Check out events coming to our area.
MPL: DIY Nights for Adults and Teens: Personal Projects in the Community Room
Date/Time: October 1
Place: Manhattan Public Library
Website: https://manhattanks.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2026/10
Kansas Fall Festival
Date/Time: October 1-2
Place: A & H Farm
Website: https://www.aandhfarm.com/events
McCain Performing Arts Series: Little Texas
Date/Time: October 2
Place: McCain Auditorium, KSU
Website: https://mccain.k-state.edu/
Friday Nights at the Farm
Date/Time: October 2, 9, 16, & 23
Place: A & H Farm
Website: https://www.facebook.com/share/1LbFphV6dt/
Cars & Coffee and Art + Car Culture from a Rat Fink Artist
Date/Time: October 3
Place: Midwest Dream Car Collection
Website: https://midwestdreamcarcollection.org/event-calendar/
52nd Annual Pumpkin Patch Craft Fair
Date/Time: October 3
Place: Manhattan Town Center
Website: https://downtownmhk.com/events/month/2026-10/
ART on the Ave
Date/Time: October 3
Place: Downtown Manhattan
Website: https://downtownmhk.com/events/month/2026-10/
AMP: Rich Mattson & The Northstars, The Hobbled, and Headlight Rivals Concert
Date/Time: October 3
Place: Auntie Mae’s Parlor
Website: https://www.theperkpress.net/the-press
Pumpkin Palooza
Date/Time: October 3-4
Place: A & H Farm
Website: https://www.aandhfarm.com/events
MPL: Manhattan Senior Center Tech Drop-In (By Appointment Only)
Date/Time: October 5
Place: Senior Center
Website: https://manhattanks.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2026/10
MCC: Free Bible Study
Date/Time: October 5, 12, 19, 26
Place: MCC
Website: https://mccks.edu/events/month/2026-10/
Concert Band & Wind Symphony
Date/Time: October 6
Place: McCain Auditorium, KSU
Website: https://www.k-state.edu/mtd/events/
Military Appreciation Day
Date/Time: October 6
Place: A & H Farm
Website: https://www.aandhfarm.com/events
MCC: Estate Planning Webinar
Date/Time: October 5, 12, 19, 26
Place: MCC Online
Website: https://mccks.edu/events/month/2026-10/
Wind Ensemble Concert
Date/Time: October 7
Place: McCain Auditorium, KSU
Website: https://www.k-state.edu/mtd/events/
MPL: Book Club Discussion: The Haunting of Hill House
Date/Time: October 8
Place: Manhattan Public Library
Website: https://manhattanks.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2026/10
MPL: AI for Absolute Beginners: Intro to ChatGPT (By Appointment Only)
Date/Time: October 9
Place: Manhattan Public Library
Website: https://manhattanks.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2026/10
McCain Performing Arts Series: Actors from the London Stage – Much Ado About Nothing
Date/Time: October 9
Place: McCain Auditorium, KSU
Website: https://mccain.k-state.edu/
Apple Cider Extravaganza
Date/Time: October 10-11
Place: A & H Farm
Website: https://www.aandhfarm.com/events
Tailgate & Tractor Show
Date/Time: October 11
Place: Midwest Dream Car Collection
Website: https://midwestdreamcarcollection.org/event-calendar/
The Road to Santiago: Music in the Age of Pilgrimage
Date/Time: October 11
Place: All Faiths Chapel, KSU
Website: https://www.k-state.edu/mtd/events/
MPL: Jingle Dance: A Program of Story, Dance, & Healing
Date/Time: October 12
Place: Manhattan Public Library
Website: https://manhattanks.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2026/10
The Crisis Center, Inc. Clothesline Project Exhibit
