Events
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SMSU Football Game Day Roundup
Schwan's Regional Event Center on the Campus of Southwest Minnesota State University 1501 State Street, Marshall, MN, United StatesGet ready to cheer on the Mustangs in style! Join us before each home football game for the Game Day Roundup — a tailgating celebration full of energy, food, music, and Mustang pride. Gather with friends, family, and fans to enjoy great eats, fun activities, and the perfect pre-game atmosphere. Let’s make every game day […]
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Fellowship of the StRings Fiber Arts Meet-Up
Join the Fellowship of the StRings! We are everyday folks who dabble in the fiber arts or who otherwise want to learn the many journeys that a simple string can take. All are welcome, whether you knit, crochet, embroider, felt, macrame, spin, weave, or quilt. If your thing is tying (or untying) giant knots, there’s […]
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MORE Network Book Club
The MORE Network in partnership with the Marshall-Lyon County Library presents The MORE Network Book Club. MORE Network members will lead discussions on several titles throughout the year. Anyone is welcome to read and join the discussions. Come to one or several meetings! Walk-ins are welcome for in-person meetings, and anyone can sign up for […]
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Preservation Lab Demo
Learn how to use the Library’s Mark S. Goodenow Preservation Lab to digitize old photos, slides, cassette recordings, home movies, and more. We’ll walk you through the process for each type of media available. Feel free to bring your own photos, slides, cassette tapes, VHS tapes, or 8mm film. Registration is required and space is […]
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Marshall Area YMCA Indoor Playground Grand Opening
Marshall Area YMCA 200 S A Street, Marshall, MN, United StatesIt's Officially Play Time! Be one of the first to experience the brand-new indoor playground at the Marshall Area YMCA. YMCA members and non-members are invited to visit the YMCA and check out the new playground for free on Tuesday, October 14. Ribbon-cutting ceremony starts at 4:30 p.m. Lingen Dairy will be serving free kids' […]
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Reflections Series: “The (Not So) Invisible Empire: The KKK in Southwest Minnesota in the 1920s” Program
Anita Talsma Gaul will present on, “The (Not So) Invisible Empire: The KKK in Southwest Minnesota in the 1920s” at the Lyon County Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall on Tuesday, October 14 at 6:30 PM. The 1920s was a period of rapid change, causing many Americans to feel a sense of nostalgia and fear […]
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Janet Timmerman Author Talk
Join Janet Timmerman at the Marshall Library for a discussion of writing and her new book, Halcyon Days: Leisure on Lake Shetek. In it, Timmerman digs into the history of Lake Shetek and explores how preservation and progress collide in this beloved local vacation space and ecosystem. Janet Timmerman is a fiscal year 2025 recipient […]
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The Evil that Lurks in Your Garden
What botanical atrocities reside in your garden? Are they poisonous? Should they stay or go? Let’s explore these questions and perhaps plan the demise of those wicked plants. Presented by Sue Morton, Lyon County Master Gardener. This informational event is free and open to the public. This event is presented through the Minnesota Extension Service […]
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United Hmong Southwest Minnesota Pre-New Year Celebration
Red Baron Arena & Expo 1651 Victory Drive, Marshall, MN, United StatesThe United Hmong Southwest Minnesota Pre-New Year Celebration is a milestone event to celebrate 50 years of Hmong people living in the United States. The two goals of this event are: • To share the Hmong culture and arts with the community of Southwest Minnesota region. • To celebrate the 50th year milestone by recognizing […]
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Marshall Farmers Market
The Marshall Farmers Market in Marshall, MN, is a vibrant community hub that operates every Saturday morning from July through October in the parking lot between the YMCA and Schwan’s. Running from 7:30 AM to noon, it features over 45 local vendors offering fresh, seasonal produce, meats, eggs, baked goods, jams, jellies, flowers, and handcrafted items […]
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The Lyndwood’s October Vendor Market
There’s no better way to celebrate fall than by spending a fun day out at The Lyndwood’s Fall Vendor Market, happening Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 10 AM to 2 PM at The Lyndwood, 106 E Railroad St, Lynd, MN. This community-centered shopping event will feature local makers, bakers, crafters, and creators from across the […]
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Building SaturPlay & LEGO® Brick Club
Be constructive at your library! Drop in make your own LEGO or DUPLO creations in the Children’s Library or work together to assemble a puzzle by the fireplace. We’ll also have KEVA blocks, K’nex, and other building and mechanical sets available. Come and go as you please; sets will be available most of the day. […]
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Preservation Lab Demo
Learn how to use the Library’s Mark S. Goodenow Preservation Lab to digitize old photos, slides, cassette recordings, home movies, and more. We’ll walk you through the process for each type of media available. Feel free to bring your own photos, slides, cassette tapes, VHS tapes, or 8mm film. Registration is required and space is […]
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Curling 101/Learn to Curl
Come learn the game of Curling on Wednesday October 22nd for 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Red Baron arena on the Lockwood rink. Free for anyone new to the game that wants to give it a try. Current and past league members are welcome to come "knock the rust off" before the season starts. […]
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SMSU Campus Blood Drive
SMSU Conference Center (Upper Ballroom) 1501 State Street, Marshall, MN, United StatesCome and donate blood, put on by the SMSU Student Association with collabration from the American Red Cross
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After School STEAM!
