Manhattan|Local Event
Manhattan's Christmas on State
Event Details
Join us on Saturday, December 6, 2025, in Downtown Manhattan, IL, for a magical evening filled with holiday cheer, family fun, and community spirit. Celebrate the season with festive lights, delicious treats, and heartwarming activities that bring the whole town together!
Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Parade of Lights begins at 6:00 PM)
Location: Downtown Manhattan, IL (along US Route 52 and Wabash Street)
The festivities begin at 3 PM with a full lineup of holiday fun, including:
🎅 Pictures with Santa – 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Wabash Parking Lot / Township Building
💔 Pictures with the Grinch – 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM at the Wabash Parking Lot / Township Building
🎨 Kids Korner & Face Painting – 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
🐮 Merry Manhattan Highland Cows – 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
🍴 Food Trucks – 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM with delicious food and drinks
❄️ Ice Sculpture Demonstration – 4:00 PM, watch art come to life before your eyes
🎆 Parade of Lights & Tree Lighting Ceremony – 6:00 PM along US Route 52
✨ Don’t miss this beloved Manhattan tradition — an evening filled with twinkling lights, smiling faces, and festive spirit! Bundle up, bring your family and friends, and kick off the holiday season in true small-town style.
Very special "Thank You" to our Sponsors!
Ultimate Sponsor – Xfinity
Ultimate Sponsor - Earthrise Energy
Ultimate Sponsor - Flor de Fuego