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

Forest Lake is in Washington County, part of the Twin Cities region of Minnesota, with a population of about 20,685. This page gathers everything Minnesota Headquarters lists within about 12 miles of Forest Lake: 10 upcoming events, 18 attractions, 6 trails, 6 campgrounds and 124 places to eat. Counts and dates update automatically as listings change.

Coming up near Forest Lake: Forest Lake Rangers Football vs. Edina: Class 6A Playoffs (Oct 30, Forest Lake), Jonah and the Whales at Post 225 (Oct 30, Forest Lake) and Centerville Trunk-or-Treat & Touch-a-Truck (Oct 31, Centerville). The full list, with free and family-friendly picks marked, is further down the page.

Places to see include Marine Mill, Swedish Coffee Pot Water Tower, White Bear Armory and Golden Lake. For a walk or a hike, the closest trails listed are Lamprey Pass WMA East Path, Grant-in-Aid Trail and Southern Trails. Campers have Savanna Campground and Riverside Group Camp nearby.

Local spots to eat on the list include Kodiak Coffee, Minne-scoop-ta and Coffeesmith. Nearby towns to pair with a visit: Hugo (6 mi), Wyoming (6 mi), Scandia (6 mi) and Chisago City (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 Seasons, hours and prices change, so check the organizer or the venue before you go, and tell us if something is out of date.