GEILFEST at Nouvelle

Dust off those lederhosen and ready your bellies for a smorgasbord of German-inspired eats by Travail and brews by Nouvelle! This year, Travail and Nouvelle are hosting an epic Oktoberfest party with a sauerkraut eating contest, stein hoist competition and egg time challenge with prizes including Nouvelle and Travail gift cards. Plus, live music by Dr. Keilbasa and of course, plenty of BEER! Oct. 7th from 5 - 10 pm Tickets: $79 per person – includes unlimited food & beer

The Church Basement Ladies in A Mighty Fortress Is Our Basement

It's 1960 and Beverly gets her first pair of high heels for confirmation; Pastor announces his impending nuptials; Mrs. Snustad and Mrs. Gilmerson plan a food booth at the County Fair to raise money; and Mrs. Engelson embarks on a spontaneous driving lesson. Through it all these "bulwarks never failing" stand strong in their faith and in their friendships..

Rosemount Country Faire

Art Books Music Food Artists include fiber artists, pottery, jewelry, woodcraft, mixed media, photography, glass, and painting. Woodcarvers and artists will be demonstrating their craft as well as selling their wares. Authors include childrens, young adult, thrillers, fantasy and science fiction, history, poetry, mystery, non-fiction, and memoir. Artisan Food Vendors, Food trucks, and live music all day outside on the lawn.

Rosemount Country Faire

Art Books Music Food Artists include fiber artists, pottery, jewelry, woodcraft, mixed media, photography, glass, and painting. Woodcarvers and artists will be demonstrating their craft as well as selling their wares. Authors include childrens, young adult, thrillers, fantasy and science fiction, history, poetry, mystery, non-fiction, and memoir. Artisan Food Vendors, Food trucks, and live music all day outside on the lawn.

The Mankato Beer Run 5k & .05k

Join Mankato Brewery for the 5th annual Mankato Beer Run 5k & .05k! All ages and fitness levels welcome. Visit runsignup.com/MankatoBeerRun for more information!

She Engineers

The Works Museum’s annual STEM event for girls and their families, She Engineers features projects, activities, demonstrations, and conversations with STEM role models. The She Engineers program inspires girls to explore STEM fields and build the future together.

Screamin' Green Hauntoween

Crayola Experience has turned into Screamin’ Green Hauntoween for the Halloween season! Experience spooktacular family fun, witchtacular crafts, and monsterific attractions as you participate in a scavenger hunt at Crayola Experience Mall of America.

Christopher Chen's PASSAGE

Set in the fictional Country X, a neocolonial state of Country Y, PASSAGE examines colonialism, power, and how societal imbalances affect interpersonal dynamics through the story of B, a local doctor, and F, an expat teacher, after their friendship is challenged during a fateful trip to a local attraction.

Underwater Pumpkin Carving

Get spooky at SEA LIFE at Mall of America with underwater pumpkin carving by costumed divers! In the 300-foot-long Ocean Tunnel, divers will carve pumpkins alongside fishy friends on Sundays and Tuesdays at 11:30 A.M. and 1 P.M.

The Audacity To Be Asian In Rural America

Art exhibit "The Audacity to be Asian in Rural America: we owe you no apologies" is a series of 12 works of art created by Nancy XiáoRong Valentine. The watercolor and Chinese ink scroll paintings visually tell the story of Valentine's family's immigrant experience in rural west central Minnesota.