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SUMMARY:Third Thursdays in Downtown MHK
DESCRIPTION:🎉 Third Thursday in Downtown Manhattan 🎉 \nThird 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. \n✨ Come one\, come all — friends\, families\, kids\, and curious explorers — for an evening filled with creativity\, local flavor\, and plenty of reasons to linger. \n🎨 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 \n🕔 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 \n🌟 Every Third Thursday offers something new to discover. Mark your calendar\, gather your people\, and join us as downtown comes alive—again and again. \nStay tuned as more details become available! 
URL:https://downtownmhk.com/event/third-thursdays-in-downtown-mhk-3/
LOCATION:Downtown Manhattan
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art,Educational,Family Friendly,Food & Drinks,Fun & Games,Kids,Music,Outdoor Event
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SUMMARY:Back to School Night at Arrow Cocktail Lounge
DESCRIPTION:Back to School Night \nSunday\, August 23rd | 5:30-7pm\n\nJoin us for an evening of community\, laughter\, and a first look at what’s coming this semester at Arrow. Be the first to learn about Arrow’s upcoming events and newest menu\, then enjoy local university faculty reading funny and perhaps mean student evaluations. Grab a drink\, reconnect with your community\, and start the semester with a little extra school spirit. This event is FREE but a reservation is required.\n\n\n\n\nRSVP HERE – https://www.exploretock.com/arrow-cocktail-lounge-manhattan/event/617801/arrow-back-to-school-night?utm_source=sqmktg_email
URL:https://downtownmhk.com/event/back-to-school-night-at-arrow-cocktail-lounge/
LOCATION:Kansas
CATEGORIES:Adults,Food & Drinks,Free to the public,Indoor Activity,Ticketed event
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SUMMARY:Drinks & Thinks @ Arrow Cocktail Lounge
DESCRIPTION:Drinks & Thinks – Untold Stories: Preserving Community Memory Through Oral History \n \nWednesday\, August 26th 2026 | 7-8:30 p.m.\n \nWhose stories get remembered\, and whose are often left out? The Kansas State University Oral History Project documents the experiences of individuals and communities whose perspectives might otherwise be lost to time. Join Ryan Leimkuehler\, University Archivist\, Kansas State Libraries for a conversation about oral history\, community memory\, and the importance of preserving diverse voices including stories of student life\, identity\, activism\, and belonging at K-State. Through examples from the oral history project\, participants will explore how personal narratives deepen our understanding of history and help shape the future.\n\nThis event is FREE and a reservation is required. If you would like to enjoy dinner during the event please arrive early to order your meal
URL:https://downtownmhk.com/event/drinks-thinks-arrow-cocktail-lounge-4/
LOCATION:Arrow Cocktail Lounge\, 418 Poyntz Ave\, Manhattan\, KS\, 66502\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Free to the public,Indoor Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260828T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260828T220000
DTSTAMP:20260815T184536
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SUMMARY:Frog Wizard Concert Series - The Manhattan Project
DESCRIPTION:Frog Wizard Concert Series with Wildcat 91.9 returns! This monthly concert series leads up to Frog Wizard Fest in May \n Join us for live music from The Manhattan Project (MHK) with Big Fat Cow (KC) and Nirvana Hope (MHK) on Friday\, August 28 at 7 PM. $5 at the door. All ages welcome!\n Friday\, August 28 at 7 PMSwitch Wicked\, 413 Poyntz Ave\, Downtown MHK 
URL:https://downtownmhk.com/event/frog-wizard-concert-series-the-manhattan-project/
LOCATION:Switch Wicked\, 413 Poyntz Ave\, Manhattan\, KS\, 66502\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Family Friendly,Music,Ticketed event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Switch Wicked":MAILTO:contact@switchwicked.com
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SUMMARY:Art Exhibit & SALE
DESCRIPTION:Manhattan Watercolor Studio\nArt Exhibit & SALE\n9:00 am – 1:00 pm\nEvery Saturday in September – 5th\, 12th\, 19th\, &26th\nStrasser Village Meeting Room – 300 N. 4th Street\nAcross from Farmers Market\nTalk with talented artists while they do what they do best\, paint! See and enjoy our art! Meet our artists – we’re not scary. Own a piece of original art by local artists! \nSee different ART every week! – There will be a variety of ART and price levels – \n\nReady to hang matted and framed\nMatted and un-matted originals\nNote cards\nWatercolor earrings\n\nSupport ART in the Manhattan Area!
URL:https://downtownmhk.com/event/art-exhibit-sale/
LOCATION:Strasser Village\, 300 N 4th\, Manhattan\, KS\, 66502\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art,Family Friendly,Free to the public,Retail
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T170000
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SUMMARY:Third Thursdays in Downtown MHK
DESCRIPTION:🎉 Get Downtown for our final Third Thursday of the season! 🎉 \nThird 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. \n✨ Come one\, come all — friends\, families\, kids\, and curious explorers — for an evening filled with creativity\, local flavor\, and plenty of reasons to linger. \n🎨 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 \n🕔 When & Where:September 17th | 5–8 PMRight in the heart of Downtown Manhattan – 300 & 400 Sidewalks along Poyntz Ave & along North & South 4th Street \n🌟 Every Third Thursday offers something new to discover. Mark your calendar\, gather your people\, and join us as downtown comes alive—again and again. \nStay tuned as more details become available! 
URL:https://downtownmhk.com/event/third-thursdays-in-downtown-mhk-4/
LOCATION:Downtown Manhattan
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art,Family Friendly,Food & Drinks,Fun & Games,Kids,Music,Outdoor Event
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SUMMARY:12 Drinks of Christmas - Downtown Manhattan
DESCRIPTION:The 12 Drinks of Christmas Slow Crawl kicks off on November 14th! \n\nParticipating Downtown establishments are serving up exclusive\, holiday-inspired drinks through December 18th.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith a whole month to complete your Passport\, you can enjoy each location’s festive drink at your own pace. Visit each participating spot\, present your Passport to try their exclusive drink\, and collect a stamp. When you’ve completed your Passport\, return it to our Downtown Manhattan office to receive a commemorative glass (while supplies last)!
URL:https://downtownmhk.com/event/12-drinks-of-christmas-downtown-manhattan-2/
LOCATION:Downtown Manhattan
CATEGORIES:Adults,Food & Drinks
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SUMMARY:Bacon Battle 2026 @ Manhattan Brewing Company
DESCRIPTION:BACON BATTLE 2026!!!\nIntroducing the Inaugural Bacon Battle!!!! The best and only bacon competition in Manhattan!!\nThe competition will be held on Saturday\, November 14th from 5 pm to 10 pm on 4th Street in Downtown Manhattan. Come see who has the BEST Bacon Dish in Manhattan! 15 restaurants will compete for a Peoples Choice and Judges Choice award that each comes with a $500 cash prize and a Bacon Battle Championship Trophy.\nTickets are $20 and include 15 bacon tickets\, 1 bacon ticket gets you 1 bacon dish from one of the restaurants.\nThis is an ALL AGES event so bring the whole family and vote on who you think will BRING HOME THE BACON TROPHY!!!
URL:https://downtownmhk.com/event/bacon-battle-2026-manhattan-brewing-company/
LOCATION:Manhattan Brewing Co.\, 406 Poyntz Ave.\, Manhattan\, KS\, 66502\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Family Friendly,Food & Drinks,Fun & Games,Outdoor Event,Ticketed event
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