Date/Time: October 12-16
Place: Manhattan Town Center
Website: https://www.thecrisiscenterinc.org/events.cfm
Paint the ‘Ville
Date/Time: October 12-17
Place: Aggieville
Children’s Carnival
Date/Time: October 14
Place: Student Union, KSU
Joyride: Classics Concert
Date/Time: October 15
Place: McCain Auditorium, KSU
Website: https://www.k-state.edu/mtd/events/
AMP: Freedy Johnston and Heidi Gluck Band
Date/Time: October 15
Place: Auntie Mae’s Parlor
Website: https://www.auntiemaes.com/events-1
MPL: Therapy Dog Stroll and Interactive Movie Night
Date/Time: October 15
Place: Manhattan Public Library
Website: https://manhattanks.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2026/10
K-State Homecoming Parade
Date/Time: October 16
Place: Poyntz to Aggieville to City Park
Trick or Treat in the ‘Ville
Date/Time: October 16
Place: Aggieville
Website: https://www.travelks.com/event/trick-or-treat-the-ville/47886/
The Museum of Art + Fright
Date/Time: October 16-17
Place: Museum of Art + Light
Website: https://artlightmuseum.org/events/
45th Wichita Asian Festival
Date/Time: October 17
Place: Century II Convention Center, Wichita
Website: https://www.century2.com/events/detail/asian-26
Photo Preservation and Digitization Workshop
Date/Time: October 18
Place: Manhattan Public Library
Website: https://www.rileycgs.com/eventListings.php?nm=38
K-State Bassoon Studio Recital
Date/Time: October 20
Place: Kirmser Hall, McCain Auditorium, KSU
Website: https://www.k-state.edu/mtd/events/
FOSZ Member Free Day
Date/Time: October 20
Place: A & H Farm
Website: https://www.aandhfarm.com/events
Jack Sytsma, Ph.D. From Birding to Bird Research
Date/Time: October 21
Place: Baan Thai
Website: https://www.nfhas.org/calendar.cfm?t=events&i=7718
K-State Tuba and Euphonium Studio Recital
Date/Time: October 22
Place: All Faiths Chapel, KSU
Website: https://www.k-state.edu/mtd/events/
MPL: Donuts & Danger Book Club
Date/Time: October 22
Place: Manhattan Public Library
Website: https://manhattanks.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2026/10
K-State Percussion Studio Recital
Date/Time: October 22
Place: Kirmser Hall, McCain Auditorium, KSU
Website: https://www.k-state.edu/mtd/events/
The Museum of Art + Fright
Date/Time: October 23-24
Place: Museum of Art + Light
Website: https://artlightmuseum.org/events/
Boo at the Zoo
Date/Time: October 23-24
Place: Sunset Zoo
Website: https://www.sunsetzoo.com/3663/Boo-at-the-Zoo
Flint Hills Beer Fest supporting the Good Shepherd Homecare & Hospice
Date/Time: October 24
Place: Blue Earth Plaza
Website: https://goodshepherdhh.org/our-events/flint-hills-beer-fest/
Special Olympics’ Monster Dash 5k
Date/Time: October 24
Place: City Park
Website: https://soks.org/event/monster-dash-5k/
British Invasion – MG Exhibit
Date/Time: October 24-March 21
Place: Midwest Dream Car Collection
Website: https://midwestdreamcarcollection.org/event-calendar/
K-State Guest Recital: Music For Oboe, Strings, and Piano
Date/Time: October 25
Place: All Faiths Chapel, KSU
Website: https://www.k-state.edu/mtd/events/
Open Hood Sunday
Date/Time: October 25
Place: Midwest Dream Car Collection
Website: https://midwestdreamcarcollection.org/event-calendar/
Jazz Big Band
Date/Time: October 27
Place: Purple Masque Theatre, West Stadium, KSU
Website: https://www.k-state.edu/mtd/events/
AMP: Pie & Cocktails with Theapie!
