Since 2018, the city of Mankato has recognized the second Monday in October as Indigenous People’s Day. Mankato’s Indigenous People’s Day Committee is hosting a weekend full of events October 6-10th. This year’s theme is “Keeping Indigenous History: Growing our Seeds.”

Travel back in time at History Fest, held annually at Darby Village on McGowans Farm, where adults and kids can see firsthand what living the farm lifestyle in the 17th century was like. Guests get to see performances by belly dancers, fire-eaters, storytellers, cannon shooters...

Check out the glorious fall colors of Minnesota by joining a scenic bike ride during the Mankato River Ramble. Presented by OFC and River’s Edge and hosted by both Mankato Bike Alliance and Minnesota Bicycle Alliance, the River Ramble is a celebration of Mankato’s award-winning bike...

Business After Hours is an excellent way for Greater Mankato Growth (GMG) members and new businesses in our community to learn about 12 member business over the course of the year, as well as, programs, events, and other opportunities offered by GMG. Business After Hours events...

The Greater Mankato Business Awards & Hall of Fame is Greater Mankato's premier business awards event. This event is a time where Greater Mankato Growth, Visit Mankato, City Center Partnership and GreenSeam honor the outstanding businesses, professionals, and organizations within the Greater Mankato community. Agenda:...

The biggest holiday event in Mankato is the Kiwanis Holiday Lights celebration in Sibley Park that attracts thousands of visitors annually. Families are invited to walk or drive through the route of more than 1.5 million holiday lights. Other on-site activities include ice skating (rentals...

Shop the small local businesses of Old Town on Small Business Saturday! The stores will be open from 9am - 4pm offering unique deals and treats. Shopping in Mankato's Boutique District will surely set you apart this holiday season. Shop small, Shop local, GIVE BIG!

A fun holiday event in beautiful lower North Mankato for the entire family and brought to you FREE of charge by the Business on Belgrade Association, the City of North Mankato, and MedExpress Urgent Care of Mankato. Enjoy trolley rides along Belgrade Avenue, a medallion...

Business After Hours is an excellent way for Greater Mankato Growth (GMG) members and new businesses in our community to learn about 12 member business over the course of the year, as well as, programs, events, and other opportunities offered by GMG. Business After Hours events...

Join us for an evening of shopping and holiday joy! Participating boutiques will be open late, serving treats and charm. Enjoy finding a unique gift in historic Old Town Mankato's locally owned boutiques and businesses. Holiday carolers will be singing merriment and don't forget to...

The expo will showcase the offerings of craft breweries here in Minnesota, as well as all over the United States. Attendees to the expo will have the opportunity to sample beers from over 40 different craft breweries in a commemorative sampling glass. In addition to...

Every winter, Spring Lake Park is a hot spot for both youth and adult hockey players for the Anthony Ford Pond Hockey Classic event. Several local hockey teams compete on the frozen Spring Lake Park’s pond during a two-day event that has additional options for...