Free Events and Things to do in Mankato, MN

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Stronger Together: An Early Childhood Event
Mon, May 11, 5:30 PM
Mankato · Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota
Going fast
Stronger Together: An Early Childhood Event
Mon, May 11, 5:30 PM
Mankato · Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota
Tyler Herwig @ Wow! Zone
Fri, May 22, 6:00 PM
Mankato · Wow! Zone
Tyler Herwig @ Wow! Zone
Fri, May 22, 6:00 PM
Mankato · Wow! Zone
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The Capitol Room Spring Open House
Sun, May 17, 11:00 AM
Saint Peter · 419 S Minnesota Ave
Just added
The Capitol Room Spring Open House
Sun, May 17, 11:00 AM
Saint Peter · 419 S Minnesota Ave
Tyler Herwig @ Chankaska Creek Ranch, Winery and Distillery
Sat, May 23, 2:00 PM
Kasota · Chankaska Creek Ranch, Winery, & Distillery
Tyler Herwig @ Chankaska Creek Ranch, Winery and Distillery
Sat, May 23, 2:00 PM
Kasota · Chankaska Creek Ranch, Winery, & Distillery
Fleet Farm Salutes Taps Across America - Mankato, MN
Mon, May 25, 2:50 PM
Mankato · Fleet Farm
Fleet Farm Salutes Taps Across America - Mankato, MN
Mon, May 25, 2:50 PM
Mankato · Fleet Farm
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Tyler Herwig @ Member Event Mankato Golf Club
Tue, May 26, 6:00 PM
Mankato · Mankato Golf Club
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Tyler Herwig @ Member Event Mankato Golf Club
Tue, May 26, 6:00 PM
Mankato · Mankato Golf Club
South Central Regional Housing Forum
Wed, Jun 10, 9:30 AM
Mankato · Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center
South Central Regional Housing Forum
Wed, Jun 10, 9:30 AM
Mankato · Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center
2026 TeamFINN MS150 St. Peter Tent
Sat, Jun 13, 7:00 AM
Saint Peter · Nicollet County Fairgrounds
2026 TeamFINN MS150 St. Peter Tent
Sat, Jun 13, 7:00 AM
Saint Peter · Nicollet County Fairgrounds
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FarmHouse Alumni Sweet Corn Festival
Sun, Aug 2, 4:00 PM
Mapleton · 57746 State Hwy 30
Just added
FarmHouse Alumni Sweet Corn Festival
Sun, Aug 2, 4:00 PM
Mapleton · 57746 State Hwy 30
Triumph Demo Days (Modern Classics): Belle Plaine Motorsports
Fri, May 8, 10:00 AM
Belle Plaine · Belle Plaine Motorsports Triumph, Yamaha, Honda
Triumph Demo Days (Modern Classics): Belle Plaine Motorsports
Fri, May 8, 10:00 AM
Belle Plaine · Belle Plaine Motorsports Triumph, Yamaha, Honda
Innovators & Business Owners Connect-Up
Thu, May 14, 8:00 AM + 7 more
Owatonna · Rose Street Center
Innovators & Business Owners Connect-Up
Thu, May 14, 8:00 AM + 7 more
Owatonna · Rose Street Center
Free Day of Co-Working at The Commons at the Rose Street Center
Tue, May 12, 9:00 AM + 8 more
Owatonna · Rose Street Center
Free Day of Co-Working at The Commons at the Rose Street Center
Tue, May 12, 9:00 AM + 8 more
Owatonna · Rose Street Center
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Better Results Faster: The best results are a result of understanding
Monday at 6:15 PM + 1 more
Jordan · Advantage Health Center
Sales end soon
Better Results Faster: The best results are a result of understanding
Monday at 6:15 PM + 1 more
Jordan · Advantage Health Center
Cannon Valley Makers - Mandatory Shop Safety Class
Tue, May 12, 7:00 PM
Dundas · Cannon Valley Makers
Cannon Valley Makers - Mandatory Shop Safety Class
Tue, May 12, 7:00 PM
Dundas · Cannon Valley Makers
Clays & Connections
Thu, May 14, 10:00 AM
Prior Lake · Minnesota Horse and Hunt Club
Clays & Connections
Thu, May 14, 10:00 AM
Prior Lake · Minnesota Horse and Hunt Club
Breastfeeding Class
Mon, Jul 27, 6:00 PM
Glencoe · Glencoe Regional Health
Breastfeeding Class
Mon, Jul 27, 6:00 PM
Glencoe · Glencoe Regional Health
2026 Odin Springtime Art and Craft Show Odin, MN
Thu, May 7, 10:00 AM
Odin · Odin Craft Mill
2026 Odin Springtime Art and Craft Show Odin, MN
Thu, May 7, 10:00 AM
Odin · Odin Craft Mill
Gracewin Cooperative of Northfield Informational Meeting
Thu, Dec 17, 1:00 PM
Northfield · Gracewin Cooperative of Northfield
Gracewin Cooperative of Northfield Informational Meeting
Thu, Dec 17, 1:00 PM
Northfield · Gracewin Cooperative of Northfield
2026 Minnesota Cross Country Coaches Clinic
Sun, Jul 19, 2:00 PM
Northfield · Armory Square Event Center
2026 Minnesota Cross Country Coaches Clinic
Sun, Jul 19, 2:00 PM
Northfield · Armory Square Event Center
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Spring 2026 Mental Health Ambassador Program Graduation
Today at 6:00 PM
Northfield · Holland Hall
Sales end soon
Spring 2026 Mental Health Ambassador Program Graduation
Today at 6:00 PM
Northfield · Holland Hall

