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October Bucket List for Manhattan Families

September 28, 2024

The October calendar is full of fall activities, Halloween celebrations and opportunities to support our community. Check our community calendar for all the details and let us know what’s on your list!

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10:00 am - 10:30 am

18 Months & Up Storytime

October 28 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am

18 Months & Up Storytime

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 […]

2 events, 29

10:00 am - 10:30 am

18 Months & Up Storytime

October 29 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am

18 Months & Up Storytime

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 […]

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Girl Scout Halloween Party

October 29 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Girl Scout Halloween Party

Registered Girl Scouts are invited to the Kappa Delta Sorority house for a fun evening of Halloween fun! Dress in costume, trick or treat, and more!

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4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

All Treats Day

October 31 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

All Treats Day

Families are invited to stroll down Poyntz Avenue, where kids can safely trick-or-treat at participating neighborhood businesses. Come in costume and enjoy a fun, family-friendly Halloween experience in the heart […]

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Annual Boo Party

October 31 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Annual Boo Party

Trick-or-treating at the mall! Coloring station in Center Court.

1 event, 1

4:45 pm - 7:00 pm

Flint Hills Balloon Festival

November 1 @ 4:45 pm - 7:00 pm

Flint Hills Balloon Festival

Join us for the inaugural Flint Hills Balloon Festival! The weekend will be filled with delicious food, activities for the whole family and hot air balloons lighting up the night! […]

2 events, 2

8:00 am - 7:00 pm

Flint Hills Balloon Festival

November 2 @ 8:00 am - 7:00 pm

Flint Hills Balloon Festival

Join us for the inaugural Flint Hills Balloon Festival! The weekend will be filled with delicious food, activities for the whole family and hot air balloons lighting up the night! […]

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

National Bison Day

November 2 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

National Bison Day

Join us for a day of activities celebrating our Kansas State and National Mammal, the American Bison! Explore our Bison box to learn about this majestic animal as you see […]

4 events, 3

7:00 am - 8:00 am

Flint Hills Balloon Festival

November 3 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 am

Flint Hills Balloon Festival

Join us for the inaugural Flint Hills Balloon Festival! The weekend will be filled with delicious food, activities for the whole family and hot air balloons lighting up the night! […]

1:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Kids Sensory Aerial Play 2+

November 3 @ 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Kids Sensory Aerial Play 2+

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. […]

$10

2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Pokémon Free Play

November 3 @ 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Pokémon Free Play

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

2:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Kids Aerial Class 6+

November 3 @ 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Kids Aerial Class 6+

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.

$10

1 event, 4

10:00 am - 10:30 am

18 Months & Up Storytime

November 4 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am

18 Months & Up Storytime

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 […]

1 event, 5

10:00 am - 10:30 am

18 Months & Up Storytime

November 5 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am

18 Months & Up Storytime

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 […]

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6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Movie Social with MHK Play Studio

November 8 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Movie Social with MHK Play Studio

Join us at the studio for a snack and a movie! This event will be held inside the studio for you and your family to enjoy. REMINDER: This event is […]

2 events, 9

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Buttons n Bows

November 9 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Buttons n Bows

Get a jump start on your holiday shopping at our Arts & Crafts Fair! Over 100 vendors selling beautiful handcrafted jewelry, pottery, ceramics, quilts, home décor, wearable art, furniture and […]

5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Live Reindeer Experience

November 9 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Live Reindeer Experience

Mark your calendars for the most magical time of the year! Santa has reserved our back alley for the evening to park his sleigh and board his reindeer while he’s […]

4 events, 10

1:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Kids Sensory Aerial Play 2+

November 10 @ 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Kids Sensory Aerial Play 2+

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. […]

$10

2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Pokémon Free Play

November 10 @ 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Pokémon Free Play

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

2:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Kids Aerial Class 6+

November 10 @ 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Kids Aerial Class 6+

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.

