# Events & Things To Do In Mankato on 1st May 2026 - **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Mankato on 1st May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out. - **Category**: ## About Discover the best events and activities in Mankato on 1st May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out. ## Events in Mankato - **Event Name**: Norseman Lobster in Mankato Mn! Surf🦞 & TurfπŸ” - **Description**: Mankato Mn, get ready for lobster rolls(1/4 pound of Maine lobster Claws and Knuckles ONLY)🦞 cooked in the bestπŸ† Butter from Hope Creamery 🧈 placed in a New England style roll we get from the East Coast. Hand smashed πŸ„ wagyu burgers(From our local farmer - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 320 - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 11:00 am – Fri May 01 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mankato/norseman-lobster-in-mankato-mn-surf-and-turf/200029948507330 - **Venue**: The Hub Food Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy9kYzYwY2U0OTI2NjBkODg4NzcyNmJlM2Q0ZjhlNDY1MDU0N2VlYTJjMDEyN2I5YWEzM2ExMTg3MTZmZjMxOWNjLXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEwODAtZGNjZGQxMzgtZ21pcj92PTE3NzcyNTAxNzY.avif - **Event Name**: Underworld Exhibit: ATONEMENT - **Description**: UNDERWORLD EXHIBIT: ATONEMENT Friday, May 1 5–8 PM Carnegie Art Center β€’ Mecca Tattoo This year, the Underworld Exhibit explores Atonement β€” a study in reckoning and renewal✨ This is a family-friendly event…The street will be closed for a May Day celebr - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 399 - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 05:00 pm – Fri May 01 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mankato/underworld-exhibit-atonement/200029772768810 - **Venue**: 115 S Broad St, Mankato, MN - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy80NDU3YWU3NTE1OWRiOWZiZWZjOTk2MGQ2ZGM5ZjdiYWE1Y2UyMjJlNTk1M2E1YjJhODUyYzE5ZDAwODNhOGVmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE4NTUtZGMwNjEwMTEtZ21pcj92PTE3NzcwNzk4MzU.avif - **Categories**: art - **Event Name**: Y2K Night - **Description**: 🎧 Y2K NIGHT – FREE EVENT 🎧 Step back into the early 2000s for a night of throwback hits, neon vibes, and nonstop energy! ✨ Event Details ✨ πŸ“ Location: JD’s Hideaway πŸ“… Date: Friday, May 1st, 2026 ⏰ Time: 10:00 PM – Close πŸ’Έ Entry: FREE 🎢 Music By: πŸ”₯ DJ H - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 10:00 pm – Sat May 02 2026 at 02:00 am (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mankato/y2k-night/200029984645554 - **Venue**: JD's Hideaway Mankato Axe Throwing - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy81YzRkZWJiMDIxYWM2ZDc1MzQ2OGFiNmMzZTZhZWZlZGQwNzZlMTAwMWYwMGY3ZjA1MTIyMzk5ZWI1ODI1YmRlLXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEzNTAtZGMwNzA3MTctZ21pcj92PTE3NzcwOTE0NTQ.avif - **Event Name**: Bad Liquor Management at The Oleander Saloon - **Description**: These four at the Oleander Saloon, Friday, May 1 from 7-10pm. Featuring a lineup anchored by Kit Kildahl and featuring Mike and Dave Pengra, and Dale Haefner, the group brings together deep musical experience and a shared instinct for what works in front - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 58 - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri May 01 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mankato/bad-liquor-management-at-the-oleander-saloon/200029998331850 - **Venue**: Oleander Saloon - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy80MGM2NTZhNGQxMGM1MTQ1YjZiNTBmNGJjMDFiYTdkYTZmNTk5MGE4MTU5Y2UzYTE0YTIwN2E3NmZmZmI2NTcwLXJpbWctdzg1Ni1oNTY0LWRjMmYxNzE3LWdtaXI_dj0xNzc3NDE3Njcw.avif - **Event Name**: Lionheart Gala - **Description**: Join us for an inspiring fundraiser with an evening celebrating the growth of our students!About this EventWelcome to the Lionheart Gala!Join us for an inspiring fundraiser with a - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 05:45 pm – Fri May 01 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mankato/lionheart-gala/100001980391046932 - **Venue**: Mankato Christian Academy - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvMjI1YzdiMzFjN2ZhNjMxYmJiZWNkZmIwNzBiOGI4OWRmZWU4MDcwZTY0NDFhZGI5NWU0MWFjNjUzY2QyNWVkMi1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg2MDAtZGNmM2YzZjMtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzcwMTMyMzQ2.avif - **Price**: USD 55 to 375 - **Categories**: nonprofit - **Event Name**: Initials Game Live @ The Circle Inn - **Description**: First day of full patio season!!!! We are having the Initials game Friday because we have an event Saturday. Come down Friday evening for some fun! - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 11 - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mankato/initials-game-live-the-circle-inn/200029955736248 - **Venue**: 232 Belgrade Ave, North Mankato, MN - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9kNDU2YWYyZTk3OWMwZjRjYzY5YmI0ZDM3MTg4YTY3ODEwZTc4MGNjYjY2NjFjY2YzMmU1NDZjNGEzNWE4ZDIxLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDExMDYtZGMxYTFkMWYtZ21pcj92PTE3Nzc0MzYxMDI.avif - **Event Name**: RoA at WOW!Zone - **Description**: Live Music - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 28 - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri May 01 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mankato/roa-at-wowzone/200029350622027 - **Venue**: WOW!Zone - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9mMGM1ODY0YWZkNGNkMGVkODAwMDExODNhYzRjODRmMWU4NTU2NDFiZjEzZGE4YTJhM2U0MDAzNTY3NGYzMzhiLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2JmMWUyZS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NjIyNzg0OA.avif - **Categories**: music, live-music, entertainment - **Event Name**: Mankato Shred Day - **Description**: Join Profinium Bank for a FREE Community Shred Day in Mankato! Safely destroy sensitive paperwork with secure on-site shredding at the WOW! Zone parking lot. βœ… Event Guidelines 4 bag limit per vehicle βœ” Glossy paper accepted (not wax-coated) βœ” Cardsto - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 138 - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 09:00 am – Fri May 01 2026 at 11:00 am (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mankato/mankato-shred-day/200029756236506 - **Venue**: WOW!Zone - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy84MDllMTNjNzk2ODMxNWFkZGIzMjFlOGJhNTRkMzk4ZDVkOTg4NmU3M2U3ZDZlNjk4ZjA0MjdkMjkzMjYxYTVhLXJpbWctdzgwMC1oODAwLWRjMDEwMTAxLWdtaXI_dj0xNzc3Mzg4NjMz.avif - **Event Name**: Kids May Day Event - **Description**: Join us Friday, May 1 to make a kid May Day β€œBasket” Each kid will get a pot to decorate and plant to take home as well as a packet of seeds of their choosing Event will be held rain or shine, but we hope for fresh air in time outside! Event will be he - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 25 - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 02:00 pm – Fri May 01 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mankato/kids-may-day-event/200029853592919 - **Venue**: 23352 N Riverfront Dr, Mankato, MN - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy85ODNlZWRhYjJkY2FkM2FjZjJiMDhhOGI3ZmJiMGUyMzAzNzZjZGVlMDE2Njg4NjE2NThjMTcwYzJkNzI5MTU0LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE2MDAtZGM3YzU5MzQtZ21pcj92PTE3NzY0MTU1NDE.avif - **Categories**: kids - **Event Name**: Chess Night - **Description**: Join us every first Friday of the month for Chess Night! Open to all ages and skill levels. Boards will be available, but feel free to bring your own. No registration required. - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 2 - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 04:00 pm – Fri May 01 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mankato/chess-night/200029971704754 - **Venue**: North Mankato Taylor Library - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvZDA0ZWNjMzMzNzgzYzlkYjAwYmQ3MTcxZmE2Y2Q5OWZiNGIyOWViMzRkMmU0NzgxMGJjYzg4NTdhZThhYTM1OS1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWgxNTUzLWRjMDEwMTAxLWdtaXI_dj0xNzc2ODQ5MTEz.avif - **Categories**: first-friday - **Event Name**: Kubota Orange Days at Arnold's - **Description**: Join us for our Annual Kubota Orange Days! Ride & drive your new Kubota. Extra savings on new Kubota equipment. 0% financing available. Stop by on May 1st and check it out! - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 27 - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 10:00 am – Fri May 01 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mankato/kubota-orange-days-at-arnolds/200029927333155 - **Venue**: 1715 Howard Dr, North Mankato, MN, United States, Minnesota 56003 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy80M2VhYzMyYjVlNDhjZjNlNTRjYmVjMzNiZDMzNWMyOGJkZTM4YmQwMjA3MWE5ZDNkYjgxZGJhODkxMTI2ZDQ5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kYzhmYzVkNS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzQyMDkyMA.avif - **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 May 01 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) - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9jYTUwZTM1NDY2MTJjYTA2ZjMyODdmZmQ3YWM1OGNhYTg1YjA5NzIyMjE3ZGY2OTQxNGMzZDU2MWQ1OTEwNWY3LXJpbWctdzYxMi1oNDA4LWRjNDY0OTFjLWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc1ODYyMjY1Mg.avif - **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 Centerβ€”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**: Lee Brice: Live in Concert - **Description**: πŸ“ Venue: Vetter Stone Amphitheater 🏠 Address: 310 West Rock Street, Mankato, MN 56001 πŸŒ† City: Mankato πŸ“ Location: 44.17, -94✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Lee Brice: Live in Concert, where every moment promises to be unforgettab - **Venue**: Vetter Stone Amphitheater - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/bd22d720-3d93-11f1-946b-a12f2c65e4b3-rimg-w1200-h800-dcebf1f7-gmir.jpg?v=1776784017 - **Event Name**: 🍭 2026 Fun Days Parade πŸš’ - **Description**: πŸŽ‰ The Fun Days Parade: Our biggest tradition of the summer! πŸŽ‰ Join us Saturday, July 11th at 11:00 AM for the event everyone looks forward to all year. Around here, people don’t just show up… they’re setting out blankets days in advance to claim the best - **Venue**: Belgrade Ave, North Mankato, MN 56003, United States - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/9dccccce9aa2823e5918cacce213fc9c808d225591a10fe34ea82ef452d9a2e4-rimg-w1200-h904-dca2958d-gmir?v=1777402992 - **Event Name**: Lee Brice - **Description**: πŸŽ‰ Welcome to Lee Brice, where the impossible becomes possible and dreams take flight! πŸ›οΈ Join us at Vetter Stone Amphitheatre in the heart of Mankato, MN for an event that will redefine y - **Venue**: Vetter Stone Amphitheatre - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/ce9fbd90-3f43-11f1-9d46-d353ff0ce136-rimg-w1200-h1006-dcf1f4f3-gmir.jpg?v=1776969588 - **Event Name**: Brit Floyd - **Description**: πŸ“ Venue: Vetter Stone Amphitheater 🏠 Address: 310 West Rock Street, Mankato, MN 56001 πŸŒ† City: Mankato πŸ“ Location: 44.17, -94✨ Discover the extraordinary at Brit Floyd, where magic meets reality in ways you've never imagined! πŸ›οΈ 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**: Clay Walker at Mayo Clinic Health Systems Event Center - **Description**: ✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Clay Walker at Mayo Clinic Health Systems Event Center, where every moment promises to be unforgettable! 🌟 Imagine of transforming Mayo Clinic Health Systems Event Center in the he - **Venue**: Mayo Clinic Health Systems Event Center - **Event Name**: The Wallflowers at Mayo Clinic Health Systems Event Center - **Description**: ✨ Discover the extraordinary at The Wallflowers at Mayo Clinic Health Systems Event Center, where magic meets reality in ways you've never imagined! πŸ›οΈ Set in Mayo Clinic Health Systems Event Center nestled in bustling - **Venue**: Mayo Clinic Health Systems Event Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/1f59f1b0-3e9a-11f1-bef1-87181254181b-rimg-w1080-h1350-dc283236-gmir.png?v=1776896710 - **Event Name**: Clay Walker - **Description**: 🌟 Be part of history at Clay Walker, an extraordinary gathering that will captivate your imagination! πŸ›οΈ The prestigious Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center in Mankato, MN sets the sta - **Venue**: Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/0a717b10-43ef-11f1-8b44-9fb43287db39-rimg-w1000-h984-dcc8f2db-gmir.jpg?v=1777482938 ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top events in Mankato? - **A:** Norseman Lobster in Mankato Mn! Surf🦞 & TurfπŸ” (Fri May 01 2026 at 11:00 am at The Hub Food Park), Underworld Exhibit: ATONEMENT (Fri May 01 2026 at 05:00 pm at 115 S Broad St, Mankato, MN), Y2K Night (Fri May 01 2026 at 10:00 pm at JD's Hideaway Mankato Axe Throwing), Bad Liquor Management at The Oleander Saloon (Fri May 01 2026 at 07:00 pm at Oleander Saloon), Lionheart Gala (Fri May 01 2026 at 05:45 pm at Mankato Christian Academy). - **Q**: What events are happening in Mankato this weekend May 1–3, 2026? - **A:** Underworld Exhibit: ATONEMENT (Fri May 01 2026 at 05:00 pm at 115 S Broad St, Mankato, MN), Y2K Night (Fri May 01 2026 at 10:00 pm at JD's Hideaway Mankato Axe Throwing), Bad Liquor Management at The Oleander Saloon (Fri May 01 2026 at 07:00 pm at Oleander Saloon), Lionheart Gala (Fri May 01 2026 at 05:45 pm at Mankato Christian Academy), Initials Game Live @ The Circle Inn (Fri May 01 2026 at 06:00 pm at 232 Belgrade Ave, North Mankato, MN). - **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 The Hub Food Park, 115 S Broad St, Mankato, MN, JD's Hideaway Mankato Axe Throwing. - **Q**: What is the price range for events in Mankato? - **A:** Prices for events in Mankato range from USD 10 to USD 375. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Mankato? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Mankato include Norseman Lobster, Mecca Tattoo, HNZN Entertainment. - **Q**: Are there any online events available? - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. 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