Join us for our Annual Hog Roast—a free community event filled with great food, live entertainment, and family-friendly fun, all in support of our Capital Campaign! Admission is free, and guests will have the opportunity to purchase food tickets for delicious pulled pork with all
Join us for our Annual Hog Roast—a free community event filled with great food, live entertainment, and family-friendly fun, all in support of our Capital Campaign! Admission is free, and guests will have the opportunity to purchase food tickets for delicious pulled pork with all
Sept 18-20, 2026 54th Annual Traditional Mahkato Wacipi Honoring the 38 Dakota Location: Dakota Wokiksuye Makoce (Land of Memories Park), 100 Amos Owen Lane, Mankato, MN 56001. Held at the Nytalia Ashes Memorial Arena Info: General – Bill Taylor 204-720-2365, Vendors – Jim Petroff 612-978-0964
Join us for the Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota’s 5th annual free outdoor event, Fire Safety Education Day! Tour emergency vehicles, view presentations inside the museum and out, giveaway’s, photo opportunities with Smoky the Bear and much more! In addition to our local and surrounding
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.
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
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
Hoppy Easter in Mankato! Fun Events for All Ages Easter is just around the corner! Whether you’re looking for classic egg hunts, delicious brunches, or unique ways to celebrate, Greater Mankato has something for everyone this Easter season. Egg-citing Egg Hunts The
Winter may be quiet, but there a still birds to discover! Drop by to chat with the naturalist to learn about birds that stay at the park in winter. Then, set out on a scavenger hunt for hidden birds! Stop by anytime between 1:00pm through
Join us for family fun at the Blue Earth County History Center! Each month, enjoy free kids admission with paid adult/seniors admission, a scavenger hunt, crafts, and a hands-on history workshop for all ages! This month, Indigenous Learning Resource Boxes – At MSU, Mankato, future