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Governor and first lady to welcome Halloween visitors in Bismarck
The Office of the Governor of North Dakota says the Governor and First Lady will welcome Halloween visitors at the residence on Oct. 31.
Oct 28
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All guides- Seasonal · 7 placesFree Thanksgiving Meals and Food Pantries in Bismarck (2026)
7 free Thanksgiving dinners, food giveaways and food pantries in Bismarck, ND for 2026, with times, places and who can come, from each organisation's own announcements.
- Seasonal · 2 placesTurkey Trots Near Bismarck: 2026 Races, Dates and Registration
2 Thanksgiving turkey trots and 5Ks near Bismarck, ND for 2026: race day, start time, distances, entry fee and sign-up links from each race's organiser.
- Seasonal · 6 placesHaunted Houses Near Bismarck: 2026 Dates, Hours and Tickets
6 haunted houses and Halloween attractions near Bismarck, ND for 2026: dates, hours, ticket prices and directions, from each place's own announcements.
Restaurants · 10 placesBest Lunch Spots in Bismarck10 best lunch spots in Bismarck, ND, with addresses and what each is known for.
Shopping · 10 placesLocal Shops and Boutiques in Bismarck10 local shops and boutiques in Bismarck, ND, with addresses and what each is known for.
Activities · 9 placesGolf Courses in Bismarck9 golf courses in Bismarck, ND, with addresses and what each is known for.
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Sports · Oct 26
Marauders rally past Waldorf for overtime hockey win
University of Mary Athletics said the Marauders rallied for a 5-4 overtime win over Waldorf on Oct. 24 in Mason City, Iowa.
Living · Oct 26
F5 Project adds transitional housing apartments in Bismarck
F5 Project said Oct. 26 it is adding three apartments in Bismarck, with the completed expansion expected to serve up to 22 people at a time.
Sports · Oct 26
Century defeats Bismarck High 27-6 at Community Bowl
The North Dakota High School Activities Association lists Bismarck Century’s 27-6 football win over Bismarck High at the Bismarck Community Bowl.
Sports · Oct 25
Mary football falls to Minnesota Duluth 27-12 in Bismarck
University of Mary Athletics said the Marauders fell 27-12 to Minnesota Duluth on Oct. 24 in Bismarck after taking a late fourth-quarter lead.
Business · Oct 25
Bismarck-Mandan effort aims to welcome newcomers
The City of Bismarck said the Bismarck-Mandan campaign will encourage residents and organizations to help newcomers feel at home.
This week in Bismarck
All events- Thu29Haunted Museum8:00 AM · North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum
- Fri30Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics8:45 PM · Russell Reid Auditorium - North Dakota Heritage Center
- Fri30Adult Mobility Class10:00 AM · Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
- Fri30Horror on Harmon7:00 PM · Horror on Harmon
- Fri30Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons6:30 PM · Russell Reid Auditorium, North Dakota Heritage Center
- Fri30Haunted History Downtown Tour7:00 PM · URL Radio
- Fri30Trick-or-Treating at Missouri Slope6:00 PM · Missouri Slope Washington Campus
- Fri30Penumbra LIVE at Laughing Sun BrewingLaughing Sun Brewing
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Your ballotWhat's on the Ballot in Bismarck: November 3, 2026 Election
Every race and candidate a Bismarck, ND voter will see on November 3, 2026, with each candidate's stated positions linked to the source.
Updated Oct 28