20 events and attractions in the Minnesota River Valley & Prairielands region are confirmed on the organizers’ own pages, from Oct 24, 2026 to Feb 20, 2027. Prices, hours and rules below are quoted from those pages and dated; anything an organizer has not published says “not published” rather than a guess. Towns covered include Mankato, New Ulm, Willmar and the southwest prairie. Next up: Minnesota State football vs Wayne State, Family Weekend (Blakeslee Stadium), Oct 24, 2026.
Minnesota River Valley & Prairielands events by date
| Event | Where | Dates | Hours | Price (as published) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota State football vs Wayne State, Family Weekend (Blakeslee Stadium) | Mankato | Oct 24, 2026 | Sat Oct 24 1:00 p.m. CT | Not published | Billed as Family Weekend; no other family details published |
| Minnesota State men's hockey vs St. Thomas (Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center) | Mankato | Oct 24, 2026 | Not published | Not published (single-game tickets on sale since Sept 8; a $2 per ticket Competitive Excellence Fund surcharge applies to all single-game tickets) | Not published |
| Schell-O-Ween: trick-or-treating, costume contest, fall games, music (Schell's Brewery, 1860 Schell Road) | New Ulm | Oct 24, 2026 | 2-4 PM | Not published | Not published |
| Minnesota State men's hockey vs Lake Superior State (Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center) | Mankato | Oct 30, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | Not published | Not published (single-game tickets on sale since Sept 8; a $2 per ticket Competitive Excellence Fund surcharge applies to all single-game tickets) | Not published |
| 90s Country Night with DJ Up All Night (Bierhalle) (Schell's Brewery, 1860 Schell Road) | New Ulm | Nov 6, 2026 | 7-10 PM | Not published | Not published |
| Minnesota State football vs Augustana (Blakeslee Stadium) | Mankato | Nov 7, 2026 | Sat Nov 7 12:00 p.m. CT | Not published | Not published |
| Cribbage Tournament (Schell's Brewery, 1860 Schell Road) | New Ulm | Nov 8, 2026 | 12-3 PM (sign-up 12:30) | $10 buy in for the tournament with 100% payout | Not published |
| Red, White & Brew: Salute to Veterans (Schell's Brewery, 1860 Schell Road) | New Ulm | Nov 11, 2026 | 10 AM-1 PM | Not published | Not published |
| Minnesota State men's hockey vs Michigan Tech (Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center) | Mankato | Nov 20, 2026 to Nov 21, 2026 | Not published | Not published (single-game tickets on sale since Sept 8; a $2 per ticket Competitive Excellence Fund surcharge applies to all single-game tickets) | Not published |
| Comedy Night with Next Stop Comedy (Schell's Brewery, 1860 Schell Road) | New Ulm | Nov 21, 2026 | 8-9 PM | Not published (tickets through an outside link) | Not published |
| Gnome for the Holiday Keg Hunt (teams of up to 4) (Schell's Brewery, 1860 Schell Road) | New Ulm | Nov 28, 2026 | 9 AM-12 PM | Not published | Not published |
| Minnesota State men's hockey vs Minnesota (Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center) | Mankato | Nov 28, 2026 | Not published | $40 per seat (plus the $2 per ticket Competitive Excellence Fund surcharge on single-game tickets) | No discounted youth or student pricing for this game because of expected demand |
| Christmas in Christ Chapel (Gustavus Adolphus College) | St. Peter | Dec 4, 2026 | Fri Dec 4, 7:30-9:00 pm | Not published | Listed as open to the public; see the organizer page for venue rules |
| Minnesota State men's hockey vs Bowling Green (Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center) | Mankato | Dec 4, 2026 to Dec 5, 2026 | Not published | Not published (single-game tickets on sale since Sept 8; a $2 per ticket Competitive Excellence Fund surcharge applies to all single-game tickets) | Not published |
| Minnesota State men's hockey vs Augustana (Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center) | Mankato | Jan 15, 2027 to Jan 16, 2027 | Not published | Not published (single-game tickets on sale since Sept 8; a $2 per ticket Competitive Excellence Fund surcharge applies to all single-game tickets) | Not published |
| Minnesota State men's hockey vs Bemidji State (Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center) | Mankato | Jan 29, 2027 to Jan 30, 2027 | Not published | Not published (single-game tickets on sale since Sept 8; a $2 per ticket Competitive Excellence Fund surcharge applies to all single-game tickets) | Not published |
| Minnesota State men's hockey vs Northern Michigan (Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center) | Mankato | Feb 19, 2027 to Feb 20, 2027 | Not published | Not published (single-game tickets on sale since Sept 8; a $2 per ticket Competitive Excellence Fund surcharge applies to all single-game tickets) | Not published |
Each event name links to the organizer’s page. Last checked 2026-10-19. Confirm the date and ticket price there before you go, because organizers change both.