$10

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Jingle Dance: A Program of Story, Dance & Healing

November 10 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Jingle Dance: A Program of Story, Dance & Healing

Celebrate National Native American Heritage Month and learn about the Jingle Dance. Victoria Lafean, Ojibwe of the Turtle Clan, will perform "The Story of the Jingle Dress" with storyteller masks […]

1 event, 11

10:00 am - 10:30 am

18 Months & Up Storytime

November 11 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am

18 Months & Up Storytime

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 […]

1 event, 12

10:00 am - 10:30 am

18 Months & Up Storytime

November 12 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am

18 Months & Up Storytime

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 […]

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6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Friends-Giving with MHK Play Studio

November 15 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Friends-Giving with MHK Play Studio

Gather with friends and family for Thanksgiving activities, play, and delicious food.

6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Ladies Game Night

November 15 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Ladies Game Night

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 […]

Free

1 event, 16

10:00 am - 11:30 am

Family Event: Dinovember

November 16 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Family Event: Dinovember

Come join us at Iron Clad on Saturday, November 16 at 10 a.m. for a dinosaur-themed morning of fun! The dinosaurs are back for a second year at this family […]

3 events, 17

1:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Kids Sensory Aerial Play 2+

November 17 @ 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Kids Sensory Aerial Play 2+

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. […]

$10

2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Pokémon Free Play

November 17 @ 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Pokémon Free Play

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

2:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Kids Aerial Class 6+

November 17 @ 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Kids Aerial Class 6+

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.

$10

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1 event, 21

5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

2nd Annual Friendsgiving in the Alley

November 21 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

2nd Annual Friendsgiving in the Alley

Come join us as we host our 2nd Annual Friendsgiving in the Alley!!! There will be beer and sangria, cocktails, food and wine, and pies and sweets. Bring all the […]

1 event, 22

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Flint Hills Fun: Step into the Prairie

November 22 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Flint Hills Fun: Step into the Prairie

Enhance your visit to the Discovery Center with exciting experiments, fun crafts, and more during Flint Hills Fun days. These special studio times give participants an opportunity to add a […]

1 event, 23

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Let’s Glow Crazy Pool Party

November 23 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Let’s Glow Crazy Pool Party

Swim and Glow Party! Bring your suits and prepare to have fun and games!

3 events, 24

1:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Kids Sensory Aerial Play 2+

November 24 @ 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Kids Sensory Aerial Play 2+

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. […]

$10

2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Pokémon Free Play

November 24 @ 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Pokémon Free Play

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

2:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Kids Aerial Class 6+

November 24 @ 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Kids Aerial Class 6+

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.

$10

0 events, 25

1 event, 26

10:00 am - 10:30 am

Dance Party

November 26 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am

Dance Party

Groove and dance to fun music at our dance parties! Hear a few stories, too. This is a fun time to get out all your wiggles and dance with shakers, […]

0 events, 27

1 event, 28

9:00 am - 10:00 am

MHK Turkey Trot

November 28 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

MHK Turkey Trot

Before you feast, join us for a 5K through the streets of Manhattan, KS. The race starts and finishes in Aggieville, while taking you around City Park and down Poyntz […]

0 events, 29

1 event, 30

2:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Kansas Holiday Market

November 30 @ 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Kansas Holiday Market

In partnership with From the Land of Kansas, embrace the spirit of the holiday season at this unique outdoor shopping experience dedicated to Kansas products. On Small Business Saturday, the […]

3 events, 1

1:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Kids Sensory Aerial Play 2+

December 1 @ 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Kids Sensory Aerial Play 2+

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. […]

$10

2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

October 28

October 28 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am

There are no events on this day.

October 31

October 31 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

There are no events on this day.

There are no events on this day.

November 8

November 8 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

There are no events on this day.

There are no events on this day.

November 15

November 15 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

There are no events on this day.

There are no events on this day.

There are no events on this day.

November 21

November 21 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

There are no events on this day.

November 26

November 26 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am

Dance Party

There are no events on this day.

November 28

November 28 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

MHK Turkey Trot

There are no events on this day.

November 30

November 30 @ 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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