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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:20260704T063944
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T121500
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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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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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SUMMARY:Which Craft - One Year Bash! @ Manhattan Town Center
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we mark a very special milestone — one incredible year of creativity\, community\, and craft at Which Craft!\n\nCome see us at Which Craft for some shopping and fun! There will be a game of chance\, goodie bags and a chance to win one of our big prizes!\n\nFind out our exciting new community goals and honor our local makers! Kicking off with the reveal at 10a\, festivities go throughout the day while supplies last! 
URL:https://downtownmhk.com/event/which-craft-one-year-bash-manhattan-town-center/
LOCATION:Manhattan Town Center\, 100 Manhattan Town Ctr\, Manhattan\, KS\, 66502\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Family Friendly,Free to the public,Fun & Games,Indoor Activity,Kids,Retail
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SUMMARY:READ\, White & Blue Birthday Party @ Manhattan Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with the library! \nWe will READ some great stories about America’s beginnings\, make crafts\, play games\, and have a birthday treat. \nRegistration is required; space is limited. Please share any allergy or dietary needs in your registration notes. 
URL:https://downtownmhk.com/event/read-white-blue-birthday-party-manhattan-public-library/
LOCATION:Manhattan Public Library\, 629 Poyntz Avenue\, Manhattan\, KS\, 66502\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Friendly,Food & Drinks,Free to the public,Indoor Activity,Kids,Ticketed event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260712T170000
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CREATED:20260626T214908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T214908Z
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SUMMARY:Festival of Lights - Christmas in July - Movie Screening
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URL:https://downtownmhk.com/event/festival-of-lights-christmas-in-july-movie-screening/
LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn\, 410 S. 3rd St.\, Manhattan\, KS\, 66502\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Family Friendly,Free to the public,Indoor Activity,Kids,Movie
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T170000
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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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CREATED:20260609T155825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T155826Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T200000
DTSTAMP:20260704T063944
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:20260917T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T200000
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SUMMARY:Third Thursdays in Downtown MHK
DESCRIPTION:🎉 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✨ 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:September 17th | 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-4/
LOCATION:Downtown Manhattan
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art,Family Friendly,Food & Drinks,Fun & Games,Kids,Music,Outdoor Event
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