Events in St. Peter, MN

Magic: The Gathering players can enjoy Commander and Oathbreaker pods. Entry is $5, and participants receive a booster pack for playing, while the pod winner earns a promo card.

This weekly One Piece Card Game event features a three-round format. The entry fee is $10, and players earn a booster for each match win, along with promo packs distributed each week.

This weekly Riftbound Nexus night is a three round event. The entry fee is $10. Participants earn a booster pack for each match victory, and a Nexus Promo Pack is provided each week.

Live music takes the stage at North Mankato American Legion Post 518.

Saturday Stride & Stroll is a free, family-friendly meet-up that welcomes walkers, runners, and anyone with a stroller at any pace. Routes are mapped out ahead of time and are about three miles, though participants can choose a shorter or longer distance to fit their comfort. Formerly called the Saturday Group Run, this gathering encourages an active lifestyle and is open to all abilities, including those who do not consider themselves runners. Leashed dogs are welcome. Expect a friendly, social atmosphere with snacks and coffee, plus hot chocolate and tea when the weather is chilly. It goes on in any conditions, rain, snow, or sunshine, unless otherwise noted.

Explore a varied lineup of local vendors, with options for every interest. Browse, discover new finds, and support local businesses all in one convenient spot. The list of participating vendors can be found in the discussion section. The show is currently at capacity, and a waitlist is available.

This meat raffle at Billy's Rockford Bar is sponsored by the Rockford Lions and supports RAAA. The gathering offers meat prizes, food and drinks, and a welcoming community atmosphere, with chances to win throughout the event.

Serving as the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the fourth annual 0.01K run takes place during St. Peter Oktoberfest. The event highlights breast cancer awareness and encourages support for efforts that save lives.

Enjoy free activities connected to Kato Bike Fall Fest with mountain biking at Mount Kato and a group 5K hike and walk nearby. Cyclists can explore long-established trails and then gather around a bonfire with snacks and beverages provided by Mankato Area Mountain Bikers. A guided 5K on trails and gravel in the Mount Kato area is led by Samantha Wendt. Helmets are required for anyone riding a bike. Mankato makes an easy daycation at roughly 77 miles from the Twin Cities along scenic Highway 169, and local communities welcome riders and volunteers to celebrate the harvest season and vibrant fall colors. The Greater Mankato Bike Walk Advocates have raised more than $100,000 to support local bicycling events, education, and infrastructure. Thanks go to Ortho Edge, including River’s Edge Hospital and The Orthopaedic & Fracture Clinic, for continued sponsorship.

This weekly Lorcana 1v1 Core Constructed event features head-to-head play. The entry fee is $10, and participants receive two booster packs for playing, along with weekly play kit promos and other goodies.

Take part in weekly Star Wars Unlimited organized play featuring three rounds of head-to-head matches. Players should bring a constructed deck. Entry is $10, and everyone who participates receives two booster packs, with additional items from the weekly play kit distributed at each event. All Star Wars Unlimited events are run through melee.gg.

Start with a free learn-to-play session for Sorcery, then get paired with other participants for games. It is a simple way to try the game and take part in match play.

Acclaimed country artist Jo Dee Messina brings her Bridges Tour to the Mayo Clinic Event Center in the Grand Hall. Known for powerhouse vocals and multiple chart-topping singles, she will deliver a live show that highlights her lasting influence on country music.

A full weekend of autumn cycling in Mankato highlights scenic Minnesota riding and Southern Minnesota’s lively bike community. The tour offers five route choices that all depart from Mount Kato, with paved options of 12, 25, and 50 miles and mixed gravel routes of 11 and 43 miles. Check-in takes place at Mount Kato, and helmets are required. Communities along the way welcome participants and volunteers to share in a harvest-season ride framed by colorful fall foliage. Mankato sits about 77 miles from the Twin Cities along Highway 169, making it an easy day trip, and the weekend also features mountain biking and a group 5k hike or walk. The Greater Mankato Bike Walk Advocates have generated more than $100,000 to support local bicycle events, education, and infrastructure. Support from Ortho Edge, including River’s Edge Hospital and The Orthopaedic & Fracture Clinic, makes free registration available for youth up to age 17. Event T-shirts will be available, with limited quantities sold on the day of the ride and savings for advance purchases.

