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Wednesday 7am - 5pm Thursday 7am - 5pm Friday 7am - 5pm Saturday 7am - 3pm Sunday 7am - 3pm

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The Village Play Cafe

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The Village Play Cafe

Play, sip, enjoy! They say it takes a village, and we would be honored to be a part of yours.

09/27/2026

The Bodega is coming along! 🛠️✨

While our phenomenal builders are working behind the scenes, we’re busy buttoning up all the little details!

Can you guess what structure will be next? 👀

Are there any structures you’d love to see, or specific items your little one would love? We want to hear from our community and create a place where everyone feels welcome! ❤️

Drop your ideas below, we’d love to hear them! 👇

✨follow along to see a few tricks we have up our sleeve✨

09/13/2026

⚡️🔥 GIVEAWAY TIME! 🔥⚡️

Closes Friday September 18th.

We’re giving YOU the chance to experience Ignite the Night – Power Surge! 🎟️✨

Want to join us for an unforgettable night where creativity, competition, and PLAY collide?! We are giving away TWO tickets ($200 value) to help support an amazing organization!

When: Thursday October 1st, at 5pm.

🎟️ HOW TO ENTER:
✨ FOLLOW our page
❤️ LIKE this post
📲 SHARE this post
👯 TAG someone you’d love to bring with you!
That’s it! You’re entered! 🙌

⚡️ WHAT IS IGNITE THE NIGHT?
Get ready for a high-energy evening where teams compete to build bold, electrified sculptures using light, motion, and cutting-edge design. Watch their creations come to life while you cheer them on and enjoy an evening full of games, activities, food, drinks, and interactive experiences!
🎮 Games & Activities
🍴 Light Apps Included
🍹 Cash Bar
⚡️ Pay to Pause — for $100, you can temporarily pause a competing team for 5 minutes!
🏆 People’s Choice Award — vote for your favorite creation! Every $1 = 1 vote supporting the Children’s Museum.

🕕 THE NIGHT
6:00–7:00 PM — Cocktail Hour
7:00–8:00 PM — The Show
8:00–8:30 PM — Judging
8:30 PM — Winners Announced
8:45 PM — Free Play! 🎉

And the best part? Your ticket helps support the Children’s Museum’s mission to ignite curiosity, imagination, and a love of learning through the power of play. 💛

So grab your favorite person, enter the giveaway, and get ready to IGNITE THE NIGHT! ⚡️

This event is ADULTS ONLY!

🎟️ GOOD LUCK! 🎟️

Don't wait to wait to win? Purchase your tickets with the link below!
https://ecom.roller.app/cmsouthernmn/ignitethenight/en-us/product/1437613?date=2026-10-01

09/04/2026

A little update… & sneak peek 👀

Any guesses what these structures will be? 🤔

Next up: assembly and paint! 🎨🔨

07/31/2026

Meet our Sponsor: The Martins with All About Fun Rentals

It takes a village to build a community, and we're so grateful to welcome All About Fun Rentals as one of our incredible sponsors!

As a family-owned business serving Southern Minnesota, All About Fun Rentals understands that the best celebrations aren't just about the inflatables, tables, or games they're about bringing people together and creating memories that last a lifetime.

Whether it's a backyard birthday, a school carnival, or a community festival, they go above and beyond to make every event stress free, safe, and unforgettable. Their commitment to clean, sanitized equipment and exceptional customer service means families can focus on what matters most: making memories together.

At The Village, we believe in supporting businesses that pour their hearts into our community, and All About Fun Rentals does exactly that. Their generosity and belief in our vision are helping us create a space where children can play, parents can connect, and families can truly feel at home.

Thank you, All About Fun Rentals, for believing in our dream and helping us build something special for the families of Southern Minnesota. We're honored to have you as part of our village. 💛

If you're planning your next celebration, be sure to support the local business that's dedicated to making every event unforgettable!

07/24/2026

“When are you opening?” ☕️

It’s the question we get asked the most and while we don’t have an official opening date just yet, we *do* have an exciting update! 👇

On **Wednesday, July 22**, the City of Mankato Planning Commission approved our Conditional Use Permit! 🎉👏

That means we have just **one more round of approvals** before we can officially start on our coffee shop! Our final stop is the **City Council meeting on August 10**. 🤞

In the meantime, we've been approved to begin building out our play space, which is such a huge help! We can't wait to share the progress and some fun behind the scenes updates with you.

So what's next?

We're currently waiting for the Health Department to review and approve our café plans. The good news? We don't have to wait on that approval to open the play area!

Our plan is to have a soft opening for play, followed by a grand opening for coffee + play once everything is approved. That means we'll be able to host open play, birthday parties, gatherings, and so much more!

Stay tuned we have lots of exciting things planned, and we can't wait to welcome you through our doors.

As always, thank you for supporting us. You truly keep us going. This journey has been an uphill battle from the very beginning, but every encouraging comment, every tagged friend, every share, and every family already making plans to visit reminds us why we're doing this.

Thank you for being our Village. 🩵

07/07/2026

Meet Our Sponsor: True Real Estate

From the very beginning, True Real Estate has been a wonderful supporter of The Village and our mission to create a space where families can connect, learn, and grow together. Their encouragement and belief in what we're building have meant so much to us throughout this journey.
At True Real Estate, relationships come first. Their team is dedicated to helping clients navigate one of life's biggest milestones with confidence, care, and personalized guidance every step of the way. Their commitment to serving families extends far beyond real estate, making them a natural fit for our Village community.
We are incredibly grateful for their support and proud to partner with a business that shares our values of connection, community, and putting people first.
Be sure to follow along as we continue highlighting the amazing businesses and individuals helping make The Village possible. 💛

07/02/2026

We are so thankful for this community’s support, take a peak to see our space and vision come to life💗

06/23/2026

Meet Our Sponsor: Shelby Wolf of Clarity Assessments!

From the moment we shared the news that The Village was opening, Shelby has been one of our biggest supporters. She was among the very first people to reach out, offer her encouragement, and ask how she could help. Her enthusiasm, generosity, and belief in our mission have meant so much to us from the very beginning.
The more we get to know Shelby, the more grateful we are to have her as part of our Village community. We are especially excited about what she has planned for our space and can't wait to share it with all of you!
Be sure to follow along for a special sneak peek of what's coming you won't want to miss it. 💛

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads, grandfathers, stepdads, father figures, and mentors in our village community!

Today we celebrate the love, guidance, strength, and support you share with your families and those around you. Thank you for the countless ways you help make our community a caring and welcoming place.

Wishing you a day filled with appreciation, laughter, and special moments with loved ones. 💙

06/20/2026

Meet Our Sponsor: Ardolf Construction!

Building something meaningful takes a village, and Ardolf Construction has been an important part of helping bring our vision to life. Their support, encouragement, and willingness to invest in our community have meant so much to us throughout this journey.

At Ardolf Construction, quality craftsmanship and strong relationships are at the heart of everything they do. Their dedication to serving families and businesses in our community is evident in every project they take on, and we are honored to have them as part of The Village.

We are incredibly grateful for their partnership and for their commitment to helping create spaces where people can gather, connect, and thrive.

Join us in thanking Ardolf Construction for supporting The Village and the families we serve. We couldn't do this without amazing community partners like them!💙

Address

321 N. Riverfront Drive
Mankato, MN
56001

Opening Hours

Wednesday	7am - 5pm
Thursday	7am - 5pm
Friday	7am - 5pm
Saturday	7am - 3pm
Sunday	7am - 3pm

Telephone

(507)3045794

Website

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