Nickelodeon Boo-Niverse

You're invited to celebrate Halloween at Nickelodeon Boo-niverse®! Throughout the month of October, Nickelodeon Universe will transform into a spooky adventure full of Halloween frights. Watch a nightly Fright Lights show, boogie down during the Shock and Ride Halloween Dance Party, and watch live pumpkin carvings.

Holiday Maker Market

Finish up your Holiday Shopping here at the Mankato Makerspace. It will be your one-stop-shop for all gift-giving needs and don't forget to treat yourself as well. We will have over 20 talented creative vendors presenting their well-crafted items at the Mankato Makerspace 1700 3rd AveThe day will be filled with amazing talent from local craftsmen and women! Booths packed full of art and handmade items, well-crafted gifts. From wood cutting boards- stained glass- pottery- knitted items to and so more..... needless to say we have a little bit of everything!!!!

Greenway Snow Day 2026

Join all your friends in Forks for a snow-filled day of fun with snowshoeing, sledding, iceskating, a cardboard sled race, horse-drawn sleigh rides and much more!

  • Cardboard sled races begin at 2 PM --> Materials can be picked up at the Ski & Bike Shop prior to event.
  • Horse-drawn sleigh rides will run from 12 to 3 PM

Cost: FREE event --> Complimentary equipment use is on a first come, first-served basis

Location: Lincoln Drive Park - 120 Euclid Avenue

Model Railroad Garage Sale

It's time for another garage sale. Help the museum fund our operations and clear out our warehouse of excess inventory. There will be trains of nearly every scale, buildings, books and other items for sale at hobby show prices!

The sale will take place Saturday, December 14th 22nd from 10-7 & Sunday the 15th from 12-3 in the front conference room at the main entrance of the museum building. No admission required, but while you are here considering visiting the museum, especially our Night Trains event! 

Light Up the Night Kick-off & Parade

Let's kick-off the dazzling season with a Lights Parade! Join us in downtown Marshall as floats are decked out in lights on Friday November 25th at 6pm. Following the parade, Independence Park will be illuminated with Light Up the Night's winter wonderland of lights and music by Kayla Daniels from 7-8pm!

Norvary

Norvary is a Northern Vietnamese Bistro in Winona. There are two parts implied in the name Norvary- Northern Vietnam cuisine and a variety of chef's growing up most favorite street food items. Owned and operated by first-generation Vietnamese-American husband and wife, the cuisine is rooted in tradition and focuses on creativity.

Cuyuna Rolling Hills Golf Course

The Cuyuna Rolling Hills was developed in three stages. The first stage started in 1923 with sand greens and was designed and built by the local mining companies.

The second stage was laid out in 1932, and with the some small design changes, has kept that basic design up to this day. Harry Middlebrook, with help from both the mining and railroad companies, is primarily responsible for the original design.

Cuyuna Lakes Stay

Under new ownership as of September 2022 and previously known as The Deerwood Motel. The Cuyuna Lakes Stay has been recently renovated and now features in room kitchenette's, shared on-site laundry and touch pad keyless entry. The Cuyuna Lakes Stay is a 16 room complex with one 3 bedroom unit, available to rent on a nightly, weekly, or as needed/long term basis.

The Cuyuna Lakes Stay officially opens Friday November 4th, 2022. To book please visit cuyunalakesstay.com.

Continental Ballet Company's Nutcracker

Continental Ballet Company celebrates the holiday season with a timeless classic, the Nutcracker Ballet, at Bloomington Center for the Arts' Schneider Theater.

Clara is at her family's holiday celebration when her magical godfather gives her the gift of a nutcracker. Watch as the magic unfolds and she is transported to the land of the Sugarplum Fairy.