Downtown Manhattan Inc.

Which Craft - One Year Bash! @ Manhattan Town Center
2026-07-01 10:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Manhattan Town Center, 100 Manhattan Town Ctr, Manhattan, KS, 66502, United States
Join us as we mark a very special milestone — one incredible year of creativity, community, and craft at Which Craft!

Come see us at Which Craft for some shopping and fun! There will be a game of chance, goodie bags and a chance to win one of our big prizes!

Find out our exciting new community goals and honor our local makers! Kicking off with the reveal at 10a, festivities go throughout the day while supplies last!

Arrow Supper Club - Americana Supper
2026-07-07 18:30 - 20:30 | Arrow Cocktail Lounge, 418 Poyntz Ave, Manhattan, KS, 66502, United States
July Supper Club-Americana Supper
Tuesday, July 7th | 6:30pm
Join us for the July Supper Club for an evening inspired by summer! Enjoy a casual evening of great food, community, and conversation. The night begins with a welcome cocktail and hors d’oeuvres, followed by a family-style dinner featuring classic summer favorites, seasonal ingredients, and dessert. Gather around the table to connect and enjoy the simple pleasure of sharing a meal. Additional beverages are available. Some dietary restrictions can be accommodated.

Arrow Supper Club - Americana Supper
2026-07-07 18:30 - 21:00 | Arrow Cocktail Lounge, 418 Poyntz Ave, Manhattan, KS, 66502, United States
Join us for our July Arrow Supper Club—Americana Supper! Enjoy a casual evening of great food, community and conversation.
The night begins with a welcome cocktail and hors d’oeuvres, followed by a family-style dinner featuring classic summer favorites, seasonal ingredients, and dessert. Gather around the table to connect and enjoy the simple pleasure of sharing a meal. Additional beverages available.
Some dietary restrictions can be accommodated.

Event details – Tuesday, Jul 7, 2026 – 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Starting at $49 per ticket

Arrow Cocktail Lounge
418 Poyntz Ave Manhattan, KS

6 Year Anniversary Party at MBC!
2026-07-08 17:00 - 23:30 | Manhattan Brewing Co., 406 Poyntz Ave., Manhattan, KS, 66502, United States
SIX YEARS OF BEERS AND SHENANIGANS
Six years ago, we opened our doors and poured our first pint. Now it’s time to celebrate the only way we know how: with great beer, great people, and a whole lot of Miami-inspired neon flamingo energy.
Join us on July 8th as we kick off our 5-Day 6th Anniversary Celebration and celebrate our actual anniversary date with an unforgettable day packed with special releases, live music, food, and the launch of something brand new.
Anniversary Day Highlights
Launch of Our VIP ClubBe the first to join our inaugural VIP Club membership, running from July 8, 2026 – July 7, 2027.
VIP Membership Includes:• 20 oz pours for the price of a 16 oz or 12 oz pour• One Wing Wars ticket• 10% off all merchandise• Exclusive VIP End-of-Year Party invitation• Keep your anniversary glass on July 7, 2027
Memberships are $125 and are limited, so grab yours while they last.
Special Anniversary Beer ReleasesExclusive anniversary brews crafted just for this celebration.
Anniversary Merch LaunchFresh new anniversary gear drops today.
Live Music with Distilled – 6-8 pmBringing the soundtrack for our anniversary party.
Piccalilli Farm Food Pop-Up – Starting at 5 pmServing up delicious food and incredible friendship!
Neon Flamingos • Miami Colors • Summer Party VibesBreak out the bright colors, tropical shirts, and flamingo flair as we transform the brewery into a neon paradise.
This is just the beginning of our 5-day anniversary celebration, but we’re starting on the day that made it all possible. Thank you to everyone who has supported us over the past six years. We couldn’t have done it without this incredible community.
Let’s celebrate six years together. Cheers!

