Need an excuse to get more use out of that Halloween costume? There are plenty of opportunities to celebrate spooky season as a whole family. Check out these family friendly Halloween events in Manhattan and the surrounding area.
Celebrations Haunted Opera House
Be sure to visit the historic Wamego Opera house and discover some new ghoulish friends. Located at 901 5th Street and is open every Saturday through October. For more information and frightening details, visit hauntedoperahouse.com
October 13
Teen Halloween Party
6 p.m., Friday, Oct. 13
Friday the 13th Halloween themed party with costume contest, craft, snacks for teens. Meet us in the Auditorium for a spooky fun-filled evening!
Hocus Pocus Halloween Night
6 p.m., Friday, Oct. 13
Join us for a Hocus Pocus Party! Slime shenanigans, painting pumpkins and more. Dress in your Halloween costume. Each child receives a snack and spooky mocktail.
October 14
Trunk or Treat at Evolution Martial Arts
5 p.m. – 7 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 14
If you love games, prizes, trunk decorating contest, and sweet treats this trunk or treat is for you! Th event is completely free to the public. Save your child’s spot here.
Pumpkin PaZOOla at Rolling Hills Zoo
Saturday, Oct. 14
Half price admission for kids 12 and under with each adult admission, free pumpkin for kids. Other activities include a treat station, pumpkin patch, games and activities, animal meet and greets, and more! Learn more.
October 20
Trunk or Treat
5 p.m. – 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 20
American Legion Parking Lot
Kids of all ages are welcome to trick or treat.
SPOOKtacular at Sunset Zoo
October 20-22
Sunset Zoo
Wear your costumes – adults and kids! Have fun and be creative! Spooktacular would not be Spooktacular without CANDY. We will have local businesses handing out candy throughout the zoo! So join us for Halloween-themed activities, candy, a decorated zoo, entertainment, and so much more! Tickets required.
October 22
Howl and Prowl
4 p.m. – 7 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 22
Manhattan City Park
T. Russell Reitz Animal Shelter‘s annual Howl and Prowl is happening October 22 from 4-7 p.m. at City Park. There will be carnival games, a costume contest, food trucks, vendors and lots of fun activities for all families and their pets!
October 24
Family First Trick or Treating
5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 24
610 Humboldt Street
Come dressed in your costume for trick-or-treating, fun games and activities, hot dogs and chips, and the K-State basketball team! Sensory friendly.
Kids in the Kitchen: Halloween Fun
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 24
Hy-Vee
Join your Hy-Vee dietitian team for this hands-on cooking event. You will get to make and eat fun themed recipes + take home a recipe booklet for your creations! On the menu this month: Mummy Pizza Bites & White Chocolate Dipped Apples. Recommended age range is 4-11 years old. Tickets are only needed for the child. Adults are welcome to stay and help their child or they may be dropped off. Feel free to grab dinner at Wahlburgers or a Starbucks drink! Get tickets.
October 25
Sensory Friendly Fall Festival
5 p.m. – 7 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 25
A&H Farm
No Stone Unturned and A&H Farms present a Sensory Friendly Fall Festival. No microphone or music will be used. $5 admission
October 26
All Treats Day
5:15 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 26
Downtown Junction City
Children of all ages and their parents are welcome to wear a costume and march behind the JCHS Marching Band as they lead the parade down Washington from 10th to 6th Streets. After the parade, kids can trick or treat at businesses set up along the parade route. A hotdog stand, balloon animals and haunted walk through will also be featured along the route. To participate in the parade, please meet at Washington between 10th and 9th Streets at 5:15 p.m.
Games, treats and more at the 12th Street Community Center from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
October 27
Trick or Treat in the ‘Ville
3 p.m. – 5 p.m., Friday, Oct. 27
Aggieville
Bring your family and friends down to Aggieville’s annual Trick or Treat in the ‘Ville! Participating businesses will be handing out candy to all who come. So get dressed up in your favorite costume and come have some fun!