Open daily, weekly or all season
| Event | Where | Dates | Hours | Price (as published) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota State men's basketball home games (Taylor Center) | Mankato | Nov 17, 2026 to Feb 20, 2027 | Nov 17 7:00 p.m.; Nov 28 1:00 p.m.; Dec 3 5:30 p.m.; Dec 17 5:30 p.m.; Dec 19 1:00 p.m.; Jan 2 1:00 p.m. (St. Cloud State); Jan 8 5:30 p.m.; Jan 9 3:30 p.m.; Jan 22 5:30 p.m.; Jan 23 3:30 p.m.; Feb 11 5:30 p.m.; Feb 13 1:00 p.m.; Feb 20 1:00 p.m. (Winona State) | Not published (season tickets at msumavericks.com/seasontickets) | Not published |
| Minnesota State women's basketball home games (Taylor Center) | Mankato | Dec 3, 2026 to Feb 20, 2027 | Dec 3 7:30 p.m.; Dec 17 7:30 p.m.; Dec 19 3:00 p.m.; Jan 2 3:00 p.m. (St. Cloud State); Jan 8 3:00 p.m.; Jan 9 5:30 p.m.; Jan 22 7:30 p.m.; Jan 23 5:30 p.m. (date inferred by the page); Feb 11 7:30 p.m.; Feb 13 3:00 p.m.; Feb 20 3:00 p.m. (Winona State) | Not published | Not published |
| Minnesota State women's hockey home series (confirmed dates) | Mankato | Nov 20, 2026 to Feb 20, 2027 | Nov 20-21 Minnesota Duluth; Jan 15-16 Wisconsin; Jan 29-30 Ohio State; see the organizer page for venue rules | Not published | Not published |
Frequently asked questions
How were these events checked?
Each row was read on the organizer’s or venue’s own page, not copied from a listings site. The link in the first column is that page and the check date is in the source list below. See our editorial standards and verification log.
What if a price says “not published”?
It means the organizer’s page did not show a price when we looked, often because tickets sit behind a booking widget. We leave it blank instead of guessing; use the event link to see current prices.
What is the next event in the Minnesota River Valley & Prairielands region?
Minnesota State football vs Wayne State, Family Weekend (Blakeslee Stadium), Oct 24, 2026, in Mankato. Dates shift, so use the link in the table.
Where do I report a wrong date or price?
Use the contact page. Corrections are logged on our corrections page.
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Sources
- Minnesota State football vs Wayne State, Family Weekend (Blakeslee Stadium), checked 2026-10-19
- Minnesota State men's hockey vs St. Thomas (Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center), checked 2026-10-19
- Schell-O-Ween: trick-or-treating, costume contest, fall games, music (Schell's Brewery, 1860 Schell Road), checked 2026-10-19
- Minnesota State men's hockey vs Lake Superior State (Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center), checked 2026-10-19
- 90s Country Night with DJ Up All Night (Bierhalle) (Schell's Brewery, 1860 Schell Road), checked 2026-10-19
- Minnesota State football vs Augustana (Blakeslee Stadium), checked 2026-10-19
- Cribbage Tournament (Schell's Brewery, 1860 Schell Road), checked 2026-10-19
- Red, White & Brew: Salute to Veterans (Schell's Brewery, 1860 Schell Road), checked 2026-10-19
- Minnesota State men's hockey vs Michigan Tech (Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center), checked 2026-10-19
- Comedy Night with Next Stop Comedy (Schell's Brewery, 1860 Schell Road), checked 2026-10-19
- Gnome for the Holiday Keg Hunt (teams of up to 4) (Schell's Brewery, 1860 Schell Road), checked 2026-10-19
- Minnesota State men's hockey vs Minnesota (Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center), checked 2026-10-19
- Christmas in Christ Chapel (Gustavus Adolphus College), checked 2026-10-19
- Minnesota State men's hockey vs Bowling Green (Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center), checked 2026-10-19
- Minnesota State men's hockey vs Augustana (Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center), checked 2026-10-19
- Minnesota State men's hockey vs Bemidji State (Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center), checked 2026-10-19
- Minnesota State men's hockey vs Northern Michigan (Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center), checked 2026-10-19
- Minnesota State men's basketball home games (Taylor Center), checked 2026-10-19
- Minnesota State women's basketball home games (Taylor Center), checked 2026-10-19
- Minnesota State women's hockey home series (confirmed dates), checked 2026-10-19
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