Events

MANKATO—Children and families are invited to Greater Mankato Area United Way’s annual Reading Festival from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, November 15 at the Mankato Family YMCA Blue Gym.
The free event is sponsored by Capstone and features local organizations hosting children’s activities to promote literacy and celebrate reading. The Reading Festival includes free Capstone books, activity/craft stations for Pre-K through 3rd-graders, and literacy information for parents. All children welcome.
This year’s event is themed “Win with Reading.”

Downtown Partnership of Mankato/North Mankato is thrilled to bring back a Small Business Saturday event, now with a fresh new name: Shop Downtown! Our theme, “Local Looks Good on You,” [...]

Gustavus Adolphus College invites the community to celebrate the cherished holiday tradition Christmas in Christ Chapel, held December 5–7 in Christ Chapel on campus. Now more than 50 years strong, [...]

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Join us for a night of games and giving! On the main stage, guests will compete in Friendly Feud - a live, game show inspired by Family Feud, with questions [...]

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Shining the Light is a Black History Month community celebration hosted by the organization on February 27 from 7–close PM. The evening features food, educational speakers, poets, artists, and an [...]

2026 Puzzle Flyer Join us Thursday, March 12, 2026 at the WOW!Zone! Thursday, March 12, 2026 Wow!Zone (2030 Adams Street, Mankato) Doors: 5 p.m. Start: 6 p.m. All event proceeds [...]

Saturday, March 14, 2026 | 8:00 AM  12:00 PM | Farmamerica 7367 360th AvenueWasecaUnited States | The Waseca County Farmers Market will be held indoors at Farmamerica this winter! The market will run [...]

Saturday, March 14, 2026 | 6:30 PM  7:30 PM | Enjoy an evening of cozy competition and delicious pizza from Pleasant Grove Pizza Farm! Grab your friends or someone special for a night [...]

Tuesday, April 21st from 1pm–4pm at the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center in Mankato Free community resource event with help for housing, jobs, medical, legal, IDs, and more Free [...]

Friday, March 27, 2026 | 1:00 PM  2:00 PM | Join us for our Annual Meeting! The public is welcome to attend as we reflect on the past year and share updates on [...]

Saturday, March 28, 2026 | 8:00 AM  12:00 PM | Farmamerica7367 360th Avenue Waseca United States   The Waseca County Farmers Market will be held indoors at Farmamerica this winter! The market will [...]

Craft Night  Tuesday, March 31 6:00–8:00 PM Come help bring out everyone’s creative side! (And don’t forget to wear painting clothes!)

Friday, April 10, 2026 | 9:00 AM  11:00 AM | Whether you’re a longtime volunteer or brand new to the crew, we’d love to have you join us. Come enjoy breakfast, chat with [...]

Sunday, April 12, 2026 | 1:00 PM  3:00 PM | Our March event is sold out! But we want everyone to join the Plant BINGO fun, so we’ve added another date. Join us [...]

Tuesday, April 21st from 1pm–4pm at the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center in Mankato Free community resource event with help for housing, jobs, medical, legal, IDs, and more Free [...]

Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 10:00 AM  4:00 PM |  Take a tram ride to our historic 1930s barnyard, where adorable baby farm animals await! Meet a variety of farm animals and enjoy [...]

The Mankato Riverblenders Chorus will present its Spring show, “A BROADWAY CELEBRATION,” on Saturday, April 25 at 1:00 p.m. The performance will be held at Hosanna Lutheran Church in Mankato. [...]

Lake Crystal Aglow  You’re Invited to a Night of Mystery, Dinner, and Fun! Join us for our 2nd Annual Murder Mystery Dinner, a night full of suspense, laughter, and delicious [...]

Brit Floyd The Moon, The Wall and Beyond Brit Floyd - The World’s Premier Pink Floyd Experience ... Rolling Stone Magazine has announced their 2026 world tour: “The Moon, The [...]

Each year, Men’s Event welcomes regional men 21+ to a casual, fun-filled night of games, food/drink samples, raffles and silent auction to raise awareness of United Way programs.

Friday, June 12, 2026 | 10:00 AM  2:00 PM | Barnyard Explorers is a fun-filled, hands-on event where kids can discover the animals that live on farms and learn about the important role [...]

Join Lakeshore Management for the Eastwood Open House! Whether you are looking for your next dream home or simply want to check out a fantastic new property, we invite you [...]

Step into a world of legend at the Great Northern Viking Festival, happening June 13–14, 2026 in Mankato, Minnesota. This immersive, family-friendly festival brings the Viking Age to life with [...]

Join Lakeshore Management for the Eastwood Open House! Whether you are looking for your next dream home or simply want to check out a fantastic new property, we invite you [...]

In Mankato, MN on July 14 - 19 to ride 500K in 5 days to raise money for affordable housing. More info here: https://bikebuildhome500.org/   

Friday, July 24, 2026 | 10:00 AM  2:00 PM | Dig into the world of gardens, crops, and growing! Explore soil science, hydroponics, and learn all about pollination through fun, sensory activities. It's [...]

Saturday, July 25, 2026 | 6:00 PM  7:30 PM | Mark your calendar for Bands by the Barn! An evening of live music, delicious food trucks, and beautiful countryside views. Bring your lawn [...]

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 | 10:00 AM  2:00 PM | Join us for a delicious adventure into the journey of our food! Enjoy taste testing and explore how fresh ingredients travel from the farm [...]