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Autumn in Aberdeen is full of fun and festive fall events for the whole family! From cozy farmers markets and colorful fall festivals to lively football games and seasonal celebrations, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you’re strolling through pumpkin patches, catching live entertainment, or taking in the crisp fall air at one of our community gatherings, Aberdeen is the perfect place to celebrate the season. Come experience the charm of autumn in the Hub City!

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Oct. 23

NSU Fall Jazz Concert

  • 7:30 p.m.
  • Jewett Theater, Johnson Fine Arts Center, Northern State University, 12th Avenue Southeast and South Arch Street.
  • Come out and enjoy an evening of stylish and toe-tapping jazz repertoire, brought to you by the NSU Jazz Ensembles.

Oct. 25

Corn Maze and Adventure Farm

  • Ticketing starts at 10 a.m.
  • Back Forty Beef and Adventure Farm, 42242 134th St., Pierpont.
  • $8 for kids, $12 for adults, $40 for a family pass.
  • Join us at the Back Forty Beef Adventure Farm for family-friendly fun! Get up close with farm animals, play family-friendly games, jump into the corn box, crawl through the hay tunnel, have unique picture-taking opportunities, and dine at local food trucks. Explore the 12-acre corn maze, visit checkpoints, and collect special offers from area businesses. Visit backfortybeef.com/cornmaze for a complete schedule of events.

CMH Auxiliary Craft & Vendor Fair

  • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Redfield Armory, 309 W. Third St., Redfield.

Hub City Radio Shoppers Delight Vendor Show

  • Noon to 5 p.m.
  • Dakota Event Center, 720 S. Lamont St.
  • Grab your friends and enjoy shopping at our many booths.

Langford Area Carnival

  • 5:30-8 p.m.
  • Langford Area School, 206 Chestnut St., Langford.
  • Langford Area is hosting its annual Music Boosters Carnival.

Northern State University Football versus Minnesota State University Moorhead

  • 6 p.m.
  • Dacotah Bank Stadium, 15th Avenue Southeast and South State Street.
  • Adult tickets start at $16.
  • Come cheer on the Wolves.

Oct. 26

Corn Maze and Adventure Farm

  • Ticketing starts at 10 a.m.
  • Back Forty Beef and Adventure Farm, 42242 134th St., Pierpont.
  • $8 for kids, $12 for adults, $40 for a family pass.
  • Join us at the Back Forty Beef Adventure Farm for family-friendly fun! Get up close with farm animals, play family-friendly games, jump into the corn box, crawl through the hay tunnel, have unique picture-taking opportunities, and dine at local food trucks. Explore the 12-acre corn maze, visit checkpoints, and collect special offers from area businesses. Visit backfortybeef.com/cornmaze for a complete schedule of events.

Nov. 4

The DEC Bridal Show

  • 5-8 p.m.
  • The Dakota Event Center, 720 S. Lamont St.
  • Free.
  • Not your average bridal show… This season, we’re flipping tradition on its head and inviting couples to experience something extraordinary. Whether you’re planning your big day or just love a good party—this is your chance to connect, explore, and celebrate love in a whole new way.

Nov. 8

Northern State University Football vs. Minot State University

  • 2 p.m.
  • Dacotah Bank Stadium, 15th Avenue Southeast and South State Street.
  • Adult tickets start at $16.

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church German Supper

  • 5 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.
  • Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1429 N. Dakota St.
  • $20.
  • There will be two seatings, 100 per seating – first at 5 p.m. and second at 6:30 p.m. You will need to specify which seating when buying your ticket. Only 200 total tickets will be sold and once they are gone, they’re gone! Please purchase your tickets in advance at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Call the church with any questions 605-229-0846.

More than a Meal Gala Event

  • 5:30-11 p.m.
  • Engels Event Company, 209 S. Main St.
  • $75.
  • Join Area IV Senior Nutrition for an evening that goes beyond the plate- where live music, exciting auctions, and meaningful connections come together to support a cause that truly nourishes our community.

Community Celebration: Shared Stories, Shared Spaces

  • 6:30 p.m.
  • K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library, 215 Fourth Ave. S.E.
  • Free.
  • Like speed dating without the disappointment! Shared Stories, Shared Spaces is a unique event where people from all walks of life will come together for a series of one-on-one conversations. The goal of this event is to develop a better understanding of each other. By sharing our experiences, we find the commonalities and develop a deeper appreciation of the differences, too. Refreshments will be served.

Nov. 15

All Aboard! Model Train Showcase

  • 1:30-2:30 p.m.
  • K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library, 215 Fourth Ave. S.E.
  • Free.
  • Join us at the Library for a fun, family-friendly event all about model trains! Bruce Fenrich will share his passion for this timeless hobby, talk about how model trains are built and maintained, and give a behind-the-scenes look at pieces from his personal collection. Whether you’re a lifelong train enthusiast or just curious, this showcase is sure to spark your imagination and maybe even inspire a new hobby!

Nov. 16

NSU Symphonic Band/NSU Concert Band present: Discoveries

  • 3 p.m.
  • Jewett Theater, Johnson Fine Arts Center, Northern State University, 12th Avenue Southeast and South Arch Street.
  • Join the NSU Symphonic Band and Concert Band for a delightful afternoon of extraordinary and beautiful wind band repertoire, much of which is refreshingly new and contemporary.

Nov. 17

NSU Concerto/Aria Competition

  • 7 p.m.
  • Jewett Theater, Johnson Fine Arts Center, Northern State University, 12th Avenue Southeast and South Arch Street.
  • Free.
  • Join us for an evening of brilliant performances by our top vocal and instrumental students, as they compete for the chance to appear with the Aberdeen University-Civic Symphony!

Nov. 22

Aberdeen University-Civic Symphony presents: ‘Autumn Romance’

  • 7:30 p.m.
  • Jewett Theater, Johnson Fine Arts Center, Northern State University, 12th Avenue Southeast and South Arch Street.
  • Immerse yourself in an evening of sweeping Romantic beauty as the Aberdeen University-Civic Symphony performs Glinka’s sparkling Overture to Ruslan and Ludmilla and selections from Tchaikovsky’s touching Swan Lake. The centerpiece of the program is Rachmaninoff’s lush and emotionally charged Piano Concerto No. 2, performed by Aberdeen’s own Anne Marie Giffin.

Nov. 27

Thanksgiving Day