C'mon, let's do something different!
Plans change, always verify events before traveling.
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January
1 - 31
Sunset Zoo- Kids free all month
Bundle up, get outdoors and see how our zoo animals spend their January.
Where: Sunset Zoo
When: 12 – 5
Cost: Adults $4, Kids Free
3
Tuttle Creek Lake Eagle Day
Environmental education program featuring 2 presentations, one on eagle and raptor habits and habitats, the second presentation will concentrate on Bald Eagle nesting in Kansas. These presentations will be followed by a bus tour through the areas near Tuttle Creek Dam to view bald eagles in the wild.
Where: Begins at the Manhattan Fire Station.
When: 9 am – 12 pm
Cost: Free
17 - 18
Sports Cards, Comics & Collectibles Show
This event features the best dealers from across the mid-west specializing in sports cards & memorabilia for the NFL, NHL, NBA, NASCAR, NCAA College Sports and MLB. There will also be a large selection of coins, comics, magazines and much more.
Where: Manhattan Town Center
When: Sat 10 – 9 pm
Sun 12 – 6 pm
18
Manhattan Bridal Show
In a setting of elegance and charm, you may visit with the expert wedding professionals. They can help you select the products and services you are seeking and meet your budget at the same time. The fashion show is truly exquisite! This is a one-of-a-kind bridal show and a must for every bride and groom to attend!
The Manhattan Bridal Show is famous for giving brides and grooms over $2,000 in gifts and prizes. Best of all, ADMISSION IS FREE!
Where: Grand Ballroom
KSU Student Union
1455 Anderson Ave.
When: Doors open at noon.
Fashion Show at 2:30 pm
Cost: Free
19 - 20
MHS Winter Play: Thornton Wilder's "OUR TOWN"
Come watch another amazing performance by Manhattan High School students... OUR TOWN!
Where: 2100 Poyntz Ave
MHS West Campus
Rezac Auditorium
When: 7 pm
Cost: $5 adults, $3 students
19 - 22
Strawberry Junction Arts & Crafts Show
Midwest artisans fill Center Court with over 20 different booths featuring a wide variety of handmade crafts and works by woodworkers, graphic artists and much more.
Where: Manhattan Town Center
When: Thur – Sat 10 – 9 pm
Sun 12 – 6 pm
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Febuary
1 - 28
Sunset Zoo- Buy one get one free- adult tickets
Grab a "date" and spend some time at the Sunset Zoo this month!
Where: Sunset Zoo
When: 12 – 5 pm
Cost: Buy an adult ticket ($4) get one free!
Children (3 – 12) $2
7
Riley Country Fish and Game Swap
Where: Pottorf Hall at CiCo Park
When: 8 am – 12 pm
Cost: $5 per Table
Contact: 785-537-9697
20 - 21
10th Annual Flint Hills Festival of Wines
The Flint Hills Festival of Wines features a weekend of wine tasting events. The Festival begins on Friday, February 20th with a Winemaker Dinner and Live Auction. The dinner will feature a delectable multi-course meal and wines from Italy paired with each course.
The dinner leads into the main Festival event, the Grand Tasting and Silent Auction which is held on Saturday, February 21st at the Clarion Hotel.
Grand Tasting participants can sample from a variety of over 250 wines and spirits from all around the world and taste gourmet cuisine from area restaurants.
Where: Friday night Wine Dinner TBD
Saturday Grand Tasting at the Clarion Hotel
When: Friday Wine Dinner is at 6:30 pm
Saturday Grand Tasting is from 6:30 – 10 pm
Cost: Friday $100 per person
Saturday $45 per person
20 - 21
Kansas Mission of Mercy
The Mission of Mercy is a dental clinic targeted to low-income individuals and families. The dental work is performed by licensed dentists and hygienists who have volunteered their time to provide care to the patients absolutely free of charge.
The Armory will be transformed overnight to a dental clinic with 80 chairs and hundreds of volunteers ready to treat approximately three thousand patients in two days.
The Kansas Mission of Mercy is a project of the Kansas Dental Charitable Foundation and has treated more than ten-thousand patients with over $4.5 million in free dental care.
Where: United States National Guard Armory
When: Doors open at 5:30 am
Cost: Free
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March
7
Riley Country Fish and Game Annual Auction & Dinner
Where: Pottorf Hall at CiCo Park
When: 7 pm
Cost: TBD
14
31st Annual Aggieville St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Road Race
Wear green and come take part in the St. Patrick's Day celebration in Aggieville!
