Friday, October 6th

10:00PM - 1:00AM

LeRoy's

89 W 1st St, Cottonwood, MN

Karaoke time! Remember we have it the first Friday of every month throughout the winter and spring! We can't wait for everyone to sing their hearts out with a little liquid courage!

Saturday, October 7th & Sunday, October 8th

See Event for Times

Balaton Bay Golf Course

1001 Lake Yankton Ave, Balaton, MN

Roger, BBGC's Ground Manager, will be setting the course up with a revengeful twist! Come out and try to outsmart his shenanigans!

Saturday, October 7th

Shotgun Start at 10:00AM

Marshall Golf Club

800 Country Club Dr, Marshall, MN

Ever wonder how you could score if you had 2 shots at everything? well now is your chance. Call into the proshop to sign up today! Must have an active USGA Handicap.

Saturday, October 7th

Two Showtimes:

2:00PM

7:30PM

Lake Benton Opera House

118 E Benton St, Lake Benton, MN

Alice @ Wonderland shows this Saturday! Tickets are available at the door for $5 each. Cash or check only.

Saturday, October 7th

12:00PM - 5:00PM

Painted Prairie Vineyard

1575 250th Ave, Currie, MN

Calling all superheroes and superheroes-in-training! It’s time to grab your capes and enjoy a fun afternoon at Painted Prairie! Enjoy inflatables, games, and adventures in the corn maze! New to Painted Prairie, pumpkin slingshot fun with admission at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

To honor our everyday heroes, we are offering $10 passes for law enforcement, military, and first responder families all weekend.

Saturday, October 7th

5:00PM - 9:00PM

Painted Prairie Vineyard

1575 250th Ave, Currie, MN

In celebration of a bountiful harvest, you are invited to join us for an evening of music, food, and good cheer! Painted Prairie welcomes the Bill Gibson Orchestra to the Vineyard and will be playing from 5-8 p.m.

Chef Matt will be preparing a harvest feast featuring stuffed pork chops, a fall vegetable, and mashed potatoes and gravy. It is recommended to get your tickets in advance for the meal, which starts at 6 p.m. Cost of the meal is $22.50 per person. The kitchen will be open and full menu will be available as well.

Enjoy the evening by fire as firepits will be lit around the property.

Saturday, October 7th

Begins at 7:00PM

Red Baron Arena & Expo

1651 Victory Dr, Marshall, MN

Join us for an unforgettable evening!!! A Celebration of Magic, Illusion, Live music and More like you have Never Seen!

Tickets available now!

Sunday, October 8th

Will Follow 10:30AM Service

Living Word Lutheran Church

800 Southview Ct E, Marshall, MN

A potluck to celebrate our new members, as well as for Pastor Appreciation, will follow the 10:30 AM service on Sunday, October 8th, in the church basement. The main course will be provided, but bring a side, salad, or dessert to share! All are welcome!

Sunday, October 8th

Begins at 2:00PM

Painted Prairie Vineyard

1575 250th Ave, Currie, MN

I am so excited to be traveling to one of my favorite places in the fall for a relaxing afternoon of crafting, snacking, and of course sipping wine. I will do all of the prep-work, provide all of the materials, and walk you through the process of making these fun fall projects.

Support local. Online preregistration is required.

Kick back, relax, and enjoy some quality craft time with your friends. Whether it's the perfect pastime to flex your creative muscles, or just a great way to unwind and have a glass of wine, Painted Prairie Vineyards has everything you need for an unforgettable experience. 

Now through October 22nd

Camden State Park

1897 Camden Park Rd, Lynd, MN

The Fall Hiking Challenge kicks off today! Your mission? Hike all of Camden's trails between now and October 22. Stop by the park office to grab your trail checklist and free trail guide.

Monday, October 9th

9:00AM - 10:00AM

Bagels & Brew @ 1221 E College Dr

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Tuesday, October 10th

10:00AM - 11:00AM

Main Stay Cafe @ 316 W Main St

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Please join us for free coffee at City Coffee Hour being held at various dates, times and locations throughout Marshall! Mayor and staff will be on hand to answer questions on the proposed Aquatic Center project and take suggestions!

Monday, October 9th through

Friday, October 14th

See event for times!

Fuzzy's

236 W Main St, Marshall, MN

Follow their page for event updates as we get closer!

