

# Events & Things To Do In Mankato on 3rd April 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Mankato on 3rd April 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.
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## About

Discover the best events and activities in Mankato on 3rd April 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Mankato

- **Event Name**: Day About Dancing
  - **Description**: The Mankato Ballet Company will be joining the Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota for another "Day About Dancing" to celebrate their upcoming show, Dorothy! Join Miss Liz and some ballerinas for an all-ages dance class, followed by a mini-performance
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  - **Date**: Fri Apr 03 2026 at 01:00 pm – Fri Apr 03 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mankato/day-about-dancing/200029558451358
  - **Venue**: Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota
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  - **Categories**: contests, workshops, kids
- **Event Name**: Seed Planting Make and Take
  - **Description**: Join us in getting ready for spring by planting seeds! We will have a Master Gardner onsite to share expertise and give gardening tips! 

Plant a seed to start your spring garden or help us start ours at the Museum!

One make and take seed planting includ
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  - **Date**: Fri Apr 03 2026 at 09:00 am – Fri Apr 03 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mankato/seed-planting-make-and-take/200029772252726
  - **Venue**: 224 Lamm St, Mankato, MN, United States, Minnesota 56001
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- **Event Name**: Good Friday At New Creation
  - **Description**: Join us with your family for our Good Friday service.

During this service we take time to intentionally remember what Jesus went through on the cross, taking our sins so we don't have to bear the weight of them.

We love celebrating this service because
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  - **Date**: Fri Apr 03 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Apr 03 2026 at 08:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mankato/good-friday-at-new-creation/200029811240149
  - **Venue**: 1124 N River Drive, North Mankato, MN, United States, Minnesota 56003
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  - **Categories**: good-friday, easter, kids, easter-services, easter-sunday
- **Event Name**: Tre Ore Service Good Friday
  - **Description**: On Good Friday, we invite you to join us at St. Paul's in North Mankato for a portion of the "Tre Ore" (3 hour) Good Friday Service. The worship service is designed for you to come and go between 12-3 PM as it works with your schedule.
Jesus hung on the c
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  - **Date**: Fri Apr 03 2026 at 12:00 pm – Fri Apr 03 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mankato/tre-ore-service-good-friday/200029520734320
  - **Venue**: St. Paul's Ev. Lutheran Church, North Mankato - WELS
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  - **Categories**: good-friday, easter, music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Good Friday Services at Hosanna
  - **Description**: Join us for services on April 3rd at Noon, 5pm*, and 7pm* for Good Friday.
*livestreamed service
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 11
  - **Date**: Fri Apr 03 2026 at 12:00 pm – Fri Apr 03 2026 at 01:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mankato/good-friday-services-at-hosanna/200029682759303
  - **Venue**: 105 Hosanna Dr, Mankato, MN, United States, Minnesota 56001
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  - **Categories**: good-friday, easter
- **Event Name**: City Mouse @ The Oleander Saloon
  - **Description**: City Mouse is back at the Oleander Saloon! Come check us out!!

Free Show
21+ Event
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  - **Date**: Fri Apr 03 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mankato/city-mouse-the-oleander-saloon/200029355071321
  - **Venue**: 701 North Riverfront Drive, Mankato, MN, United States, Minnesota 56001
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- **Event Name**: Park Picnic: Couple Date Night (Self-Guided) -   Mankato Area!
  - **Description**: Pop-Up Picnic in the Park Couple Date Nights (Self-Guided) Watch sunset with fun digital activities over picnic!About this Eventhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxgWuziXD5w  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/74fb2e7
  - **Date**: Fri Apr 03 2026 (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mankato/park-picnic-couple-date-night-self-guided-mankato-area-tickets/100001649093796939
  - **Venue**: Sibley Park - Recommended Park Venue or another park choice (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED)
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  - **Price**: USD 10
  - **Categories**: trips-adventures, picnic-in-park, pop-ups, contests, nonprofit, health-wellness

## Trending Events in Mankato

- **Event Name**: Park Picnic: Couple Date Night (Self-Guided) -   Mankato Area!
  - **Description**: Pop-Up Picnic in the Park Couple Date Nights (Self-Guided) Watch sunset with fun digital activities over picnic!About this Eventhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxgWuziXD5w  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/74fb2e7
  - **Venue**: Sibley Park - Recommended Park Venue or another park choice (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED)
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/ca50e3546612ca06f3287ffd7ac58caa85b09722217df69414c3d561d59105f7-rimg-w612-h408-dc46491c-gmir.jpg?v=1758622652
- **Event Name**: Nate Smith, Josh Ross, Brandon Wisham in Mankato
  - **Description**: 🎶 The Ultimate Nate Smith Experience LIVE at Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center—This Thursday, May 14, 2026! 🎶
It's that time of the year where everyone wants to have a musical breath! Your favorite, Nate Smith
  - **Venue**: Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/314e3b60-d6e9-11f0-9b22-c5969cdb3f26-rimg-w1200-h675-dc020604-gmir.webp?v=1765495749
- **Event Name**: The Wallflowers at Mayo Clinic Health Systems Event Center
  - **Description**: ✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at The Wallflowers at Mayo Clinic Health Systems Event Center, where every moment promises to be unforgettable! 🌟 Imagine of transforming Mayo Clinic Health Systems Event Center in th
  - **Venue**: Mayo Clinic Health Systems Event Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/05edcf50-2872-11f1-b311-a314a771e96d-rimg-w1200-h675-dc312e32-gmir.jpg?v=1774460561
- **Event Name**: Brit Floyd
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Vetter Stone Amphitheater
🏠 Address: 310 West Rock Street, Mankato, MN 56001
🌆 City: Mankato
📍 Location: 44.17, -94✨ Discover the extraordinary at Brit Floyd, where magic meets reality in ways you've never imagined! 🏛️ Set in
  - **Venue**: Vetter Stone Amphitheater
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/8242ed40-e431-11f0-820b-e5e04fbe28e9-rimg-w1200-h675-dc010402-gmir.webp?v=1766956174
- **Event Name**: Easter Services at Hosanna
  - **Description**: We can't wait to experience Easter at Hosanna with you! We have 4 service options this year, so whenever you choose to worship,  there's a place for you and your friends and family.
 
