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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:Mankato Area Community Band Concert
DESCRIPTION:Free concerts in the park. Drop in to hear a wide variety of musical favorites. Suitable for all ages!
URL:https://greatermankato.com/event_details/mankato-area-community-band-concert/2025-07-15/
LOCATION:Sibley Park\, 900 Mound Ave.\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Entertainment
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SUMMARY:Mankato Area Community Band Concert
DESCRIPTION:Free concerts in the park. Drop in to hear a wide variety of musical favorites. Suitable for all ages!
URL:https://greatermankato.com/event_details/mankato-area-community-band-concert/2025-07-01/
LOCATION:Sibley Park\, 900 Mound Ave.\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Entertainment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mankato Area Community Band":MAILTO:contact@boyinblue.org
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SUMMARY:Mankato Area Community Band Concert
DESCRIPTION:Free concerts in the park. Drop in to hear a wide variety of musical favorites. Suitable for all ages!
URL:https://greatermankato.com/event_details/mankato-area-community-band-concert/2025-06-24/
LOCATION:Sibley Park\, 900 Mound Ave.\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Entertainment
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SUMMARY:Mankato Area Community Band Concert
DESCRIPTION:Free concerts in the park. Drop in to hear a wide variety of musical favorites. Suitable for all ages!
URL:https://greatermankato.com/event_details/mankato-area-community-band-concert/2025-06-17/
LOCATION:Sibley Park\, 900 Mound Ave.\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Entertainment
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SUMMARY:Mankato Area Community Band Concert
DESCRIPTION:Free concerts in the park. Drop in to hear a wide variety of musical favorites. Suitable for all ages!
URL:https://greatermankato.com/event_details/mankato-area-community-band-concert/2025-06-10/
LOCATION:Sibley Park\, 900 Mound Ave.\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Entertainment
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SUMMARY:2024 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. \nwww.kiwanisholidaylights.com \nHours:\nSundays – Thursdays 5:00 – 9:00 pm\nFridays & Saturdays 5:00 – 10:00 pm \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/2024-kiwanis-holiday-lights/
LOCATION:Sibley Park\, 900 Mound Ave.\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seasonal - Holiday
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SUMMARY:Zero Waste Day in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Join in the fun. Come to the Zero Waste Day in the Park at Sibley Park pavilion\, 900 Park Lane\, Mankato\, on Sunday\, September 8\, from noon to 3:00. Totally free is: food; music; clothing swap and mending clinic; electronic repair and recycling; face painting; information for reducing\, recycling and energy savings. (For clothing repair\, please bring necessary parts and supplies). Sibley Park pavilion is by the Kiwanis garage. Take a left turn at the park entrance and go to the end of the road.
URL:https://greatermankato.com/event_details/zero-waste-day-in-the-park/
LOCATION:Sibley Park\, 900 Mound Ave.\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fairs & Festivals,Workshops & Educational
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SUMMARY:Less Is Best — Ways to Reduce Waste
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Mankato Area Zero Waste\, this event features breakout sessions\, activities for kids\, informational tables\, door prizes\, and free lunch (until food is gone). \nSaturday\, April 27\, 10 a.m-1 p.m.\nSibley Park Pavilion\, Mankato \nBreakout Sessions:\n10:00-10:20: Beyond Plastics\n10:30-10:50: Composting 101\n11-11:20: Home Energy Efficiency\n11:30-11:50: TREX Plastic Film Recycling\n12-12:20: B.E. County Recycling & Reuse\n12:30-12:50: Solar Energy Sourcing
URL:https://greatermankato.com/event_details/less-is-best-ways-to-reduce-waste/
LOCATION:Sibley Park\, 900 Mound Ave.\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy
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UID:10000148-1700845200-1704056400@greatermankato.com
SUMMARY:2023 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. \nwww.kiwanisholidaylights.com \nHours:\nSundays – Thursdays 5:00 – 9:00 pm\nFridays & Saturdays 5:00 – 10:00 pm \nOpening Night Parade: Friday\, November 24 at 6:00 pm \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/2023-kiwanis-holiday-lights/
LOCATION:Sibley Park\, 900 Mound Ave.\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seasonal - Holiday
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SUMMARY:Kiwanis Holiday Lights
DESCRIPTION: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 available)\, reindeer encounters\, an illumination show with LED lights\, Santa visits\, ice sculptures and more.
URL:https://greatermankato.com/event_details/kiwanis-holiday-lights/
LOCATION:Sibley Park\, 900 Mound Ave.\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States
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