A community walk at Minnesota Square Park in St. Peter brings people together to honor those affected by suicide and to support prevention efforts. The event raises awareness and funds for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, sharing the message that help is available and lives can be saved. As part of the Out of the Darkness Walks, proceeds help AFSP advance research, create educational programs, advocate for effective public policy, and provide resources for people who have lost someone to suicide. For event questions, contact Walk Chair Becky Kurth at 507-985-2111 or rebecca.kurth@state.mn.us. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, call or text 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

Take part in weekly Yugioh duels across three rounds. The entry fee is $10 and includes two OTS booster packs, with an additional booster pack awarded for each match win.

This weekly Digimon Card Game event features three rounds. A free learn to play session is available beforehand. Entry is $10, and each match win earns a booster pack.

A fundraising gala supporting the Catholic Mavs at Minnesota State University, Mankato will take place at the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center. Registration is available.

Take a closer look at the underwater world in Aquarium Adventure, a program featuring Seth Yocum, owner of Aqualogical Resources. Aimed at children ages 6 to 10, it highlights how young explorers can help care for aquatic environments. Registration is not required.

Country recording artist Debbie Anthony teams up with keyboardist Dale “Hawk” Haefner for the 2026 Fall Music Series in St Peter, MN at the St Peter Recreation & Leisure Center. The performance showcases songs from her two albums alongside a diverse selection of favorites drawn from multiple genres.

Admission is free for everyone, with donations appreciated. The evening begins with doors open and a chance to enjoy coffee, hot cocoa, and treats. A concise 30 minute indoor primer uses maps and diagrams to make navigating the night sky easier. Afterward, the group heads outside for a guided look at the cosmos, including the stories behind the Big Bear and Cassiopeia, then takes in close-up views through large telescopes. Mike provides what is needed to observe, and bringing your own telescope is welcome. A lawn chair can add comfort while you watch the sky. Since 1973, WCCO’s Mike Lynch has helped Minnesotans and Wisconsinites learn to stargaze with a blend of expert insight and dad-joke humor in an educational setting.

This monthly advocacy meeting at Key City Bike focuses on making the Greater Mankato area safer and more welcoming for people who bike and walk. The discussion highlights walking and biking as everyday transportation choices and encourages decision makers to take a broader view of active transportation in community planning.

A relaxed slow roll bike ride sets out from the Nicollet Bike Shop side parking lot at an easygoing pace. Comfortable, casual clothing is welcome, and riders of every skill level on any type of bike are encouraged. The route spans about 10 miles around Mankato, following bike lanes, established bike routes, and local trails. The ride wraps up at LocAle Brewery for drinks and conversation.

The 2nd Annual Second Chance Prom returns to Sky One Eleven with whimsy dialed up and a theme that tumbles straight into Wonderland. Down the Rabbit Hole sets the tone for a night of playful surrealism where vintage prom collides with a topsy-turvy tea party. Think woodland-inspired finery and extravagant details like sparkle, velvet, clocks, mushrooms, and crowns, with over-the-top flair encouraged. Sequins with antlers are fair game, and outfits might span from Wonderland regalia to spooky cottagecore elegance, goblin-glam formalwear, or timeless prom classics. Style spotlights are part of the fun, with honors for best dressed in classic prom fashion, most inventive theme-forward look, and a crowd favorite pick. Entertainment comes courtesy of Good Vibrations DJ Service, now bringing a photo booth as well. Expect the hallmark ambiance of Sky One Eleven, a Prom Royalty fundraising competition, meet and greets with adoptable pets, a silent auction with raffle prizes, and an evening of dancing, community, drinks, and hors d’oeuvres. This celebration is also a fundraiser for Mending Spirits Animal Rescue. Proceeds support veterinary care, emergency medical treatment, food and supplies, transportation, foster assistance, and new beginnings for animals in need. Every ticket, raffle entry, and auction bid contributes directly to lifesaving work throughout the year. An official event page provides details on tickets, Prom Royalty fundraising campaigns, sponsorships, silent auction updates, volunteer opportunities, and announcements.

