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SUMMARY:MTRY & CO Pop-Up
DESCRIPTION:Holiday Sampling Saturdays at MTRY & CO.\nStop by our Mankato location each week to sample our party\, bulk\, and stadium foods! Whether you’re planning a holiday meal\, hosting a gathering\, or searching for thoughtful gifts\, we’ve got you covered. \nEach Saturday features holiday boxes for sale\, product samples\, and special guests showcasing their local favorites: \nSaturday\, Nov. 8: Blue Dirt Farm bringing their Pasture & Woodland-Raised Turkeys\, perfect for your holiday table\, locally raised in Blue Earth\, MN. \nSaturday\, Nov. 15: Fischer Family Farms with Smoked Bone-In Ham and Duroc/Berkshire Chops\, locally raised in Waseca\, MN. \nSaturday\, Nov. 22: Charcuterie Sampler — Try a variety of meat sticks\, summer sausage\, jerky\, and cheeses for your holiday spread. \nStay tuned for December events! \nGeneral Store Hours:\nThursdays & Fridays: 4:00–7:00 PM\nSaturdays: 10:00 AM–2:00 PM \nWe can’t wait to see you there!
URL:https://greatermankato.com/event_details/mtry-co-pop-up/2025-11-08/2/
LOCATION:MTRY & CO\, 201 North Victory Drive\, Suite 271\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seasonal - Holiday,Shopping
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ORGANIZER;CN="MTRY &amp%3B CO":MAILTO:lindsay.drager@mtryco.com
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SUMMARY:Holiday Art-on-the-Cart
DESCRIPTION:Holiday Art-on-the-Cart \nShop local and support creativity with Holiday Art on the Cart! Open November 24–26 and December 1–12\, Monday–Friday: 9:30 am – 2:30 pm and Saturday\, December 6 & 13\, 9:30 am – 1 pm. \nBrowse and purchase unique\, handmade items crafted by VINE members\, perfect for holiday giving. \nVINE Adult Community Center \nFree & open to the public \nLearn more at vinevolunteers.org
URL:https://greatermankato.com/event_details/holiday-art-on-the-cart/
LOCATION:VINE Adult Community Center\, 421 E. Hickory St.\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seasonal - Holiday,Shopping
ORGANIZER;CN="VINE Adult Community Ctr":MAILTO:vine@vinevolunteers.org
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SUMMARY:Let it Glow\, Kato!
DESCRIPTION:Participating Downtown Kato businesses\, from retail to hospitality to professional services and more have decorated their windows with festive holiday displays for all to enjoy. Be sure to head to the downtown districts to check out the displays and vote for your favorite between Saturday\, November 28 and Sunday\, December 14. People’s Choice for 1st\, 2nd\, and 3rd place will be announced on Downtown Kato social media and website on Monday\, December 15. \nℹ️ Learn More: letitglowkato.com
URL:https://greatermankato.com/event_details/let-it-glow-kato/
CATEGORIES:Seasonal - Holiday
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ORGANIZER;CN="Downtown Partnership of Mankato/North Mankato":MAILTO:info@downtownmankatomn.com
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SUMMARY:2025 Kiwanis Holiday Lights
DESCRIPTION:This celebration of holiday lights for the Greater Mankato area and region builds on past traditions and promotes the communities we serve\, while raising non-perishable food donations for those in need. Admission is free for everyone. Non-perishable food and cash donations are accepted and appreciated. Click HERE to view a live stream of the Kiwanis Holiday Lights. \nwww.kiwanisholidaylights.com \nHours:\nSundays – Thursdays 5:00 – 9:00 pm\nFridays & Saturdays 5:00 – 10:00 pm \n\nSee Live Reindeer at the Sibley Farm\nVisit with Santa on Fridays\, Saturdays\, and Sundays through December 21\nOpening Night Parade: November 28 at 6 pm\n\nKiwanis Holiday Lights is a project of the Mankato Kiwanis Club. \nTo learn more about our service club visit www.mankatokiwanis.org.
URL:https://greatermankato.com/event_details/2025-kiwanis-holiday-lights/
LOCATION:Sibley Park\, 900 Mound Ave.\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Activities,Seasonal - Holiday
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SUMMARY:CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS
DESCRIPTION:CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS \nWithout support\, caregiving can be difficult and isolating. Gain insights and encouragement from others with one of these monthly Caregiver Support Groups at VINE. \nAll support groups are limited to 10 participants. Pre-registration is required. Call (507) 387-1666 or email vine@vinevolunteers.org. Free and open to the public. \nMankato Support Groups \nVINE Adult Community Center \n1st Wednesday of the month\nDec. 3\, 1:30 – 2:30 pm \n2nd Wednesday of the month\nDec. 10\, 1:30 – 3 pm \n3rd Wednesday of the month Dec. 17\, 5:15 – 6:30 pm \n3rd Thursday of the month \nIf you can’t attend a support group you’ve registered for\, please let us know. No-shows may prevent another caregiver from getting the support they need. Thank you for helping us make space for everyone.
URL:https://greatermankato.com/event_details/caregiver-support-groups-2/
LOCATION:VINE Adult Community Center\, 421 E. Hickory St.\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Interest
ORGANIZER;CN="VINE Adult Community Ctr":MAILTO:vine@vinevolunteers.org
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SUMMARY:MANKATO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (MSO) PREVIEW
DESCRIPTION:MANKATO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (MSO) PREVIEW \nFriday\, Dec. 12 \n12 – 1 pm \nAugust Jeske\, MSO Artistic Director & Musicians \nFree & open to the public \nMSO’s string quartet welcomes in the season with holiday favorites alongside Beethoven’s Ode to Joy. The familiar melody—bright\, noble and timeless—resonates through the glow of candles and twinkling lights\, blending classical grandeur with the gentle spirit of the season. This musical holiday treat evokes joy and hope\, capturing both Beethoven’s vision of universal brotherhood and the heartfelt togetherness that defines Christmastime.
URL:https://greatermankato.com/event_details/mankato-symphony-orchestra-mso-preview/
CATEGORIES:Live Entertainment,Seasonal - Holiday
ORGANIZER;CN="Mankato Symphony Orchestra":MAILTO:mso@mankatosymphony.org
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UID:10001374-1765566000-1765575000@greatermankato.com
SUMMARY:FrUiTCaKeS
DESCRIPTION:Mix together a batch of fruitcakes\, three dozen Christmas trees\, 10\,000 outdoor Christmas lights\, a chicken pox epidemic\, two southern spinsters\, an estranged old man\, a lost cat named Tutti Frutti and a Christmas hog named Buster and you’ve got the recipe for a fun-filled and touching evening of holiday cheer. Into this world comes Jamie\, a kid who has run away from home and come as far as his money will take him. At first\, he thinks this town’s inhabitants are “nuttier than fruitcakes\,” but soon he comes to admire\, appreciate and adore this nutty little town. A moving story of alienation\, understanding and reconciliation\, FrUiTCaKeS provides audiences with a heaping helping of holiday warmth and Christmas cheer.
URL:https://greatermankato.com/event_details/fruitcakes/2025-12-12/
LOCATION:Lincoln Community Center\, Mankato\, MN\, 110 Fulton St\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Activities,Live Entertainment,Seasonal - Holiday,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Merely Players Community Theatre":MAILTO:operations@merelyplayers.com
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