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

Mendota Heights is in Dakota County, part of the Twin Cities region of Minnesota, with a population of about 11,564. This page gathers everything Minnesota Headquarters lists within about 12 miles of Mendota Heights: 263 upcoming events, 344 attractions, 46 trails, 8 campgrounds and 2,878 places to eat. Counts and dates update automatically as listings change.

Coming up near Mendota Heights: Halloween Stamp Rally (Oct 31, Saint Paul), The Haunting Experience (Oct 30, Cottage Grove) and Judy Collins: Sweet Judy Blue Eyes – Farewell (Oct 30, Minneapolis). The full list, with free and family-friendly picks marked, is further down the page.

Places to see include Snelling Beach, Historic Fort Snelling, Highland Park Disc Golf Course and Plank Museum & Visitor Center. For a walk or a hike, the closest trails listed are Mendota-Lebanon Hills Greenway, Hagstrom Park Path and Pike Island Trail. Campers have Lebanon Hills Campground and goldfinch nearby.

Local spots to eat on the list include Teresa's Mexican Restaurant, King and I Thai and Lucky‘s 13 Pub. Nearby towns to pair with a visit: West St. Paul (3 mi), South St. Paul (5 mi), Eagan (5 mi) and Inver Grove Heights (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 Seasons, hours and prices change, so check the organizer or the venue before you go, and tell us if something is out of date.