This storytime is active and fun for young children. Caregivers participate with their children as we sing songs, do action rhymes, listen to stories and have music time. The target age for this storytime is children 18 months old and up. Storytimes for 18 months and up are presented on Monday and Tuesday mornings at […]

This storytime is active and fun for young children. Caregivers participate with their children as we sing songs, do action rhymes, listen to stories and have music time. The target age for this storytime is children 18 months old and up. Storytimes for 18 months and up are presented on Monday and Tuesday mornings at […]

A collaboration between the Riley County Historical Museum for a guided tour of Sunset Cemetery and Sunset Zoo’s education team for a flashlight tour through the Zoo is happening on October 15 & 16 for $12/person. Even though this tour is for all ages, it will be SpOoKy!  

A collaboration between the Riley County Historical Museum for a guided tour of Sunset Cemetery and Sunset Zoo’s education team for a flashlight tour through the Zoo is happening on October 15 & 16 for $12/person. Even though this tour is for all ages, it will be SpOoKy!  

On the Third Thursday of each month from May to October, downtown transforms into a street faire and maker’s market. You’ll want to come to each one as you won’t want to miss activities unique to each date! Don't miss our Third Thursday staples like the Cake Walk, our sidewalk musicians, and variety of maker’s […]

It's time for a monstrous and silly dance party! A librarian will play fun dance music and read some stories for ages 2-8. A parent/guardian must attend with their child. Children may dress in a costume if they wish.

It's time for a monstrous and silly dance party! A librarian will play fun dance music and read some stories for ages 2-8. A parent/guardian must attend with their child. Children may dress in a costume if they wish.

Ladies, join us for a board game night! A local group of women will be teaching their favorite board games! This is a free event at downtown Manhattan's The Village Geek, located south of the Farmer's Market and one block north from AJ's Pizza.

"I like big TRUCKS and I cannot lie!" It's time for us to roll out the big trucks, tractors, and MORE! Join us for our annual TOUCH-a-TRUCK event. We'll meet in the Planet Fitness parking lot and you can spend the morning getting up close with amazing vehicles! It's a fun and free family event, […]

Celebrate Bat Appreciation Month by grabbing a hammer and apron to build your very own take-home Bat House! We’ll provide all the tools, supplies, and materials needed. A Bat House mimics the types of crevices found under the bark of a dead tree and other places where bats like to roost. If placed on the […]

Raising funds for Quality Play For All!Costume and skate fun for the littles, Middle and High-school, then adult only costumes and skate in the evening. Best costume prizes and more! Food and drinks, more information to come!

Celebrate Bat Appreciation Month by grabbing a hammer and apron to build your very own take-home Bat House! We’ll provide all the tools, supplies, and materials needed. A Bat House mimics the types of crevices found under the bark of a dead tree and other places where bats like to roost. If placed on the […]

Join us for our 5th Annual Flint Hills Beer Fest! Held at Blue Earth Plaza, the Flint Hills Beer Fest offers an afternoon of sampling from a wide variety of local and regional breweries, all while supporting Good Shepherd Homecare & Hospice, the community's only local, non-profit hospice.  Rockin' K's will be on-site, grilling up […]

If you love games, prizes, trunk decorating contest, and sweet treats this trunk or treat is for you! The event is completely free to the public but registration is required. Save your child’s spot here.

In this class kids will explore aerial arts in an introductory way. This class can help improve motor skills and body awareness. It also promotes healthy brain organization and regulation. While the children are in the hammocks it can have a calming effect on the body and help them feel a sense of calmness.

Play casual Pokémon with other local players at Manhattan’s The Village Geek every Sunday afternoon, 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. Free.

This class allows children to explore the world of aerial arts through kid friendly movement. It helps build confidence, body control, flexibility all while having fun.

We are very excited for this new event! Porches on Poplar!A Wamego block party!•6 different porch hosts on Poplar will be sharing samples from multiple established and emerging food and spirit vendors. Poplar will be closed so you can walk from porch to porch with your neighbors and friends and enjoy this historic neighborhood.•All proceeds […]