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.
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Family Friendly Halloween Events in Manhattan
Celebrations Haunted Opera House
Be sure to visit the historic Wamego Opera house, opening Sept. 28, and discover some new ghoulish friends. Located at 901 5th Street and is open every Saturday through October. More information and frightening details here.
October 1
Halloween Scavenger Hunt
October 1-31
Manhattan Town Center
October 11
Hocus Pocus at the Wareham
7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 11
October 12
Pumpkin PaZOOla at Rolling Hills Zoo
All day, Saturday, Oct. 12
Half price admission for kids 12 and under with each adult admission, free pumpkin for kids at Pumpkin PaZOOla! Other activities include a treat station, pumpkin patch, games and activities, animal meet and greets, and more! Rolling Hills will also be celebrating its 25th anniversary!
Pumpkin Patch Arts and Crafts Fair
9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Saturday Oct. 12,
Downtown Manhattan, Manhattan Town Center
Join the women of the Alpha Eta Chapter of Alpha Delta Pi as they host the 50th Annual Pumpkin Patch Arts and Crafts Fair. This year’s fair will be located on Poyntz Avenue in Downtown Manhattan and inside the Manhattan Town Center. Vendors will feature a variety of handmade, homemade, and refurbished goods and artistry.
October 15
Spooky Safari at Sunset Zoo
6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15
6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16
Sunset Zoo
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!
October 18
Monster Mash Dance Party
10-10:30 a.m., Friday, Oct. 18
11-11:30 a.m., Friday, Oct. 18
Manhattan Pubic Library
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.
October 19
Trunk or Treat at Evolution Training Center
5-7 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 19
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.
Fall Fest by The Pentecostals of Manhattan
2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 19
Manhattan City Park
October 20
Trunk or Treat at Manhattan Baptist Church
11 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 20
Manhattan Baptist Church
October 23
Annual Halloween Party at Radiant Med Spa
4 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 23
Radiant Med Spa
October 24
All Treats Day
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 24
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. Games, treats and more at the 12th Street Community Center from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Get more details.
October 25
Teen Halloween Party
5:30 -7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 25
Join us for a Teen Halloween party! We will have a costume contest, along with some games and a craft. Treats will also be available! Please include any food allergens in the registration notes. Come hang out for a frighteningly good time! Registration required.
SPOOKtacular at Sunset Zoo
4-6 p.m., Friday, Oct. 25 (reserved for high risk and special populations)
9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 26
9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 27
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 and organizations handing out candy throughout the zoo! So join us for family-friendly Halloween-themed activities, candy, a decorated zoo, entertainment, food, and so much more!
Trick or Treat in the ‘Ville
3 p.m. – 5 p.m., Friday, Oct. 25
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!
October 26
Trunk or Treat in Wamego
11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 26
Waters Hardware, Wamego
October 27
Trunk or Treat at First Christian Church
4-6 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 27
First Christian Church
Girl Scout Trunk-or-Treat
2-3 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 27
October 28
Trunk or Treat at Briggs Manhattan
5:30-7 p.m., Monday, Oct. 28
Briggs Manhattan
October 31
All Treats Day
4-6 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 31
Downtown Manhattan
4-6 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 31
Manhattan Town Center
4-6 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 31
Midwest Dream Car Collection