Date/Time: October 27
Place: Auntie Mae’s Parlor
Website: https://www.auntiemaes.com/events-1
MPL: Computer Basics: Email Basics (By Appointment Only)
Date/Time: October 28
Place: Manhattan Public Library
Website: https://manhattanks.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2026/10
McCain Performing Arts Series: Vienna Boys Choir
Date/Time: October 28
Place: McCain Auditorium, KSU
Website: https://mccain.k-state.edu/
Jazz Combo & Latin Ensemble
Date/Time: October 28
Place: Purple Masque Theatre, West Stadium, KSU
Website: https://www.k-state.edu/mtd/events/
Cabaret
Date/Time: October 29
Place: McCain Auditorium, KSU
Website: https://www.k-state.edu/mtd/events/
AMP: Solohawk w/ Kevin Steinmetz
Date/Time: October 29
Place: Auntie Mae’s Parlor
Website: https://www.auntiemaes.com/events-1
All Treats Day
Date/Time: October 30
Place: Downtown Manhattan
Website: https://downtownmhk.com/events/month/2026-10/
Kansas State University Organ Studio Recital
Date/Time: October 30
Place: All Faiths Chapel, KSU
Website: https://www.k-state.edu/mtd/events/
The Museum of Art + Fright
Date/Time: October 30-31
Place: Museum of Art + Light
Website: https://artlightmuseum.org/events/
Haunted Horsepower Halloween
Date/Time: October 31
Place: Midwest Dream Car Collection
Website: https://midwestdreamcarcollection.org/event-calendar/
BeWitching in Westloop
Date/Time: October 31
Place: Westloop
KSU Trumpet Ensemble and Hor Choir Recital
Date/Time: October 31
Place: All Faiths Chapel, KSU
Website: https://www.k-state.edu/mtd/events/
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MHS Athletics & Activities Home Events:
Activities:
Oct 1 – MHS Orchestra Concert
Oct 7 – MHS Choir Concert
Oct 10 – Homecoming Dance
Oct 12 – No School
Oct 16 – No School
Oct 25 – MHS Fall Play Performance
Athletics:
Varsity Football
Oct 9 vs. Emporia
Oct 23 vs. Washburn Rural
Varsity Girls Tennis
Oct 1 – Manhattan Quad
Varsity Girls Golf
Oct 5 – Manhattan Invitational
Varsity Volleyball
Oct 1 – MHS Dual
Oct 8 – Manhattan Tri
Oct 10 – Manhattan Invitational
Boys Varsity Soccer
Oct 6 vs. Hayden
Oct 15 vs. Wichita North
Oct 20 vs. Blue Valley West
Oct 22 vs. Shawnee Heights
K-State Athletics Home Events:
Volleyball @ Morgan Family Arena
Oct 1 vs BYU
Oct 3 vs. Utah
Oct 15 vs. Kansas
Oct 25 vs. Texas Tech
Soccer @ Buser Family Park
Oct 8 vs. Kansas
Oct 16 vs. Colorado
Oct 30 vs. UCF
Football @ Bill Snyder Family Stadium
Oct 10 vs. Houston
Oct 17 vs. Kansas
Manhattan Christian College Home Events:
Women’s Volleyball @ Howie’s Activity Center
Oct 20 vs. Spurgeon College
Men’s Soccer @ Anneberg Park
Oct 2 vs. Union Adventist University
Oct 6 vs. Barclay College
Oct 23 vs. Kansas Christian College
Regional Events:
Kansas City Renaissance Festival
Date/Time: Sept 5-Oct 12
Place: Bonner Springs
Website: https://www.kcrenfest.com
The 23rd Annual Gordon Parks Celebration
Date/Time: October 1-3
Place: Ellis Family Fine Arts Center, Fort Scott
Website: https://visitfortscott.com/event/the-22nd-annual-gordan-parks-celebration/
2026 Hutchinson Downtown Rod Run
Date/Time: October 2-3
Place: Downtown Hutchinson
Website: https://www.downtownhutchrodrun.com/
Junction City Oktoberfest
Date/Time: October 2-3
Place: Main St., Junction City
Website: https://www.junctioncityoktoberfest.com/
54th Annual Volga German Oktoberfest
