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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: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:Open House – Tour the First PCLT Homes of St. Peter
DESCRIPTION:Join #SWMHP for an Open House in St. Peter! 🏡 \n📅 Tuesday\, December 16\n⏰ 4:00–6:00 PM\n📍 2103 Lunden Street\, St. Peter\, MN \nTour the first Partnership Community Land Trust (PCLT) homes in St. Peter—affordable living\, beautifully built. These homes offer quality and long-term stability for income-qualified buyers. \nLocated in the growing Traverse Green neighborhood\, these 4-bedroom\, 2-bath homes feature open-concept living\, a private primary suite\, attached 2-stall garages\, and all major appliances included. \nHIGHLIGHTS:\n• 4 Bed | 2 Bath | 2-Stall Garage\n• 1\,488 sq ft of accessible\, slab-on-grade living\n• $217\,000*—as low as $201\,000 based on income\n• Up to $15\,000 in down payment assistance available\n• Own the home\, lease the land affordably through PCLT \nWhether you’re starting your homeownership journey or looking for a high-quality\, affordable place to call home\, we’re here to help. A Homeownership Advisor will be available to answer questions and discuss eligibility. \nLearn about our programs & contact our Homeownership Team today: https://tinyurl.com/v4hw82wb
URL:https://greatermankato.com/event_details/open-house-tour-the-first-pclt-homes-of-st-peter/
CATEGORIES:Community Activities,Non-Profit,Nonprofit,Seasonal - Holiday,Workshops & Educational
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnership":MAILTO:nichelles@swmhp.org
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SUMMARY:World Juniors Pre-Tournament Series Switzerland vs. Minnesota State
DESCRIPTION:The 50th anniversary of the IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship will take place Dec. 26\, 2025 – Jan. 5\, 2026\, in Saint Paul and Minneapolis\, Minnesota. In the leadup to the tournament\, teams from around the world will compete in the World Juniors Pre-Tournament Series\, presented by Delta Dental of Minnesota\, hosted by four Minnesota communities representing the State of Hockey: Mankato\, Duluth\, Bemidji and Rochester. \nAs a part of this series\, Mankato will host Team Denmark’s official pre-tournament camp at the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center and will host a pair of highly anticipated games; one between Switzerland and Mankato’s very own Minnesota State University\, Mavericks\, and another between Denmark and Canada. \nSwitzerland vs. Minnesota State University \nTuesday\, December 16 – 7:00 p.m. CT at the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center\nTickets available here.
URL:https://greatermankato.com/event_details/world-juniors-pre-tournament-series-switzerland-vs-minnesota-state/
LOCATION:Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center\, 1 Civic Center Plaza\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sports & Recreation
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