Festival of Lights - Christmas in July - Movie Screening
2026-07-12 14:00 - 17:00 | Hilton Garden Inn, 410 S. 3rd St., Manhattan, KS, 66502, United States

Drinks with Dinos
2026-07-15 17:30 - 20:00, 2026-08-19 17:30 - 20:00 | Flint Hills Discovery Center, 315 S. 3rd St., Manhattan, KS, 66502, United States
Gather your friends and join us for a prehistoric happy hour! Explore the exhibits, come face-to-face with dinosaurs, and enjoy a beer, wine, or punch from the cash bar provided by Manhattan Brewing Company!
All activities (excluding alcohol) are included with admission or FHDC membership.
Come-and-go. Pre-registration is not required. Outside food welcome.
Adults 21+ only. No children will be allowed. Proof of age may be required.

Third Thursdays in Downtown MHK
2026-07-16 17:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Manhattan
Mark your calendars for July 16th as we celebrate America 250 with a fun Little Firecracker Kids Parade!
🎉 Join us for a fun evening celebrating Art in Downtown! 🎉
Third Thursdays in Downtown Manhattan, bringing fresh energy, creativity, and connection to the streets. Each month, downtown transforms into a lively, family-friendly celebration of the arts—featuring live performances, artist demonstrations, hands-on activities, and a vibrant maker’s market atmosphere.
✨ Come one, come all — friends, families, kids, and curious explorers — for an evening filled with creativity, local flavor, and plenty of reasons to linger.
🎨 Highlights You Won’t Want to Miss!
July’s event is packed with something for everyone — here’s a taste of what’s in store:
🎶 Live performances all evening— A lineup of talented local musicians, dancers and will keep the energy going with live performances throughout the event.
🧱 Build Something Amazing — BHS returns with their fan-favorite interactive Children’s Construction area — get ready to build, stack, and create!
🏙️ Fun for All Ages — The City of MHK is bringing an interactive area designed for kids and adults alike to play and explore together on North 4th street.
🎭 Storytime Live — The Actors Theater Group brings imagination to life with performances of three beloved children’s stories.
🦁 Wild Encounters — Sunset Zoo joins us with a hands-on project and a special animal ambassador for up-close encounters.
🥧 Ther-a-pie Pie Walk Our beloved Cake Walk has received a delicious upgrade! Sponsored by Therapie, join the fun for a chance to win a pie — the sweetest new tradition on the block @ the SW corner of 4th Street in front of Gaia Salon.
🦸 Broken Cannon Cosplay Activity – WTC partners with Broken Cannon Cosplay for an interactive kids’ activity on the North Corner of the Mall Plaza.
🤠 Boots, Beats & Bags — Texas Roadhouse is saddling up with line dancing and cornhole games — y’all don’t want to miss this!
🎸 Free Concert Alert — We Are the Branches takes the stage for a free concert at Switch Wicked, kicking off at 6:30 pm.

As a part of Pool House Summer, We’ll be doing Pool House Pop-ups every Third Thursday! This time around, we’ll be setting up in the Bodega with tiki cocktails, gourmet hot dogs and this time the Nachos are making a comeback! Come by from 5-8 on July 16th to experience!
Third Thursdays – May – September | 5–8 PMRight in the heart of Downtown Manhattan – 300 & 400 Sidewalks along Poyntz Ave & along North & South 4th Street
There’s truly something for every age and interest — come spend the evening with us downtown! 🎉

Downtown Manhattan Art Exhibition - Reception & Artist Panel
2026-08-01 17:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Manhattan
✨ New Art Exhibit Opening in Downtown Manhattan Art Spaces
✨ 409 Art Space (409 Poyntz Ave) &
Midtown Plaza Art Space (116 S. 4th Street)
Celebrate an evening of art, inspiration, and community as we welcome featured artist Felix Jimenez for the opening of a new exhibition “Townies” at Midtown Plaza on Saturday, August 1st from 5–7 PM.
Felix Jimenez’s work brings a distinctive creative voice to Downtown Manhattan, inviting viewers to explore powerful themes, unique perspectives, and artistic expression through his featured collection.
Join us for the opening reception, connect with fellow art lovers, and stay for the Artist Panel Discussion at 6:00 PM, where artists will share stories, inspiration, and insight into their creative process.
I started “Townies” for two simple reasons. First, I was tired of the idealized version of Manhattan that only exists in stock photos and tourist ads. I wanted to show that there is real beauty in showing the unfiltered version of this wonderful town. Secondly, Manhattan, KS hasn’t really been featured in street style photography and I wanted to prove to myself that Manhattan, or any Kansas town for that matter, could yield amazing street photography. In my attempt to strip all varnish and glossiness away, I found the pulse of a sleepy town growing into city. I found its rhythm. This project gave me the opportunity to closely observe how Manhattan lives. I observed how it acts when it is indifferent, when it is happy, when it hates, when it shows solidarity, when it isolates, and when it embraces. These photos are a glimpse into the beating heart of Manhattan, the town in Flint Hills, a reflection of us all.

