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SUMMARY:After Hours Jam Night at Switch Wicked
DESCRIPTION:After Hours Jam Night at Switch Wicked Studios\n\nThursday\, July 24\, 2025\n7:00 PM  9:00 PM\n\n\nSwitch Wicked Studios413 Poyntz AvenueManhattan\, KS\, 66502United States (map)\n\nJoin us for After Hours Jam Night at Switch Wicked Studios\, a chill and beginner-friendly acoustic jam hosted by the Mighty Fine Jam Crew. We’ll have lyrics and chords projected so everyone can follow along\, no matter your skill level. \nFree and open to all ages. Acoustic instruments only\, so bring one if you’ve got it.
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LOCATION:Switch Wicked\, 413 Poyntz Ave\, Manhattan\, KS\, 66502\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art,Family Friendly,Music
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SUMMARY:Third Thursday Art Market at SNW Gallery
DESCRIPTION:THIRD THURSDAY Art Market \nJuly 17 from 5 to 8pm \nMeet guest artists \nLaura Mead\, Kemberly Mills\, Judy Willingham\, & Amy Rintoul \nPendants & pins by Laura Mead
URL:https://downtownmhk.com/event/third-thursday-art-market-at-snw-gallery-2/
LOCATION:SNW Gallery\, 328 Poyntz Ave\, Manhattan\, Kansas\, 66502
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art,Family Friendly
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SUMMARY:Third Thursday
DESCRIPTION:🎉 Get ready for the most fun night of the summer! 🎉 Downtown Manhattan’s Third Thursdays — where art\, music\, and community take over the streets from May through September!  Each month\, downtown transforms into a vibrant street fair and maker’s market bursting with creativity. \n✨ Join us for an evening full of fun\, hands-on activities\, and good vibes!Bring your crew — friends\, family\, kids\, and curious minds — and dive into a night of local art\, live music\, delicious treats\, and unforgettable moments. \n🎨 What’s in store? \nAmazing local artists & makers showing off their talents! \nThere’s something fresh and exciting every month — from the timeless charm of the Cake Walk to toe-tapping sidewalk musicians and pop-up performances you won’t see coming! You won’t want to miss a single one. \nJuly’s lineup is extra special with TWO live children’s theatre performances by The Actor’s Theatre group and a crowd-pleasing set of bluegrass tunes from the incredible group The Haymakers as well as a special appearance by The Dancing Stew!  \nWonder Workshop will return to the Brain Station located at AJ’s platform with finger painting\, and a butterfly clothespin project. \nWe’ll also welcome special guests—the MHS Little Apple Cyborgs and K-State’s Energy Program—featuring fun\, interactive robots\, gadgets\, and educational displays. \nBe sure to drop by our Paint by # window featured at Therapie – 106 SW 4th street – featuring Tom Wesselmann’s – “Still life with blowing red curtain”.  \n🕔 It’s all happening from 5–8pm — outside\, downtown\, and full of energy.Mark your calendar and don’t miss the magic of Third Thursdays! \n2025 Third Thursday Remaining Dates\nAugust 21st\nSeptember 18th\nOctober 16th – Final Third Thursday w The Big Little Apple Street Fest! \n\nBusiness Showcase\nTallgrass Taphouse – Mini Beer Classes\, each half hour on the Patio – 5:30\, 6:30 & 7:30 pm – First come\, first serve – approx. 15 min each \nSwitch Wicked – Open Studios until 8pm \nFinn’s Neighborhood Pub – Drink specials – $12 Domestic 60oz pitchers & $16 Premium 60oz pitchers – Music at 8pm – M31 \nManhattan Brewing Co – Free Team Trivia with Trivial Zombies and 20% off for Teachers and School Staff  \nDaughter of Dephi – Open Late – Free 1 card tarot pull. \nArrow Cocktail Lounge – Live Jazz @The Lounge – 7:00 – 9:00 pm \nFlight Crew Coffee – Open till 8pm \nElevated – Open till 8pm \nThe Boutique – OPEN LATE and Customer Favorite Third Thursday Threads rack outside 75% off! \nFragrant Blends – $5 Candles & buy 2 get 1 Free special plus free samples \nBrown’s Shoe Fit – End of Summer sandal clearance with Sidewalk DOT sale! – everything is under $100. Largest sale of the season with savings inside and bigger savings outside starting July 17-26th! Product inside will be 20%-50% Off select styles! \nSunflower Casa – Featuring a special Children’s activity with a progressive mural \nGaia Salon -will feature a fun sensory experience so be sure to step inside! \nTexas Roadhouse – back with their crew – Line dancing & games  \nVillage Geek – Serving up cold brew and live demonstrations of the game “Squeaky” \n4th Street Open House – Don’t forget to swing around the corner and check out these fantastic businesses! \nTherapie – Open until 8pm – $1 off pie slices! \nRiver Heights Yarn Co. – Make & Donate table for Purple Paws – Donate both adult Dog & Kitten kibble (or any kibble) also accepting cash donations! \nRevelry Thread Co. – OPEN LATE until 8pm\, sale rack on sidewalk with BOGO 50% off \nFlint Hills Antiques & Crafts – OPEN LATE until 8pm – 30% off Everything! \n 
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LOCATION:Downtown Manhattan
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art,Family Friendly,Kids,Music,Outdoor Event
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SUMMARY:Sunflower Summer in Downtown MHK!
