Sign up for the free Simon Rewards program to earn points, cash back, exclusive offers, & more: www.plus.simon.com.
Plan your trip: www.mvta.com/routes/495
Coming up: WWE SummerSlam
Heading to WWE SummerSlam? Ride with MVTA to WWE SummerSlam at U.S. Bank Stadium on August 1 & 2! More info found here >
SAVAGE LIBRARY Storytime ON THE BUS
Join MVTA for Spotlight Story Time on the Bus! Children and families will explore an MVTA bus while enjoying engaging stories about transportation, travel, and community.
This interactive event encourages a love of reading while providing a unique, hands-on experience with public transit in a welcoming and family-friendly environment.
When: July 13 from 10:30-11:00 AM
Where: Savage Library (13090 Alabama Ave S, Savage, MN)
DID YOU KNOW?
157th Street Station in Apple Valley is back open!
We’re excited to welcome riders back with added service from the station, including:
• Route 420 to Apple Valley Transit Station & Dakota County Technical College
• Route 477 to Downtown Minneapolis
Transit Training with MVTA
Discover how easy and convenient public transit can be!
This interactive class begins with an informative presentation from Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA), covering local transit options, trip planning, and how to use MVTA Connect services. Participants will put their knowledge into practice with an MVTA-guided ride-along, gaining hands-on experience and confidence using public transportation in their community. Participants are welcome to bring a smart phone to the info session and are encouraged to download the RideMVTA app and create an account before the session.
Date: July 14
Time: 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Address: 5061 Minnesota St SE, Prior Lake, MN
Register (for free!): here >