Discover a new bird each month through a friendly mix of identification practice, hands-on activities about avian life, and hikes around the park to look for birds. This session spotlights pheasants. It welcomes seasoned birders as well as families starting their birding journey. Binoculars are available for all participants, and personal binoculars are welcome. Wear active, weather appropriate clothing. Youth 15 and under must attend with an adult. Pre-registration is required. Cost is $5 for members and $7 for nonmembers.

Take in the changing colors with a seasonal wagon ride at Ney. Rides are offered on several dates this fall, so be sure to choose and note the specific slot during registration. A ramp can be added to the wagon for easier access, and you can indicate if you need this accommodation when registering. Dress for the weather to stay comfortable. Spots are going fast. Members attend at no cost, and non-members are $5.

Recognized as Southern Minnesota's largest wedding showcase, the Mankato Bridal Show brings together more than 50 wedding professionals in the Grand Hall at the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center to help plan every aspect of an upcoming celebration. Attendees can enjoy live music, explore trend zones, and enter for a chance at big prizes. Admission is free for everyone.

Preschoolers can explore the wonders of the night sky through hands-on, sensory activities. Children will shape constellations with playdough, learn about the differences between day and night, and take part in additional exploratory play designed for early learners. This program is geared toward ages 3 to 5.

Returning to Aurora Chiropractic, this story-sharing circle offers a warm, supportive space to share personal birth experiences. The Deep Valley Birth Collective welcomes stories of every kind, from unmedicated home births to cesareans and adoption journeys. Participation is intended for adults, with the exception of nonmobile infants who may attend in arms or carriers. Light refreshments will be provided.

Ice cream has a way of bringing people together for something simple and easy to enjoy. At Sota Scoops in St. Peter, adults 55 and older gather for a free, low-key social filled with friendly conversation and a sweet treat. Expect time to reconnect with neighbors, meet new faces, and relax in a welcoming setting, plus the chance to win giveaways featuring Benedictine swag. It is even better when you bring a friend to share the moment. People return because it is about more than dessert. It is about familiar smiles, new connections, and getting out of the house for something that feels good. These gatherings can get busy, especially as the weather warms, and many attendees find the best conversations happen earlier in the event.

An opening reception brings together three exhibitions across the Fireside, Rotunda, and Hope Cook galleries. Re-Purpose in the Fireside Gallery gathers multi-media artists Holly Dodge, Nicholas Smith (I Cut People), and Todd M. Huber (Ellipse Elkshow) at the Carnegie Arts Center in Mankato, Minnesota. Their collaborative presentation looks at how earlier materials and messages transform when altered, recombined, and set within a fresh context for a different aim. The work spans paper collage and repurposed, mass-produced wall art, pieces built from found tools and objects, and compact assemblages that weave found sound, video, and imagery drawn from late capitalism and the anthropocene. The reception includes live audio by Nicholas Smith and Todd M. Huber. In the Rotunda Gallery, Remnants and Regrowth by Jason Ramey traces a practice that integrates 3D laser scanning and CNC routing with traditional building materials and techniques, a direction that developed after a Jerome Fellowship in 2015. Ramey lives and works in Morris, Minnesota and teaches in an art department, continuing to explore how surface, craft, and digital processes meet. In the Hope Cook Gallery, Somewhere between Four by Four by Steve Wilson moves across painting, drawing, photography and photo-collage, and video. Core concerns include the spread of mediated experience into daily life, the careful orchestration of the familiar meeting the alien, and the mutable human figure. Many works are one-line pen drawings made with a single continuous stroke that depict brief narratives of struggle, using restraint to heighten clarity and force. Wilson holds a BA in art education along with an MA and MFA in painting and drawing, and applies that training to reframe the everyday and prompt a clearer look at the world.