DESCRIPTION: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. \nEligible Kansas families will download the Sunflower Summer App to claim digital tickets to participating venues. One (1) adult ticket is eligible for free admission with eligible students. Tickets are redeemed at participating venues upon their arrival. Each user can only use tickets once per venue during the 2025 season. The 2025 Sunflower Summer season will run from July 12 through August 3. \nParticipating Downtown Attractions!
URL:https://downtownmhk.com/event/sunflower-summer-in-downtown-mhk/
LOCATION:Downtown Manhattan
CATEGORIES:Art,Family Friendly,Kids
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SUMMARY:Kids Clay Creations
DESCRIPTION:What can YOU make with a ball of clay and a pair of googly eyes? \nJoin us July 9 to craft your own animal\, creature\, or fantastical invention using modeling clay and fun add-ons.\n\n\nK–5th graders welcome every Wednesday this summer for hands-on fun! https://ow.ly/X7LB50W4jgF
URL:https://downtownmhk.com/event/kids-clay-creations/
LOCATION:Manhattan Public Library\, 629 Poyntz Avenue\, Manhattan\, KS\, 66502\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Family Friendly,Kids
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SUMMARY:Third Thursday
DESCRIPTION:🎉 Get ready for the most fun night of the summer! 🎉 Downtown Manhattan’s Third Thursdays — where art\, music\, and community take over the streets from May through September!  Each month\, downtown transforms into a vibrant street fair and maker’s market bursting with creativity. \n✨ Join us for an evening full of fun\, hands-on activities\, and good vibes!Bring your crew — friends\, family\, kids\, and curious minds — and dive into a night of local art\, live music\, delicious treats\, and unforgettable moments. \n🎨 What’s in store? \nAmazing local artists & makers showing off their talents \nWonder Workshop is back and painting “Kindness” rocks & a community mural \nOur ever-popular Paint-by-Number Window — this time\, with a pop-art twist featuring an Andy Worhal theme featured piece at The Chef \nAnd a special appearance by Ayoka Lee at our Self Help Station — come say hi\, snap a selfie\, and get inspired! 🙌✨ \nPlus\, each month brings something new — from the classic Cake Walk to sidewalk musicians and surprise performances. You’ll want to hit every single one! \n🕔 It’s all happening from 5–8pm — outside\, downtown\, and full of energy.Mark your calendar and don’t miss the magic of Third Thursdays! \n2025 Third Thursday Remaining Dates\nJune 19th\nJuly 17th\nAugust 21st\nSeptember 18th\nOctober 16th – Final Third Thursday w The Big Little Apple Street Fest! \n  \n\nBusiness Showcase\nTallgrass Taphouse – Mini Beer Classes\, each half hour on the Patio – 5:30\, 6:30 & 7:30 pm – First come\, first serve – approx. 15 min each \nSwitch Wicked – Open until 8pm. \nFinn’s Neighborhood Pub – Drink specials – $12 Domestic 60oz pitchers & $16 Premium 60oz pitchers – Music at 8pm – Kendell Eugine of The Voice \nManhattan Brewing Co – Jammin Jamaican Food                                                                                             Truck at 6pm & Trivia  at 7pm \nArrow Cocktail Lounge – Live Jazz @The Lounge – 7:00 – 9:00 pm \nFlight Crew Coffee – Open till 8pm \nThe Boutique – OPEN LATE and Customer Favorite Third Thursday Threads rack outside 75% off! \nFurnish – OPEN LATE until 8pm \nFragrant Blends – Special gift with purchase  \nBrown’s Shoe Fit – Shoe Party featuring New Balance Rep Susan Zinn – A FREE GIFT with any NEW BALANCE purchase (while supplies last) A $15 DOLLAR COUPON given to New Balance purchasing customers for one day only Entry into our NEW BALANCE Raffle (no purchase necessary) \nSunflower Casa – Featuring a special Children’s activity with a progressive mural \nGaia Salon -will feature a fun sensory experience so be sure to step inside! \nTexas Roadhouse – back with their crew – Line dancing & games – plus pulled pork Sliders! \nVillage Geek – Learn to play board games and snag some coffee and merch! \n4th Street Open House – Don’t forget to swing around the corner and check out these fantastic businesses! \nTherapie – The Pie Cart will be open until 8pm – $1 off pie slices!  \nRiver Heights Yarn Co. – Featuring Tim Keane – Cowboy Poet @ 5:30 p & 6:30 p \nRevelry Thread Co. – OPEN LATE until 8pm\, sale rack on sidewalk with BOGO 50% off \nFlint Hills Antiques & Crafts – OPEN LATE until 8pm – 30% off Everything! \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://downtownmhk.com/event/third-thursday-2/
LOCATION:Downtown Manhattan
CATEGORIES:Art,Family Friendly,Kids,Outdoor Event
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SUMMARY:Dock Dogs Little Apple Splash
DESCRIPTION:Ready. Set. SPLASH! \nWatch 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.
URL:https://downtownmhk.com/event/dock-dogs-little-apple-splash/
LOCATION:Visit Manhattan\, 501 Poyntz Ave\, Manhattan\, Kansas
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Kids,Outdoor Event
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SUMMARY:Kids Art with the Beach Museum at Manhattan Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Explore the use of color with a floral-inspired project led by the creative staff from the Beach Museum of Art! Open to kids in K–5th grade as part of our weekly summer series celebrating our colorful world with books\, art\, and fun activities.
URL:https://downtownmhk.com/event/kids-art-with-the-beach-museum-at-manhattan-public-library/
LOCATION:Manhattan Public Library\, 629 Poyntz Avenue\, Manhattan\, KS\, 66502\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Family Friendly,Kids
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