Events

Run or walk in our 7th annual Pink Up the Pace 5k run and mile Honor Walk for breast cancer research. All proceeds benefit the Johnson Cancer Research Center. Register here!

The Frog Wizard Festival hits the outdoor stage with The Velveteers and cools down indoors with acoustic acts. Held at the Manhattan Brewing Co., the magic begins at 3 pm. On the outdoor stage, prepare to be spellbound by Social Cinema, Horse Bitch, and MellowPhobia. Inside, you can cool down with acoustic acts from Matt […]

Promenade on Poyntz features downtown businesses who will open their doors to serve as ‘stops’ along the Promenade path as participants stroll around Poyntz Avenue sampling a variety of food and drink.

We are so excited to announce the 7th Annual BayoU GatorCraw Fest. Tickets go on sale today at 8:00AM! Don’t miss this authentic Cajun and Creole Good Time! Did someone say Lagniappe? Catch the sale while you can! https://www.bayougatorcrawfest.com/

A day filled with discovery and fun at the 3rd annual Kansas Science Festival, happening on April 27th from 11 am to 4 pm, in the heart of Downtown Manhattan, KS. This family-friendly event is a celebration of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math, designed to spark excitement and curiosity in learners of all ages. […]

The StoryWalk® Downtown is a self-directed walk available May 1-July 31. The walk starts at Manhattan Public Library's north windows along 629 Poyntz Avenue. From there, you’ll walk Downtown and read pages from “Set Sail for Pancakes” along the way. Look for book pages in Downtown businesses’ windows. Once you’ve completed the StoryWalk®, visit the […]