Ben Scruggs brings live music to WOW!Zone. Order a drink, get comfortable, and enjoy tunes as you play, eat, and spend time with friends.

At Pet Expo Mankato, Mending Spirits is offering a low cost microchip clinic to help keep pets safe. The microchipping procedure is quick and simple, and it can greatly increase the chances of reuniting lost animals with their families. Each chip includes lifetime registration with no annual fees. The cost is $25 per pet, and no appointment is required. All proceeds benefit Mending Spirits Animal Rescue, so every chip protects a pet and supports rescue efforts.

Blue Earth Project is organizing a community cleanup focused on Judson Bottom Rd, with the goal of clearing debris and helping keep this route clean, safe, and welcoming. Parking and the meeting spot are at North Mankato Taylor Library, where participants check in, receive gear, hear a brief safety overview, and head out in groups to collect litter before regrouping to dispose of what was gathered and take a photo to mark the effort. Essential supplies are provided, including heavy duty trash bags, protective gloves, litter grabbers, high visibility vests, and hand sanitizer. Attendees should wear closed toe shoes and comfortable clothing that can get dirty, and bring a reusable water bottle, sunscreen, and a hat. An optional mobile app can be used to record the types of litter found, helping inform future solutions through data. This is a family friendly event and volunteers of all ages are welcome.

At Billy’s Rockford Bar, a lively meat raffle sponsored by the Rockford Lions supports RAAA. The event includes a range of meat prizes, pull tab horse races, and a welcoming mix of food, drinks, and community fun, with multiple chances to win throughout.

This final day of the North Mankato Farmers' Market features fresh produce and local goods, with chances to connect with neighbors while supporting local vendors before the season wraps up. The market takes place in the parking lot next to Caswell Park and behind Fire Station #2. Dogs are not permitted in accordance with North Mankato City Code. The market’s season runs on Monday afternoons from early June through mid October.

Care Partner Support Group offers a welcoming space for family members, friends, and other caregivers who support older adults. Share experiences with people who understand the realities of caregiving, learn practical strategies, and find encouragement in a supportive community. Whether you are just beginning this role or have been caring for a loved one for years, all are welcome for conversation and connection. This gathering is free and open to the public, and no RSVP is required. Hosted at The Pillars of Mankato. For more information, contact Lisa at 507-344-6771 or Lisa.Sandmann@Fairview.org.

A recurring monthly trivia night unfolds at North Mankato American Legion Post 518, hosted by Jeff Frye. Teams tackle a range of questions in a relaxed setting, with plenty of laughs, friendly competition, and prizes on the line. It suits history enthusiasts and pop culture fans alike, as well as anyone who enjoys cold drinks and good company.

Find The Squeaky Cow stationed along the north edge of Le Sueur County Courthouse Park, serving visitors at that location.

A Halloween-themed drag show paired with brunch blends spooky flair with festive fun for a delightfully frightful experience.

Pet Expo hosts a monthly bake sale benefiting the Blue Earth County Humane Society. This installment is part of a continuing series of bake sale dates to support the organization.

Blue Earth Project hosts a community cleanup focused on Judson Bottom Rd, bringing people together to restore the beauty of Greater Mankato’s green and blue spaces by removing debris. Parking and check-in take place at Minnemishinona Falls, which also serves as the meeting point. The event is family-friendly and open to volunteers of all ages. Supplies provided include heavy-duty trash bags, protective gloves, litter grabbers, high-visibility safety vests, and hand sanitizer. Participants are encouraged to wear closed-toe shoes and comfortable clothing that can get dirty, and to bring a reusable water bottle, sunscreen, and a hat. The flow of the day includes check-in and gear pick-up, a brief safety talk with group assignments, the cleanup effort, then wrapping up with disposal of collected litter and a group photo. An optional mobile app can be used during the cleanup to record the types of litter found, helping organizers better understand local waste challenges and plan effective solutions. An RSVP helps the team estimate supplies.