Hi I’m Felix. For me, photography is a way to pull a moment out of reality and frame it in a way that makes you want to stay there. I’m drawn to images that feel both real and imagined, where the frame sits on the edge between documentary and staged.
I started taking photos because I was tired of the lie, the idealized version of Kansas that exists only in stock photography and tourism ads. I wanted to show the real thing: the guy sleeping behind the church, the person sitting alone at the coffee shop, the light cutting across a parking lot. The good, the bad, and the ugly.
Color gives people an escape route. It lets them attach their own feelings, emotions, and their own filters to an image. Black and white removes the exit while still allowing those feelings to amplify. You cannot hide from it.
At the center of my work are people, their energy, character, and vulnerabilities. I’m inspired by human stories, gestures, and glances, by the way a person reveals beauty through simply being themselves. I love noticing small details, mixing the unexpected, and chasing that one frame that hits straight to the heart.
I like to think of my style as classic, with a hint of artsy. I believe in authenticity. I believe in the real moment. I am laid back, positive, and passionate. Beyond that, I want to keep developing my own visual language and continue to create projects that inspire and move people emotionally.
Photography, for me, is a diary, a conversation with the world, a way to surprise myself again and again. My goal with every photo is simply to make the mundane and ordinary beautiful, and to remind you that there is beauty all around us, if you know where to look. I’ve spent years learning to see things most people walk past. Now, I am honored to help you see every extraordinary thing you walk by and miss.

Third Thursdays in Downtown MHK
2026-08-20 17:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Manhattan
🎉 Third Thursday in Downtown Manhattan 🎉
Third Thursdays in Downtown Manhattan, bring fresh energy, creativity, and connection to the streets. Each month, downtown transforms into a lively, family-friendly celebration of the arts—featuring live performances, artist demonstrations, hands-on activities, and a vibrant maker’s market atmosphere.
✨ Come one, come all — friends, families, kids, and curious explorers — for an evening filled with creativity, local flavor, and plenty of reasons to linger.
🎨 Highlights include:• Incredible local artists & makers• Wonder Workshop at the Brain Station (AJ’s Platform) with creative activities for kids• Beloved favorites like the Cake Walk, sidewalk musicians, and pop-up performances
🕔 When & Where:Every 3rd Thursday – May – September | 5–8 PMRight in the heart of Downtown Manhattan – 300 & 400 Sidewalks along Poyntz Ave & along North & South 4th Street
🌟 Every Third Thursday offers something new to discover. Mark your calendar, gather your people, and join us as downtown comes alive—again and again.
Stay tuned as more details become available!

Third Thursdays in Downtown MHK
2026-09-17 17:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Manhattan
🎉 Get Downtown for our final Third Thursday of the season! 🎉
Third Thursdays bring fresh energy, creativity, and connection to the streets. Each month, downtown transforms into a lively, family-friendly celebration of the arts—featuring live performances, artist demonstrations, hands-on activities, and a vibrant maker’s market atmosphere.
✨ Come one, come all — friends, families, kids, and curious explorers — for an evening filled with creativity, local flavor, and plenty of reasons to linger.
🎨 Highlights include:• Incredible local artists & makers• Wonder Workshop at the Brain Station (AJ’s Platform) with creative activities for kids• Beloved favorites like the Cake Walk, sidewalk musicians, and pop-up performances
🕔 When & Where:September 17th | 5–8 PMRight in the heart of Downtown Manhattan – 300 & 400 Sidewalks along Poyntz Ave & along North & South 4th Street
🌟 Every Third Thursday offers something new to discover. Mark your calendar, gather your people, and join us as downtown comes alive—again and again.
Stay tuned as more details become available!
