Outdoor events near Minneapolis, Minnesota
46 outdoor events are on within 25 miles of Minneapolis over the next three months: 23 races, 12 group outings and classes, and 11 ranger-led or guided programs. 6 are this weekend. A typical October day in Minneapolis reaches about 56°F and drops to 41°F, with rain or snow about 1 day in 3 (NOAA 30-year average).
- 46 upcoming
- 6 this weekend
- October: 16
- November: 20
- December: 6
- January: 4
- Guided tourThe Big Sit!Sat, Oct 10 · 7:30 AM5.5 mi from MinneapolisFree
Nearby · Joe Passe, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)Walk or hikeBirdwatching Trek: Bass Ponds *Register on Signup.com*Sat, Oct 10 · 8:00 AM · +2 more datesBass Ponds · 8.5 mi from Minneapolis- Guided tourGuided Birding WalkSat, Oct 10 · 8:00 AM5.5 mi from MinneapolisFree
- Ranger programHike with a RangerSat, Oct 10 · 1:30 PM5.5 mi from MinneapolisFree
- Ranger programHike with a Ranger: Fall FossilsSun, Oct 11 · 10:00 AM3.7 mi from MinneapolisFree
- Ranger programPaddle with a Ranger: Fall FoliageSun, Oct 11 · 11:00 AM · +4 more dates1.6 mi from MinneapolisFree
Nearby · U.S. Department of the Interior, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)Walk or hikeStory StrollWed, Oct 14 · 10:00 AM · +9 more datesBloomington Visitor Center · 7.6 mi from Minneapolis- half marathon · 5KHot Cider Hustle - Twin Cities Half Marathon & 5KSat, Oct 17 · 8:30 AMBloomington · 8.8 mi from Minneapolis
- Guided tourHike with a Paleontologist: Fall FossilsSat, Oct 17 · 10:00 AM3.7 mi from MinneapolisFree
Nearby · Joe Passe, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)Walk or hikeFall Photo HikeSat, Oct 17 · 10:00 AMBloomington Ferry Trailhead · 13 mi from Minneapolis- RaceRun For The ApplesSat, Oct 17 · 2:00 PMWhite Bear Lake · 18 mi from Minneapolis
- Walk or hikeBirdwatching Trek: Wilkie Trailhead *Register on Signup.com*Sun, Oct 18 · 8:00 AM · +2 more datesWilkie Unit Trailhead · 18 mi from Minneapolis
- Ranger programNature Discovery Day: Fall ColorsSun, Oct 18 · 10:00 AMBloomington Visitor Center · 7.6 mi from Minneapolis
- Walk or hikeSpooky Hike: Long Meadow LakeFri, Oct 23 · 6:00 PMBloomington Visitor Center · 7.6 mi from Minneapolis
- Ranger programNature Novice: Intro to BirdingSat, Oct 24 · 1:00 PM · +1 more dateBloomington Visitor Center · 7.6 mi from Minneapolis
- Walk or hikeIntro to Hiking: Bass PondsSun, Oct 25 · 1:00 PMBass Ponds · 8.5 mi from Minneapolis
Nearby · Joe Passe, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)5KRemembering Matt Powers 5K Run/WalkSun, Nov 1 · 8:30 AMSaint Paul · 9.1 mi from Minneapolis- RaceLoppet Ski Club - Winter GroupsMon, Nov 2 · 7:00 PMMinneapolis · 3.3 mi from Minneapolis
- RaceTurkey Trails- St. PaulSat, Nov 7 · 8:00 AM9.3 mi from Minneapolis
- Nearby · U.S. Department of the Interior, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)Ranger programNature Discovery Day: Meet a Tree!Sun, Nov 8 · 10:00 AMBloomington Visitor Center · 7.6 mi from Minneapolis
- Race2026 MN State Cyclocross ChampionshipsSat, Nov 14 · 10:00 AMNew Brighton · 7.1 mi from Minneapolis
