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

Ely is in St. Louis County, part of the Iron Range region of Minnesota, with a population of about 3,223. This page gathers everything Minnesota Headquarters lists within about 12 miles of Ely: 5 upcoming events, 38 attractions, 10 trails, 7 campgrounds and 18 places to eat. Counts and dates update automatically as listings change.

Coming up near Ely: V for Vendetta (Nov 1, Ely), Community Sing (Nov 3, Ely) and Sashiko – Japanese Embroidery (3 Session Class) (Nov 11, Ely). The full list, with free and family-friendly picks marked, is further down the page.

Places to see include Ely-Winton History Museum, Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, Dorothy Molter Museum and International Wolf Center. For a walk or a hike, the closest trails listed are Trezona Trail, Mesabi Trail and Bass Lake Trail. Campers have Fenske Lake Campground and Cliff Wold's Campground nearby.

Local spots to eat on the list include Log Cabin Coffee, Brainstorm Bakery and Frisky Otter Pub and Eatery. Nearby towns to pair with a visit: Hoyt Lakes (26 mi), Aurora (32 mi), Virginia (41 mi) and Eveleth (44 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 Seasons, hours and prices change, so check the organizer or the venue before you go, and tell us if something is out of date.