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

Columbus is in Anoka County, part of the Twin Cities region of Minnesota, with a population of about 4,266. This page gathers everything Minnesota Headquarters lists within about 12 miles of Columbus: 12 upcoming events, 11 attractions, 12 trails, 1 campground and 221 places to eat. Counts and dates update automatically as listings change.

Coming up near Columbus: Blaine Bengals Football vs. Roseville: Class 6A Playoffs (Oct 30, Blaine), Forest Lake Rangers Football vs. Edina: Class 6A Playoffs (Oct 30, Forest Lake) and Jonah and the Whales at Post 225 (Oct 30, Forest Lake). The full list, with free and family-friendly picks marked, is further down the page.

Places to see include Golden Lake, North Oaks Farm, Blue Ribbon Pines Disc Golf Club and Bowlero. For a walk or a hike, the closest trails listed are Lamprey Pass WMA East Path, Lake Netta Nature Trail and Grant-in-Aid Trail. Campers have Bunker Hills Campground nearby.

Local spots to eat on the list include The Tavern On Main, Kodiak Coffee and Minne-scoop-ta. Nearby towns to pair with a visit: Ham Lake (4 mi), Forest Lake (7 mi), Lino Lakes (7 mi) and Blaine (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 Seasons, hours and prices change, so check the organizer or the venue before you go, and tell us if something is out of date.