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SUMMARY:StoryWalk Downtown 2026
DESCRIPTION:StoryWalk Downtown is here!\n\n\n\nIn partnership with the Manhattan Public Library\, we are proud to bring When Dinosaurs Came With Everything by Elise Broach to our business windows. Grab your littles and explore the world of dinosaurs starting at the library and wandering through our neighborhood. Complete the StoryWalk and return to MPL to claim your rainbow scratch dinosaur!\n\n\n\n\nWhen Dinosaurs Came With Everything will be up through June. How to Make Cherry Pie and See the U.S.A. by Marjorie Priceman will go up in celebration of 250 years of the U.S. July through August. You won’t want to miss either story!
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LOCATION:Downtown Manhattan
CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Friendly,Free to the public,Kids,Outdoor Event
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SUMMARY:Third Thursdays in Downtown MHK
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for July 16th as we celebrate America 250 with a fun Little Firecracker Kids Parade!\n🎉 Join us for a fun evening celebrating Art in Downtown! 🎉 \nThird 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. \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 You Won’t Want to Miss! \nJuly’s event is packed with something for everyone — here’s a taste of what’s in store:\n🎶 Live performances all evening— A lineup of talented local musicians\, dancers and will keep the energy going with live performances throughout the event. \n🧱 Build Something Amazing — BHS returns with their fan-favorite interactive Children’s Construction area — get ready to build\, stack\, and create! \n🏙️ 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. \n🎭 Storytime Live — The Actors Theater Group brings imagination to life with performances of three beloved children’s stories. \n🦁 Wild Encounters — Sunset Zoo joins us with a hands-on project and a special animal ambassador for up-close encounters. \n🥧 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. \n🦸 Broken Cannon Cosplay Activity – WTC partners with Broken Cannon Cosplay for an interactive kids’ activity on the North Corner of the Mall Plaza. \n🤠 Boots\, Beats & Bags — Texas Roadhouse is saddling up with line dancing and cornhole games — y’all don’t want to miss this! \n🎸 Free Concert Alert — We Are the Branches takes the stage for a free concert at Switch Wicked\, kicking off at 6:30 pm. \n \n\n \nAs 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! \nThird Thursdays – May – September | 5–8 PMRight in the heart of Downtown Manhattan – 300 & 400 Sidewalks along Poyntz Ave & along North & South 4th Street \nThere’s truly something for every age and interest — come spend the evening with us downtown! 🎉
URL:https://downtownmhk.com/event/third-thursdays-in-downtown-mhk-2/
LOCATION:Downtown Manhattan
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art,Educational,Family Friendly,Food & Drinks,Fun & Games,Kids,Music,Outdoor Event
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SUMMARY:Downtown MHK Firecracker Bike Parade
DESCRIPTION:It’s America’s 250th birthday and we are celebrating with the most important parade of the summer. The Firecracker Bike Parade is coming to Third Thursday on July 16th. All entries must be decked out in red\, white\, and blue! Decorate your bike\, your wagon\, your scooter\, or your stroller\, bring your little ones downtown for a good old fashioned neighborhood parade. \nKids ages 0–8 are welcome to participate. Siblings up to age 12 may ride along to keep the little ones company. Bikes\, scooters\, wagons\, and strollers are all welcome. No electric rides please\, pedal power only for this one. \nSign up via this link – https://form.jotform.com/marketinghistoricdowntown/firecracker-bike-parade
URL:https://downtownmhk.com/event/downtown-mhk-firecracker-bike-parade/
LOCATION:Downtown Manhattan
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free to the public,Kids
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