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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 and a fun new clubhouse for kids to help decorate! \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. Touch a Truck with the Forestry Dept\, MHK Airport will host a paper airplane project & the City will provide fun interactive building blocks! \n🎭 Storytime Live — The Actors Theater Group brings imagination to life with performances of beloved children’s stories 6:30 pm on the North side of the Mall Plaza \n🦁 Wild Encounters — Sunset Zoo joins us once again 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. Bonus – they will offer $1 off pie slices in house! \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 \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 Thursday Art Market at SNW Gallery –\nSummertime is rolling\, and it’s time for another Art Market for 3rd Thursday! We will have a wonderful variety of goods for sale\, and you will find ceramics\, jewelry\, original art\, vanilla extract\, and more!\nThe current roster of featured artists (we may have more added):Flor Widmar – NEW ceramic artist (pictured in banner)Judy Willingham – jewelry (pictured in banner) in fine silver and quality stonesAudrey Etgen – original watercolors and drawingsElene Shushanian – original art\, prints\, decor\, and maybe chocolates!Amy Rintoul – Trufflefaerie vanilla products and jewelry\nDowntown businesses will feature specials\, deals and fun events as part of the evenings activities – \n1419 Mercantile will host Salty Sunflower Designs\, custom and permanent jewelry\nThe Boutique – Third Thursday Luau – Island drinks\, tropical treats & summer sale 40 – 75% off! \nElevated – Open until late – Weekly special deals \nRev Thread – Buy One Get One Free rack! Celebrate their final TT in the current location – Opening new location in August! \nTallgrass Taphouse – Red\, white & Blue summer Beer! Vodka\, Placeholder American Wheat Ale\, Blue Curacao\, Strawberry\, Whip Cream & Lemon! \nManhattan Brewing Company – $6 Patio Beers \nBourbon & Baker – Cocktail Happy Hour until 8pm & Whiskey Ritas & Whiskey Punch on the patio! \nRiver Heights Yarn Co. – Community Stitching – 5 – 8 pm \nHouse of Color – Open late & offering color consults \nG Marie Designs – Open Late \nThird Thursdays – May – September | 5–8 PM\nRight 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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260721T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260721T210000
DTSTAMP:20260622T181651Z
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SUMMARY:Plant Bingo @ Arrow Cocktail Lounge
DESCRIPTION:Arrow Cocktail Lounge & Kistner’s Flowers Presents – Plant Bingo\nTuesday\, July 21st | 7-9pm\nJoin Arrow Cocktail Lounge and Kistner’s Flowers for a night of fun that includes bingo\, trivia\, and cocktails.  Play bingo\, answer trivia and win plants! Get your tickets here>>>https://www.exploretock.com/arrow-cocktail-lounge-manhattan/event/613688/plant-bingo-july-21st
URL:https://downtownmhk.com/event/plant-bingo-arrow-cocktail-lounge-2/
LOCATION:Arrow Cocktail Lounge\, 418 Poyntz Ave\, Manhattan\, KS\, 66502\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Fun & Games,Ticketed event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T140000
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SUMMARY:National Day of the Cowboy @ Flint Hills Discovery Center
DESCRIPTION: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!\nAll activities are included with admission or FHDC membership
URL:https://downtownmhk.com/event/national-day-of-the-cowboy-flint-hills-discovery-center/
LOCATION:Flint Hills Discovery Center\, 315 S. 3rd St.\, Manhattan\, KS\, 66502\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Educational,Family Friendly,Fun & Games,Kids,Ticketed event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260807T213000
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SUMMARY:Movie in the Park @ Blue Earth Plaza
DESCRIPTION:Grab your badge\, round up your herd\, and hop on over to Movie in the Park!\n\n\nJoin us Friday\, August 7 at 7:30 PM in Blue Earth Plaza for a wild evening featuring Zootopia 2 on the big screen!\n\n\nCome early to claim a great spot — because in this city\, anyone can be anything… but not everyone can get the perfect lawn seat.\n\n\n\nBefore the movie\, Sunset Zoo will have an educational booth set up\, so stop starting at 6:45 PM to learn more about the amazing animals right here in Manhattan. Want to get even more in the spirit? Visit Sunset Zoo before movie night and make it a full Zootopia-inspired adventure!\n\n\n\nPlus\, we’ll have some tasty treats on-site:\n\n\nBella Hana’s Ice Cream & Pastry Shoppe will be selling ice cream and tasty treats\nManhattan Brewing Company will be selling alcoholic beverages\n\n\n\nSo bring your blankets\, chairs\, friends\, family\, and maybe your best Judy Hopps-level optimism.