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What are the best free events to attend?

According to Eventbrite, the best free events are:

Stronger Together: An Early Childhood Event

Tyler Herwig @ Wow! Zone

The Capitol Room Spring Open House

Tyler Herwig @ Chankaska Creek Ranch, Winery and Distillery

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The trending searches this month in Mankato are:

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mothers day

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Which free events are coming up?

Discover the best free events happening soon – you don't want to miss them:

Spring 2026 Mental Health Ambassador Program Graduation

Better Results Faster: The best results are a result of understanding

2026 Odin Springtime Art and Craft Show Odin, MN

Triumph Demo Days (Modern Classics): Belle Plaine Motorsports

Stronger Together: An Early Childhood Event

Stronger Together: An Early Childhood Event

Tyler Herwig @ Wow! Zone

Tyler Herwig @ Wow! Zone

The Capitol Room Spring Open House

The Capitol Room Spring Open House

Tyler Herwig @ Chankaska Creek Ranch, Winery and Distillery

Tyler Herwig @ Chankaska Creek Ranch, Winery and Distillery

Fleet Farm Salutes Taps Across America - Mankato, MN

Fleet Farm Salutes Taps Across America - Mankato, MN

Tyler Herwig @ Member Event Mankato Golf Club

Tyler Herwig @ Member Event Mankato Golf Club

South Central Regional Housing Forum

South Central Regional Housing Forum

2026 TeamFINN MS150 St. Peter Tent

2026 TeamFINN MS150 St. Peter Tent

FarmHouse Alumni Sweet Corn Festival

FarmHouse Alumni Sweet Corn Festival

Triumph Demo Days (Modern Classics): Belle Plaine Motorsports

Triumph Demo Days (Modern Classics): Belle Plaine Motorsports

Innovators & Business Owners Connect-Up

Innovators & Business Owners Connect-Up

Free Day of Co-Working at The Commons at the Rose Street Center

Free Day of Co-Working at The Commons at the Rose Street Center

Better Results Faster: The best results are a result of understanding

Better Results Faster: The best results are a result of understanding

Cannon Valley Makers - Mandatory Shop Safety Class

Cannon Valley Makers - Mandatory Shop Safety Class

Clays & Connections

Clays & Connections

Breastfeeding Class

Breastfeeding Class

2026 Odin Springtime Art and Craft Show Odin, MN

2026 Odin Springtime Art and Craft Show Odin, MN

Gracewin Cooperative of Northfield Informational Meeting

Gracewin Cooperative of Northfield Informational Meeting

2026 Minnesota Cross Country Coaches Clinic

2026 Minnesota Cross Country Coaches Clinic

Spring 2026 Mental Health Ambassador Program Graduation

Spring 2026 Mental Health Ambassador Program Graduation

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2. Mothers day

3. Speed dating

4. Job fairs

5. Family fun

6. Craft fairs

7. Puppy yoga

8. Single dating

9. Dueling pianos

10. Singles

11. Rave party

12. Live music

What are the best free events to attend?

Which events are currently trending in Mankato?

Which free events are coming up?