Career fairs
FreeTrending
Employer networking night
Sat, Jun 6, 6:00 PM · Career center · Madison
Good weekend activityFree or low-cost option
This weekend
Things to do near Dakota State University this weekend
Top picks, free events, sports, concerts, and wellness — curated for students.
We found 9 student-friendly happenings near Dakota State University — including 9 free or low-cost options. Browse by category or jump into the weekend guides below.
What's happening near Dakota State University this week
We found 9 student-friendly happenings near Dakota State University — including 9 free or low-cost options. Browse by category or jump into the weekend guides below.
Sports
Games, intramurals, and varsity energy on and near campus.
- Intramural finals · Sports
Concerts & local entertainment
Live music and festivals worth the trip from campus.
- Open mic night · Concerts
- Food truck rally · Festivals
Student life
Clubs, mixers, and community events to meet people.
- Cultural heritage night · Clubs
- New student welcome week · Orientation
Wellness & social
Low-pressure hangouts, study sessions, and recharge moments.
- Cultural heritage night · Clubs
- Peer tutoring drop-in · Study groups
Career & networking
Fairs, tech meetups, and professional growth on your schedule.
- Employer networking night · Career fairs
- AI builders weekend · Hackathons
- Grad school info session · Networking
Food & festivals
Tastings, cultural nights, and campus celebrations.
- Food truck rally · Festivals
Student picks
- Good weekend activityEmployer networking night
- Good weekend activityAI builders weekend
- Free or low-cost optionIntramural finals
- Good weekend activityOpen mic night
Top events
Concerts
Free
Open mic night
Sat, Jun 6, 6:00 PM · Campus green · Madison
Good weekend activityFree or low-cost option
Networking
Free
Grad school info session
Sat, Jun 6, 6:00 PM · Business school · Madison
Good weekend activityFree or low-cost option
Hackathons
FreeTrending
AI builders weekend
Sun, Jun 7, 6:00 PM · Library makerspace · Madison
Good weekend activityFree or low-cost option
Clubs
Free
Cultural heritage night
Sun, Jun 7, 6:00 PM · Outdoor pavilion · Madison
Best for first-year studentsGood weekend activity
Festivals
Free
Food truck rally
Sun, Jun 7, 6:00 PM · Riverfront park · Madison
Good weekend activityFree or low-cost option
Free events
Career fairs
FreeTrending
Employer networking night
Sat, Jun 6, 6:00 PM · Career center · Madison
Good weekend activityFree or low-cost option
Concerts
Free
Open mic night
Sat, Jun 6, 6:00 PM · Campus green · Madison
Good weekend activityFree or low-cost option
Networking
Free
Grad school info session
Sat, Jun 6, 6:00 PM · Business school · Madison
Good weekend activityFree or low-cost option
Hackathons
FreeTrending
AI builders weekend
Sun, Jun 7, 6:00 PM · Library makerspace · Madison
Good weekend activityFree or low-cost option
Clubs
Free
Cultural heritage night
Sun, Jun 7, 6:00 PM · Outdoor pavilion · Madison
Best for first-year studentsGood weekend activity
Festivals
Free
Food truck rally
Sun, Jun 7, 6:00 PM · Riverfront park · Madison
Good weekend activityFree or low-cost option
Sports
Sports
Free
Intramural finals
Mon, Jun 8, 6:00 PM · Stadium plaza · Madison
Free or low-cost option
Concerts & entertainment
Concerts
Free
Open mic night
Sat, Jun 6, 6:00 PM · Campus green · Madison
Good weekend activityFree or low-cost option
Festivals
Free
Food truck rally
Sun, Jun 7, 6:00 PM · Riverfront park · Madison
Good weekend activityFree or low-cost option
Wellness & social
Clubs
Free
Cultural heritage night
Sun, Jun 7, 6:00 PM · Outdoor pavilion · Madison
Best for first-year studentsGood weekend activity
Study groups
Free
Peer tutoring drop-in
Mon, Jun 8, 6:00 PM · Main library · Madison
Best for first-year studentsFree or low-cost option
Nearby for students
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Career fairs
FreeTrending
Employer networking night
Student-organized career fairs near Dakota State University in Madison.
Sat, Jun 6, 6:00 PM · Career center · Madison
Good weekend activityFree or low-cost option
Concerts
Free
Open mic night
Student-organized concerts near Dakota State University in Madison.
Sat, Jun 6, 6:00 PM · Campus green · Madison
Good weekend activityFree or low-cost option
Networking
Free
Grad school info session
Student-organized networking near Dakota State University in Madison.
Sat, Jun 6, 6:00 PM · Business school · Madison
Good weekend activityFree or low-cost option
Hackathons
FreeTrending
AI builders weekend
Student-organized hackathons near Dakota State University in Madison.
Sun, Jun 7, 6:00 PM · Library makerspace · Madison
Good weekend activityFree or low-cost option
Clubs
Free
Cultural heritage night
Student-organized clubs near Dakota State University in Madison.
Sun, Jun 7, 6:00 PM · Outdoor pavilion · Madison
Best for first-year studentsGood weekend activity
Festivals
Free
Food truck rally
Student-organized festivals near Dakota State University in Madison.
Sun, Jun 7, 6:00 PM · Riverfront park · Madison
Good weekend activityFree or low-cost option
Sports
Free
Intramural finals
Student-organized sports near Dakota State University in Madison.
Mon, Jun 8, 6:00 PM · Stadium plaza · Madison
Free or low-cost option
Study groups
Free
Peer tutoring drop-in
Student-organized study groups near Dakota State University in Madison.
Mon, Jun 8, 6:00 PM · Main library · Madison
Best for first-year studentsFree or low-cost option
FAQ
- What are the best free things to do near Dakota State University?
- College-Find highlights free clubs, campus festivals, study socials, and community listings near Dakota State University in Madison. Filter events by “Free” on the campus events page.
- Where do students find weekend plans near Dakota State University?
- Use our weekend guides for sports, concerts, wellness events, and housing or deals links — all curated for students near Dakota State University.
- How often are events near Dakota State University updated?
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