Holiday Sampling Saturdays at MTRY & CO. Stop 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. Each Saturday features holiday boxes...
Holiday Art-on-the-Cart Shop 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. Browse and purchase unique, handmade items crafted by VINE...
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,...
🎄🛍️ Holiday Craft and Gift Show – River Hills Mall, Mankato! 🛍️🎄 📅 November 28–30, 2025 📍 River Hills Mall – Mankato, MN 1850 Adams St, Mankato, MN 56001 Mall Hours! Get ready for a festive 3-day shopping experience filled with handmade gifts, local vendors,...
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....
The Twin Rivers Arts Festival (formerly the GSR Fine Arts Festival) celebrates the fine arts in the greater Mankato area. We’re committed to creating an outlet for professional artists to connect with the community. 70+ visual artists, authors and musicians present their work at a...
Your favorite country tunes, plus 50's & 60's rock, and a few classic Christmas songs too! Friday, November 28th - 7:00 P.M. Saturday, November 29th - 7:00 P.M. Sunday, November 30th - 2:00 P.M. Tickets ($30) available at: Waseca Music Co. Rhapsody Music Kato...
Former and Current Military Members join FXB Mankato the first Monday of every month for a Free Kickboxing Class at 5:15pm. 1170 South Riverfront Drive Mankato, MN 56001
CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS Without support, caregiving can be difficult and isolating. Gain insights and encouragement from others with one of these monthly Caregiver Support Groups at VINE. All support groups are limited to 10 participants. Pre-registration is required. Call (507) 387-1666 or email [email protected]. Free...
🎄🛍️ Holiday Craft and Gift Show – River Hills Mall, Mankato! 🛍️🎄 📅 December 5–7, 2025 📍 River Hills Mall – Mankato, MN 1850 Adams St, Mankato, MN 56001 Mall Hours! Get ready for a festive 3-day shopping experience filled with handmade gifts, local vendors,...
MANKATO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (MSO) PREVIEW Friday, Dec. 12 12 – 1 pm August Jeske, MSO Artistic Director & Musicians Free & open to the public MSO's string quartet welcomes in the season with holiday favorites alongside Beethoven’s Ode to Joy. The familiar melody—bright, noble and...
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...
Join us for family fun at the Blue Earth County History Center! Each month, enjoy free admission, a scavenger hunt, crafts, and a hands-on history workshop for all ages! Workshops will be short 20-30 minute sessions held at 10:30 am and 2 pm. (most months)...
Musicorum, greater Mankato’s premiere chamber choral ensemble (Dr. Elisabeth Cherland, music director), will present a holiday-themed concert featuring various choral music styles. We will perform choral works by Renaissance composers Tomas Luis de Victoria, Richard Dering and Michael Praetorius, 20th-century composers Herbert Howells and John...
The five choirs of MAYC will present their gift of song to celebrate the season. Singers in first grade through high school will share seasonal songs in the beautiful space of Christ Chapel at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter.
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...
Join #SWMHP for an Open House in St. Peter! 🏡 📅 Tuesday, December 16 ⏰ 4:00–6:00 PM 📍 2103 Lunden Street, St. Peter, MN Tour the first Partnership Community Land Trust (PCLT) homes in St. Peter—affordable living, beautifully built. These homes offer quality and long-term...
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,...
FREE MEMORY SCREENINGS Thursday, Dec. 18 9 – 11 am Are you concerned about your memory? VINE’s Caregiver Coaches are offering free 15-minute memory screening appointments. These are a great tool for anyone worried about memory loss or those who want to establish a baseline....
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...
Celebrate the season with the timeless grandeur of Beethoven's 9th Symphony, featuring the uplifting Ode to Joy. This monumental work, with its soaring choral finale featuring soloists Jenny Haugen-Hesse, Melissa Williams, Seokho Park, and Philip Zawisza, captures the spirit of unity and joy that defines...
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...
Ring in the new year in the great outdoors! Join the park naturalist for a tranquil walk through the beauty of Minneopa State Park. This hike covers approximately 2 miles on mostly flat terrain. Be sure to dress warmly and wear sturdy, comfortable boots. To...
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...
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,...
Join us for a New Year’s Eve celebration unlike you’ve ever experienced! We love being at home in our pjs by 11pm... or out on the town later; so, this arty party goes til 10pm. It’ll be midnight somewhere (Greenland, actually) during our early ball...
Join us for a New Year’s Eve celebration unlike you’ve ever experienced! We love being at home in our pjs by 11pm... or out on the town later; so, this arty party goes til 10pm. It’ll be midnight somewhere (Greenland, actually) during our early ball...
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...