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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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SUMMARY:First Saturday Art Market @ Switch Wicked Studios
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the first Saturday of every month for the First Saturday Art Market at Switch Wicked Studios! \nThis indoor market showcases local artists working across a variety of styles and mediums\, from prints and zines to paintings\, handmade goods\, and more. \nWith space for up to 15 artists each month\, it’s a perfect spot to discover new work\, meet creatives\, and support the local art scene.
URL:https://downtownmhk.com/event/first-saturday-art-market-switch-wicked-studios/
LOCATION:Switch Wicked\, 413 Poyntz Ave\, Manhattan\, KS\, 66502\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Family Friendly,Free to the public,Indoor Activity
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ORGANIZER;CN="Switch Wicked":MAILTO:contact@switchwicked.com
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SUMMARY:Final Third Thursday Event of 2026!
DESCRIPTION:🕔 When & Where:September 17th | 5–8 PMRight in the heart of Downtown Manhattan – 300 & 400 along Poyntz Ave & along North & South 4th Street\n🎉 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 \n🎨 Highlights include:• 6th annual Air Guitar Competition with Nordic Thunder• The Great Inflatable Suit Race sponsored by J&C Imaging• Beloved favorites like the Pie Eating Contest sponsored by Ther-a-pie\, sidewalk musicians\, pop-up performances\, artists\, makers and live demonstrations!\nSign up here for Big Air in the Little Apple air guitar competition!\nSign up below for the Great Inflatable Suit Race – 3 Divisions – \nAges 6 – 10 / 11- 17 /  18 & up\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.
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:Keep My Future Bright: Kids Art Show Reception
DESCRIPTION:Switch Wicked is excited to host its first kids’ art exhibition with participants from Riley County and surrounding areas. \nThis is a free\, non-juried art show — please check out the details and FAQ’s below to submit your child’s handmade artwork! An opening reception will be held Saturday\, September 19\, from 3 – 5pm. \nThe public is invited to meet the artists\, enjoy light refreshments\, live music from the Doodads\, and screenprinting (bring your own light-colored blank t-shirt to have the “Keep My Future Bright” design printed on it!)\nThe artwork will be displayed from September 19 – October 16.
URL:https://downtownmhk.com/event/keep-my-future-bright-kids-art-show-reception/
LOCATION:Switch Wicked\, 413 Poyntz Ave\, Manhattan\, KS\, 66502\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Family Friendly,Free to the public,Kids
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ORGANIZER;CN="Switch Wicked":MAILTO:contact@switchwicked.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T210000
DTSTAMP:20260916T165853Z
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SUMMARY:MOA&L presents The Museum of Art & Fright
DESCRIPTION:A limited-time Halloween immersive event at The Museum of Art + Light \nThis October\, step inside the Mezmereyz Galleries (MEZ) for The Museum of Art + Fright\, a special after-hours Halloween event featuring two very different immersive experiences. \nChoose your level of fright as the MEZ transforms into Scary House in MEZ 1\, a family-friendly adventure filled with playful Halloween fun\, or experience Into the Dark in MEZ 2\, a much more intense immersive environment built for those looking for a serious scare. \nExperience one or both. Just don’t expect an ordinary night at the museum. \nFriday & Saturday Nights | October 16 – 31\, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM \n—– \nChoose Your Fright \nScary House\nStep inside an old mansion where Halloween is more fun than frightening. \nFriendly ghosts\, cobweb-covered rooms\, laughing pumpkins\, playful surprises\, and lighthearted music bring Scary House to life in a colorful immersive experience created for families and anyone who prefers their Halloween with more smiles than screams. \nMEZ 1 | FREE | Family-Friendly\nNo ticket or reservation required. Walk-ins welcome. \nInto the Dark\nEnter Into the Dark\, a chilling immersive journey through a series of unsettling worlds. Make your way through a graveyard\, wander into a haunted forest\, encounter a strange steampunk alien spacecraft\, and find yourself on the shadowy streets of London in 1888\, where something sinister may be waiting around the next corner. \nExpect eerie sounds\, screams\, unsettling music\, flashing lights\, fog\, and sudden scares throughout the experience. \nMEZ 2 | $10 per person | Recommended for ages 12+\nMuseum members receive 10% off tickets purchased online or at the door. \nAdvance tickets are suggested. The Museum of Art + Fright takes place after regular museum hours. The museum’s regular galleries will be closed during the event. \nGET TICKETS HERE