Minneapolis-based ELOUR, pronounced allure, showcases Elizabeth Ghandour’s Femme Rock with candid lyrics and a classically trained voice. She is joined by Ned Barclay on lead guitar, Joe Scarpellino on bass, Ryan Vee on drums, and Brody Kucera on percussion, a seasoned lineup that stretches the sound in inventive ways. The music lands bold, rebellious, and refined, feeling both fresh and familiar while brimming with energy.

A Sunday event centered on jams.

St. Peter Lutheran Church and School hosts its annual S’crafters gathering in the fellowship hall, a two-day retreat designed for uninterrupted creativity and community. Bring your own supplies and settle into dedicated table space, then focus on projects alongside fellow crafters in a relaxed setting that encourages idea sharing, new friendships, and steady progress away from the usual at-home distractions. All crafters are welcome, including card makers, scrapbookers, quilters, and more. Amenities include cooked meals, plus snacks, water, and coffee. Pop is available for purchase. Look for make and take activities at no cost, door prize drawings, and goodie bags. Additional options include massage services for purchase, a swap station for supplies, paper, and embellishments, and business consultants on site. This fundraiser supports St. Peter Lutheran Church and School. Pricing options include $80 for the full weekend, $50 for Friday only, and $60 for Saturday only.

Explore a marketplace of more than 40 holistic vendors and practitioners at Courtyard by Marriott Mankato, featuring natural remedies, local raw unfiltered honey, crystals, essential oils, organic products, energy work, wellness coaching, psychic readings, and other wellness services. The fair also includes a group mediumship gallery along with free speaker sessions and complimentary workshops. Admission is $5, and a limited number of free gift bags will be available during designated giveaway periods.

A live community event centers on local endurance athlete Vusa Bentley as she attempts to break the Women’s Planking World Record. Vusa is an endurance athlete on a mission to visit all 50 states and hold a one-hour forearm plank to support a variety of causes through her United We Plank platform. She has already completed hour-long planks in more than a dozen states and is a proud mom of two boys and a Mankato resident. For her upcoming states, she selected Greater Mankato Area United Way as the beneficiary, with proceeds going directly to United Way’s work. Greater Mankato Area United Way, based in Mankato, Minnesota, supports 75 essential programs and initiatives serving more than 65,000 people each year. With a focus on basic needs, health, and education, the organization serves individuals of all ages in Blue Earth, Le Sueur, Nicollet, and Waseca counties. Sponsorship opportunities are available. This event is sponsored by End of Life Doula Collaborative, Divine Echoes Esoterica, Maverick Fitness, True Real Estate, Barnett Auto Group, Williams Diamond Center, Lake Shores and More Realty, Rooms & Rest, Kia of Mankato, Midas, Body Concepts, DexaFit Mankato, All Star Nutrition, and Menari Body Works.

At The Blue Moon Bar and Grill, this event features one of the final karaoke nights with Brad and Betty before they head to Florida for the winter, a warm sendoff shared among karaoke friends.

Live music by Crista Bohlmann comes to WOW!Zone with a set of popular hits. The performance offers a relaxed atmosphere with opportunities to sing along and spend time in good company.

The Day of the Dead festival returns to Mankato this year with a bright, welcoming energy. This returning celebration brings a warm, radiant presence to the city.

Billy’s Rockford Bar hosts a lively meat raffle that supports RAAA, with sponsorship from the Rockford Lions. The event includes drawings for a range of meat prizes and horse racing games that use pull tabs. Food and drinks are available, and the focus is on friendly community fun. There are multiple opportunities to win throughout the gathering, all while contributing to RAAA.

Celebrate Halloween at The Circle Inn with the Rain Kings and an evening of fun. A costume contest will be held, and first place takes home a cash prize.

