

# Crafts Events | List Of All Upcoming Crafts Events In Mankato

- **Subtitle**: Explore all upcoming crafts events in Mankato, find information & tickets for upcoming crafts events happening in Mankato.
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Explore all upcoming crafts events in Mankato, find information & tickets for upcoming crafts events happening in Mankato.

## Events in Mankato

- **Event Name**: April Shop Small @ The Mall Craft & Vendor Event
  - **Description**: Shop Small at the Mall Craft &amp; Vendor Event: April Edition! 💜

Hosted by Midwest Makers Mercantile &amp; Kato Promotions, this fun community event at River Hills Mall brings together local makers, small businesses, and unique vendors from around the a
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    - Count: 30
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 11 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun Apr 12 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mankato/april-shop-small-the-mall-craft-and-vendor-event/200029882280648
  - **Venue**: River Hills Mall
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  - **Categories**: shopping
- **Event Name**: Vikings Return to Mankato! Great Northern Viking Festival™ | June 13–14
  - **Description**: Great Northern Viking Festival™ — Late Spring Adventure!

June 13 &amp; 14, 2026 | Mankato, Minnesota

Step beyond the ordinary and into a world where Vikings still roam, fierce, fun, and full of life. ⚔️🔥

🌱 New Season, Same Viking Spirit
We gathered in
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  - **Date**: Sat Jun 13 2026 at 10:30 am – Sat Jun 13 2026 at 04:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mankato/vikings-return-to-mankato-great-northern-viking-festival-|-june-13-14/200029750450225
  - **Venue**: Great Northern Viking Festival
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  - **Categories**: festivals, trips-adventures, performances, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Small Business Saturday: Shop Small at the Mall
  - **Description**: 🛍️✨ Small Business Saturday: Shop Small at the Mall ✨🛍️

Support local and shop small at River Hills Mall! Join us for Small Business Saturday: Shop Small at the Mall, a monthly celebration of the entrepreneurs and small businesses that help our community
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 19
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 11 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Apr 11 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mankato/small-business-saturday-shop-small-at-the-mall/200029853592715
  - **Venue**: 1850 Adams St, Mankato, MN 56001-4803, United States
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  - **Categories**: Business
- **Event Name**: Bunny Eggventure!
  - **Description**: Hop over to the museum for a special bunny visit with our friends from Pet Expo!
Meet adorable animals, learn about pet care, and celebrate the coming of spring with family-friendly fun.

Event highlights include:
- Professional Spring Photos with SPX (av
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 285
  - **Date**: Thu Apr 02 2026 at 04:00 pm – Thu Apr 02 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mankato/bunny-eggventure/200029772252522
  - **Venue**: 224 Lamm St, Mankato, MN, United States, Minnesota 56001
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  - **Categories**: business, exhibitions
- **Event Name**: Adult Craft Night
  - **Description**: For April's Adult Craft Night we will be making DIY embroidery cut-outs! Choose the April 21st OR 22nd date when you register. There is no cost for this event. Bring your own piece of clothing or canvas bag you want to embroider. All other materials will
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 5
  - **Date**: Tue Apr 21 2026 at 06:00 pm – Tue Apr 21 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mankato/adult-craft-night/200029849172259
  - **Venue**: 1001 Belgrade Ave, North Mankato, MN, United States, Minnesota 56003
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  - **Categories**: crafts
- **Event Name**: VBS 2026: Illumination Station
  - **Description**: This year's theme for VBS is Illumination Station-- "Shining a light on who Jesus Really Is!"

Hosanna will be running one session of Vacation Bible school again this year from Monday, June 22 until Thursday, June 25. 8:30-11:00AM. Children ages 3 (must h
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 22
  - **Date**: Mon Jun 22 2026 at 08:30 am – Thu Jun 25 2026 at 11:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mankato/vbs-2026-illumination-station/200029810097335
  - **Venue**: 105 Hosanna Dr, Mankato, MN, United States, Minnesota 56001
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- **Event Name**: Family Day at the History Center
  - **Description**: Join us for family fun at the Blue Earth County History Center! Each month, enjoy free kids admission with paid adult/seniors admission, a scavenger hunt, crafts, and a hands-on history workshop for all ages!

April’s topic is the Fur Trade. Special hands
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    - Count: 13
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 11 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Apr 11 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mankato/family-day-at-the-history-center/200029558453210
  - **Venue**: 424 Warren Street, Mankato, MN, United States, Minnesota 56001
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy85ZGI1YzYyZDA0ZmMyMWExNDEzZGRhMjNhOTBmMGQzNWYxMTQ5ZmRlYTcxMjEzOWU1ZjI3YWY4YTQ5NTg0OGY5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzU1NjIyNS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTAyMTI1NQ.avif
  - **Categories**: kids, workshops

## 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
  - **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
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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
  - **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
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- **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
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Mankato?
  - **A:** April Shop Small @ The Mall Craft & Vendor Event (Sat Apr 11 2026 at 10:00 am at River Hills Mall), Vikings Return to Mankato! Great Northern Viking Festival™ | June 13–14 (Sat Jun 13 2026 at 10:30 am at Great Northern Viking Festival), Small Business Saturday: Shop Small at the Mall (Sat Apr 11 2026 at 10:00 am at 1850 Adams St, Mankato, MN 56001-4803, United States), Bunny Eggventure! (Thu Apr 02 2026 at 04:00 pm at 224 Lamm St, Mankato, MN, United States, Minnesota 56001), Adult Craft Night (Tue Apr 21 2026 at 06:00 pm at 1001 Belgrade Ave, North Mankato, MN, United States, Minnesota 56003).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Mankato today April 02, 2026?
  - **A:** Bunny Eggventure! (Thu Apr 02 2026 at 04:00 pm at 224 Lamm St, Mankato, MN, United States, Minnesota 56001).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Mankato in April 2026?
  - **A:** April Shop Small @ The Mall Craft & Vendor Event (Sat Apr 11 2026 at 10:00 am at River Hills Mall), Small Business Saturday: Shop Small at the Mall (Sat Apr 11 2026 at 10:00 am at 1850 Adams St, Mankato, MN 56001-4803, United States), Bunny Eggventure! (Thu Apr 02 2026 at 04:00 pm at 224 Lamm St, Mankato, MN, United States, Minnesota 56001), Adult Craft Night (Tue Apr 21 2026 at 06:00 pm at 1001 Belgrade Ave, North Mankato, MN, United States, Minnesota 56003), Family Day at the History Center (Sat Apr 11 2026 at 10:00 am at 424 Warren Street, 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 River Hills Mall, Great Northern Viking Festival, 1850 Adams St, Mankato, MN 56001-4803, United States.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Mankato?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Mankato include Midwest Makers Mercantile LLC, Great Northern Viking Festival, River Hills Mall.
- **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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