URL:https://downtownmhk.com/event/moal-presents-the-museum-of-art-fright-4/
LOCATION:Museum of Art and Light\, 316 Pierre St.\, Manhattan\, KS\, 66502\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art,Family Friendly,Free to the public,Holiday event,Indoor Activity,Kids
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SUMMARY:MOA&L presents The Museum of Art & Fright
DESCRIPTION:A limited-time Halloween immersive event at The Museum of Art + Light \nThis October\, step inside the Mezmereyz Galleries (MEZ) for The Museum of Art + Fright\, a special after-hours Halloween event featuring two very different immersive experiences. \nChoose your level of fright as the MEZ transforms into Scary House in MEZ 1\, a family-friendly adventure filled with playful Halloween fun\, or experience Into the Dark in MEZ 2\, a much more intense immersive environment built for those looking for a serious scare. \nExperience one or both. Just don’t expect an ordinary night at the museum. \nFriday & Saturday Nights | October 16 – 31\, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM \n—– \nChoose Your Fright \nScary House\nStep inside an old mansion where Halloween is more fun than frightening. \nFriendly ghosts\, cobweb-covered rooms\, laughing pumpkins\, playful surprises\, and lighthearted music bring Scary House to life in a colorful immersive experience created for families and anyone who prefers their Halloween with more smiles than screams. \nMEZ 1 | FREE | Family-Friendly\nNo ticket or reservation required. Walk-ins welcome. \nInto the Dark\nEnter Into the Dark\, a chilling immersive journey through a series of unsettling worlds. Make your way through a graveyard\, wander into a haunted forest\, encounter a strange steampunk alien spacecraft\, and find yourself on the shadowy streets of London in 1888\, where something sinister may be waiting around the next corner. \nExpect eerie sounds\, screams\, unsettling music\, flashing lights\, fog\, and sudden scares throughout the experience. \nMEZ 2 | $10 per person | Recommended for ages 12+\nMuseum members receive 10% off tickets purchased online or at the door. \nAdvance tickets are suggested. The Museum of Art + Fright takes place after regular museum hours. The museum’s regular galleries will be closed during the event. \nGET TICKETS HERE
URL:https://downtownmhk.com/event/moal-presents-the-museum-of-art-fright-5/
LOCATION:Museum of Art and Light\, 316 Pierre St.\, Manhattan\, KS\, 66502\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art,Family Friendly,Free to the public,Fun & Games,Holiday event,Indoor Activity,Kids
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SUMMARY:MOA&L presents The Museum of Art & Fright
DESCRIPTION:A limited-time Halloween immersive event at The Museum of Art + Light \nThis October\, step inside the Mezmereyz Galleries (MEZ) for The Museum of Art + Fright\, a special after-hours Halloween event featuring two very different immersive experiences. \nChoose your level of fright as the MEZ transforms into Scary House in MEZ 1\, a family-friendly adventure filled with playful Halloween fun\, or experience Into the Dark in MEZ 2\, a much more intense immersive environment built for those looking for a serious scare. \nExperience one or both. Just don’t expect an ordinary night at the museum. \nFriday & Saturday Nights | October 16 – 31\, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM \n—– \nChoose Your Fright \nScary House\nStep inside an old mansion where Halloween is more fun than frightening. \nFriendly ghosts\, cobweb-covered rooms\, laughing pumpkins\, playful surprises\, and lighthearted music bring Scary House to life in a colorful immersive experience created for families and anyone who prefers their Halloween with more smiles than screams. \nMEZ 1 | FREE | Family-Friendly\nNo ticket or reservation required. Walk-ins welcome. \nInto the Dark\nEnter Into the Dark\, a chilling immersive journey through a series of unsettling worlds. Make your way through a graveyard\, wander into a haunted forest\, encounter a strange steampunk alien spacecraft\, and find yourself on the shadowy streets of London in 1888\, where something sinister may be waiting around the next corner. \nExpect eerie sounds\, screams\, unsettling music\, flashing lights\, fog\, and sudden scares throughout the experience. \nMEZ 2 | $10 per person | Recommended for ages 12+\nMuseum members receive 10% off tickets purchased online or at the door. \nAdvance tickets are suggested. The Museum of Art + Fright takes place after regular museum hours. The museum’s regular galleries will be closed during the event. \nGET TICKETS HERE
URL:https://downtownmhk.com/event/moal-presents-the-museum-of-art-fright-6/
LOCATION:Museum of Art and Light\, 316 Pierre St.\, Manhattan\, KS\, 66502\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art,Family Friendly,Free to the public,Fun & Games,Holiday event,Indoor Activity,Kids
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