Joe’s Garage Ensemble, an 11-piece group, brings the music of Frank Zappa to Tremendous Brewing on Halloween night. Costumes are encouraged, and seating is limited, so consider getting tickets early. Special guest Emma Fradd will be featured.

An opening reception introduces three new exhibitions across Fireside Gallery, Rotunda Gallery, and Hope Cook Gallery. In Fireside Gallery, Fragments Arranged features work by Mia Eckes, a Minnesota based fiber artist and certified Kaizen Muse Creativity Coach. She holds a BFA in Fiber Art and Ceramics from Minnesota State University Mankato and a Master of Arts in Human Development from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. Her practice blends arts and cultural management with positive psychology, focusing on how creativity supports early learning and a meaningful life. Themes of contemplative prayer, metanoia, playfulness, relationships, and hope shape her vibrant pieces, and her exhibitions include appearances in Minnesota and New York. She founded Cloudwalker Studio to offer creative coaching and continues to advocate for creative living. Rotunda Gallery presents Out of the Blue Earth: The Presence of Memory by Kenwyn Murray, a Trinidad born Caribbean artist and arts educator. A professional painter who also engages with Carnival arts, he graduated with honours from the University of the West Indies in 2006 and is a member of the Department of Creative and Festival Arts there. His work explores a Caribbean aesthetic defined by fluidity, layered histories, hybridity, and spirituality, aiming to represent a space that is diverse, rich, vibrant, and beautiful. In Hope Cook Gallery, Sustenance by Shelley Caldwell draws on line and color, plants, and everyday life. Working from a rural perspective, she combines mixed media drawing and installation to transform observations of nature and ordinary objects into clear, character rich compositions. Linear and graphic patterns often stand in for strict realism, and plants frequently take center stage because of their connection to wellness. Materials such as Micron pen, India ink, and cut paper help achieve crisp lines, while installations extend beyond the wall to create an immersive sensory experience. Common and repurposed materials are integral, inviting an accessible encounter that highlights the value found in the seemingly ordinary and in shared daily experiences.

Billy’s Rockford Bar hosts a lively meat raffle sponsored by the Rockford Lions to support RAAA. Expect an upbeat mix of meat prizes and pull tab horse races, plus food, drinks, and a friendly community vibe. There are plenty of chances to win while contributing to a good cause.

Travel through time at The Timekeeper’s Ball as the Blue Earth County Historical Society marks 125 years of preserving the county’s stories. Guests are invited to showcase attire from a favorite era while enjoying music from across the decades, specialty cocktails, dinner and dessert, and interactive moments that bring history to life. The evening includes meaningful fundraising, with both silent and live auctions and additional hands-on ways to support future exhibits and preservation work. Throughout the night, attendees can explore immersive selfie stations themed to each decade, try popular games of chance such as a gift card grab, and dance to a soundtrack that jumps across time, all while displaying styles from the past 125 years. A limited-access VIP experience is available, featuring a complimentary drink ticket, a dedicated cocktail hour, and a special Timekeeper’s gift for an elevated night out. Proceeds benefit the Blue Earth County Historical Society as it celebrates its 125th anniversary and continues to preserve, share, and inspire the next chapter of local history. One festive evening spans 12 decades, and bold, playful fashion is encouraged.

Enjoy a lunchtime learning session that rotates monthly through topics in local wildlife, regional history, and conservation. The format is designed to be accessible for all participants, including those with limited mobility, so everyone can take part comfortably. This session focuses on owls found in Minnesota and around the world, noting that while many are known for nighttime activity, several species are active during daylight too. Expect a relaxed, social atmosphere that makes learning easy. Lunch is provided, and advance registration is requested to note dietary needs and to ensure enough food and coffee.

