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

Hastings is in Dakota County, part of the Twin Cities region of Minnesota, with a population of about 22,121. This page gathers everything Minnesota Headquarters lists within about 12 miles of Hastings: 9 upcoming events, 17 attractions, 9 trails, 12 campgrounds and 109 places to eat. Counts and dates update automatically as listings change.

Coming up near Hastings: The Haunting Experience (Oct 30, Cottage Grove), Rosemount Irish Football vs. Osseo: Class 6A Playoffs (Oct 30, Rosemount) and Cottage Grove Monster Bash Parade (Oct 31, Cottage Grove). The full list, with free and family-friendly picks marked, is further down the page.

Places to see include Afton State Park - Equestrian Trails, Vermillion Falls, Spiral Bridge Monument and Veterans Memorial Levee Park. For a walk or a hike, the closest trails listed are Mississippi River Greenway, Afton State Park – Afton Loop Trail and South River Trail · Afton State Park. Campers have Afton State Park Campground and Afton State Park Back Country Campground nearby.

Local spots to eat on the list include Spiral Brewery, Bella Pizza and Eagles Post 2212. Nearby towns to pair with a visit: Cottage Grove (6 mi), Rosemount (11 mi), Inver Grove Heights (12 mi) and Woodbury (13 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 Seasons, hours and prices change, so check the organizer or the venue before you go, and tell us if something is out of date.