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

Hopkins is in Hennepin County, part of the Twin Cities region of Minnesota, with a population of about 18,589. This page gathers everything Minnesota Headquarters lists within about 12 miles of Hopkins: 181 upcoming events, 386 attractions, 75 trails, 2 campgrounds and 2,434 places to eat. Counts and dates update automatically as listings change.

Coming up near Hopkins: ValleyScare at Valleyfair (Oct 30, Shakopee), Terror on the Track: Good For Gary (Oct 30, Shakopee) and Jack-o-Lantern 5K and Kids' Pumpkin Run (Oct 31, Shakopee). The full list, with free and family-friendly picks marked, is further down the page.

Places to see include Downtown Park, Old Cahill School Museum, Minnehaha Grange Hall and Pavek Museum of Broadcasting. For a walk or a hike, the closest trails listed are Minnetonka Loop Trail, Nature Trail · Bredesen Park and Bredesen Park Walking Trail. Campers have Big Island and Shaver Campground nearby.

Local spots to eat on the list include Nacho's Mexican Grill, Thirty Bales and Bear Cave Brewing. Nearby towns to pair with a visit: St. Louis Park (3 mi), Minnetonka (3 mi), Edina (3 mi) and Golden Valley (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 Seasons, hours and prices change, so check the organizer or the venue before you go, and tell us if something is out of date.