Join us for Family Day Sunday at the Great Northern Viking Festival on Sunday, June 14, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM in Mankato, Minnesota.
Family Day Sunday is designed for kids, families, grandparents, homeschool families, history lovers, and anyone looking for a unique daytime festival experience. Bring the whole family for a day of Viking-inspired fun, hands-on activities, history, food, games, demos, animals, storytelling, and adventure.
Families can explore Little Vikings’ Landing, our dedicated kids area, proudly presented by WOW! Zone Mankato. This family-friendly space includes activities such as the Viking Relic Dig, Troll Tunnel, play area, craft area, storytelling, interactive Viking games, Kids Photo Booth, and more.
Family Day Sunday highlights include:
⚔️ Little Vikings’ Landing, presented by WOW! Zone Mankato
🛶 Sunday Longboat Races, where kids can make and race their own longboats
🦉 Hands-on activities with Ney Nature Center, including Owl Pellet Discovery and a homesteading activity with a Viking twist
🐴 Visits with the Icelandic Horses
🎲 Kid-friendly Dungeons & Dragons booth
📖 Storytelling, crafts, games, and interactive fun
🔥 Viking demos, food vendors, marketplace vendors, and family-friendly entertainment
Children 7 and under get in free, and presale tickets give families the best available discount for Family Day Sunday.
Little Vikings are encouraged to dress in Viking garb so they can feel even more part of the adventure!
See the entertainment schedule for activity times, locations, and full festival programming.
Get Presale Tickets for the Best Family Discount
https://greatnorthernvikingfestival.com/ticket-options
Learn more:
https://greatnorthernvikingfestival.com/family-day-sunday
