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

Orono is in Hennepin County, part of the Twin Cities region of Minnesota, with a population of about 8,119. This page gathers everything Minnesota Headquarters lists within about 12 miles of Orono: 29 upcoming events, 113 attractions, 33 trails, 8 campgrounds and 622 places to eat. Counts and dates update automatically as listings change.

Coming up near Orono: Rebel Queens Almost Acoustic Show (Oct 30, Excelsior), Scott Gagner Album Release Show (Oct 30, Excelsior) and Baby Storytime (Oct 31, Eden Prairie). The full list, with free and family-friendly picks marked, is further down the page.

Places to see include Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Historical Society Museum, Grays Bay Public Water Access Site, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum and Japanese Garden. For a walk or a hike, the closest trails listed are North Loop · Lake Minnewashta Regional Park, Vista Trail · Lake Minnewashta Regional Park and South Loop · Lake Minnewashta Regional Park. Campers have Big Island and Baker Park Reserve Campground nearby.

Local spots to eat on the list include Primo Plates and Pours, The Narrows Saloon and Birch's on the Lake Brewhouse & Supperclub. Nearby towns to pair with a visit: Long Lake (2 mi), Spring Park (3 mi), Wayzata (3 mi) and Mound (4 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 Seasons, hours and prices change, so check the organizer or the venue before you go, and tell us if something is out of date.