Main Street Monday | Downtown JC Happenings | Jan 12 – Jan 18, 2026
Upcoming JC Main Street Events
- Happy Birthday, Kansas – Downtown JC Sunflower Stroll: Join us for Kansas Day as we celebrate the birthday of our great state with the Sunflower Stroll, local shopping, cupcakes, and community fun in Downtown Junction City. Thursday, January 29th from 4-7PM. More info to come!
- Love Downtown Awards Business Nominations Open!: Junction City Main Street is now accepting nominations for our 4th Annual Love Downtown Awards! This event celebrates businesses and individuals who demonstrated excellence and made significant contributions to downtown Junction City in 2025. Nominate businesses in categories such as Newbie on the Block, Downtown Legend, and Biggest Heart for Downtown (volunteer). Nominations close on January 31st, so get yours in ASAP! Nominate your favorite businesses here: https://junctioncitymainstreet.org/event/love-downtown-awards/
Did you know?: Every Wednesday is Ladies Night at Godfrey’s Indoor Ranges and Tactical Supply! And Fridays are Free Rental Friday!
Junction City Arts Council: Reserve your spot today!
- Penguin Fun: Story & Art – Kinder-2nd Grades | January 17 | 12:00–1:00 PM
- Exploring Lines & Color – 3rd through 5th Graders | January 17 | Time: 2:00–3:00 PM
- Blue Jay in Winter Acrylic Painting Class – Adults | Date: January 18, 2026 | Time: 2:00 PM
- Mood Landscape Painting (Ages 13–15) | Date: January 24 | Time: 2:00–3:00 PM
Flag a Friend for the Holidays with Flags of Geary County: “Proudly United, Community Ignited”
- 2026 is America’s 250th birthday! To celebrate, Junction City Main Street invites you to take part in the Flag Project supporting multiple local organizations. For a small donation, Main Street will place and remove a leased 3×5 ft U.S. flag on a 10 ft pole in front of your home or business on seven major holidays, throughout the year. Flags will not be displayed in the event of rain.
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C.L. Hoover Opera House Presents – Seals and Crofts 2! Experience the timeless sound of the ’70s as Seals & Crofts 2 take the stage, featuring Brady Seals (cousin of Jim Seals) and Lua Crofts (daughter of Dash Crofts). Enjoy iconic hits like “Summer Breeze” and “Diamond Girl,” plus new music and rare video moments that honor the legacy.
GEM Studios Art Classes and Workshops: Buy tickets now to reserve your spot!
- Brushes and Booze: Angelic | January 17th | 6:00 – 8:00PM | 21+
- Kids Cookie and Cocoa | January 24th | 10:00 – 11:00AM
- Brushes and Booze: Winter Wonders| January 24th | 6:00 – 8:00PM | 21+
- Paint Day | January 25th | 12:00 – 4:00 PM
- Kids Dancing Olaf | January 31st | 10:00 – 11:00AM
- Brushes and Booze: Snowman | January 31st | 6:00 – 8:00PM | 21+
Blu Restaurant and Bar Weekly Events: Margarita Monday, Taco ‘Bout a Tuesday, Wing Wednesday, Thirsty Thursday, Cheers to the Weekend on Fridays.
Highwind events: Seafood Night, Tuesday @ 4-9PM | Trivia Night, Wednesday @ 6:30PM | Adult Storytime, Thursday @ 6:00PM | Adult Coloring Night, Saturday @ 6PM | Brunch, Sunday @ 9:30AM-2PM
The karaoke bug is going around and The Spot Karaoke is the place to be! Pick from 4 private karaoke suites, all with different themes, and enjoy a private jam session with you + 11 other people per room. Check them out and reserve a karaoke suite here: https://thespot785.com/
Got a sweet tooth? Get your fix of delicious treats, coffee, dirty sodas and more at Celestial Sweets. Located at 725 N Washington St., Celestial Sweets has something for everyone! Open Wednesday-Saturday, 11AM-8PM!
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