10/3/2024 -- Weekend Events Preview

TWIN CITIES WEEKEND PREVIEW — KEEPING YOU BUSY ✔

Today is October 3rd

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Here is what’s happening in the Twin Cities this weekend.

TC Marathon Weekend 🏃‍♀️

After the Twin Cities Marathon and 10 mile races were cancelled last year due to heat, the races are set to make a comeback in a big way this year.

Key Information:

Timing: The headline races, 10 mile and marathon, both are run on Sunday. The TC 10 mile starts at 7am while the marathon kicks off at 8am

Race Maps: Check out the marathon map here and the 10 mile map here.

Where to watch: My personal favorite places to spectate include along Lake Harriet Parkway (between miles 7 and 8), at Lake Nokomis (between mile 11 and 14), along East River Road (between mile 19 and 21), and up Summit Ave (between miles 22 and 25). Also, check out the entertainment map that shows the other cheer zones and music along the course.

Hot Tip: TC Running Company hosts an awesome cheer zone at mile 24 that includes free food, drinks, music, and a great fan section.

Who To Watch: There will be a number of professional runners in the 10 mile and marathon fields who will be competing for a $20,000 prize purse. The marathon features the 2022 women’s defending champion Jessica Watychowicz as well as Kenya’s Dominic Ondoro who set the men’s marathon record in 2016. The 10 mile will feature 2024 Olympians Connor Mantz and Clayton Young.

Road Trip: New Ulm Oktoberfest 🍻

Get ready for one of the nation's top Oktoberfest celebrations (Ranked a top 10 OktoberFest by USA Today)! New Ulm’s Oktoberfest takes place over two weekends—October 4-5 and 11-12—at four main locations: Historic Downtown, Morgan Creek Vineyards, Schell’s Brewery, and Best Western Plus. This traditional German festival features beer, live music, food, and a variety of activities all over town.

Main Event Locations:

- Downtown (Oct 5): Keg tapping, a parade, live music, and fun competitions like stein-holding and yodeling.

- Morgan Creek Vineyards (Oct 5): Wine, beer, and hard cider tasting with live jazz and wood-fired pizza.

- Schell’s Brewery (Oct 12): Enjoy brewery tours, live music, and the traditional fest keg tapping.

- Best Western Plus (Oct 4-5, 11-12): Concord Singers, Schell’s Hobo Band, and more live performances, including local favorites like the Bockfest Boys.

Beyond the main venues, explore New Ulm’s unique shops, historical sites, and outdoor attractions. From scenic rides through the river valley to exploring Flandrau State Park.

For more details and the full schedule of events, visit the Oktoberfest website.

Food & Drink 🍔

❯ Twin Cities Oktoberfest: This two-day event features local Minnesota beer, cider & wines while showcasing some of the best in Bavarian entertainment | Minnesota State Fairgrounds | 10/4,5 | $10 | More Info

❯ Northern Char: enjoy a variety of treats from more than a dozen of the best chefs and restaurants in town, plus specialty cocktails, live music, a maker's marketplace, craft beer & more | Bauhaus Brew Labs | $25 | More Info

❯ Bloody Mary Festival: Unlimited Bloody Marys, created by the finest bars and restaurants | Union Depot | $50 | More Info

Music 🎙

❯ Ben Folds: Paper Airplane Request Tour 2024 | Ordway Music Theater | 10/6 | $45+ | More Info

❯ Airborne Toxic Event | Uptown Theater | 10/4 | $54+ | More Info

❯ Slenderbodies - The Sugar Machine Tour with Tim Atlas | Amsterdam Bar and Grill | 10/4 | $30+ |More Info

❯ Hanson: Underneath Experience Tour | The Fillmore | 10/3,4 | $72 | More Info

❯ Emo Night Live | Can Can Wonderland | 10/5 | $14 | More Info

❯ Blue Moon and Russ Kaplan +2 | Metronome Brewery | 10/5| $10 | More Info

❯ Willie Watson | Dakota Jazz Club | 10/6 | $30+ | More Info

❯ Air Play Moon Safari | State Theater | 10/6 | $65+ | More Info

❯ Landmark Live: Ruth Moody | Landmark Center | 10/6 | $20+ | More Info

Sports 🏈

🏈 MN Gopher Football v Univeristy of Southern California | Huntington Bank Stadium | 9/21 | $37+ | More Info  

⚽ Minnesota United vs Vancouver | Allianz Field  | 10/5 | $5+|  More Info 

🏈 MN Vikings: v. New York Jets | AWAY | 10/6 | More Info  Vikings Watch Party at Brit’s for the game in London: More Info

🏒 MN Gopher Women’s Hockey v. Boston University | Ridder Arena | 10/4, 10/6 | $8+ | More Info

Miscellaneous…Something for Everyone

❯ St Paul Art Crawl: Experience the 2024 Fall St. Paul Art Crawl with over 30 gallery locations across ten St. Paul neighborhoods | 10,4,5,6 | Free | More Info

❯ Rent | Bloomington Center for the Arts | 10/4,5,6 | $21+ | More Info

❯ Anoka County Fall Festival | Anoka County Fairground | 10/4,5,6 | $10 | More Info

❯ A Prairie Homeless Companion: Modeled after the well-known radio show, with good music, bad jokes, and real stories about homelessness. | 10/4,5 | $20+ | More Info

❯ St Paul Art Crawl Comedy Night | Gambit Brewing Company | 10/4 | $20 | More Info

❯ Bill Nye the Science Guy | State Theater | 10/5 | $49+ | More Info

❯ Abiding Savior Fall Festival: Enjoy food truck, free hayrides, pumpkins, backyard games, a bounce house, apple cider and popcorn | 10/6 | Free | More Info

❯ LollaPAWlooza: think farmers market, but for pets. | Unleashed Hounds and Hops | 10/5 | Free | More Info

❯ Sota Clothing Warehouse Sale: Check out the Sota Clothing store for some great deals on Minnesota themed apparel | 10/3 - 10/5 | Free "| More Info

Planning Ahead! Events coming up the next few weeks 📆

Here are some notable events to keep your eye on and add to your calendar.

❯ Twin Cities Black Film Festival | 10/10 - 10/14 | More Info

❯ Maggie Rogers | Target Center | 10/25 | More Info

❯ Twin Cities Con | Minneapolis Convention Center | 11/8 - 11/10 | More Info