

# Events & Things To Do In Mankato on 17th April 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Mankato on 17th 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 17th April 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Mankato

- **Event Name**: Toy Stories on Ice: 51st Annual Ice Show
  - **Description**: Experience an exciting adventure on ice that showcases local talent and brings the community together!

The Mankato Figure Skating Club's 51st annual ice show features a playful and heartfelt retelling of Toy Story, with skaters of all ages portraying fav
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  - **Date**: Fri Apr 17 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Apr 17 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mankato/toy-stories-on-ice-51st-annual-ice-show/200029853592818
  - **Venue**: 1251 Monks Avenue, Mankato, MN, United States, Minnesota 56001
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: FRIDAY NIGHT FEVER 2026
  - **Description**: Sometimes it...erm, glows in April!!! Friday Night Fever was such a blast last year that we couldn't help but do it again this year! The theme is DISCO, DUH! so grab anything that glitters &amp; shimmers &amp; get yo' booty to the Wine Cafe on April 17! V
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  - **Date**: Fri Apr 17 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Apr 17 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mankato/friday-night-fever-2026/200029874655227
  - **Venue**: WineCafe Bar
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  - **Categories**: parties, entertainment
- **Event Name**: The 6th Colloquium on Analytics, Data Science, and Computing (CADSCOM2026)
  - **Description**: Join CADSCOM 2026 on April 17 in Mankato, MN—an ACM-approved colloquium featuring peer-reviewed research and Industry-Faculty Panels.About this EventThe Twin Cities ACM Chapter invites students, faculty, and professionals
  - **Date**: Fri Apr 17 2026 at 08:00 am – Fri Apr 17 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mankato/the-6th-colloquium-on-analytics-data-science-and-computing-cadscom2026/100001982049635816
  - **Venue**: 620 S Rd
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  - **Price**: USD 0 to 55
  - **Categories**: it, business, conferences
- **Event Name**: Jack Backbone & TJ Brown @ The Oleander Saloon!
  - **Description**: Come join us at the Oleander Saloon!
We are-- Acoustic Americana Blues, Rock and Country
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  - **Date**: Fri Apr 17 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mankato/jack-backbone-and-tj-brown-the-oleander-saloon/200029044721217
  - **Venue**: 701 North Riverfront Drive, Mankato, MN, United States, Minnesota 56001
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- **Event Name**: ATA at WOW!Zone
  - **Description**: Live Music
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    - Count: 9
  - **Date**: Fri Apr 17 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri Apr 17 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mankato/ata-at-wowzone/200029756237813
  - **Venue**: WOW!Zone
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  - **Categories**: music, live-music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: LIVE MUSIC BY ANOTHER TIME AROUND
  - **Description**: Get ready to rock with live music by Another Time Around on April 17th from 6 to 9 PM! 🎸🎶 They'll be bringing all your favorite rock hits to WOW!Zone for a night of great vibes and good times. Don't miss this epic performance—mark your calendar! 🎉
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  - **Date**: Fri Apr 17 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri Apr 17 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mankato/live-music-by-another-time-around/200029785440128
  - **Venue**: 2030 Adams St, Mankato, MN, United States, Minnesota 56001
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  - **Categories**: music, live-music, entertainment, calendar
- **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 17 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
- **Event Name**: Library Fundraiser with Panda Express
  - **Description**: Support the North Mankato Taylor Library's future programs by eating at Panda Express on Friday, April 17th! Show the flyer when ordering in person or enter the code 3854515 when ordering online or using the app. We appreciate your support!
  - **Date**: Fri Apr 17 2026 at 10:00 am – Fri Apr 17 2026 at 08:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mankato/library-fundraiser-with-panda-express/200029866520526
  - **Venue**: Panda Express
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy8wY2M1NGVkZjg3YTI1MTRmYTExNDJjZDRjY2QzNzQyNzEwYjNmY2EwOWM2YzhkNTMxOTk2YmQ2Mzk4MjA1NjYzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE2OTctZGNmZmZmZmYtZ21pcj92PTE3NzQ2MDYxNjU.avif
  - **Categories**: Nonprofit

## 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)
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- **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
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- **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
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- **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
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- **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
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- **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:** Toy Stories on Ice: 51st Annual Ice Show (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 07:00 pm at 1251 Monks Avenue, Mankato, MN, United States, Minnesota 56001), FRIDAY NIGHT FEVER 2026 (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 07:00 pm at WineCafe Bar), The 6th Colloquium on Analytics, Data Science, and Computing (CADSCOM2026) (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 08:00 am at 620 S Rd), Jack Backbone & TJ Brown @ The Oleander Saloon! (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 07:00 pm at 701 North Riverfront Drive, Mankato, MN, United States, Minnesota 56001), ATA at WOW!Zone (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 06:00 pm at WOW!Zone).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Mankato in April 2026?
  - **A:** Toy Stories on Ice: 51st Annual Ice Show (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 07:00 pm at 1251 Monks Avenue, Mankato, MN, United States, Minnesota 56001), FRIDAY NIGHT FEVER 2026 (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 07:00 pm at WineCafe Bar), The 6th Colloquium on Analytics, Data Science, and Computing (CADSCOM2026) (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 08:00 am at 620 S Rd), Jack Backbone & TJ Brown @ The Oleander Saloon! (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 07:00 pm at 701 North Riverfront Drive, Mankato, MN, United States, Minnesota 56001), ATA at WOW!Zone (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 06:00 pm at WOW!Zone).
- **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 1251 Monks Avenue, Mankato, MN, United States, Minnesota 56001, WineCafe Bar, 620 S Rd.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Mankato?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Mankato range from USD 10 to USD 55. 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 Figure Skating Club, Silver Summer, Twin Cities ACM Chapter.
- **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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