A weekend retreat focused on crafting, relaxing, and making memories with friends. Lunch and dinner are provided on Friday and Saturday, with a cozy brunch on Sunday. Creative mini-classes add inspiration, and a pop-up store offers pattern paper, solid papers, tapes, glue, and more. Please bring your own breakfast items. A refrigerator and full kitchen are available for personal use, and water, tea, and coffee are offered throughout the weekend.

Families can connect while little ones play and explore during a relaxed meet up at the Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota. Hosted by Pastor Austin and Next Gen Early Childhood Lead Ashley, parents and caregivers can chat and build community while children enjoy the museum’s hands-on exhibits and engaging play spaces. Museum memberships are accepted, and standard admission applies for those without a membership.

High Strung delivers an upbeat live show filled with rock and roll hits. Expect well-loved songs and an energetic vibe from start to finish.

Billy’s Rockford Bar hosts a community meat raffle sponsored by the Rockford Lions in support of RAAA. Attendees can look forward to meat prize drawings, pull tab horse races, and a lively setting with food and drinks. Pick a favorite horse, enjoy the camaraderie, and support the cause with plenty of chances to win.

Experience a lively celebration of global cultures at the Mankato Area International Festival. Enjoy live performances, traditional clothing, and music from around the world. Sample authentic international cuisine available for purchase as you explore interactive cultural exhibits and activities for all ages. Admission and parking are free, creating a welcoming, family friendly atmosphere with plenty to discover.

Women from the community come together for a philanthropic gathering centered on the power of shared giving. The Women’s Giving Circle builds purposeful connections and combines contributions to distribute grants to projects and programs that improve the Greater Mankato community. The emphasis is on collective impact through thoughtful, community-focused philanthropy.

Explore a new bird species each month with a welcoming program designed for all levels. This session centers on owls, with guidance on identification, hands-on activities that delve into a bird’s life, and guided hikes around the park to search for birds. The experience suits both dedicated bird enthusiasts and families beginning their birding journey. Binoculars are provided for all participants, and personal binoculars are welcome. Wear active, weather-appropriate attire. All youth 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required. Cost is $5 for members and $7 for nonmembers.

Experience live music from Crista Bohlmann, a performer with more than two decades on stage. Her set spans Rock, Country, Folk, and Bluegrass, with guitar, fiddle, and ukulele supporting powerful vocals and a relaxed, easygoing style.

The Autumn Bliss Craft & Vendor Show offers a head start on holiday shopping with handmade goods, distinctive gifts, home decor, and specialty products from local vendors. Door prize drawings take place throughout the event, and the first 50 shoppers receive a free shopping bag. Support small businesses while exploring one-of-a-kind holiday finds. Bring friends and family for a relaxed day of browsing and seasonal inspiration.

Organizers are looking for people to compete in chili and for teams to play bags. Additional details will be shared soon.

At Billy's Rockford Bar, a meat raffle features a variety of meat prizes, pull tab horse races, and plenty of chances to win. Sponsored by the Rockford Lions in support of RAAA, it combines the excitement of raffle drawings with food, drinks, and a lively community atmosphere.

Rain Kings deliver an earthy blend of roots rock and Americana from the Mankato area. Formerly known as “Ill-Gotten Booty,” the band creates the easygoing feel of a porch-side jam, with lively picking and a vibe that keeps smiles coming.

A community meat raffle comes to Billy’s Rockford Bar, hosted by Billy’s and sponsored by the Rockford Lions to benefit Rockford Cross Country. Guests can try for meat package prizes, enjoy food and drinks, and show support for local runners while helping the Lions continue their service in the community.

A meat raffle at Billy’s benefits Rockford Cross Country. Hosted by Billy’s and sponsored by the Rockford Lions, the event offers chances to win meat packages along with food and drinks. Participation supports hardworking local runners and helps the Rockford Lions continue serving the community.

Enjoy live music from Tyler Herwig, an award-winning musician from St. Paul, Minnesota. Known for energetic, genre-crossing sets, he brings more than twenty years of passion to the stage with emotionally rich interpretations that keep audiences engaged. Great music comes together with delicious food for a memorable night out.