Join us for All Treats Day in Downtown on Thursday, October 31st, from 4 PM to 6 PM! Families are invited to stroll down Poyntz Avenue, where kids can safely trick-or-treat at participating neighborhood businesses. Come in costume and enjoy a fun, family-friendly Halloween experience in the heart of our community!
Festival of Lights Lighting Ceremony at Blue Earth Plaza Join Santa at 7pm on Friday, November 29th, as he lights the tallest tree in Kansas and sets the Blue Earth Plaza aglow with thousands of lights. The light show will run every evening through the New Year. Free and open to the public.
The wonder of the Flint Hills comes to life as children ages 3-5 begin discovering the culture, history, and ecology of the region. Each class includes hands-on activities, crafts, story time, and a snack. The next 4-week session begins on March 4 and we are Springing Up! Spring brings new life into our world! Let’s […]
2013 / PG / 1hr 42min When: Doors open at 6:00 PM | Movie starts at 6:30 PM Join us for a magical night with Frozen! This family-friendly film invites you to sing along to your favorite songs from Disney’s hit animated movie. Follow the journey of two sisters, Elsa and Anna, as they navigate […]
This month MoA+L will celebrate the Impressionist master Pierre-Auguste Renoir's birthday in our very own "Paris on the Prairie" family day event. This drop-in family day program will celebrate aspects of 19th-century Parisian life and feature an array of drop-in hands-on activities inspired by elements of Pierre-Auguste Renoir’s artwork. FREE activities in the museum atrium […]
From May through July, Downtown Manhattan invites you on a magical reading adventure through the heart of our neighborhood. Begin your journey at the Manhattan Public Library’s north windows at 629 Poyntz Avenue, where Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes by Eric Litwin begins. As you stroll, you’ll discover each page of the […]
The Flint Hills Discovery Center (FHDC) opens its newest temporary exhibit on Saturday, May 24. Tiny Titans: Dinosaur Eggs and Babies invites visitors to take a rare and exciting look at the life of dinosaurs through their eggs, nests and young. This remarkable hands-on exhibition includes an amazing collection of dinosaur eggs and nests from all over […]
Explore the use of color with a floral-inspired project led by the creative staff from the Beach Museum of Art! Open to kids in K–5th grade as part of our weekly summer series celebrating our colorful world with books, art, and fun activities.
Ready. Set. SPLASH! Watch dogs defy gravity and dive into summer at the Dock Dogs Little Apple Splash, June 13–15 in Blue Earth Plaza, Manhattan, KS. Bring your crew and cheer on the pups who bring the wow with every woof.
🎉 Get ready for the most fun night of the summer! 🎉 Downtown Manhattan’s Third Thursdays — where art, music, and community take over the streets from May through September! Each month, downtown transforms into a vibrant street fair and maker’s market bursting with creativity. ✨ Join us for an evening full of fun, hands-on […]
