# Free-events Events | List Of All Upcoming Free-events Events In Mankato

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Explore all upcoming free-events events in Mankato, find information & tickets for upcoming free-events events happening in Mankato.

## Events in Mankato

- **Event Name**: Shop Small at the Mall - Craft & Vendor Event
  - **Description**: Shop Small at the Mall hosted by Midwest Makers Mercantile & Kato Promotions! Midwest Makers Mercantile is located near Target and will be the hub for these exciting events! This event highlights
  - **Date**: Sat May 09 2026 (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mankato/shop-small-at-the-mall-craft-and-vendor-event-tickets/80001590690768
  - **Venue**: River Hills Mall
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4yLmFsbGV2ZW50cy5pbi90aHVtYnMvdGh1bWI2OWE4ODY0MTAzYTY4LmpwZw.avif
  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: art, crafts, easter, pop-ups, contests, dog
- **Event Name**: Mankato MoonDogs vs. Willmar Stingers
  - **Description**: ✨ Experience the magic of Mankato MoonDogs vs. Willmar Stingers, where moments become memories that last a lifetime! 🏛️ The iconic ISG Field in Mankato, MN sets the perfect stage for an u
  - **Date**: Sun May 24 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sun Jun 28 2026 at 06:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mankato/mankato-moondogs-vs-willmar-stingers/2300026261744838
  - **Venue**: ISG Field
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy82ZmEzNjFkMC0zNDVjLTExZjEtOTlhMC1lMTMzYmFmMzQyZDMtcmltZy13MTE3OC1oNzUwLWRjMDYwMzAxLWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc3NTc3MDcwNA.avif
  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Kato Bike Fall Fest Saturday FREE Activities
  - **Description**: Sign up here for Saturday MTBing at Mt. Kato or the group 5k hike as a bonus offering for the Kato Bike Fall Fest.About this EventNOTE: This is NOT the registration for the main Sunday rides. For that event
  - **Date**: Sat Sep 26 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat Sep 26 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mankato/kato-bike-fall-fest-saturday-free-activities/100001984063124214
  - **Venue**: Mount Kato Ski Area
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy9kZjMyZWYxMjg4N2YzNjRhMzgwMTkwMzU3OGQxNDM0ZGM4YjdmZjVmYmYyNDJlNGJlMWEyMDY5MmRjNGNmMDNhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDEyMDAtZGMwMDAwMDAtZ21pci5wbmc_dj0xNzc0OTgwNjIx.avif
  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: festivals, trips-adventures, cycling, fall-festivals, sports, nonprofit, marathons
- **Event Name**: Test Project
  - **Description**: Yay!
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 25 2026 at 02:00 am – Sat Apr 25 2026 at 03:30 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mankato/test-project/100001983892484827
  - **Venue**: The Venue
  - **Banner**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Test+Project&date=Sat+Apr+25+2026+at+02%3A00+am&bg=3
  - **Price**: Free
- **Event Name**: The Public’s Right To Know
  - **Description**: Join MNSPJ for a vibrant panel discussion about the Data Practices Act and First Amendment rights.About this EventLearn more about  your right to access government information and how the First Amendment protects freedom
  - **Date**: Thu Apr 16 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu Apr 16 2026 at 08:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mankato/the-public’s-right-to-know/100001986774547153
  - **Venue**: Jake's Stadium Pizza
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy85MmUzMTg2NzVjNTRlZjhjMTJiY2I0ZGRiYTY0NGM5MDcyNzllMzU5MGY4ZDhlOTg2ODQyNWY1MjBmZGVhM2JmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2ZmZmZmZi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzU0MjMwNTg.avif
  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Business
- **Event Name**: Stronger Together: An Early Childhood Event
  - **Description**: Join us for a community-filled, inspiring evening celebrating the power of early childhood education across Southern Minnesota.Agenda🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:15 PMDoors Open + App
  - **Date**: Mon May 11 2026 at 05:30 pm – Mon May 11 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mankato/stronger-together-an-early-childhood-event/100001986913062456
  - **Venue**: Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9jNjc1ZWY4MGVlNTliMzVjYTAwNDc4NGY2MWYxMjMwNDI3NmI0MTY0MDJhOGQyMjhkMTNmOTMxMThmMzhjZmViLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kY2Q5YmQ0OC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzU2Mzg3NDc.avif
  - **Price**: Free

