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SUMMARY:StoryWalk® Downtown: Pete the Cat
DESCRIPTION:From May through July\, Downtown Manhattan invites you on a magical reading adventure through the heart of our neighborhood. Begin your journey at the Manhattan Public Library’s north windows at 629 Poyntz Avenue\, where Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes by Eric Litwin begins. \nAs you stroll\, you’ll discover each page of the story displayed in the windows of participating downtown businesses. Follow the path\, read along\, and enjoy a little literary magic woven into the streets of Manhattan. A virtual map will help guide you on your way. \n🌟 Once you’ve reached the final page\, stop by the library’s Children’s Room to claim a small prize and celebrate your journey through story and city. \nCo-sponsored by the Manhattan Public Library.
URL:https://downtownmhk.com/event/storywalk-downtown-pete-the-cat/
LOCATION:Downtown Manhattan
CATEGORIES:Kids
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SUMMARY:Tiny Titans: Dinosaur Eggs and Babies at The Flint Hills Discovery Center Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:The Flint Hills Discovery Center (FHDC) opens its newest temporary exhibit on Saturday\, May 24. \nTiny Titans: Dinosaur Eggs and Babies invites visitors to take a rare and exciting look at the life of dinosaurs through their eggs\, nests and young. \nThis remarkable hands-on exhibition includes an amazing collection of dinosaur eggs and nests from all over the globe – including those of each of the major plant and meat-eating dinosaur groups. \nInterpretive panels\, artwork\, informational videos\, and more make this exhibit educational and fun for all ages. \nGuests can uncover their inner paleontologist through a series of interactive stations including: \n\nJurassic play land kids area\nDinosaur dress up fun\nReal touchable dinosaur fossils\nBuild-a-bone puzzle\nTriceratops sculpture photo-ops\n\n“Bring the whole family to meet the young stars of our new dinosaur exhibit Tiny Titans: Dinosaur Eggs and Babies!”\, said Stephen Bridenstine\, Flint Hills Discovery Center Director. “Kids and parents alike will love this hands-on prehistoric adventure that combines real dinosaur fossils with fun dinosaur dress-up\, games\, and puzzles. It truly has something for the dinosaur-lover in all of us!”\n\nTiny Titans: Dinosaur Eggs and Babies is developed by Silver Plume Exhibitions\, LLC and is made possible through local support from Visit Manhattan Kansas\, the Capitol Federal Foundation\, and the Flint Hills Discovery Center Foundation. \nTiny Titans: Dinosaur Eggs and Babies is open during regular hours from May 24 to September 7\, 2025. Regular admission rates apply.
URL:https://downtownmhk.com/event/tiny-titans-dinosaur-eggs-and-babies-at-the-flint-hills-discovery-center-exhibit/
LOCATION:Flint Hills Discovery Center\, 315 S. 3rd St.\, Manhattan\, KS\, 66502\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids
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SUMMARY:June & July Art Exhibit - Midtown Plaza\, 409 Art Space & The Underground
DESCRIPTION:🎨 Art Exhibit: June & JulyExplore vibrant creativity this summer at our Art Exhibit featuring The Columbian Artist Group and Justin Teel! \nFrom powerful group pieces to striking individual works\, this showcase celebrates diverse styles and bold expressions. \n🖼️ On display all June & July — don’t miss it!
URL:https://downtownmhk.com/event/june-july-art-exhibit-midtown-plaza-409-art-space-the-underground/
LOCATION:Downtown Manhattan
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:Sunflower Summer in Downtown MHK!
DESCRIPTION:The Sunflower Summer Program is a benefit for Kansas families with school-aged children\, pre-K through Grade 12\, to encourage them to explore\, and fall in love with Kansas. The program is designed to give affordable access to tourism attractions across the state and support the Kansas tourism economy. \nEligible Kansas families will download the Sunflower Summer App to claim digital tickets to participating venues. One (1) adult ticket is eligible for free admission with eligible students. Tickets are redeemed at participating venues upon their arrival. Each user can only use tickets once per venue during the 2025 season. The 2025 Sunflower Summer season will run from July 12 through August 3. \nParticipating Downtown Attractions!
