Mankato “Go Topless Day” 2026
Barricade “Go Topless Day” is back this May and this year, we’re making it bigger, louder, and more open-air than ever! ☀️🚙🏍️ We’re opening the doors to ALL open-air experience vehicles Jeeps, motorcycles, convertibles, classic cars, and anything else that lets the wind ride shotgun.
Profinium Bank Shred Day
Join us for our Mankato Shred Day and safely dispose of your sensitive documents! This free community event is a great opportunity to protect yourself from identity theft by securely shredding old paperwork like bank statements, tax documents, and personal records. Drive up, drop off
Pitmaster’s on the Prairie
Christensen Farms is excited to announce that it will, once again, be hosting the summer’s favorite rib cookoff at their corporate headquarters in Sleepy Eye, Minn. on Saturday, June 20th. The team is looking forward to bringing the community together once again for a celebration
Ag Education Day
Join us for a day about the local Ag industry! Learn about the journey from a seed in the field to the food on your table. Many local company’s will be represented along with BIG trucks from each step of the process. Discover the fascinating
Zero Waste Day in the Park
Join us for the third “Zero Waste Day in the Park”. Take part in a clothing swap, listen to live music, have some clothing mended, visit with representatives from area environmental groups and enjoy a free lunch! The event is sponsored by Mankato Clinic Foundation
Underworld Exhibit: Atonement
UNDERWORLD EXHIBIT: ATONEMENT Friday, May 1 5–8 PM Carnegie Art Center • Mecca Tattoo This year, the Underworld Exhibit explores Atonement — a study in reckoning and renewal✨ This is a family-friendly event…The street will be closed for a May Day celebration filled with music,
Give and Take Event
This event can be categorized as an item swap–bring things you no longer use and pick up someone else’s discards at absolutely no cost! *Item drop-off will be Friday, April 10 from 4:00 – 7:00.
Annual Art Brunch Fundraiser: Art Deco
The Carnegie’s third annual brunch fundraiser, based on popular art movements, will be back in full force with a celebration of Art Deco! Imagine the Roaring ‘20s, thrilling jazz, flapper fashion, and—of course—the iconic Art Deco style. The event will be filled with exciting arts
Community Comfort feast
Traditional home-cooked Mexican comfort food will be served Saturday, March 14, 4:30 at First Congregational UCC, Mankato to raise rent money for our immigrant neighbors. Free will donation and live music. Contact pastorneilellingson@mankatoucc for questions.