It’s that magical time of the year as the Spirit of the Holidays are everywhere in Manhattan. Make plans to shop, attend events, gather with friends, and make lots of memories. The holiday season is filled with festive trees, open houses, decorations and our tall, tall, tall tree, placed perfectly for all to see. Ring in the new year with Manhattan’s unique New Year’s Eve celebration.
You choose the holiday fun designed to help you say, “Oh Manhattan, that was fun!
Spirit of the Holidays
November 9 - November 17
Festival of Trees at Manhattan Town Center, Auction on 18th
Saturday, November 13
Holiday Open House in Downtown Manhattan
Saturday, November 13
Buttons & Bows at The National Guard Armory
November 14 - December 1
Nights of Lights Dining Platform Lighting Contest in Downtown
November 14 - December 1
12 Drinks of Christmas at Downtown restaurants & bars
Thursday, November 18
Lighting of the Salvation Army Bell Ringer Kettle in Westloop Plaza
Now through December 24
Wrap it Up Art Exhibit and Sale at Manhattan Arts Center
Friday, November 26
Festival of Lights Tree Lighting Ceremony at Blue Earth Plaza
Now through December 24
Visit with Santa at Manhattan Town Center
Now through December 23
Optimist Christmas Tree Lot
Saturday, November 27
Small Business Saturday
November 27 & 28
Santa’s Luminary Walk at Sunset Zoo
Now through December 24
Holiday Music Festival at Manhattan Town Center
Thursday, December 2
Light of Life Homecare/Hospice Memorial Trees at Manhattan Town Center
Friday, December 3
Manhattan Spirit of the Holidays Lighted Parade
Friday, December 3
Lighting of the Mayor’s Holiday Tree in Triangle Park
December 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18 & 19
Horse drawn carriage rides through Downtown Manhattan
Saturday, December 4
Katie’s Way Holiday Open House & Trolley Ride
Saturday, December 4
Santa Saturday at Midwest Dream Car Collection
Saturday, December 4
Festival of Lights Family Christmas Carnival at Blue Earth Plaza
December 4 & December 11
Breakfast with Santa at Flint Hills Discovery Center
Saturday, December 4
Red Cedar Harvest at Roger Schultz Community Park
Saturday, December 4
Santa Con in Aggieville
Sunday, December 5
Sip & Shop at Liquid Art Winery
Saturday, December 18
Military Appreciation Day at Manhattan Town Center
Friday, December 31
Family New Year's Eve at Flint Hills Discovery Center
Friday, December 31
New Year's Eve Masquerade Ball at the Wareham Opera House
Friday, December 31
New Year's Eve Black & White Ball at the Hilton Garden Inn
Friday, December 31
Little Apple New Year’s Eve Ball Drop in Aggieville
Please Submit your Spirit of the Holiday Event to this page.