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

Elk River is in Sherburne County, part of the Central Minnesota region of Minnesota, with a population of about 27,342. This page gathers everything Minnesota Headquarters lists within about 12 miles of Elk River: 14 upcoming events, 21 attractions, 2 trails, 8 campgrounds and 167 places to eat. Counts and dates update automatically as listings change.

Coming up near Elk River: 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 Community Garden, Lake Orono Boat Access, Sherburne County Fairgrounds and Babcock Historical Marker. For a walk or a hike, the closest trails listed are Dunes State Forest - Blue Loop and Prairie Trail · Sand Dunes State Forest. Campers have Camping and Dimmick Island Watercraft Campsite nearby.

Local spots to eat on the list include Aegir Brewing Company, Pompeii Pizzeria and Diamond City Bread. Nearby towns to pair with a visit: Otsego (5 mi), Nowthen (6 mi), Ramsey (7 mi) and Zimmerman (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 Seasons, hours and prices change, so check the organizer or the venue before you go, and tell us if something is out of date.