Monday, October 9th through Sunday, October 15th

Check the schedule for locations of each event!

Homecoming Highlights:



Monday, October 9th

Stampede Feed

Tuesday, October 10th

Candidates Night + Comedy & Hypnosis

Wednesday, October 11th

Mustang Karaoke

Thursday, October 12th

Coronation & Social

Friday, October 13th

Laser Light Show

Bonfire

Saturday, October 14th

Homecoming Parade

Class Reunions

Tailgating & Roundup

Football Game: SMSU vs.Northern State

Sunday, October 15th

Alumni Brunch

Monday, October 9th

Begins at 6:00PM

Living Word Lutheran Church

800 Southview Ct E, Marshall, MN

Frank Figueroa is back to give a Biblical perspective on dinosaurs!

There will be two talks in the Living Word Sanctuary, both on a Monday at 6:30 PM.

Monday, October 9 - Jurassic Park vs. Jesus, what affects your theology more?

Monday, October 23 - Did dinosaur and man live at the same time?

Come early at 6 PM for food and fellowship. All are welcome to attend this free event, and the recommended age is 5th grade and up.

Monday, October 9th

Begins at 7:00PM

Patriot Park

Marshall, MN

Join professional meteorologist and amateur astronomer Mike Lynch for a stargazing party at Patriot Park!

Make the stars your old friends as we watch the great celestial show in the skies over the Southwestern Minnesota. We’ll have giant telescopes aimed at planets as well as the moon, star clusters, galaxies, and other great celestial treasures. We’ll also check out constellations like The Big Bear, Cygnus the Swan, Pegasus the Winged Horse, and some of their great stories behind them. Mike will also bring a telescope-astrophotography system to see really distant targets such as galaxies millions of light years away.

Mike Lynch was a meteorologist at WCCO Radio and has been hosting star watch parties and teaching astronomy classes for over 50 years. He also writes a weekly stargazing column for the St. Paul Pioneer Press and is the author of the books; “Mike Lynch’s Minnesota Star Watch” and “Stars, a Month by Month Tour of the Constellations.” Even if it’s the cloudy you’ll learn a lot, have a great time!

This event is free and open to the public. It is sponsored by the City of Marshall and the Marshall-Lyon County Library.

Rain date is Wednesday, October 11.

Tuesday, October 10th

10:00AM - 11:00AM

SMSU - Planetarium

1501 State St, Marshall, MN

Join us for a Journey to the Stars! 

Register today!

Tuesday, October 10th

Begins at 6:30PM

Marshall-Lyon County Library

201 C St, Marshall, MN

Historian Anne Winkler-Morey, author of Allegiance to Winds and Waters and creator of the Minneapolis Interview Project, will be visiting the Marshall Library on October 10th. Winkler-Morey will discuss the Minneapolis Interview Project, a multi-year collection of stories from Minneapolis residents, and the value of preserving the history of individuals who history often ignores.

Wednesday, October 11th

Begins at 7:00PM

SMSU - Football Field

1501 State St, Marshall, MN

Fields of Faith is a student led FCA event, where students invite, pray for, share with, and challenge their peers to read the Bible and follow Jesus Christ. An athletic field provides a neutral, rally point where a community can come together. All students & adults are welcome to attend this year’s Southwest Minnesota FCA Fields of Faith event, happening October 11, at 7:00 PM. Living Word Ignite & Confirmation students will be attending. The event will take place at the SMSU Football Field, with the MHS gym as a weather backup location. Hope to see you there!

Thursday, October 12th

Begins at 5:30PM

Marshall Fire Department

201 E Saratoga St, Marshall, MN

Please join us for our annual Fire Department Open house. Pulled pork sandwich or All-beef hotdog meals available for purchase. Sunrise Rotary will also be selling Cold Stone Creamery ice cream. Please stop to see the equipment, enjoy a meal, and watch our demonstrations.

6:15 pm – Technical Rope Rescue Demonstration

7:00 pm – Automobile Extrication Demonstration

*Times are estimated and subject to change

Thursday, October 12th

1:35PM - 2:35PM

Meeting via Zoom

Seminar Topics

Earned Sick and Safe Time - January 1, 2024

Pay History Ban - January 1, 2024

MN Paid Family and Medical Leave- January 1, 2026

Nursing Mothers, Lactating Employees and

Pregnancy Accommodations - July 1, 2023

Pregnancy and Parenting Leave Act - July 1, 2023

Noncompete Ban - July 1, 2023

Register now!

