# Events & Things To Do In Mankato on 8th May 2026 - **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Mankato on 8th 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 8th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out. ## Events in Mankato - **Event Name**: Mankato Area Kids Golf-A-Palooza 2026 - **Description**: Minnesota Kids Golf-A-Palooza is an organization created to help bring more kids and families to the great game of golf through community TOUR STOPS focused on fun, education, professional instruction and by filling the need to get kids fit for proper eq - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 235 - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 04:00 pm – Fri May 08 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mankato/mankato-area-kids-golf-a-palooza-2026/200029859206315 - **Venue**: North Links Golf Course and Driving Range - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9hZWFlZWZmNzlhNTRkZjcwMWI3Mjg0Yjc0NjM2ZTMzZjYwMWIzNzljMzE1YjlkNTEyMWE0ZTNkODhiN2M3ZTk2LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE1NTMtZGNmZmZmZmYtZ21pcj92PTE3NzY2OTM4NTI.avif - **Categories**: sports, kids, golf - **Event Name**: Free Food Friday - **Description**: Tweens and teens are invited to join us for a Cupcake Wars Free Food Friday on Friday, April 24th! Registration required. Open to ages 9-17. Registration opens Monday, March 23rd at 10:00am. Register by calling the library at 507-345-5120, stopping into t - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 30 - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mankato/free-food-friday/200029854507555 - **Venue**: North Mankato Taylor Library - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy84MWEyZWU0N2EzOTUxMzdjYWMxYzIxYTYyODUwNDcxYWFlMzJmOGI0Zjg3ODk0M2QyZDI0YjE1YzNmOTEwNjVlLXJpbWctdzk4OS1oMTI4MS1kY2Y5ZjBlMS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTkwMTUyMg.avif - **Event Name**: 2026 Farmstand Opening weekend! - **Description**: Farmstand will be opening for the season ! We will have grab and go bouquets for Mother’s Day! Hanging Baskets Veggie and flower plant starts Eggs Baked treats And more! - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 84 - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun May 10 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mankato/2026-farmstand-opening-weekend/200029853592412 - **Venue**: Little Roots Flower Farm - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvNmZjMjZlZGRjOTBmOWEyOGIxOTQ5ZDZiN2FiYmZiY2FmN2JiMjBiY2EyMjMwNmI2ZTRhNjViMTI3MTc1YjI2Ni1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg5MDMtZGNhOGJmZGUtZ21pcj92PTE3NzcxOTExOTQ.avif - **Event Name**: LIVE MUSIC BY HIGH STRUNG - **Description**: Get ready to rock with live music by High Strung on May 8th from 6pm-9pm! This high-energy band will be delivering all your favorite rock 'n' roll hits, making it a night you won't want to miss. Gather your friends, and come enjoy a night of great tunes a - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 10 - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri May 08 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mankato/live-music-by-high-strung/200029682756846 - **Venue**: 2030 Adams St, Mankato, MN, United States, Minnesota 56001 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy8yNWYwYzcxMGQyZTI0NTYxNjVlYzBlYTg4NDViZTVlZWUyZTczYzhmYjg0MTg2NmU0N2I2MjFlYjBiOTgwY2RiLXJpbWctdzgyMC1oMzEyLWRjMDIwMTAzLWdtaXI_dj0xNzc2ODQwOTM5.avif - **Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music - **Event Name**: Kayla Daniels @ The Oleander Saloon! - **Description**: Come check out Kayla Daniels @ The Oleander Saloon! 21+ No Cover - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 59 - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mankato/kayla-daniels-the-oleander-saloon/200029688774414 - **Venue**: 701 North Riverfront Drive, Mankato, MN - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy8yN2IyN2JhMWNjNWIzMWUxYzk0MDU3Nzc3MDk5OTIzZDhlNTVkOTYxOTkxODhkYjk4YTE5NzJiZGMxMDliZDkwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDEyMDAtZGNmMWYyZjItZ21pcj92PTE3NzU5NTU2Mzc.avif - **Event Name**: Swede's Smokin' Grill at Wheeler Park - new owners! - **Description**: Come meet the new owners of Swede's Smokin' Grill and grab some lunch! The Food Truck Stop is located in beautiful Wheeler Park in lower North Mankato. menu will be posted soon. - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 24 - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 11:00 am – Fri May 08 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mankato/swedes-smokin-grill-at-wheeler-park-new-owners/200029882362138 - **Venue**: 402 Page Avenue - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy80Njk5NGNhNDc5YjY4NGY1Mjg5ZTNmY2Y1ZDlhY2U5NjBkNWI0MGNhYzA1MjVkNGVhMjE3MTRjM2VjZjQ0MjA0LXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEwODAtZGNlZGYyZjgtZ21pcj92PTE3NzY2OTM4NDk.avif - **Categories**: food-drinks - **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 08 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 - **Event Name**: Reiki Class: Usui Holy Fire® III Reiki Master Class - **Description**: The Usui Holy Fire® III World Peace Reiki Master workshop is for those who want to deepen their understanding of Reiki, increase the effectiveness of their Reiki energies and an excellent class for those who are interested in self-healing and spiritual de - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sun May 10 2026 at 04:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mankato/reiki-class-usui-holy-fire-iii-reiki-master-class/200029682758253 - **Venue**: 1611 N Riverfront Dr, Mankato, MN 56001-3258, United States - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy80ODhhMzk4NmMyNjZmNWQ1OGFjYzNjMjlmNTg5YjNkM2I4OWVjMDgwYWFlZTFlYWU5NjY1YmU4MWQ1YzY3YTE1LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kYzYxNzUxYS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzM2NzI4MQ.avif - **Categories**: workshops, health-wellness, spiritual, art ## 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**: Lee Brice: Live in Concert - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Vetter Stone Amphitheater 🏠 Address: 310 West Rock Street, Mankato, MN 56001 🌆 City: Mankato 📍 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 🚒 - **Description**: 🎉 The Fun Days Parade: Our biggest tradition of the summer! 🎉 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 at Vetter Stone Amphitheater - **Description**: ✨ Discover the extraordinary at Lee Brice at Vetter Stone Amphitheater, where magic meets reality in ways you've never imagined! 🏛️ Set in Vetter Stone Amphitheater nestled in bustling Mankato, M - **Venue**: Vetter Stone Amphitheater - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/11be3f80-43ad-11f1-b649-77d382fb3d5c-rimg-w1200-h747-dc020105-gmir.jpg?v=1777454603 - **Event Name**: Lee Brice - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to Lee Brice, where the impossible becomes possible and dreams take flight! 🏛️ 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**: 📍 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**: 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! 🏛️ 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 ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top events in Mankato? - **A:** Mankato Area Kids Golf-A-Palooza 2026 (Fri May 08 2026 at 04:00 pm at North Links Golf Course and Driving Range), Free Food Friday (Fri May 08 2026 at North Mankato Taylor Library), 2026 Farmstand Opening weekend! (Fri May 08 2026 at 09:00 am at Little Roots Flower Farm), LIVE MUSIC BY HIGH STRUNG (Fri May 08 2026 at 06:00 pm at 2030 Adams St, Mankato, MN, United States, Minnesota 56001), Kayla Daniels @ The Oleander Saloon! (Fri May 08 2026 at 07:00 pm at 701 North Riverfront Drive, 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 North Links Golf Course and Driving Range, North Mankato Taylor Library, Little Roots Flower Farm. - **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 Kids Golf-A-Palooza, North Mankato Taylor Library, Little Roots Flower Farm. - **Q**: Are there any online events available? - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. 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