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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!
URL:https://downtownmhk.com/event/storywalk-downtown-2026/
LOCATION:Downtown Manhattan
CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Friendly,Free to the public,Kids,Outdoor Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T150000
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SUMMARY:FAMILY DAY: PICASSO ON THE PRAIRIE @ MOA&L
DESCRIPTION:FAMILY DAY: PICASSO ON THE PRAIRIE \nSaturday\, June 6\, 2026 | 11 AM – 3 PM \n \n\n\n\n\nCelebrate National Prairie Day with hands-on art activities inspired by Pablo Picasso.  \nCreate side-by-side\, explore galleries together\, and discover how creativity can spark curiosity\, conversation\, and connection across generations. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFamily Day is made possible with support from the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation. \n\n\n\n\nAdmission to Picasso: Art in Motion immersive exhibition may be purchased separately as an optional paid add-on experience.
URL:https://downtownmhk.com/event/family-day-picasso-on-the-prairie-moal/
LOCATION:Museum of Art and Light\, 316 Pierre St.\, Manhattan\, KS\, 66502\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Family Friendly,Free to the public,Indoor Activity,Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T180000
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CREATED:20260610T152136Z
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SUMMARY:Youth Comedy Improv Workshop @MHK Public Library (Ages 6 - 11)
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Yellow Brick Improv \nGROESBECK ROOM\nBringing the comedy improv practice and participation to the youth group of Manhattan. Watch your kids enjoy a theatrical performance experience\, socialize\, and develop quick thinking skills. And have fun and laugh!
URL:https://downtownmhk.com/event/youth-comedy-improv-workshop-mhk-public-library-ages-6-11/
LOCATION:Manhattan Public Library\, 629 Poyntz Avenue\, Manhattan\, KS\, 66502\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Family Friendly,Free to the public,Fun & Games,Kids
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ORGANIZER;CN="Manhattan Public Library":MAILTO:refstaff@mhklibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T130000
DTSTAMP:20260702T062804
CREATED:20260527T203323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T203323Z
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SUMMARY:Arrow Sustainability Series: Art Supply Swap
DESCRIPTION:Refresh your creative space the sustainable way. Bring gently used art supplies and swap them for something new-to-you. From paints and sketchbooks to brushes\, fabric\, markers\, tools\, and creative odds and ends. Come share resources\, trade materials\, and give supplies a second life as part of our Sustainability Series. Help reduce waste while supporting creativity in the community. \nHow it works:\n• Clean out your studio\, desk\, or supply closet for gently used creative materials\n• Make sure items are usable and ready for a new home\n• Bring them to the swap\n• Browse and take home whatever inspires you!
URL:https://downtownmhk.com/event/arrow-sustainability-series-art-supply-swap/
LOCATION:Arrow Cocktail Lounge\, 418 Poyntz Ave\, Manhattan\, KS\, 66502\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art,Family Friendly,Free to the public,Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T200000
DTSTAMP:20260702T062804
CREATED:20260212T213527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T213951Z
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SUMMARY:Third Thursdays in Downtown MHK
DESCRIPTION:Third Thursdays are back in Downtown Manhattan! \nEvery month\, the heart of the city comes alive with art\, music\, and community spirit. From street-level performances to hands-on creativity\, Downtown Manhattan transforms into a lively\, family-friendly celebration where there’s something for everyone. \n🎨 Art & Makers Discover incredible local artists and makers showcasing their craft\, plus live artist demonstrations that bring creativity right to the streets. \n🧠 Wonder Workshop at the Brain Station Stop by AJ’s Platform for hands-on creative activities designed to spark imagination in kids of all ages. \n🥧 NEW: Therapie Pie Walk Our beloved Cake Walk gets 