North Mankato Fun Days Celebration - 2026

07/12/2026

🎉 Let's close out an incredible Fun Days weekend together!
Sunday is packed with family fun, community favorites, and a little something for everyone at Wheeler Park.

🐐 Petting Zoo & Pony Rides
💡 Kids Maker Market
🚗 Roll-In Classic Car Show
🎯 Bean Bag Tournaments
🍅 Bloody Mary Bar
AND SO MUCH MORE!!!

Whether you're bringing the kids, meeting up with friends, or just soaking in the last day of Fun Days, we'd love to see you there. 💙 Thank you for celebrating another amazing Fun Days with us. Let's make one last day full of great memories!

👉 We'll see you at Wheeler Park!

07/12/2026

Notably, despite an unforeseen health issue, the tractor pull has been cancelled.

07/11/2026

🎶 Who's ready for another great night of live music?

Tonight, the Mollie Fischer Band takes the stage to keep the Fun Days celebration going! There's nothing better than a summer evening spent with great music, good friends, and the Fun Days atmosphere. So grab your crew, find a spot, and enjoy an unforgettable Saturday night under the lights. ☀️🎤

🗓 Tonight
🕖 Music starts at 7:30 PM
🚪 Doors open at 6:00 PM
🎟️ 21+ | Valid ID Required | $5 Wristband to Enter

👉 We'll see you at the Grandstand!

07/10/2026

🔥 Who's ready for tonight?! 🔥

The 4 on the Floor is taking the stage tonight, and if you're looking for a high-energy summer night, this is it. Get ready for multiple rock & roll sets, sing-along favorites, and the kind of live show that keeps the crowd going all night long. 🎸

Round up your friends, grab a drink, and come help us make it a Friday night to remember at North Mankato Fun Days!

🗓 Tonight
✨ Doors Open at 6:00 PM
🕢 7:30–11:00 PM
🎟️ 21+ | Valid ID Required | $5 Wristband to Enter

👉 We'll see you at the Grandstand!

07/09/2026

🎸 The wait is over... 3 Hour Download kicks off the Fun Days music lineup Tonight at the Bandstand! Get ready for a night packed with your favorite '90s & 2000s rock, pop, and alternative hits, the kind of songs you'll know every word to.

Grab your friends, enjoy a cold drink, and help us kick off an unforgettable Fun Days weekend with live music under the summer sky. ☀️🎶

🗓 Thursday Night, TONIGHT!
🕖 Music starts at 7:30 PM
🚪 Doors open at 6:00 PM
🎟️ 21+ | Valid ID Required | $5 Wristband to Enter

👉 We'll see you at the Band Stand!

07/08/2026

🎟️ LAST DAY to grab your Fun Days wristbands! 🎟️
Planning to spend a night at the carnival? Don't miss your chance to save before prices go up!

🎡 Carnival Wristbands: $20 pre-sale
🎠 Valid for Wednesday (tonight) OR Thursday night
OR
🎟️ Ride Tickets: 10 tickets for $25 (all ages)

⏰ Today is the final day to purchase advance tickets and wristbands!
Grab yours before the pre-sale ends and get ready for one of the best weeks of the summer. We can't wait to see the midway full of lights, laughter, and smiling faces! ☀️✨

07/07/2026

✨ Let's set the nostalgia for the week...

Fun Days officially kicks off this week, and there's no better time to look at the moments that have made this tradition so special over the years. 🎡💙

From carnival rides and live music to parade memories, fair food, the bingo tent and seeing familiar faces, Fun Days has a way of bringing our community together year after year.

Now it's time to make a whole new set of memories.

🎉 The countdown is over... Fun Days week is finally here. We'll see you soon!

07/07/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our 2026 Grant Recipients! 🎉

We are proud to support organizations that are making a lasting impact throughout our community. Thank you to everyone who took the time to apply and for the incredible work you do to serve North Mankato and the surrounding area.

Congratulations to this year's recipients! We can't wait to see the difference these grants will make and look forward to recognizing each of you during North Mankato Fun Days 2026. 💙💚

Thank you to everyone who applied, and to our community for continuing to support programs that help make North Mankato such a great place to live.

07/06/2026