Things to Do in Big Lake, MN: Events Today & This Weekend

Big Lake is in Sherburne County, part of the Central Minnesota region of Minnesota, with a population of about 12,610. This page gathers everything Minnesota Headquarters lists within about 12 miles of Big Lake: 11 upcoming events, 17 attractions, 6 trails, 8 campgrounds and 118 places to eat. Counts and dates update automatically as listings change.

Coming up near Big Lake: Elk River Halloween Décor Tour (Oct 30, Elk River), Friday Night Live Music: Daniel Nathan (Oct 30, Otsego) and Spooky STEM Saturday (Oct 31, Monticello). The full list, with free and family-friendly picks marked, is further down the page.

Places to see include Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge, Ellison Park Boat Launch, Veteran's Memorial and Fresh Acres Farm. For a walk or a hike, the closest trails listed are Kame Trail, LaVallee Esker Trail and Dunes State Forest - Blue Loop. Campers have River Terrace Park and Canoe-In Campsite nearby.

Local spots to eat on the list include Ember Coffee Company, Lupulin Brewing and Taste of Thai and Lao. Nearby towns to pair with a visit: Monticello (4 mi), Becker (8 mi), Otsego (8 mi) and Albertville (8 mi).

Every listing links to its own page with details, a map and the official website where we have one. Seasons, hours and prices change, so check the organizer or the venue before you go, and tell us if something is out of date.