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🚒 Touch-a-Truck with the City of MHK Head to N. 4th Street to meet Manhattan’s bravest! The City of Manhattan returns with a hands-on fire truck experience your little ones won’t forget. \n🚤 Float Your Cardboard Boat — Parks & Rec Can your boat survive the water? Parks & Recreation hosts this fan-favorite engineering challenge for kids. Build it. Float it. Find out! \n🎭 Live Performances All Night Long \n\nThe Actors’ Theater Group returns to the South Corner of 3rd Street on the Mall Plaza\nThe Haymakers take the stage in the 300 Block of Poyntz\, nestled in the former Rooted alcove\nPlus additional musicians and performers scattered throughout Downtown\n\n🕔 When & Where: \nThursday – June 18th – 5 – 8 pmRight in the heart of Downtown Manhattan – 300 & 400 Sidewalks along Poyntz Ave & along North & South 4th Street \nBusiness Highlights –\nRev Thread – Buy One Get One free sale rack \nRiver Heights Yarn Co. – Open till 8pm – featuring finished hand knit & crocheted items \nSNW Gallery – Artist Market \nFragrant Blends – Buy one get one free on wax melts \nThe Boutique/Michael & Madge – Party like it’s 1776! Serving light refreshments & free popsicles for kids! \nBrown’s Shoe Fit – Taos Shoe Party \nG Marie Design – Hand painted furniture collection & curated treasures – Open studio \n1419 Mercantile – Open during Third Thursday hours \n\n\n\n\n\nPool House Pop-Up at Third Thursday\nThursday\, June 18 | 5-8PM | Outside Arrow Cocktail Lounge\nCatch the Arrow crew out on the streets (weather permitting) during Third Thursday on June 18th serving up your favorite Pool House treats\, drinks\, and summer vibes. Stop by and grab a taste of Pool House while you explore downtown!\n\n\n\n\n  \n Every Third Thursday offers something new to discover!\nMark your calendar\, gather your people\, and join us as downtown comes alive—again and again.\nMark your calendars for July 16th as we celebrate America 250 with a fun Little Firecracker Kids Parade!
URL:https://downtownmhk.com/event/third-thursdays-in-downtown-mhk/
LOCATION:Downtown Manhattan
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art,Educational,Family Friendly,Fun & Games,Kids,Music,Outdoor Event
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SUMMARY:Splash of Science @ Flint Hills Discovery Center
DESCRIPTION:Join our Education Staff for a fun\, FREE 10-to-15-minute science demonstration on most Fridays\, May 29 through July 31\, just outside the front entrance.\nExperimentsMay 29 – Fizz & Fly RocketsJune 5 – Volcano EruptionJune 12 – Curious ChromatographyJune 19 – TBDJune 26 – Weathering RocksJuly 10 – Wiggly WormsJuly 17 – Bouncy BallsJuly 24 – Magic Static GooJuly 31 – Rainbow Crystals\nNo registration is required. Don’t be late – these experiments happen quickly!
URL:https://downtownmhk.com/event/splash-of-science-flint-hills-discovery-center/
LOCATION:Flint Hills Discovery Center\, 315 S. 3rd St.\, Manhattan\, KS\, 66502\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Friendly,Free to the public,Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260628T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260628T153000
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SUMMARY:Ridin' Trails and Writin' Rhymes: Cowboy Culture of Kansas
DESCRIPTION:Event by Riley County Genealogical Society\nSunday\, June 28th – 2:30 pm – Manhattan Public Library\nKansas was a key crossroads of frontier trails. It was the statewhich helped bring the legend of the cowboy to life\, from Abileneto Dodge City and from the Chisholm Trail and Gunsmoke fameto the beef industry of today.\n\nThis presentation shares the richcowboy history and folklore of Kansas using stories and cowboypoems\, presented by poet lariat (NOT laureate)\, Ron Wilson.\nAudience members will enjoy Ron’s poetry that he says is “all-original\, humorous\, family-friendly\, patriotic\, and most of the time\,it even rhymes.”\n\nThis RCGS program is sponsored by Humanities Kansas. It is Free and open to the public.
URL:https://downtownmhk.com/event/ridin-trails-and-writin-rhymes-cowboy-culture-of-kansas/
LOCATION:Manhattan Public Library\, 629 Poyntz Avenue\, Manhattan\, KS\, 66502\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Educational,Family Friendly,Free to the public,Indoor Activity,Kids,Public Forum
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