Where: Aggieville
When: Parade at 11 am
Registration for Race 10 am – 1 pm
Race 12:30 pm for 2 mile; 1:15 pm for 10K
Cost: Parade free
Check race fee here.
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April
3 – 4
19th Annual Junior League Next to New Sale
19th Annual Next to New Sale where customers can take advantage of excellent pricing on both slightly used and new merchandise. Merchandise includes but is not limited to children's clothing, household goods, furniture, seasonal decor, toys, sporting goods, books and baked goods. Proceeds from the Next to New Sale will benefit literacy projects throughout Riley and Geary Counties.
Where: Pottorf Hall at CiCo Park
When: Friday 5 – 8 pm
3
Easter Bunny Arrival
The Easter Bunny will be hopping down the bunny trail to the Manhattan Town Center and be available for photos from April 3-11, 2009.
Where: Manhattan Town Center
When: 3 pm
3 - 4
Junior League of the Flint Hills City-Wide Garage Sale
City-Wide garage sale.
Where: Pottorf Hall at CiCo Park
When: 8 am - 5 pm Fri. and Sat.
Cost: No fee for entry
Conact: Jeanne Shamburg 785-539-1505
11
Sunset Zoo- EGGstravaganza & Dino Day
What happened to the egg when he was tickled too much? He cracked up.
Come enjoy our EGGstravaganza at Sunset Zoo. Plus it's Dino Day!!!
Where: Sunset Zoo
When: 9:30 am – 5 pm
Cost: $4 Adults, Kids (3 – 12) $2, FOSZ members free
May
2
Sunset Zoo- Mercy Wild Run
Mercy's Wild Run at Sunset Zoo is a 10K, 5K & a kids run. Put on your running shoes and join us!
Where: Sunset Zoo
When: 9:30 am – 5 pm
Cost: $4 Adults, Kids (3 – 12) $2, FOSZ members free
10
Sunset Zoo- Mother's Day
Treat your Mom to a day at the zoo!
Where: Sunset Zoo
When: 9:30 am – 5 pm
Cost: Mothers free with paying child
$4 Adults, Kids (3 – 12) $2, FOSZ members free
June
13
Sunset Zoo- Kids Free Day
On this special day, kids are FREE to Sunset Zoo.
Where: Sunset Zoo
When: 9:30 am – 5 pm
Cost: Kids free, $4 Adults, FOSZ members free
14
Friends of Konza Prairie Wildflower Walk
The Friends of Konza Prairie, through the Konza Environmental Education Program, annually offers a Wildflower Walk, the second Sunday in June, on Butterfly Hill Trail, an area generally not open to the public.
Join us on a 2-mile guided hike at the peak of wildflower season.
Where: Konza Prairie
When: 6:30 pm to Sunset
Cost: TBD
19 - 20
Manhattan Juneteenth Festival
Gospel Festival Friday night 7-9 pm at the City Park Pavilion; Saturday at 10 a.m. there will be a parade, and then Saturday afternoon and evening you can enjoy children's games, food, crafts, educational programs and 3-on-3 basketball.
Where: City Park
When: Fri. 7 – 9 pm
Sat: 8 am – 6 pm with Parade starting at 10 am
Cost: Free
19 - 20
Stars of the Prairie Quilt Show
A beautiful display of quilts both large and small made by ladies in Manhattan.
Where: First Presbyterian Church Family Life Center
When: Fri. 12 – 6 pm
Sat. 10 am – 5 pm
Cost: $3 Adults
21
Sunset Zoo- Father's Day
Why not take Dad to the zoo on you? It's his special day!
Where: Sunset Zoo
When: 9:30 am – 5 pm
Cost: Fathers free with paying child
$4 Adults, Kids (3 – 12) $2, FOSZ members free
25 – 28
Country Stampede Music and Camping Festival
The Midwest's largest 4-day country music and camping festival in the heartland, Country Stampede brings in over 20 artists and a first-class lineup of today's top national entertainers while more than 100,000 fans embark on Manhattan for the event.
Where: Tuttle Creek State Park, River Pond Area
When: Campground will open on Sunday, June 21 at 2 p.m. Main Stage starts 4:00 pm on the 25
Cost and Tickets: www.countrystampede.com
July
18
Little Apple Jazz Festival
Celebrating jazz in The Little Apple® is becoming a great Manhattan tradition each summer. The next Little Apple Jazz Festival is set for Saturday, July 18, 2009. Come enjoy some great jazz and blues by the best of local, regional, and national artists. It will be a great afternoon and evening surrounded by jazz.
