250 Years United in Service
12:00 AM
As the United States of America celebrates its Semiquincentennial—the 250th anniversary of its founding—in 2026, this milestone offers an opportunity for reflection. Throughout Riley County’s history, our residents have demonstrated a steadfast ...
Sea Monsters Unearthed
12:00 AM
Discover the creatures, the science, and the prehistoric world beneath the waves at Sea Monsters Unearthed. Journey back 72 million years, when Africa and South America drifted apart and the newly formed South Atlantic teemed with giant marine ...
Painted Pumpkin Palooza
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Date: October 1st - 31st, 2026 Location: K-State Gardens, 1500 Denison Ave, Manhattan, KS 66506 Details: Where creativity, education, and spooky collide. Painted Pumpkin Palooza is an annual K-State Gardens collaboration with students from Susan B. ...
Spooky Safari
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Spooky Safari is creepin’ it real again this Halloween season 👻 Join us on October 13th and 14th as we explore Sunset Cemetery and the Zoo like you’ve never seen it before! This fun and not so scary tour is perfect for the whole family! Looking for ...
AG Promo Source Brand Expo
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
You're invited to the AG Promo Source Brand Expo! Join us on Wednesday, October 14, from 10:00 AM–2:00 PM at The Press, 1531 Yuma St., Manhattan, KS. Meet top supplier reps, discover the latest branded merchandise and best sellers. Enjoy complimentary ...
Spooky Safari
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Spooky Safari is creepin’ it real again this Halloween season 👻 Join us on October 13th and 14th as we explore Sunset Cemetery and the Zoo like you’ve never seen it before! This fun and not so scary tour is perfect for the whole family! Looking for ...
Spooky Safari
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Spooky Safari is creepin’ it real again this Halloween season 👻 Join us on October 13th and 14th as we explore Sunset Cemetery and the Zoo like you’ve never seen it before! This fun and not so scary tour is perfect for the whole family! Looking for ...
The Museum of Art + Fright
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
This October, step inside the Mezmereyz Galleries (MEZ) for The Museum of Art + Fright, a special limited time after-hours Halloween event featuring two very different immersive experiences. Choose your level of fright as the MEZ transforms into Scary ...
MHK Tabletop to host largest commercial war game
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Later this year, MHK Tabletop will be hosting a war game featuring almost 20,000 hand painted miniatures stretching across a 500-square foot battle map, bringing the historic medieval battle of Agincourt to life. This will be the largest commercial ...
7th Annual Flint Hills Beer Fest
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Join us for our 7th Annual Flint Hills Beer Fest! Held at Blue Earth Plaza, the Flint Hills Beer Fest offers an afternoon of sampling from a wide variety of local and regional breweries, all while supporting Good Shepherd Homecare & Hospice, the ...
Monster Dash 5K
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Get ready for a frightfully fun night at the Special Olympics Kansas Monster Dash 5K! 👻 Join us October 24 at MHK City Park for an inclusive evening filled with food trucks, local vendors, live music, Halloween activities and plenty of costumes! ...
Haunted Horsepower Halloween
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
October 31, 2026 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Halloween is rolling into Midwest Dream Car Collection! Join us Saturday, October 31 for a FREE, family-friendly Halloween celebration! Bring the kids in their favorite costumes and come trick or treat at the ...
Turkey Trot
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join us on Thanksgiving day for a Manhattan family tradition. Last year, almost 1300 signed up to run before they feasted! 📅Thursday, November 26 9:00 AM 📍Aggieville - 1205 Moro St., Manhattan, KS 66502 ...
25th Annual Spirit of the Holidays Lighted Parade
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Join us for the 25th Annual Spirit of the Holidays Lighted Parade on Friday, December 4 at 5:30 PM! Parade Route: Poyntz Avenue (from 3rd Street & Poyntz Avenue to City Park) This parade has a rich tradition of supporting the Flint Hills Breadbasket, ...