A touring musical opens the week tonight at the Chester Fritz Auditorium, hockey returns to Ralph Engelstad Arena on Friday, and the Alerus Center hosts football on Saturday and a Sugarland concert on Sunday. Here is what sources confirm for Grand Forks, Oct. 12-18. Where a source didn't give a detail, we say "check ahead."
The Details
- Mystic Pizza, a new musical (tonight, Oct. 12): Visit Grand Forks lists the show at 7:30 p.m. at the Chester Fritz Auditorium on the UND campus. Check ahead with the venue for ticket prices.
- UND hockey vs. Bentley (Friday and Saturday, Oct. 16-17): The Grand Forks Herald reported that the series at Ralph Engelstad Arena will be UND's first meeting with Bentley, and that no return trip is scheduled. Check ahead with UND Athletics for puck-drop times.
- UND football vs. South Dakota State (Saturday, Oct. 17): Visit Grand Forks lists the game for 1 p.m. at the Alerus Center. Check ahead with the Alerus Center box office for tickets.
- Sugarland, Ride or Die Tour (Sunday, Oct. 18): The Alerus Center event page lists a 7 p.m. start. Valley News Live reported the tour marks the 20th anniversary of the album Enjoy the Ride. Check the Alerus Center for ticket availability and prices.
Pumpkin patches
Fall farm outings around Emerado and East Grand Forks, including Nelson's Pumpkin Patch and Patch on the Point, are listed by Visit Grand Forks. We could not confirm 2026 hours or season end dates, so check ahead with each patch before you go.
Before You Go
Friday and Saturday hockey and Saturday football all land in the same few days. If you're heading to the Alerus Center or Ralph Engelstad Arena, check ahead for parking and start times.
