Mankato Community Education

Join us at the Como Zoo and Conservatory for a fun and educational day! Exotic animals and gorgeous gardens await you. Participants on this trip will be roaming the Como Park property independently. If you would like to plan your route ahead of time follow this link! Lunch will be on your own at the zoo's many cafes and lunch spots for purchase throughout the park. We have budgeted 3 hours at Como Zoo, so our guests can explore exhibits and take in shows at a leisurely pace. Registration Deadline is May 31! Arrive at Wow Zone parking lot in Mankato around 8:15 to leave at 8:30 am, or arrive atat the parking lot of St. Peter Community Center in St. Peter by 8:45 am, stop at Holiday station in Shakopee for restroom break, leave Zoo around 1:30, end of day return to Mankato around 4 pm. (arrival time is estimated) Cost of lunch is on your own.

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! 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 Registration Deadline is July 26th!

Join us for a 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 Registration Deadline is June 15! Arrive at Wow Zone parking lot in Mankato around 8:45 to leave at 9 am, or arrive at the parking lot of St. Peter Community Center in St. Peter by 9:10 am, stop at Holiday station in Shakopee for a restroom break, end of day return to Mankato around 5:30 pm. (arrival time is estimated)