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

Owatonna is in Steele County, part of the Southern Minnesota region of Minnesota, with a population of about 26,534. This page gathers everything Minnesota Headquarters lists within about 12 miles of Owatonna: 17 upcoming events, 23 attractions, 3 trails, 3 campgrounds and 30 places to eat. Counts and dates update automatically as listings change.

Coming up near Owatonna: Farmers Market in Central Park (Oct 31, Owatonna), Celebrate Fall with Leaf Crafts at Bass Pro Shops (Oct 31, Owatonna) and Owatonna Downtown Trick or Treat (Oct 31, Owatonna). The full list, with free and family-friendly picks marked, is further down the page.

Places to see include Minnesota State School Orphanage Museum, Town Hall, Steele County Historical Society and Union Depot (Historic). For a walk or a hike, the closest trails listed are Hiking Club Trail · Rice Lake State Park, Hiking Club Trail and Hiking Trail · Rice Lake State Park. Campers have Rice Lake State Park Campground and Rice Lake Walk-in Campground nearby.

Local spots to eat on the list include Mineral Springs Brewery, Plaza Morena Campestre Grill and Torey’s. Nearby towns to pair with a visit: Waseca (14 mi), Faribault (15 mi), Northfield (25 mi) and Rochester (38 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 Seasons, hours and prices change, so check the organizer or the venue before you go, and tell us if something is out of date.