History of Byron, Minnesota A Small Town with Deep Roots in Southeastern Minnesota Byron, Minnesota – Olmsted County Byron is a city in Olmsted County, Minnesota, located approximately five miles west of Rochester and six miles east of Kasson on U.S. Route 14. With a population of 6,312 according to the 2020 census, Byron has […]

Oxbow Park & Zollman Zoo Experience 572 acres of Minnesota’s natural beauty along the North Branch Zumbro River. Native wildlife, hiking trails, and environmental education just 5 miles west of Byron. Discover Oxbow Park Established in 1967, Oxbow Park encompasses 572 acres of diverse ecosystems along the North Branch Zumbro River. Located in Minnesota’s Driftless […]

Date Event Location Link Wed, Dec 31, 2025 Celebrate Rochester! New Year’s Eve (free community event) Mayo Civic Center (Rochester, MN) Event details Wed, Dec 31, 2025 New Year’s Eve Candlelight Hike Quarry Hill Nature Center (Rochester, MN) Event details Mon, Jan 5, 2026 Pound Cardio Drumming (session) Byron Community Education Center (Byron, MN) Class […]

Date / Period Event / Activity Description / Notes Dec 12–13, 2025 BrrrFest 2025 Community winter/holiday-season festival organized by the Byron Area Chamber of Commerce. (byronmnchamber.com) Dec 2025 — Winter Season Visit Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo Zoo + nature park just outside Byron; a nice outdoor/animal-watching attraction any time of year. (Wikipedia) December (anytime) […]

Date Time Event Description & Location Nov 21 2025 12:00 PM-7:00 PM Handmade Holiday Market Local makers, crafts & gifts. (byronmn.com) Nov 22 2025 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Handmade Holiday Market (Day 2) Continuation of the market for early holiday shopping. (byronmn.com) Nov 20 2025 05:00 PM Thursday Night Pizza Night At 403 Frontage Rd NE […]