Campus Events
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October 2026
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Oct 22
Risk, Resilience, and Rest - Tools for Working with Children and Adolescents
Join the Blue Cross® and Blue Shield® of Minnesota Center for Rural Behavioral Health for a training focused on working with children and adolescents! Cost: $50 Earn 2.5 CEUs! This training is approved for 2.5 CEU's by the Minnesota boards of Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Behavioral Health and Therapy, and Psychology. Session ... -
Oct 23Join us for Latina Expo 2026, featuring networking, professional development, leadership sessions and opportunities to connect with Latina leaders and organizations. Registration is required, to register please email Geanella Ochoa or stop by CSU 269.
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Oct 23The Maverick Shop is extending their hours for Family Weekend! Stop by for all of your Maverick apparel and spirit needs.
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Oct 23Feeling grateful? Missing someone? Just want to say hey? Swing by our card station and write a note to brighten someone’s day. We’ve got pens, cards, and stickers- just add your message!
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Oct 23The campus bowling alley and billiards tables will be available for all students and family members to enjoy free of charge for family weekend! Lanes and billiards tables will be available on a first come first serve basis.
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Oct 23
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Oct 23Head in for some fun in Otto Recreation Center. Just sign in at the desk and enjoy your time! Free access for our Family Weekend guests. Open Gym, Walking/Jogging Track, Weight Room, Cardio Area and Racquetball Courts. No minors in Weight Room or Cardio Area.
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Oct 23A funny, touching, and deeply human comedy-drama, Circle Mirror Transformation follows five strangers in a small-town acting class as simple theater exercises lead to unexpected friendships, quiet revelations, and moments of personal transformation. Filled with warmth, humor, and honesty, this intimate play captures the beauty of human connection. Tickets available for purchase ...
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Oct 23
Cancelled Due to Weather/Visibility: Star Gazing at Andreas Observatory
See the universe like you've never seen it before - and learn something new about the expanses of space! Park your vehicle on the south end of Lot 1 near the intramural fields. You can reach the observatory by a short walk south on the gravel road from Lot 1. ... -
Oct 24Join us for Latina Expo 2026, featuring networking, professional development, leadership sessions and opportunities to connect with Latina leaders and organizations. Registration is required, to register please email Geanella Ochoa or stop by CSU 269.
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Oct 24
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Oct 24The Maverick Shop is extending their hours for Family Weekend! Stop by for all of your Maverick apparel and spirit needs.
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Oct 24Stop by if you did not pre-register for Family Weekend and/or your student did not pick up your purchased football tickets prior to the weekend. Orientation and Family Programs staff will be there to answer any questions!
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Oct 24Enjoy football toss, field goal kicking, bean bag toss, Spikeball, disc golf, soccer, inflatables, a Stomper Sprint, the Maverick Machine, an appearance from Stomper, stuff-a-plush ($15 fee), and additional fun for the entire family. Listen and cheer along with the Maverick Machine Athletic Band at 11:00am who bring spirit, energy ...
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Oct 24Back by popular demand! Familiar with Build-A-Bear? Join us in the Maverick All-Sports Dome for our third annual Stuff-A-Plush. Fun for all ages but especially your little ones! Each bear comes unstuffed, with a vacuum sealed package of stuffing, a small wooden heart to write a customizable message, a Stomper tshirt, ...
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Oct 24No cost to participate. Fundraiser for the dental hygiene students to travel to Belize to provide dental care. T-shirts will be handed out on a first come first serve basis. The first 100 people to register in person on the day of the event will receive one. Shirts will not be given out early or held—must ...
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Oct 24Do you enjoy doing puzzles? Then put together a family team of 2 to 4 members and join us in the Memorial Library for an exciting jigsaw puzzle race. There will be two races to choose from: Race 1: Registration starts at 10:30 a.m., and the race will start at 11:00 a.m. This race ...
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Oct 24
Family Weekend: Chick-Fil-A Open on Saturday (Limited Hours)
BACK due to high demand! Chick-Fil-A, which is not usually open on Saturdays, has offered to open for limited hours in honor of Family Weekend! Stop by the lower level of the Centennial Student Union to grab some food before the Football Game. -
Oct 24
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Oct 24Head for a great workout, play some basketball, or do many other activities in our campus recreation center. Just sign in at the desk and enjoy your time at the Rec Center! Free access for our Family Weekend Guests. Open Gym, Walking and Jogging Track, Weight Room, Cardio Area and ...
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Oct 24The campus bowling alley and billiards tables will be available for all students and family members to enjoy free of charge for family weekend! Lanes and billiards tables will be available on a first come first serve basis.
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Oct 24General admission cost is $5 for adults (normally $10) and FREE for youth ages 17 and under (normally $5). Tickets must be purchased through the Family Weekend registeration page for discount. Current MSU students get in free with MavCard.
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Oct 24Stop by for some farm fun with a mini horse and donkey (no rides), sheep, goats, rabbits, chicks or chickens, potbellied pigs and alpaca. Guaranteed great time for all.
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Oct 24The Student Events Team presents Craig Karges!Craig Karges is an award-winning entertainer. He has made over 5,000 appearances in 27 countries on four continents and in all 50 states. He combines magic with the science of psychology and the power of intuition to create the impression that everything is possible. ...
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Oct 24A funny, touching, and deeply human comedy-drama, Circle Mirror Transformation follows five strangers in a small-town acting class as simple theater exercises lead to unexpected friendships, quiet revelations, and moments of personal transformation. Filled with warmth, humor, and honesty, this intimate play captures the beauty of human connection. Tickets available for purchase ...
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Oct 24
Cancelled Due to Weather/Visibility: Star Gazing at Andreas Observatory
See the universe like you've never seen it before - and learn something new about the expanses of space! Park your vehicle on the south end of Lot 1 near the intramural fields. You can reach the observatory by a short walk south on the gravel road from Lot 1. This ... -
Oct 24The Student Events Team presents Craig Karges!Craig Karges is an award-winning entertainer. He has made over 5,000 appearances in 27 countries on four continents and in all 50 states. He combines magic with the science of psychology and the power of intuition to create the impression that everything is possible. ...
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Oct 25Throw on your favorite Vikes gear and head down to the Maverick Bullpen to cheer them on!
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Oct 25Head for a great workout, play some basketball, or do many other activities in our campus recreation center. Just sign in at the desk and enjoy your time at the Rec Center! Free access for our Family Weekend Guests. Open Gym, Walking and Jogging Track, Weight Room, Cardio Area and ...
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Oct 25Join us at our indoor climbing facility and spend the evening reaching new heights! We will provide all the equipment for you to climb! Staff will be there to provide instruction for climbers new to the sport. Please wear comfortable clothing. Minors will need parent or legal guardian present to create ...
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Oct 29
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Oct 30Come to the Women's Center for Friendship Bracelet making and some Halloween atmosphere. All are welcome. All supplies are provided.
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Oct 30We'll be watching The Gates (2026) as a part of our Black History Month celebration. Here's a synopsis: Three friends’ road trip turns deadly when they witness a murder in a gated community, forcing them to survive against a menacing patriarch and unravel a web of danger and deception. All are Welcomed! Come ...
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Oct 31Celebrate Día de Muertos with the Mankato community through cultural activities that honor the tradition and recognize its historical and artistic significance. Open to the community.