Easter Saturday, April 4th
5:00pm (regular service this year!)
 
Easter
  - **Venue**: 105 Hosanna Dr, Mankato, MN, United States, Minnesota 56001
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- **Event Name**: 54th Annual Traditional Mahkato Wacipi
  - **Description**: 54th Annual Traditional Mahkato Wacipi
Honoring the 38 Dakota
Date: September 18-20, 2026
Location: Dakota Wokisuye Makoce (Land of Memories Park), Mankato, MN
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Grand Entries:
- Friday at 7:00 PM
- Saturday at 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM
- Sunday at 1:00 PM

Spi
  - **Venue**: Land of Memories Park
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/72678018a871334cb6e9292aa8e667ac7afc4129d02e2e53dda5791908da2bc9-rimg-w500-h332-dca59573-gmir?v=1774971223
- **Event Name**: Southern Minnesota Regional Science & Engineering Elementary Fair
  - **Description**: We are thrilled to announce that the Southern Minnesota Science and Engineering Fair is back for its 75th year! 

Our Elementary Science &amp; Engineering Fair is open to students in grades 3-6, and last year, our Elementary Fair hosted over 400 projects
  - **Venue**: Minnesota State University, Mankato - Myers Field House
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/9116b211cca7a2645e2f848f5b4b3e08aa78592ffc317e97362b593ea1bbe5bb-rimg-w1200-h676-dc48005a-gmir?v=1774513684
- **Event Name**: Nate Smith with Josh Ross
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center
🏠 Address: 1 Civic Center Plaza, Mankato, MN 56001
🌆 City: Mankato
📍 Location: 44.1663, -94.0045🌟 Be part of history at Nate Smith with Josh Ross, an extraordinary gathering that will capti
  - **Venue**: Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center
- **Event Name**: HUNKS The Show at Kato Ballroom (Mankato, MN) 05/09/26
  - **Description**: Don’t Miss the Ultimate Girls’ Night Out! Grab Your Tickets Now for a Night Full of Fun, Excitement, and Unforgettable Memories. On Sale NowAbout this EventHUNKS The Show at Kato Ballroom (Mankato, MN) 05/09/26
  - **Venue**: Kato Ballroom
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/9892a654623fa6cdeae697c22da0405837e15737ebfd0ef7a6ae10f14097d55a-rimg-w1200-h628-dc040203-gmir.jpg?v=1765605686

## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Mankato?
  - **A:** Day About Dancing (Fri Apr 03 2026 at 01:00 pm at Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota), Seed Planting Make and Take (Fri Apr 03 2026 at 09:00 am at 224 Lamm St, Mankato, MN, United States, Minnesota 56001), Good Friday At New Creation (Fri Apr 03 2026 at 07:00 pm at 1124 N River Drive, North Mankato, MN, United States, Minnesota 56003), Tre Ore Service Good Friday (Fri Apr 03 2026 at 12:00 pm at St. Paul's Ev. Lutheran Church, North Mankato - WELS), Good Friday Services at Hosanna (Fri Apr 03 2026 at 12:00 pm at 105 Hosanna Dr, Mankato, MN, United States, Minnesota 56001).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Mankato this weekend April 3–5, 2026?
  - **A:** Good Friday At New Creation (Fri Apr 03 2026 at 07:00 pm at 1124 N River Drive, North Mankato, MN, United States, Minnesota 56003), City Mouse @ The Oleander Saloon (Fri Apr 03 2026 at 07:00 pm at 701 North Riverfront Drive, Mankato, MN, United States, Minnesota 56001).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Mankato in April 2026?
  - **A:** Day About Dancing (Fri Apr 03 2026 at 01:00 pm at Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota), Seed Planting Make and Take (Fri Apr 03 2026 at 09:00 am at 224 Lamm St, Mankato, MN, United States, Minnesota 56001), Good Friday At New Creation (Fri Apr 03 2026 at 07:00 pm at 1124 N River Drive, North Mankato, MN, United States, Minnesota 56003), Tre Ore Service Good Friday (Fri Apr 03 2026 at 12:00 pm at St. Paul's Ev. Lutheran Church, North Mankato - WELS), Good Friday Services at Hosanna (Fri Apr 03 2026 at 12:00 pm at 105 Hosanna Dr, Mankato, MN, United States, Minnesota 56001).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Mankato?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Mankato on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Mankato?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Mankato?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Mankato include Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota, 224 Lamm St, Mankato, MN, United States, Minnesota 56001, 1124 N River Drive, North Mankato, MN, United States, Minnesota 56003.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Mankato?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Mankato range from USD 10 to USD 10. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Mankato?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Mankato include Mankato Ballet Company, Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota, New Creation World Outreach Church.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Mankato?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Mankato.

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