Mankato, Minnesota attractions and events are the focus of topics in this category. These may include local historical places or museums, art galleries, libraries, theaters, and amusement centers, as well as concerts, festivals and other events, sports and recreational programs, facilities and teams.
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Blue Earth County Historical Society
Created in the early 1900s, the non-profit Society maintains the History Center and Museum, the R.D. Hubbard House, and a gift shop and art gallery. Locations, hours of operation, and tour information are put forth, with an overview of its research facilities, a calendar of events, and special collections.
http://www.bechshistory.com/
Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota
The Mankato, Minnesota museum features hands-on play and a variety of programs and events designed for children. Membership levels, benefits and costs are displayed, and a schedule of special events are posted on the site, along with fundraising opportunities, campaigns and sponsorships.
http://www.cmsouthernmn.org/
Maintained by Greater Mankato Growth, Visit Mankato, Twin Rivers Council for the Arts, The Free Press, Internet Connections, Mankato Area Foundation, and Lime Valley Advertising, the site lists and advertises activities and events in Mankato and the surrounding southern Minnesota region. Events may be submitted through the site.
http://www.greatermankatoevents.com/
Sponsored by the Mankato Civic Center and Verizon Wireless Center, the event promotes local music artists by inviting them to perform at no cost, while visual artists display and sell locally made work. Featured artists and performers are highlighted, and a photo gallery and map are included.
http://www.gsrfineartfestival.com/
Held at the McGowan Farm in Mankato, Minnesota during the second week of October each year, History Fest is open to all schools during the week days and to the public on Saturday, offering a live history presentation, including entertainers and activities from 17th century Scotland and the Old West to belly dancers, launching a catapult, and shooting a cannon. Maps, forms and contacts are posted.
http://www.historyfestmankato.com/
Mankato Area Youth Baseball Association
MAYBA is responsible for organizing and implementing summer youth baseball programs for the youth, age six to eighteen, of the Mankato and North Mankato, Minnesota area, including recreational and travel play. Its programs, teams, and registration policies are put forth, along with schedules, a calendar of events, photographs, and sponsorships.
http://www.mayba.com/
Mankato International Festival
Put on by the Minnesota State University, Mankato, the annual event is a showcase for the foods, music, dance and culture of dozens of nations, with the majority of the foods and performances produced by international students at MSU. Its schedules and a history of the event are featured, along with maps and parking information.
http://www.mankatointlfestival.com/
The Minnesota State University, Mankato sports programs and teams are highlighted here, including team schedules, rosters, statistics and news, policy and training information, staff contacts, ticket sales, and an overview of its playing facilities. Archived stories, historical data and records are included.
http://www.msumavericks.com/
Presented by Bethany Lutheran College in Mankato, Minnesota, the three-day multimedia event showcases local and international artists through visual storytelling, which transcends a variety of film genres, such as documentary, animation, drama, experimental, and others. Featured films are highlighted, and a schedule is posted to the site.
http://speechlessfilmfestival.com/
Born in Mankato, Minnesota, Maud Hart Lovelace was an author best known for her Betsy-Tacy series of books, which are based loosely on the author’s childhood. The non-profit organization has restored the author’s childhood home, and operates a gift shop across the street. Hours and touring information are posted, with a calendar of events and membership information.
https://www.betsy-tacysociety.org/
