Record Sale
Record Sale! New, used and rare vinyl records, cds, cassettes, t-shirts, dvds and posters. 20+ tables to dig through. Free event with free parking behind the venue. Doors at 9:00am. Runs until 3:00pm.
Cinch World's Toughest Rodeo
Join us at Grand Casino Arena for two nights of rodeo action February 13 and 14, 2026. Rodeo fans can expect a trifecta of fun with action, entertainment and intense competition on the menu. Plan to witness a BATTLE TO THE FINISH as the world’s toughest cowboys are "in it to win it" in their mission to be crowned Pro Rodeo’s World Champion.
Midwest Greek Step Show
Free for UMN students; 1 ticket per valid UMN student ID.
FaceTime proudly presents the Annual Midwest Greek Step Show (MGSS), included in the University of Minnesota’s 2025 Homecoming celebration!
MGSS is a college and community-oriented event where National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) organizations perform and compete for cash prizes. The Midwest Greek Step Show also brings awareness to the diverse history and traditions of the NPHC organizations. Who will reign this year?
Mac Ayres: The Piano Tour
“one of R&B’s most interesting and most underrated singer-songwriters” – Billboard
Mac Ayres is a self-taught and independent singer-songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist from Long Island, NY. He draws inspiration from some of the great artists of our time including D’Angelo, Stevie Wonder, J Dilla and more. Also, his breakout single “Easy” released off his debut project, Drive Slow, has been certified gold.
Halloween Hustle 5K
Halloween Hustle 5K Fun Run! Get ready for a spook-tacular morning of fitness and fun! Join us on Saturday, October 25th at the Lake Crystal Area Recreation Center (LCARC) for our Halloween 5K Fun Run!
Race Time: 9:00 AM
Cost: $30 (Includes a t-shirt & finisher medal!)
Mankato Area Wine Crawl
Mankato Area Wine Crawl – Saturday, October 4th Join us for an unforgettable day of wine, food, and fun as four local wineries come together to bring you the very first Mankato Area Wine Crawl! Tickets: $60
Latin Pulse
Experience the passion and power of Latin American music as the Mankato Symphony Orchestra presents Latin Pulse—an unforgettable evening led by MSO Music Director Ernesto Estigarribia Mussi. Audiences will be swept away by the concert lineup:Astor Piazzolla – Cuatro Estaciones Porteñas (featuring dazzling violin solos by MSO Concertmaster Sabrina Tabby)
Arturo Márquez – Danzón No. 8
Juan Pablo Contreras – Mariachitlán
José Asunción Flores – Gallito Cantor
Jack-O-Lantern Walk
Join us on Saturday, October 25th from 6-9pm for a Jack-O-Lantern Walk in Bluff Park! Bring your family and enjoy all the different Jack-O-Lanterns as well as a fall food stand! This is a free event, but donations are appreciated to go towards future library programming.
You DO NOT need to register to attend this event. Only if you plan to submit a Jack-O-Lantern for the walk.
Glenn Kaiser in Concert
Glenn Kaiser - Chicago-based blues musician, singer/songwriter and founder of Christian hard rock Resurrection (Rez) Band is coming to the Factory!
My Chemical Romance
Fresh off a U.S. stadium tour, My Chemical Romance have announced they’ll carry on with even more shows in 2026 to mark the 20th anniversary of The Black Parade.
Tickets for the Minneapolis show and all new dates go on sale Friday, Sept. 26, at 12:00 p.m. local time.