Annual Events
Manhappenin' the place for big celebrations!
Manhattan is home to huge celebrations all year long. Summer months bring tons of yearly events like Bill Snyder Half Marathon, Third Thursday, and Arts in the Park, while the holiday season brings the Festival of Lights. No matter the season there is always something exciting happening in Manhattan.
Bill Snyder Highway Half & 5K
Hundreds of runners converge in MHK each spring for a charitable race with a stadium finish. The race is named after the coach who created the greatest turnaround in college football…
Flint Hills Festival
Live entertainment, food trucks, wine tastings, a beer garden, Taste of Kansas, children's activities, community groups, and more will all be on display at this celebration of our…
Third Thursdays
Dabble in downtown delights with a fetching array of eats, entertainment and excellence on the artistry front. Power-up on Poyntz with Third Thursdays. Shops stay open late. Music, fun and…
Arts In The Park
Arts in the Park is a summer entertainment series by the City of Manhattan Parks and Recreation Department. Each Friday throughout the summer find a free concert at Manhattan City…
Festival of Lights
The Festival of Lights is a magical display of lights in the Blue Earth Plaza that is on display from the Friday after Thanksgiving through the New Year. The Blue Earth Plaza is turned into…
Spirit of the Holidays
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The Spirit of the Holidays is special in Manhattan, Kansas. Come see the beautiful twinkling lights on our incredibly tall tree in Blue Earth…