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

Coon Rapids is in Anoka County, part of the Twin Cities region of Minnesota, with a population of about 63,377. This page gathers everything Minnesota Headquarters lists within about 12 miles of Coon Rapids: 26 upcoming events, 57 attractions, 16 trails, 4 campgrounds and 741 places to eat. Counts and dates update automatically as listings change.

Coming up near Coon Rapids: Blaine Bengals Football vs. Roseville: Class 6A Playoffs (Oct 30, Blaine), Maple Grove Crimson Football vs. Andover: Class 6A Playoffs (Oct 30, Maple Grove) and Connect and Play (Oct 31, Maple Grove). The full list, with free and family-friendly picks marked, is further down the page.

Places to see include Coon Rapids Dam, Fridley History Center, Golden Lake and Abraham Lincoln. For a walk or a hike, the closest trails listed are Orange Loop · Bunker Hills Regional Park, Edward D. Shimek Nature Trail and Purple Loop · Bunker Hills Regional Park. Campers have Bunker Hills Campground and Hayden Lake Camp nearby.

Local spots to eat on the list include El Loro Mexican, Aladdin Grill - Mediterranean & American Food and Angkor Restaurant. Nearby towns to pair with a visit: Champlin (4 mi), Anoka (5 mi), Brooklyn Park (5 mi) and Blaine (5 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 Seasons, hours and prices change, so check the organizer or the venue before you go, and tell us if something is out of date.