Learn to speak English, study for the citizenship test, earn your GED or High School Diploma in these free classes!
Red Cross swim lessons, water aerobics classes, lifeguard training, and general pool use information.
St Peter Early Childhood Family Education
School Readiness is an education program under Saint Peter Public Schools’ Community & Family Education.
Saints Overtime is an after school care, summer care and enrichment program for kids K-6th grade.
4-hour in-person refresher courses from Minnesota Safety Council
Saint Peter Community Choir donations
Community members are welcome to campus and to attend these Gustavus events. Please visit gustavus.edu/calendar for more information.
Experience history come to life on our Shadows at the Crossing walking tour!
Pediatric Caregiver Support meets the third Tuesday of each month at the Saint Peter Community Center, 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Lifeguard training, and Water Safety Instruction classes at SPMS indoor pool.
Reserve the pool for a birthday party or any group activity. Call Community Education at 934-3048 ext. 7002.
Arts and craft classes for youth.
Offerings available at Drama Kids of Mankato.
Fall 2025 - Sept - December
Events at Gustavus Adolphus College
Community members are welcome to campus and to attend Gustavus events.
September
Athletics showcase featuring football and men’s soccer, women’s soccer - September 20
Music faculty chamber recital - September 27
October
Nobel Conference Sugar: Bringing Sweetness to Light - October 7 & 8 Family Weekend concert featuring Gustavus Choir, Gustavus Wind Orchestra, Gustavus Symphony Orchestra, and Gustavus Jazz Ensemble - October 11 & 12
Theatre Production: TigerLion - October 11 & 12
Gustavus Arboretum Fall Fest - October 11
Gustavus Symphony Orchestra and Gustavus Jazz Ensemble concert - October 26
Gustavus Choir and the National Lutheran Choir concert - October 30
November
Athletics showcase featuring women’s volleyball and football - November 1
Chad Winterfeldt organ recital - November 8
Gustavus Wind Orchestra fall concert - November 15
Dance recital - November 21, 22, 23
December
Christmas in Christ Chapel - December 5, 6, 7
Winds of Christmas - December 9
Festival of St. Lucia - December 11
Theatre Production - December 12-14
Tips and highlights for visiting campus:
Gustavus events calendar - For updated event information go to gustavus.edu/calendar
Parking - Visitor lots are open any time. Non-visitor lots are open for parking after 5 p.m. on weekdays and any time on weekends. No overnight parking without a permit.
A campus map may be found at gustavus.edu/maps/
The Book Mark is the College store that carries apparel, office supplies, and gifts.
The Market Place is the award-winning College dining service and is open for community members to enjoy a snack or meal.
The Arboretum has over 2.5 miles of trails and is open every day, year round.
