Mankato Community Education

Join us for a Fall Sightseeing Cruise along the Mississippi Narrated, 90 minute public excursions depart from Harriet Island in St. Paul. Sights along the way include: the St. Paul High Bridge, Pig’s Eye Cave, the Minnesota River mouth, Pike Island, and the timeless splendor of the mighty Mississippi River. All Sightseeing Cruises offer a fully stocked bar and limited snacks available for purchase onboard (please no outside food or beverage). Lunch is included. This is called a picnic cruise. This meal is plated and brought out to the tables. Menu BBQ chicken Pulled pork with buns Green chili cheddar corn bread Potato salad Seasonal fruit Cookies Coffee—additional beverages available for purchase at the bar-------------------- On the way home we will stop for a light snack (not included with the trip fee)

The Fagen Fighters WWII Museum is an aviation museum located in Granite Falls, Minnesota. The museum is made up of three display hangars, a restoration hangar, a reproduction Quonset hut, and a reproduction control tower. We will have a guided tour of the exhibits as well as time to explore favorite exhibits at our own pace. We will stop on the way for lunch on our own.

Join us for a trip to Canturbury Park for LIVE Horse Racing action! Watch the races, stroll the park or a little bit of both. Trip fee includes$15 of Canterbury Cash which can be used at any of the concession stands. This is an evening trip with races beginning at 5 pm. It is a summer night out at Canterbury Park!

Tractors, corn dogs, cows, seed art, vendors, and more.....What’s your favorite part of the fair? Join us for a fun filled day at the Minnesota Fair. Don’t worry about parking or traffic. Our coach bus will drop you off at the fair entrance. It’s guaranteed to be a full day, so wear your comfortable walking shoes! Discount tickets are available for those 65 and over. Leave Time: WOW ZONE - 7:30 am Arrive At Fair: 9:20 am Leave Time (From Fair) 4:10 pm Arrive Home (WOW Zone) 6:00 pm

The SPAM Museum in Austin, MN tells the history of the Hormel company, the origin of Spam - a brand of precooked, canned meat product, and its place in world culture. After a guided museum tour and the opportunity to explore favorite exhibits on your own, we will be off to lunch at Barley's Family Restaurant. Meal cost IS NOT included with the trip. Trip participants will order off the menu and pay on their own. This restaurant has entrees that feature SPAM meat products. After lunch, we will continue our history lesson with a tour of the Mower County Historical Society. Join us for a day with the past blends with the present and we look ahead to new memories for the future.