This library program for 3rd-5th graders digs into science, technology, engineering, art, & mathematics! Each month challenges curious minds to have fun, make friends, and discover the world of STEM. It is held at the Marshall Library on the third Thursday of the month from 3:30 to 4:30 pm. Holidays and other special events may […]
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Traveling trivia night at the Marshall Gambler
The Marshall Gambler 303 W. Main Street, Marshall, MN, United StatesTraveling trivia at The Marshall Gambler! Come early to save your seat! Put on your thinking caps and sharpen your pencils its trivia night! Round one worksheet starts at 6:30 pm. Live rounds start at 7:00 pm. Prizes will be awarded! Free to play. 5 rounds of questions. Up to 4 people per team. No […]
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Singo music bingo at the Gambler
What is Singo Music bingo? No singing is needed! Free to play! All you need is a good ear for music, a few friends and have some fun. It is kind of like Bingo but with a music twist! Instead of saying numbers we play a song. If you have that song you mark it […]
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Marshall Farmers Market
The Marshall Farmers Market in Marshall, MN, is a vibrant community hub that operates every Saturday morning from July through October in the parking lot between the YMCA and Schwan’s. Running from 7:30 AM to noon, it features over 45 local vendors offering fresh, seasonal produce, meats, eggs, baked goods, jams, jellies, flowers, and handcrafted items […]
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Trick or Trot 5k Family Fun Run
Marshall Area YMCA 200 S A Street, Marshall, MN, United StatesJoin the Marshall Area YMCA for a fun-filled Trick-or-Trot 5K on October 25! This family-friendly race welcomes runners of all ages, including strollers and pets. Dress up in your spookiest, funniest, and most creative costumes, and stick around after the race for festive fall activities and the final day of the Marshall Farmers Market. It's […]
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Downtown Marshall Trick-or-Treating
Downtown MarshallCome downtown for some Halloween fun! Bring your kiddos all dressed up & stop at the Downtown Marshall businesses for some treats (or tricks)! Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 11:00AM to 1:00PM Participating businesses will have a sign on their door the day of the event! We will also post the participants in our events […]
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SMSU Football Game Day Roundup
Schwan's Regional Event Center on the Campus of Southwest Minnesota State University 1501 State Street, Marshall, MN, United StatesGet ready to cheer on the Mustangs in style! Join us before each home football game for the Game Day Roundup — a tailgating celebration full of energy, food, music, and Mustang pride. Gather with friends, family, and fans to enjoy great eats, fun activities, and the perfect pre-game atmosphere. Let’s make every game day […]
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Halloween Family Fun Day at the Museum
Halloween Family Fun Day at the Museum is Saturday, October 26 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Lyon County Museum, 301 W Lyon St, Marshall. Free event. All kids dressed in costume will receive a treat bag. Activities include: Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt, Crafts, Coloring Activities, and $2.00 Orange or Root Beer Floats in […]
