Things to Do in Kasson MN in October 2026
Autumn has arrived in Kasson, Minnesota. As the leaves turn across Dodge County, our tight-knit community rolls into a month of KoMet school traditions, Fire Prevention Month open houses, fall rivalry games, dinner theatre, and costume-ready Halloween fun.
Whether you want to cheer on the K-M KoMets, plan a dinner theatre date night in Mantorville, or find the best family Halloween events around Kasson, this chronological calendar covers the top happenings in Kasson and our close neighbors for October 2026.
October 2026 Event Calendar
Every event below is listed in date order, from the first of the month to the last.
KoMet PRIDE Days
Kick off the month by showing your royal blue and white across town. Kasson-Mantorville Schools celebrate KoMet PRIDE Days district-wide with a focus on student support and school spirit.
K-M District Events 🎃KMHS Parent-Teacher Conferences
Connect with high school educators and check in on academic progress before the fall rush. Sessions begin right after classes let out for the afternoon.
KMHS Events Calendar 📚Junior Parent Information Night
An important milestones presentation for eleventh-grade families covering college credit pathways, career exploration planning, and testing targets for the year ahead.
High School Important Dates 📅KMES Picture Retake Day
September portraits didn’t go as planned? Elementary students get a second shot at a bright yearbook smile.
KMES Events Calendar 📸Homecoming Hype Social
A free, all-ages afternoon of creative school spirit just down Highway 14. Make custom pin-back booster buttons for your favorite teams, paint your nails in school colors, and craft beaded bracelets to trade.
Details are posted on the Dodge Center Public Library Facebook page.
K-M District Flu Shot Clinic
Keep the family healthy ahead of winter. The district partners with healthcare providers to offer quick, convenient seasonal flu vaccinations for registered students and families. Registration opened in August, so check your district account if you haven’t signed up.
District Calendar 🩺City of Kasson Open House
Meet your local government representatives, get a look at municipal building projects, and ask questions about how Kasson is growing at this annual evening civic meetup.
City of Kasson 🏛️Emergency Services Open House
Celebrate Fire Prevention Month with Kasson’s first responders. Kids and families get an up-close look at emergency vehicles, meet local police officers and firefighters, and practice home evacuation safety. Mrs. Patty’s Sweet Treats will be serving ice cream on site.
City Announcements 🚓Dinner Theatre Opens: “Let’s Murder Marsha”
Take the five-minute drive north to Mantorville for the Mantorville Theatre Company’s fall dinner theatre comedy. Marsha, a happy housewife hooked on murder mysteries, mistakes her husband’s birthday surprise for a plot to do her in. Tickets include a buffet-style ziti dinner catered by Hidden Pines Bar & Grill, with a cash bar available. Opening night is October 9 and the show runs through October 25. All seats must be booked ahead, and season tickets do not cover this production.
Mantorville Theatre Company 🎭Kasson Library Board Meeting
Help steer Kasson’s reading and learning resources. The public is welcome at this monthly board meeting reviewing programming, community space plans, and collection decisions.
City Calendar of Events 📖Teacher Professional Development Day (No School)
K-M students are off while teachers take part in collaborative workshops, curriculum building, and safety training. Combined with the October break that follows, students get a five-day stretch off from Wednesday through Sunday.
K-M School Calendars 🗓️K-M October Break (No School)
Schools close for the annual autumn break. It’s a great window to hit regional hiking trails, host a pumpkin carving night, or catch a family movie at Kasson’s historic State Theatre downtown.
K-M School Calendars 🗓️
KoMet Girls Varsity Soccer vs. Lake City
Bundle up in your blue and white scarves, grab a hot chocolate, and cheer on the KoMets as they host conference rival Lake City on home turf.
K-M Activities Calendar ⚽KMHS Picture Retakes
High school picture retakes run throughout the morning. Pick up the proper forms ahead of time from the principal’s office.
High School Important Dates 📅KoMet Girls Varsity Volleyball vs. Rochester Century
Head indoors for fast-paced, high-energy volleyball as the KoMets defend their home court against a competitive Rochester Century squad.
K-M Activities Calendar 🏐Kasson City Council Meeting
Stay current on municipal issues, commercial development along the Highway 14 corridor, and community investments. Public comment is welcomed near the start of the meeting.
City Calendar of Events ⚖️KMMS Parent-Teacher Conferences
Middle school families are invited for individual conferences to review early fall progress, discuss learning benchmarks, and meet 5th through 8th grade teachers.
KMMS Events Calendar 📝Haunted Hustle 5K & Family Fun Run + Mantorville Fall Festival
Get your costume ready for the Dodge County Community Foundation’s autumn fun run through historic Mantorville. Choose the chip-timed Halloween-themed 5K ($25) or the 1-mile family fun run ($10). Strollers are welcome and costumes are a must. A portion of proceeds supports Early Childhood Education in Dodge County. After you cross the finish line, stick around for the Mantorville Fall Festival at Riverside Park, including haunted haywagon rides.
Mantorville Fall Festival 🏃Boo at the Zoo
Take a quick 10-minute drive east to Oxbow Park & Zollman Zoo for a family-favorite Halloween tradition. Expect trick-or-treat stations, spooky crafts, face painting, and educational displays. The highlight: at 1:00 PM, zoo staff hand out pumpkins to the resident animals. Costumes are highly encouraged.
Oxbow Park Programs 🦉Sensory-Friendly Trunk or Treat
An inclusive, welcoming daytime Halloween experience for all ages and abilities. Kids can collect candy, explore decorated vehicles, and show off costumes in a calm outdoor setting without overwhelming noise or scares.
Details are posted on the event’s Facebook page.
Free Community Pumpkin Party
Families with kids in Pre-K through 6th grade are invited to a free mid-week Halloween celebration. The night opens with a complimentary pizza dinner, followed by kid-friendly fall lawn games and a big trunk-or-treat in the main parking lot.
Details are posted on the event’s Facebook page.
MMS Haunted Open House 2026
Drop in for community networking with a spooky twist. This free annual open house at Midwest Mechanical Solutions serves up seasonal treats and a lightly haunted walk-through that’s fun for families.
Free tickets are available through the event’s online listing.
Make the Most of October
A few quick tips for planning your spooky season around Kasson.
Three events land on one Saturday. Run the Haunted Hustle in the morning, catch the 1 PM animal pumpkin feeding at Boo at the Zoo, then wind down at the sensory-friendly trunk or treat.
“Let’s Murder Marsha” is dinner theatre, so every seat is reserved in advance. Weekend dates through October 25 tend to fill first.
Costumes, candy, pumpkins, and a bite to eat before the big game are all right here in town. Browse the Kasson MN Business Directory to find local shops and restaurants.
This calendar highlights a selection of events in and around Kasson, MN and does not include every event taking place in October 2026. Have an event we missed? Submit your event here.
Dates, times, prices, and locations can change without notice. Please confirm details directly with each organizer before you go. The Kasson MN Business Directory is not affiliated with, and does not endorse, any event organizer listed on this page.
Event details confirmed September 2026.
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