URL:https://downtownmhk.com/event/movie-in-the-park-blue-earth-plaza/
LOCATION:Manhattan Parks & Recreation\, 1101 Poyntz Ave\, Manhattan\, Kansas\, 66502
CATEGORIES:Adults,Family Friendly,Food & Drinks,Free to the public,Fun & Games,Kids,Outdoor Event
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SUMMARY:Music Bingo at Finn's Neighborhood Pub
DESCRIPTION:Finn’s has always been the kind of place that knows your name before you reach the bar.\nJoin us for Music Bingo\, bi-weekly Tuesdays at 6:30 PM at Finn’s Pub. Grab a card\, grab a cold one\, and listen to the songs you forgot you loved. No deep-cut knowledge required\, just the tracks you already know by heart and a place that feels like home.\nWe’ll see you there
URL:https://downtownmhk.com/event/music-bingo-at-finns-neighborhood-pub/
LOCATION:Finn’s Neighborhood Pub\, 317 Poyntz Ave. Suite A\, Manhattan\, KS\, 66502\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Free to the public,Fun & Games,Indoor Activity,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260812T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260812T210000
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SUMMARY:Square Dance Lesson @ Manhattan Senior Center
DESCRIPTION:4829 Banner Drive Manhattan\, KS 66502\n\n\n\n543judy@gmail.com\n\n\n\n(785) 260-5585\n\n\n\n\nTime:\n7:00 PM to 9:00 PM\nRecurrence:\nRecurring weekly on Wednesday\nhttps://www.wesquaredance.com/NEKSDA/Club_Pages/LoneWranglers/
URL:https://downtownmhk.com/event/square-dance-lesson-manhattan-senior-center/
LOCATION:Manhattan Senior Center\, 301 N 4th St\, Manhattan\, KS\, 66502\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Family Friendly,Fun & Games,Indoor Activity,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260816T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260816T170000
DTSTAMP:20260811T152431Z
CREATED:20260811T152431Z
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SUMMARY:Open Board Gaming @ The Village Geek
DESCRIPTION:Open Board Gaming\nBring your friends and family to our Open Board Gaming sessions. During this time our Board Game Library is free to use or you can bring games from home.\nJoin us for weekly\, casual board games! Bring your favorite games from home or play any title from our board game library (free during the event)! Participants will receive a Village Geek Rewards sticker.
URL:https://downtownmhk.com/event/open-board-gaming-the-village-geek/
LOCATION:The Village Geek\, 105 N. 3rd Street\, Manhattan\, KS\, 66502\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Family Friendly,Free to the public,Fun & Games
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T200000
DTSTAMP:20260602T150148Z
CREATED:20260212T214243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T150148Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260904T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260904T190000
DTSTAMP:20260901T142437Z
CREATED:20260615T215702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T142437Z
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SUMMARY:Purple Power Play 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2026 kick-off to fall and sports in Manhattan\, Kansas with Purple Power Play!\nLive music\, food trucks\, inflatables\, along with the Pride of Wildcat Land\, Classy Cats\, Cheerleaders\, Coaches and Players from a variety of K-State teams. And don’t forget to wait until the end for the fireworks display.
URL:https://downtownmhk.com/event/purple-power-play-2026/
LOCATION:Blue Earth Plaza\, Colorado St.\, Manhattan\, KS\, 66502\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Family Friendly,Free to the public,Fun & Games,Kids,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T200000
DTSTAMP:20260819T175909Z
CREATED:20260212T214503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T175909Z
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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 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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261114T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261114T220000
DTSTAMP:20260811T161624Z
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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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