Event Stories

Here are a few Greater Mankato Area event stories about what’s going on. There’s always something new happening!

The Zero Men

One + One + One = Zero! Passionate Promoter Introduces Band

The Zero Men from Sioux Falls are making their Mankato debut at The Square Deal on July 7th
Mogwai Collborative, Mankato, MN

Stacy K’s Old Town Guide – Artistry and Excellence at The Mogwai Collaborative

Stacky K guides us through what's happening in Old Town. This week, it's the opening of The Mogwai Collaborative!
Festival Solstice Mankato 2018

Stacy K’s Weekend Guide – Festival Solstice!

Stacy K's Weekend Guide leads us to Land of Memories Park for Festival Solstice Mankato 2018!
Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra 2018

Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra – Ready Player One: Free Music Concert

The Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra will perform their free summer concert, Reader Player One, on June 24th at 3:30 pm at the Leas Schwickert Arts Pavilion in Sibley Park, Mankato and at 6:30 pm on June 27th at the St. Peter Public Library.
North Mankato Farmers' Market 2018

North Mankato Farmers’ Market Grand Opening June 18th

North Mankato Farmers' Market vendors braved a soggy soft opening. Official Grand Opening has been rescheduled for June 18th.
Farmers Market Produce

Stacy K’s Weekend Guide – Lets Go To The Hub Food Park!

Stacy K offers suggestions for your weekend with a recital and a new farmer's market at The Hub Food Park.
Mankato Cookout 2018

2018 Kiwanis Mankato Cookout Promises Smokey Goodness!

2018 Mankato Cookout barbecue competition is being held at Land of Memories Park Saturday and Sunday, June 9th and 10th.
Clothing on a Rack Outdoors

It’s a Flash Sale Weekend, Mad Hatter Style!

Stacy K leads us down the rabbit hole as she explores all the happenings this first weekend in June.
The Hub Food Park - Mankato, MN

Weekend Warriors Battle Memorial Day Weekend!

Stacy K, MankatoLIFE contributor, and her Weekend Warrior pals battle their way through Memorial Day weekend.
Cheryl Hammond's consignment space at Pond Road.

Cheryl Hamond – Furniture Flipping for All The Right Reasons

Cheryl Hamond, veteran furniture flipper, is one of the new vendors at the monthly occasional sale at Pond Road Market south of Mankato on Highway 22.