Dock Dogs Little Apple Splash

Visit Manhattan 501 Poyntz Ave, Manhattan, Kansas

Ready. Set. SPLASH! Watch dogs defy gravity and dive into summer at the Dock Dogs Little Apple Splash, June 13–15 in Blue Earth Plaza, Manhattan, KS. Bring your crew and cheer on the pups who bring the wow with every woof.

Kids Clay Creations

Manhattan Public Library 629 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS, United States

What can YOU make with a ball of clay and a pair of googly eyes? Join us July 9 to craft your own animal, creature, or fantastical invention using modeling clay and fun add-ons. K–5th graders welcome every Wednesday this summer for hands-on fun! https://ow.ly/X7LB50W4jgF

Sunflower Summer in Downtown MHK!

Downtown Manhattan

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. Eligible Kansas families will download the Sunflower […]

Third Thursday Art Market at SNW Gallery

SNW Gallery 328 Poyntz Ave, Manhattan, Kansas

THIRD THURSDAY Art Market July 17 from 5 to 8pm Meet guest artists Laura Mead, Kemberly Mills, Judy Willingham, & Amy Rintoul Pendants & pins by Laura Mead

After Hours Jam Night at Switch Wicked

Switch Wicked 413 Poyntz Ave, Manhattan, KS, United States

After Hours Jam Night at Switch Wicked Studios Thursday, July 24, 2025 7:00 PM  9:00 PM Switch Wicked Studios413 Poyntz AvenueManhattan, KS, 66502United States (map) Join us for After Hours Jam Night at Switch […]

National Day of the Cowboy at FHDC

Flint Hills Discovery Center 315 S. 3rd St., Manhattan, KS, United States

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. Outside, catch a horse-drawn carriage ride (10:30 am to 1:30 pm) […]

Dog Days of Summer Festival

Lil' Munchkins Childrens Boutique 100 Town Center Suite 225, Manhattan, KS, United States

 Beat the Heat at the Dog Days of Summer Festival!  Join us for a good time at the Dog Days of Summer Festival inside the old Books-A-Million, Suite 225, at Manhattan Town Center!  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 […]

The Shape of Summer – Public Event

Museum of Art and Light 316 Pierre St., Manhattan, KS, United States

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! Five 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 […]