Trunk or Treat and Fall Festival
5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 27
Hope Lutheran Church
Hope Lutheran Church and Early Learning Center is hosting a Trunk or Treat including candy, hot dogs, s’mores, treats, a bouncy house, games, and more! Free.
October 28
Barktoberfest
3 p.m. – 5 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 28
Fairmont Dog Park
Join us for Barktoberfest on October 28th! From pup-cups, kids bounce house, dog/kid costume contest, to games for your pup, you won’t want to miss this!! Bring your pup out to mingle!
Trunk or Treat at the River Pond
5 p.m. – 7 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 28
River Pond
Join us for the 4th Annual: Trunk or Treat! The event is held in the River Pond/Riley Point/Rocky Ford Campgrounds from 5pm to 7pm. A route map of the event will be posted the day of the event and handed out at the gatehouses. Those participating in the event do not have to purchase a vehicle permit. If you are interested in being a route on the route map, please send us a message and we will get you added. You will have to provide your own candy.
Trick or Treating at the Farmer’s Market
10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 28
Downtown Farmer’s Market
Get dressed up and come visit the Farmer’s Market! Shopping begins at 8 a.m. and trick or treating begins at 10 a.m. Event runs until 1 p.m. or while supplies last.
October 29
Paragon Sports Trunk or Treat
3 p.m. – 7 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 29
Paragon Performance Sports
Put on your costume and lets BOOGIE at Paragon Performance Sport’s Halloween Bash and Trunk or Treat!
October 30
Halloween Party at Via Christi Village
5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 30
Via Christi Village
Trick or Treating with residents followed by movie (Casper) and snacks. Bring your own chair or blanket for the movie!
October 31
Monster Mash Dance Party
11 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 31
It’s time for a spooky and silly dance party! A librarian will play fun dance music for the Halloween season and read some stories for ages 2-5. A parent/guardian must attend with their child. Children may dress in a costume if they wish.
Boo Party at Manhattan Town Center
4-6 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 31
Manhattan Town Center
Indoor trick-or-treating activities for kids on Halloween.
Trick or Treat at Plaza West + Westloop
4 p.m. – 6 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 31
Plaza West and Westloop shopping centers
Trick or Treat at participating Plaza West businesses on October 31 from 4-6 p.m. Bring your little monsters, ghouls, and goblins for some Halloween goodies and memorable moments. But wait, there’s more! After your spook-tacular adventure at Plaza West, continue the trick-or-treating fun at Westloop Shopping Center! Double the treats, double the fun!
All Treats Day
4 p.m. – 6 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 31
Downtown Manhattan
Join us Downtown and visit participating businesses for trick-or-treating. J&C Imaging will be offering a FREE digital download of a spooky-themed photo if you bring a non-perishable food item or cash donation to the Manhattan Emergency Shelter.
Trick or Treat Downtown Wamego
5 p.m. – 7 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 31
Downtown Wamego
Businesses will be out on Lincoln Ave. to provide treats for children of all ages! Put on your best costume and come to downtown Wamego!
Trunk or Treat at Westview Community Church
6 p.m. – 8 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 31
Westview Community Church
Westview’s annual Trunk or Treat event is open to the public. We invite you to join us on Halloween for all kinds of fun, interactive trunks and lots of candy of course! Rain or Shine! Because our event is held during typical dinner time hours – we will also be serving free popcorn and chili dogs!
Trick or Treat + Trunk or Treat at Meadowlark
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Meadowlark
You’re invited to celebrate Halloween at Meadowlark trick-or-treating on the trails and trunk-or-treating along Meadowlark Road! Join us from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31, and follow the trick-or-treat path will run in a loop from Meadowlark Valley, south on Meadowlark Road, and down Donner’s Way Trail. Parking is available at CenterPointe Physicians at 2331 Tuttle Creek Boulevard or in the west employee and visitor parking lot on Meadowlark’s campus.