Where: Larry Norvell Band Shell in City Park
When: TBA
Cost: Free
4
Manhattan Solar Kiwanis Pancake Feed
This is a friendly gathering of folks gathering for breakfast as part of Thunder over Manhattan., with excellent pancakes, sausage, eggs, OJ, and the trimmings. Benefits Kiwanis Children’s programs.
Where: Pottorf Hall at CiCo Park
When: 7 – 11 am
Cost: TBD
11
Sunset Zoo- Kids Free Day
On this special day, kids are FREE to Sunset Zoo.
Where: Sunset Zoo
When: 9:30 am – 5 pm
Cost: Kids Free, $4 Adults, FOSZ members free
23 - 27
Riley County Fair
Fun and entertainment for the whole family!
Where: Riley County Fair Grounds at CiCo Park
When: 8 am – 11 pm
August
12
Women on Target
Women On Target provides you with a safe, comfortable environment for learning about rifles, pistols, muzzleloaders, shotguns, archery and much more. This event is for women only of all ages who want to learn about gun safety and basic skills. The cost for admission includes lunch, eye and ear protection, loaner equipment, ammunition and personal instruction by certified instructors, Range Safety Officers and outstanding volunteers.
Where: Fancy Creek Range at Fancy Creek State Park, Randolph, KS.
When: 7:45 am – 4:15 pm
Cost: $20 per person. Bring a friend and it’s $30 for both of you.
September
13
Sunset Zoo- Grandparents Day
Treat your Grandparents to a day at the zoo!
Where: Sunset Zoo
When: 9:30 am – 5 pm
Cost: Grandparents free with paying child, $4 Adults, FOSZ members free
19
Manhattan Cross Country Festival and School Fitness Challenge
This event, now in its 5th year, features Fun Runs for youth in grades 8-younger, and an Open 5K Cross Country race for all interested persons. Fun Runs range from 1/4 mile to 2 miles. All youth receive a finisher's medal. Local sponsors provide money to the top 3 schools who have the most and the highest percentage of students participating. In 2007, area schools were awarded $1,500. All proceeds go toward promoting fitness and running for youth.
Where: Warner Park
When: 8 am
Cost: $1 for youth (grades 8 – younger); $12 for 5K race
21 - 22
Jim Colbert Intercollegiate
54 Hole College Golf Tournament
Where: Colbert Hills
When: 8:30 am each day
Cost: Free
28 – 29
Marilynn Smith/Sunflower Invitational
Women's college golf tournament
Where: Colbert Hills
When: 8:30 am each day
Cost: Free
October
2 - 3
36th Annual Pumpkin Patch Arts and Crafts Fair
Handmade Arts and Crafts along with homemade foods and snacks. Venues in three different buildings at Cico Park.
Where: CiCo Park
When: Fri, 10 am – 8 pm, Sat. 10 am – 4 pm
24 - 25
Sunset Zoo- Spooktacular
Trick or Treat at the zoo in your costume! But, please, don't scare the animals!
Where: Sunset Zoo
When: 9:30 am – 5 pm
Cost: $4 Adults, Kids (3 – 12) $2, FOSZ members free
November
1 – Dec. 31
Sunset Zoo- Mayors Holiday Food Drive
$1 off admission with a donation of food item.
Where: Sunset Zoo
When: 9:30 am – 5 pm
Cost: $4 Adults, Kids (3 – 12) $2
8
Sunset Zoo- Military Appreciation Day
FREE admission for every Zoo guest in honor of American soldiers and their families.
Where: Sunset Zoo
When: 9:30 am – 5 pm
Cost: Free
14
29th Annual Buttons 'n Bows Arts & Crafts Fair
29th Annual Buttons 'n Bows Arts & Crafts Fair. Artists & Crafters from several states featured in three buildings.
Where: 220 & 306 S. Juliette, Seven Dolors Catholic School
When: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Cost: $1
December
1 – 31
Sunset Zoo- Mayors Holiday Food Drive
$1 off admission with a donation of food item.
Where: Sunset Zoo
When: 9:30 am – 5 pm
Cost: $4 Adults, Kids (3 – 12) $2