Things to Do in Mankato, MN: Events Today & This Weekend

Mankato is in Blue Earth County, part of the Southern Minnesota region of Minnesota, with a population of about 45,742. This page gathers everything Minnesota Headquarters lists within about 12 miles of Mankato: 17 upcoming events, 34 attractions, 13 trails, 15 campgrounds and 150 places to eat. Counts and dates update automatically as listings change.

Coming up near Mankato: Military Monday (Nov 2, Mankato), Pinot & Paint (Nov 6, Mankato) and St Peter Craft & Vendor Show (Nov 7, St. Peter). The full list, with free and family-friendly picks marked, is further down the page.

Places to see include Blue Earth County Historical Society, Hubbard House, Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota and Minneopa Falls. For a walk or a hike, the closest trails listed are Goodyear Trail, Minnesota River Trail and Rex Macbeth River Trail. Campers have Land of Memories Campground and Minneopa State Park Campground nearby.

Local spots to eat on the list include 7 West TapHouse, Number 4 and Dino's Pizzeria. Nearby towns to pair with a visit: North Mankato (3 mi), Eagle Lake (5 mi), St. Peter (11 mi) and Lake Crystal (13 mi).

Every listing links to its own page with details, a map and the official website where we have one. Seasons, hours and prices change, so check the organizer or the venue before you go, and tell us if something is out of date.