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. ...
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 ...
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, ...