- Walk or hikeIntro to Hiking: Black DogSat, Nov 14 · 1:00 PMMinnesota Riverfront Park · 11 mi from Minneapolis
- Walk or hikeIntro to Hiking: Jonathan Carver Parkway North Hunter LotSun, Nov 15 · 12:00 PM24 mi from Minneapolis
- Race2026 Jingle Bell Run - MinnesotaSun, Nov 22 · 9:00 AMMinneapolis · 0.9 mi from Minneapolis
Nearby · Gobonobo, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)RaceDaily Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board Ski Trail PassesTue, Nov 24 · 12:01 AMMinneapolis · 3.3 mi from Minneapolis- RaceDrumstick Dash Thanksgiving Day EventsThu, Nov 26 · 7:30 AMMinneapolis · 3.5 mi from Minneapolis
- RaceTurkey Day Trail TrotThu, Nov 26 · 8:00 AMSaint Paul · 13 mi from Minneapolis
- Race2026 Maple Grove Turkey TrotThu, Nov 26 · 8:00 AMMaple Grove · 12 mi from Minneapolis
- 5KWoodbury Wobble 5kThu, Nov 26 · 8:00 AMWoodbury · 18 mi from Minneapolis
- RaceWayzata Turkey TrotThu, Nov 26 · 8:30 AMPlymouth · 13 mi from Minneapolis
- 5KFox Trot Thanksgiving 5kThu, Nov 26 · 8:30 AMStillwater · 23 mi from Minneapolis
- 5KChanhassen Turkey Trot 5KThu, Nov 26 · 8:45 AMChanhassen · 17 mi from Minneapolis
- 5KHale to the Bird 5KThu, Nov 26 · 3:00 PMHamlet Park, Cottage Grove · 18 mi from Minneapolis
- Ranger programReading with a Ranger at St. Paul Public LibrarySat, Nov 28 · 11:00 AM8.5 mi from MinneapolisFree
- Walk or hikeBirdwatching Trek: Old Cedar Avenue *Register on Signup.com*Sun, Nov 29 · 8:00 AM9.2 mi from Minneapolis
- Ranger programNature Discovery Day: Seeds on the GO!Sun, Nov 29 · 10:00 AMBloomington Visitor Center · 7.6 mi from Minneapolis
- RaceEndurance United Winter NordicTue, Dec 1 · 9:00 AMSaint Paul · 9.7 mi from Minneapolis
- Nearby · Gobonobo, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)ClassTrail Kids Beginner Nordic Ski ClinicsWed, Dec 2 · 5:30 PMMinneapolis · 3.3 mi from Minneapolis
- marathonMarathon Adventures 2026 Shanghai Marathon Adventure DepositSun, Dec 6 · 6:00 AMMinneapolis · 13 mi from Minneapolis
- ClassLoppet Ski School - Group LessonsFri, Dec 11 · 12:00 PMMinneapolis · 3.3 mi from Minneapolis
- RaceEU Nordic race supportSat, Dec 12 · 8:00 AMSaint Paul · 9.7 mi from Minneapolis
- RaceAlpine Learning Hill PassesMon, Dec 14 · 9:00 AMMinneapolis · 3.3 mi from Minneapolis
- ClassYouth Alpine Ski LessonsSat, Jan 2 · 9:30 AMMinneapolis · 3.3 mi from Minneapolis
- Nearby · Gobonobo, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)RaceThe Bridge Team: Trail Kids to LNRMon, Jan 4 · 6:00 PMMinneapolis · 3.3 mi from Minneapolis
- Nearby · Gobonobo, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)RaceTrail Kids Ski Program - Session 1Mon, Jan 4 · 6:00 PMMinneapolis · 3.3 mi from Minneapolis
- RaceTrail Kids 10-Week Classic + Skate Ski ProgramTue, Jan 5 · 6:00 PMMinneapolis · 3.3 mi from Minneapolis
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Schedules come from park agencies, race sites and organizers' own calendars, checked daily. Events can change, so check the event page before you go. Typical weather is the NOAA 1991–2020 average.
