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

Dayton is in Hennepin County, part of the Twin Cities region of Minnesota, with a population of about 10,157. This page gathers everything Minnesota Headquarters lists within about 12 miles of Dayton: 36 upcoming events, 47 attractions, 12 trails, 7 campgrounds and 572 places to eat. Counts and dates update automatically as listings change.

Coming up near Dayton: Elk River Halloween Décor Tour (Oct 30, Elk River), Friday Night Live Music: Daniel Nathan (Oct 30, Otsego) and Maple Grove Crimson Football vs. Andover: Class 6A Playoffs (Oct 30, Maple Grove). The full list, with free and family-friendly picks marked, is further down the page.

Places to see include Coon Rapids Dam, Henry's Woods, King Memorial and Rice Street Beach. For a walk or a hike, the closest trails listed are Elm Creek Park Reserve – Elm Creek Trails (15 miles, easy), Rush Creek Regional Trail Footpath and Edward D. Shimek Nature Trail. Campers have Bunker Hills Campground and Hayden Lake Camp nearby.

Local spots to eat on the list include JR's Outpost, China Kitchen Rogers and Daily Dose. Nearby towns to pair with a visit: Anoka (4 mi), Champlin (4 mi), Rogers (5 mi) and Ramsey (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 Seasons, hours and prices change, so check the organizer or the venue before you go, and tell us if something is out of date.