Free Fun

Not every vacation has to cost a pretty penny. Check out these activities that you can do for free in Owatonna.

31 Things To Do For Free In Owatonna

  1. Travel back in time on the self-guided Historic Walking Tour
  2. Make memories with a romantic walk across Morehouse Bridge
  3. Catch the fall colors at Kaplan’s Woods
  4. Discover local talent at the 11@7 Concert Series in Central Park
  5. Snap a selfie with the Princess Owatonna statue at Mineral Springs Park
  6. Educate yourself by taking the audio tour at the Orphanage Museum
  7. Get fit and take a jog on the Buxton and Muckle trails
  8. Make a sand castle with your kids at Lake Kohlmier beach
  9. Be inspired by amazing exhibits at the Owatonna Arts Center
  10. Wander through the National Farmers’ Bank and soak up its beauty
  11. Cruise over to the Eagles for the Thursday Night Cruise-in classic car shows
  12. Ice skate on the Straight River
  13. Go on a scavenger hunt with the family to find all four of Owatonna’s downtown murals
  14. Walk through the lower level of the newly renovated Owatonna Public Utilities building
  15. Shop locally made and sourced goods at one of Owatonna’s Farmers Markets
  16. Catch the daily Lumberjack Show at the Steele County Free Fair in August
  17. Go birding at a local park
  18. Check out a tradeshow at the Four Seasons Centre (rabbits, tractors, and more!)
  19. Take a picture of the beautiful Zamboni building downtown
  20. Hop on your mountain bike and explore the Kaplan’s Woods trails
  21. Walk on the hexagonal stones in front of the Bennett House
  22. Relax on a bench surrounded by historic buildings at the Village of Yesteryear
  23. Check out the exotic taxidermy animals at Cabela’s
  24. Play a round of disc golf at Mineral Springs Park
  25. Snap a shot of the airplane display outside the Owatonna Degner Regional Airport
  26. Kayak the Straight River, a State Water Trail
  27. Enjoy music, food, art and shopping on a summer evening at Downtown Thursdays
  28. Grab some popcorn and catch a free movie showing at the Owatonna Public Library
  29. Sit out under the stars and watch a movie in Central Park
  30. Brave the cold and watch holiday decorated floats drive by in the Lighted Holiday Parade
  31. Drink legendary healing water at Mineral Springs Park
Family Fun Bring the whole family to Owatonna for water parks, and fun events for all ages!
Shopping From large stores to small boutiques, Owatonna has shopping opportunities for everyone.
Attractions Did you know that Louis Sullivan designed the first jewel box bank right here in Owatonna…
Outdoor Activities The City of Owatonna Park & Recreation maintains more than 700 acres of parkland and walkways…