More than 100 of the best-loved and most fondly remembered toys of the 19th and 20th centuries will be featured in the exhibit including Mr. Potato Head, Fisher Price Little People, rocking horses and play kitchens. Revisit the great toys of your childhood in this
Jason Willis, local author, will talk about his children’s book Tall Tales of LeSueur. The book brings to life Pierre Charles Le Sueur through some of the tall tales that have been written about him throughout history. According to Willis, he is “a storyteller at
Join us at the History Center to discover the History of Mankato’s Front Street. This program is in conjunction with our latest exhibit Blue Earth County’s Main Streets, now open on the main level of the History Center. Free.
Bring the whole family to explore the History Center Museum and learn more about Blue Earth County’s past. Special activities include making Valentines, a heart-themed I-Spy around the History Center and a movie showing at 10:30 and 1:30 in the meeting room. Free hands-on history
Please join us on Saturday, December 9, 1–4 p.m., for one of our favorite annual events: Victorian Christmas at the Betsy-Tacy Houses! No House tours will be given, but visitors may stroll through each home and enjoy the beautiful true-to-the-period holiday decorations. In addition, visitors
Explore ocean-themed games and activities while you learn about all the fun things you can do as a Girl Scout. You’ll also meet local Girl Scouts and volunteers, connect with other families interested in learning more about Girl Scouts, and explore opportunities to join (or
A seven-corps drum and bugle corps competition this year featuring four of the finest World Class corps, finalists and semi-finalists in the 2023 world championships: This year’s show features the Blue Stars from LaCrosse, WI; the Madison Scouts from Madison, WI; the Crossmen from San
Young Historians is a hands-on history workshop for school-aged children. Each month, a new topic is presented with opportunities to interact, discuss and try new foods. Visit our website to see monthly topics: This Month – World War II and the 1940s Young Historians is
There is plenty of fun waiting for you in Greater Mankato. We don’t just have awesome outdoor adventures, there’s plenty of fun happening indoors as well so come on in and check it all out! Museums If you are interested in history, literature
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