Events in Mankato — October 2026 (56 Things to Do)

October 2026 in Mankato, Minnesota brings 56 live events across the city, led by family (23), trivia & games (12), community (8). 1 events are explicitly listed as free. Here's what's on.

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What's happening in Mankato in October 2026?

There are 56 events in Mankato, Minnesota in October 2026, including Military Monday at FXB Mankato, Bingo Night at Pub 500, Early Literacy Storytime at Blue Earth County Library, Art Corner at Blue Earth County Library. Browse the full October 2026 calendar on VenuNite.

Are there free things to do in Mankato in October 2026?

Yes — 1 October 2026 event is explicitly listed as free in Mankato. Confirm current entry details on the event page or organizer source.

How do I find events in Mankato for a specific date in October 2026?

VenuNite lists every upcoming event in Mankato, Minnesota with date filters. Use the date picker on this page to narrow October 2026 down to a single day or weekend.

Events in Mankato — October 2026

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Events in Mankato — October 2026

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Military Monday

Bingo Night

Early Literacy Storytime

Art Corner

Early Literacy Storytime

Storytime and STEM with 4-H

Pub 500 Trivia

Family Storytime

LGBTQ+ Trivia @ Pub 500

Minnesota State Maverick Men's Hockey vs. Wisconsin

Hubbard House Flashlight Tours

Shop Small at the Mall – Craft and Vendor Events

Oktoberfest Bus to New Ulm/Schell's

LEGO Club

Minnesota State Maverick Men's Hockey vs. Wisconsin

Kato Jam: DaBaby and Friends

Bingo Night

Weaving Sound: Guided Meditation & Sound Experience

Early Literacy Storytime

Voting Rights and Options

Art Corner

Early Literacy Storytime

Pub 500 Trivia

Mankato, MN - Micro Maidens: The Show @Kato Ballroom

Family Storytime

Bingo & Treats

Movie and Popcorn

Hubbard House Flashlight Tours

LEGO Club

Bingo Night

North Mankato – Social Studies Standards Workshop Day 1

Early Literacy Storytime

Art Corner

Early Literacy Storytime

Intro to ASL Club

Pub 500 Trivia

Family Storytime

Hubbard House Flashlight Tours

Symphonic Series: Stories of Fire

Dungeon Crawler Carl Party!

LEGO Club

Minnesota State Maverick Men's Hockey vs. University of St. Thomas

MVAC Lip Sync Battle: Movie Soundtrack Edition

Bingo Night

Early Literacy Storytime

Art Corner

Early Literacy Storytime

Pub 500 Trivia

Family Storytime

The Paw Mankato Trunk-or-Treat

Minnesota State Maverick Men's Hockey vs. Lake Superior State

Hubbard House Flashlight Tours

Old Town Mankato Day of the Dead 2026

LEGO Club

Minnesota State Maverick Women's Hockey vs. University of. St. Thomas

Minnesota State Maverick Men's Hockey vs. Lake Superior State

Military Monday

Military Monday

Bingo Night

Bingo Night

Early Literacy Storytime

Early Literacy Storytime

Art Corner

Art Corner

Early Literacy Storytime

Early Literacy Storytime

Storytime and STEM with 4-H

Storytime and STEM with 4-H

Pub 500 Trivia

Pub 500 Trivia

Family Storytime

Family Storytime

LGBTQ+ Trivia @ Pub 500