Christmas in Mankato

01/02/2026

Good afternoon everyone!
We could use a little help at 10:00 a.m tomorrow morning (Saturday Jan 3) getting Santa’s cottage torn down and back in storage. Meet at the cottage by the community center. 3-4 strong individuals would be a ton of help!
Thanks!

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from the Christmas in Mankato committee!

11/30/2025

Thank you to everyone in our community who helps with the event and comes out to enjoy the evening! It isn’t possible without you all!

11/29/2025

Other winners from last night!
Punch card baskets:
Kids basket- Owen Tucker
Adult basket-Jenna Reiter

Raffle Tickets:
Family pool pass- Eli Angleton
Golden ticket to the Ute Theatre- Tracy Walker
$100 in Chamber Bucks- Janelle Greene
Cunningham Fiber prize basket and 3 months of free internet- Eli Angleton

Thank you again to all of our wonderful sponsors who make the prize baskets and raffles possible!

11/29/2025

Please share your photos with us so we can make a video from our event! ☺️🎄

11/29/2025

Justin Luong-1st
Nolan Grout-2nd
Hannah Simmelink-3rd

Top 3 in the candy cane lane 5k. Sheriff Jacobs wants to congratulate them and thank Michelle Lindberg for putting the 5k together.

11/29/2025

The 2025 Storefront Decorating Contest winner is.. Emily Pierce at Country Roots Salon!! Congratulations Emily! She will get to proudly display the Christmas Tree Plaque at her salon and pick the theme for next year’s event!

11/29/2025

11/28/2025

We are setting up the Community Center for you to eat inside, decorate cookies, write your letters to Santa, and then listen to Santa read 'Twas the Night Before Christmas’ after the Tree Lighting. The Stocking Stroll will take place in the alley by the Community Center, so families will be able to wait for their turn inside where it's warm.

Turkey Bowling, the Food Court, Tree Lighting, and walking from business to business while you shop will all be outside, so bundle up!

See you all soon!

11/28/2025

The results are in!

The 2025 Storefront Decorating Contest winner will be announced at the Community Center after the tree lighting!

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving!!
We can’t wait to see everyone tomorrow!

11/26/2025

Come hungry! Food court opens up at 4:00 on Friday