Join Greater Area Mankato United Way on November 15 for their 12th annual Reading Festival, sponsored by Capstone and in partnership with local organizations to promote literacy and celebrate reading.

This year's theme is "Win with Reading" and is all about board and party games!

Join them 9 am-12 pm on Saturday, November 15, 2025 for this FREE, expo-style event at the Mankato Family YMCA Blue Gym. The festival includes free Capstone books, activities geared toward Pre-K through 3rd-graders, and literacy information for parents. Visit all the organizations' booths at your own pace. All children welcome. No registration necessary.