## Trending Events in Mankato

- **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**: 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**: The Wallflowers at Mayo Clinic Health Systems Event Center
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to The Wallflowers at Mayo Clinic Health Systems Event Center, where dreams come alive and possibilities are endless! 🏛️ Join us at Mayo Clinic Health Systems Event Center in the heart of Mankato
  - **Venue**: Mayo Clinic Health Systems Event Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/d8009a10-337e-11f1-99a0-e133baf342d3-rimg-w1080-h1350-dc283236-gmir.png?v=1775675531
- **Event Name**: MOTHER'S DAY BUFFET
  - **Description**: Mother's Day Buffet at WOW! Zone is back and it's stacked 👇

📅 Sunday, May 10
⏰ 10:00AM – 1:30PM

We're talking:
• Breakfast + lunch favorites all in one place
• Pastas, comfort food, desserts… the whole deal
• Something for literally everyone (even the p
  - **Venue**: 2030 Adams St, Mankato, MN, United States, Minnesota 56001
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/0c144772a6a6a112d13d655ab0cc061372e684d68d569d75644b41ed9e03c54b-rimg-w1200-h1553-dcffffff-gmir?v=1775809904
- **Event Name**: Beer, Brats & Bourbon - 2026
  - **Description**: 10th Annual Beer, Brats & Bourbon official landing announcement… 

Wheels up, we’re taking BBB festivities to the Mankato Regional Airport and bringing some big hangar energy to our tenth anniversary of the event! 

Save the Date for Beer, Brats &
  - **Venue**: Mankato Regional Airport
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- **Event Name**: Shop Small at the Mall - Craft & Vendor Event
  - **Description**: Shop Small at the Mall hosted by Midwest Makers Mercantile & Kato Promotions! Midwest Makers Mercantile is located near Target and will be the hub for these exciting events! This event highlights
  - **Venue**: River Hills Mall
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69a8864103a68.jpg
- **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 & 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=1775961428
- **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=1775579985
- **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

## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Mankato?
  - **A:** Shop Small at the Mall - Craft & Vendor Event (Sat May 09 2026 at River Hills Mall), Mankato MoonDogs vs. Willmar Stingers (Sun May 24 2026 at 06:00 pm at ISG Field), Kato Bike Fall Fest Saturday FREE Activities (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 03:00 pm at Mount Kato Ski Area), Test Project (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 02:00 am at The Venue), The Public’s Right To Know (Thu Apr 16 2026 at 06:30 pm at Jake's Stadium Pizza).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Mankato?
  - **A:** Shop Small at the Mall - Craft & Vendor Event (Sat May 09 2026 at River Hills Mall), Mankato MoonDogs vs. Willmar Stingers (Sun May 24 2026 at 06:00 pm at ISG Field), Kato Bike Fall Fest Saturday FREE Activities (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 03:00 pm at Mount Kato Ski Area), Test Project (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 02:00 am at The Venue), The Public’s Right To Know (Thu Apr 16 2026 at 06:30 pm at Jake's Stadium Pizza).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Mankato in April 2026?
  - **A:** Test Project (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 02:00 am at The Venue), The Public’s Right To Know (Thu Apr 16 2026 at 06:30 pm at Jake's Stadium Pizza).
- **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, ISG Field, Mount Kato Ski Area.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Mankato?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Mankato include Midwest Makers Mercantile, Ticket Network Events, Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota.
- **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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