URL:https://downtownmhk.com/event/sunflower-summer-in-downtown-mhk/
LOCATION:Downtown Manhattan
CATEGORIES:Art,Family Friendly,Kids
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SUMMARY:National Day of the Cowboy at FHDC
DESCRIPTION:Wrangle up the family and join the Flint Hills Discovery Center for National Day of the Cowboy\, an annual celebration of the national icon and the history and culture of the American West. This year’s event is on Saturday\, July 26 from 10 am to 2 pm. \nOutside\, catch a horse-drawn carriage ride (10:30 am to 1:30 pm) and brand a wood block. \nInside the Discovery Center\, take a western style photo “in jail”\, at the saloon doors\, or with our wooden bison calves. Meet rodeo queens\, learn to line dance\, and participate in fun activities. \n“When you think of the Flint Hills\, you think of cowboys”\, says Jonathan Mertz\, Event Supervisor. “Cowboy culture is really part of the larger American culture\, and this fun event for all ages allows everyone to put on their cowboy boots and hats and share in that tradition.” \nMayor Karen McCulloh will read a National Day of the Cowboy proclamation at 10:00 am\, followed by Cowboy Poetry readings from the winners of the 2025 Kansas Cowboy Poetry contest. \nChildren’s activities: \n\n“Bull” roping with the Kansas State Rodeo Club and Team\nCreate a bracelet\nDesign a paper plate snake\nDecorate a cattle cut out\nPlay cowboy tic-tac-toe\, horseshoes\, and ring toss\nConstruct a wagon wheel puzzle\n\nThe first 300 children get a free bandana courtesy of Ariat and Vanderbilt’s. \nAll these activities are included with regular priced admission. The Sunflower Summer app can be used. \nThere will also be food vendors selling their tasty vittles. Enjoy pulled pork sliders from Texas Roadhouse and snow cones from Rainbow Ice. Purchase Frostop sarsaparilla and root beer in our gift store. \nMore information about National Day of the Cowboy can be found on the Flint Hills Discovery Center website at www.flinthillsdiscovery.org/cowboy.
URL:https://downtownmhk.com/event/national-day-of-the-cowboy-at-fhdc-2/
LOCATION:Flint Hills Discovery Center\, 315 S. 3rd St.\, Manhattan\, KS\, 66502\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Family Friendly,Kids
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SUMMARY:Dog Days of Summer Festival
DESCRIPTION: Beat the Heat at the Dog Days of Summer Festival! \nJoin us for a good time at the Dog Days of Summer Festival inside the old Books-A-Million\, Suite 225\, at Manhattan Town Center!\n Enjoy hands-on kids crafts Shop unique finds from local vendors Snap selfies with special character appearances Chill out and enjoy a day full of summer fun!\nWhether you’re here to cool off\, explore\, or just soak in the good vibes—this is the place to be. Support local\, make memories\, and celebrate summer—Dog Days style!
URL:https://downtownmhk.com/event/dog-days-of-summer-festival/
LOCATION:Lil’ Munchkins Childrens Boutique\, 100 Town Center Suite 225\, Manhattan\, KS\, 66502\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Kids
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lil' Munchkins Childrens Boutique":MAILTO:Lilmunchkinsks@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:The Shape of Summer - Public Event
DESCRIPTION:Using inspiration from artworks on view in the museum visitors can build their own experience to create cityscapes\, landscapes\, portraits that remind us of all things summer! \nFive hands-on activities (all ages) are included with museum admission: summer haiku\, cloudburst cyanotypes\, vacation station monoprints\, and convertible car or moving bicycle sculpture making. Finally\, a free cowboy/rodeo themed portrait drawing activity will be available in the museum atrium! Come one come all. Yeehaw!
URL:https://downtownmhk.com/event/the-shape-of-summer-public-event/
LOCATION:Museum of Art and Light\, 316 Pierre St.\, Manhattan\, KS\, 66502\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art,Family Friendly,Kids
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SUMMARY:Gallery Talk with Rae Stern
DESCRIPTION:Afterimage is a multidisciplinary body of work by artist Rae Stern that explores the layered relationship between landscape\, memory\, and belonging. Rooted in personal history and shaped by archival fragments\, the project investigates how places hold far more than meets the eye—and how they are experienced differently by those who know them through daily intimacy and those who encounter them from afar. \nJoin us on July 26 @ 4pm for a gallery walk and talk with artist Rae Stern celebrating the opening of her solo exhibition Afterimage\, exploring her practice while employing digital tools in the manipulation of multiple media including ceramics\, photography\, paper\, glass\, and textiles as she uncovers the social and cultural effects of technology. \nFree for Members and new museum guests with museum admission. \nBig Thanks to: \nKemper Family Foundations\, UMB Bank\, n.a.\, Trustee & \nJewish Art Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City \nfor supporting the Afterimage exhibition
URL:https://downtownmhk.com/event/gallery-talk-with-rae-stern/
LOCATION:Museum of Art and Light\, 316 Pierre St.\, Manhattan\, KS\, 66502\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art
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SUMMARY:Switch Wicked Summer Songwriters Series - Tyler Gregory
DESCRIPTION:Switch Wicked Summer Songwriters Series – Tyler Gregory\n\n6:00 PM  8:00 PM\nManhattan Brewing Co. (map)\nGoogle Calendar  ICS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive local music\, cold beer\, and good vibes all summer long. Join us for the Switch Wicked Summer Songwriters Series every Saturday evening in the alley behind Manhattan Brewing Co. Each week features a different lineup of talented regional artists. Free to attend and open to all. Come hang! \nThis week:\n🎶 Artist: Tyler Gregory\n🕕 Time: 6-8pm
URL:https://downtownmhk.com/event/switch-wicked-summer-songwriters-series-tyler-gregory/
LOCATION:Switch Wicked\, 413 Poyntz Ave\, Manhattan\, KS\, 66502\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Family Friendly,Music
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