Outdoor Event

14th Annual Festival of Lights Friday, November 27th, 2026 Blue Earth Plaza 7PM Aerial Drone Show followed by the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony The Festival is going to be bigger & better than ever before.  We are so grateful to the Manhattan community for making it happen! It's never too early to get on Santa's […]

Downtown - Spirit of the Holidays Lighted Parade Event Date: December 4th, 5:30pm Parade Route: Poyntz Ave (from 3rd Street & Poyntz Ave to in front of City Park) This parade has a rich tradition of supporting the Flint Hills Breadbasket, and we encourage both entries and parade-goers to bring non-perishable food items or make […]