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Set in Roger Schultz Community Park, this inviting playground in Manhattan KS features two large shade structures, slides, climbing equipment, and wood chip ground covering, all beneath a blue sky with wispy clouds, trees, and grassy areas nearby.

Roger Schultz Community Park in Manhattan, KS

Easter Egg Hunts for kids in Manhattan, KS

When enjoying Aggieville, make sure you stop in at ACME GIFT

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View of the River Pond at Tuttle Creek State Park

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Two women in green outfits and festive accessories smile and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Manhattan KS, as a man sits at a table with a beer pong setup; all appear to be enjoying the festivities together.

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Konza Prairie Scenic Overlook

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Manhattan Hill in Manhattan, KS

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A white shelving unit holds clear bins filled with colorful yarn balls. Knitted hats and books are displayed on top. The background shows more yarn and knitting supplies in this bright downtown Manhattan KS craft store community.

Yarn, Community & Creativity at River Heights Yarn Co in Downtown Manhattan, KS

Old Dutch Mill in Wamego, KS

February 26, 2026

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Konza Prairie Scenic Overlook

February 23, 2026

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February 19, 2026

K-State Rodeo in Manhattan, KS

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February 18, 2026

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February 13, 2026

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Two people wearing helmets and harnesses zipline over a dense green forest toward a wooden platform, where another person waits under a small roof and a red flag.

February 11, 2026

Wildwood Adventure Park in Manhattan, KS

At the Museum of Art and Light in Manhattan KS, large curved screens display impressionist paintings and a portrait of a woman in a hat; the cobblestone-patterned floor creates an immersive art museum exhibit under dim lighting.

February 9, 2026

Discover Manhattan, Kansas: Your Ultimate Guide to Shopping, Dining, Parks, and Things to Do

The Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art building at dusk, warmly lit from within, stands on the K-State Campus in Manhattan KS, with a sign in the foreground and landscaped greenery surrounding the entrance.

February 6, 2026

Beach Museum on K-State Campus in Manhattan, KS

Johnny Kaw

January 29, 2026

Johnny Kaw Statue in Manhattan, KS City Park

View from the Observation Point at the Konza Prairie

January 9, 2026

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Christmas Tree at the Festival of Lights in Manhattan, KS

December 15, 2025

Holiday Magic in the Flint Hills: Christmas Events, Lights + Traditions

Christmas Tree at the Festival of Lights in Manhattan, KS

December 9, 2025

Festival of Lights in Manhattan, Kansas: Christmas Season Kick-Off in Blue Earth Plaza

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December 3, 2025

RBG Mural in Manhattan, Kansas

December 2, 2025

HOLIDAY PARADE in Manhattan, KS

Festival of Lights in Manhattan, KS

November 27, 2025

Festival of Lights in Manhattan, KS

A freshly-baked pizza topped with melted cheese, pepperoni, mushrooms, black olives, green peppers, onions, and sausage from Highwind Brewing Company in Junction City KS, with a few slices

November 24, 2025

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November 10, 2025

Veterans Day Parade in Manhattan, KS

A group of colorful hot air balloons rises into the sky at sunrise during the Flint Hills Balloon Festival in Manhattan KS, with several close to the camera and others floating higher against a blue and orange-tinged sky.

November 4, 2025

Flint Hills Balloon Festival in Manhattan, KS

Blueville Nursery

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At the Museum of Art and Light in Manhattan KS, large curved screens display impressionist paintings and a portrait of a woman in a hat; the cobblestone-patterned floor creates an immersive art museum exhibit under dim lighting.

Museum of Art and Light in Manhattan, KS

Playground at Manhattan City Park

Manhattan City Park in Manhattan, KS

Tulip Festival

Tulip Festival in Wamego, KS

December 30, 2024

Things to do for New Year's Eve in Manhattan, KS

December 4, 2024

Cookie Carousel in Manhattan, KS

In the charming Christmas City of WaKeeney, a majestic white reindeer with large antlers and a red harness rests on straw inside a fenced area. A red water bowl sits before it, while in the background, people gather to observe this magical scene in the heart of High Plains, KS.

December 3, 2024

WaKeeney, KS: The Christmas City of the High Plains

Lights fill in the sky in The Hi-Lo for Miracle on Moro

November 28, 2024

Miracle on Moro in Manhattan, KS

October 25, 2024

KSU Homecoming Parade in Manhattan, KS

October 22, 2024

Cider Hill Family Orchard in Kansas City, KS

Chili Crawl in Aggieville

October 15, 2024

Optimist Chili Crawl in Manhattan, KS

October 14, 2024

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October 9, 2024

Pumpkin Patch Craft Show in Manhattan, KS

Blueville Nursery

September 26, 2024

The Best Pumpkin Patches in Manhattan, KS

Football game at sunset in Manhattan, KS

August 28, 2024

Purple Power Play in Manhattan, KS

A woman in casual clothing walks along the edge of Pillsbury Crossing, a stone-lined creek with a small waterfall, surrounded by lush green trees and vegetation on a sunny KS day.

August 14, 2024

Pillsbury Crossing in Manhattan, KS

Antique tractor at Leonardville Hullabaloo

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View of the River Pond at Tuttle Creek State Park

Exploring the River Pond Trails in Manhattan, KS

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Riley County Fair in Manhattan, KS

View of the River Pond at Tuttle Creek State Park

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Fireworks near Manhattan, KS

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