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

Cottage Grove is in Washington County, part of the Twin Cities region of Minnesota, with a population of about 42,056. This page gathers everything Minnesota Headquarters lists within about 12 miles of Cottage Grove: 10 upcoming events, 48 attractions, 28 trails, 12 campgrounds and 452 places to eat. Counts and dates update automatically as listings change.

Coming up near Cottage Grove: The Haunting Experience (Oct 30, Cottage Grove), Rosemount Irish Football vs. Osseo: Class 6A Playoffs (Oct 30, Rosemount) and Valley Creek Mall Fall Festival & Trick or Treat (Oct 31, Woodbury). The full list, with free and family-friendly picks marked, is further down the page.

Places to see include Afton State Park - Equestrian Trails, Lawshe Museum, Afton Historical Museum and Winthrop Community Garden. For a walk or a hike, the closest trails listed are Mississippi River Greenway, Afton State Park – Afton Loop Trail and Bobolink Loop. Campers have Afton State Park Campground and Afton State Park Back Country Campground nearby.

Local spots to eat on the list include Bella Pizza, Carbone's Pizza and Willie's Restaurant. Nearby towns to pair with a visit: St. Paul Park (4 mi), Hastings (6 mi), Woodbury (6 mi) and Inver Grove Heights (7 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 Seasons, hours and prices change, so check the organizer or the venue before you go, and tell us if something is out of date.