Date/Time: October 2-3
Place: Main St., Hays
Website: https://www.visithays.com/Calendar.aspx?EID=21620&month=10&year=2026&day=2&calType=0
Dalton Defenders Days
Date/Time: October 2-4
Place: Downtown, Coffeyville
Website: https://www.facebook.com/DaltonDefendersDays/
The Crisis Center, Inc. Breakfast & Raffle
Date/Time: October 3
Place: American Legion Post #45, Junction City
Website: https://www.thecrisiscenterinc.org/events.cfm
Oztoberfest
Date/Time: October 3
Place: Downtown, Wamego
Website: https://www.visitwamego.com/oztoberfest
Riley Fall Festival
Date/Time: October 3
Place: Downtown, Riley
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/1609984590241661
Milford Lake Fall Classic
Date/Time: October 3
Place: Milford Lake, Milford
Website: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DEPj232tN/
127th Livestock Show
Date/Time: October 8-25
Place: American Royal Court, Kansas City
Website: https://americanroyal.com/events/fall-livestock-show/
Stargazing with FHSU Astronomy Club
Date/Time: October 9
Place: Kansas Wetlands Education Center, Great Bend
Website: https://wetlandscenter.fhsu.edu/events/upcoming-events/stargazing-with-fhsu.html
4th Annual Topeka Fall Fest 2026
Date/Time: October 10
Place: NOTO Art and Entertainment District, Topeka
Website: https://www.seveneightfive.com/events/4th-annual-topeka-fall-fest-2026
Lake Garnett Grand Prix Revival
Date/Time: October 9-11
Place: North Lake Park, Garnett
Website: https://www.lggpr.org/
Poetry Reading
Date/Time: October 11
Place: Red Barn Studio Museum, Lindsborg
Website: https://www.travelks.com/event/poetry-reading/47978/
19th Annual Lawrence Zombie Walk
Date/Time: October 15
Place: South Park, Lawrence
Website: https://lawrencezombiewalk.com/
Tallgrass Film Festival
Date/Time: October 15-18
Place: Tallgrass Film Association, Wichita
Website: https://tff25.eventive.org/welcome
6th Annual Haunted House & Fall Activities for all Ages
Date/Time: October 16-17
Place: Chase County Old School Development District, Cottonwood Falls
Website: https://www.oldschooldevelopment.org/events
The Addams Family
Date/Time: October 16-November 1
Place: The Columbian Theatre, Wamego
Website: https://columbiantheatre.com/shows/
The Legend of Sleepy Hallow Performance
Date/Time: October 16-24
Place: Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum, Lindsborg
Website: https://www.broadwayrfd.org/tickets/
The Conjurors
Date/Time: October 23
Place: C.L. Hoover Opera House, Junction City
Website: https://www.jcoperahouse.org/tickets
Riverfront Country Music & Arts Festival
Date/Time: October 24
Place: Exploration Place, Wichita
Website: https://wichitamusicfestival.com/
Boo at the Zoo
Date/Time: October 24-31
Place: Zoo and Conservation Center, Topeka
Website: https://topekazoo.org/zoo-events/boo-at-the-zoo/
Topeka Pumpkin Run & Trunk-or-Treat
Date/Time: October 25
Place: Felker Park, Topeka
Website: https://topekapumpkinrun.com/
Trick or Treat Wamego
Date/Time: October 30
Place: Downtown, Wamego
Website: https://www.facebook.com/share/1GyF5X3VGe/
Downtown Lawrence Truck or Treat
Date/Time: October 31
Place: Downtown, Lawrence
Website: https://downtownlawrence.com/event/downtown-trick-or-treat/
Kansas Comic Con
Date/Time: October 31-November 1
Place: Century II Convention Center, Wichita
