The 13th Annual Festival of Lights is going to be bigger & better than ever before. We are so grateful to the Manhattan community for growing this spectacular event with us each year! The countdown is ON! 13th Annual Lighting Ceremony Friday, November 28th, 2025 7PM Blue Earth Plaza www.mhkfestivaloflights.com
Dec 6 & 7 – 6-7 Party at Manhattan Town Center! Create-your-own holiday hat fun + exclusive 6,7 treats just for the kids (and the cool grownups too!).
Breakfast with Santa Saturday, December 6, 2025 Once upon a time in cozy Manhattan, Santa came to visit the Discovery Center! Families flocked inside for breakfast and sweet treats. Children played games and told holiday stories. Gingerbread Men were decorated, and families posed for photos with Santa. The only way to find out how this […]
Breakfast with Santa Saturday, December 13, 2025 Once upon a time in cozy Manhattan, Santa came to visit the Discovery Center! Families flocked inside for breakfast and sweet treats. Children played games and told holiday stories. Gingerbread Men were decorated, and families posed for photos with Santa. The only way to find out how this […]
School's Out STEAM Station December 22 & 23 School’s out—creativity is in! Drop by our free, daylong hands-on STEAM station and explore the playful intersection of visual art and math. Perfect for curious kids (and fun-loving grown-ups). 2-D Shape Safari December 22 + 23 | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Museum Atrium | FREE | […]
School’s out—creativity is in! Drop by our free, daylong hands-on STEAM station and explore the playful intersection of visual art and math. Perfect for curious kids (and fun-loving grown-ups). Symmetry + 3-D Builder Lab December 29 + 30 | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Museum Atrium | FREE | All Ages Fold and construct paper […]
New Year’s Eve Jr. – The Ultimate Kids’ Countdown Party! Kicks off at 3 PM | Epic Balloon Drop at 5 PM Why should grownups have all the fun? Join us for New Year’s Eve Jr., the early-evening celebration made just for kids, families, and anyone who loves a good party before bedtime! Get Ready […]
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 It's our annual family-friendly celebration to ring in the New Year. Party the night away with food, music, fun, and our iconic balloon drop at Kids' […]
The Flint Hills Discovery Center (FHDC) opens an exclusive temporary exhibit on Saturday, January 10. Grassland Mini-Golf invites guests to discover the rich ecology of the tallgrass prairie as they play […]
FLINT HILLS CARD SHOW! Date: January 10th Location: Peace Memorial Auditorium – Manhattan, KS Time: 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM Cards • Collectibles • Pokémon • Sports • And More! FREE ENTRY […]