Thursday, October 12th

Begins at 12:00PM

Marshall-Lyon County Library

201 C St, Marshall, MN

Minnesota author Allen Eskens will hold an author talk at the Marshall Library at noon on Thursday, October 12th. Eskens is a Minnesota author who practiced criminal law for 25 years before turning to writing. He writes the Max Rupert mystery novels, set in Minnesota. Eskens will discuss his books, his inspiration, and his publishing process.

Thursday, October 12th

12:00PM - 8:00PM

C&N Game Room

609 S 4th St, Marshall, MN

Come check out our newly remodeled building & expanded showroom! Hourly drawing for prizes, food, great deals, tours & more!

Thursday, October 12th

12:30PM - 1:00PM

Graceful Marilyn Quilt Shoppe

307 W Main St, Marshall, MN

Join us for our Shop Sew & Share event at 12:30pm on the 2nd Thursday of the month. Bring a project to share &/or come see what's new at the shop! Remember - you're welcome to sit & snoop too!

Thursday, October 12th

Begins at 6:30PM

Marshall-Lyon County Library

201 C St, Marshall, MN

Local author and historian Joseph A. Amato will present “Defining & Writing Self” at the Marshall-Lyon County Library on Thursday, October 12th. This talk will feature his recent book, Self, One and Many: Historical Reflections. Amato, Professor Emeritus of History and Rural/Regional Studies at Southwest Minnesota State University, has published many titles of local and regional history, poetry, philosophy, narrative nonfiction, and historical fiction. Learn more about Amato and his books at josephaamato.com.

Thursday, October 12th

Begins at 6:30PM

Fuzzy's

236 W Main St, Marshall, MN

Traveling trivia at Fuzzys! Come early to save your seat!

Put on your thinking caps and sharpen your pencils trivia night is back! Team registration and round one worksheet starts at 630 pm. Live. rounds start at 700 pm. Prizes will be awarded!

Free to play.

5 rounds of questions. 4 people per team. No cell phones for round 2,3,4,5.

Friday, October 13th

Begins at 10:00AM

SMSU - Conference Center Upper Level

1501 State St, Marshall, MN

Dr. Kumara Jayasuriya, President of SMSU will deliver his State of the University Address on Friday, October 13th at 10:00AM in the Conference Center Upper Level. This event is open to the public and light refreshments will be served.

Friday, October 13th

Begins at 10:30AM

Adult Community Center

107 S 4th St, Marshall, MN

The Marshall Adult Community Center is excited to celebrate 35 years of opportunity for the older adult population in Marshall and the surrounding communities. We hope you can join us at 1:00 PM on October 13th for an afternoon of appreciation, networking, and reflecting on the impact we have made in the community.

Friday, October 13th

Begins at 6:00PM

Lyon County Museum

301 W Lyon St, Marshall, MN

Join us on Friday the 13th in the basement of the Lyon County Museum as we celebrate Halloween like its never been celebrated before. Dinner with your best friends, and the dolls, maybe some ghosts too?

Tickets required and are very limited for this special event. they will be available to Purchase at the museum soon. cost is $75 each (includes dinner & mini cocktail pairing - cash bar for cocktail hour will be available.) Black attire requested.

All proceeds of this event will go towards Lyon County Historical Museum. 

The Entire Month of October

Check out events calendar for more info!

October is here! Join WRAP as we raise awareness during Domestic Violence Awareness Month #dvam2023 in our local communities.Domestic Violence Awareness Month #DVAM is designed to unify women and men all across the world who have been victims of domestic violence as well as honor those who lost their lives to domestic violence. It is important to recognize that domestic violence impacts millions of people, and it’s not only women who are victims; many men suffer domestic violence as well. Domestic violence thrives in silence. Let’s talk about it.

If you'd like to find out more about our events during October or more about what WRAP does, please visit www.letswrap.com.

Thursday, October 26th

Begins at 9:00AM

MERIT Center

1001 E Erie Rd, Marshall, MN

Unconscious bias can affect workplaces and organizations. This presentation will address best practices in interviewing and provide strategies on how to tackle unconscious bias in the workplace.