Downtown Manhattan Inc.

Summer Gnome Scavenger Hunt
2024-06-03 - 2024-07-07 | Manhattan Town Center, 100 Manhattan Town Ctr, Manhattan, KS, 66502, United States
Beat the heat this summer with some indoor family fun! Grab a worksheet from inside the mall and try your hand at spotting all 12 festive gnomes hidden around Manhattan Town Center during regular mall hours from June 3rd to July 7th.

Downtown Farmers Market
2024-06-01 08:00 - 13:00, 2024-05-25 08:00 - 13:00, 2024-05-18 08:00 - 13:00, 2024-05-11 08:00 - 13:00, 2024-05-04 08:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Downtown Farmers Market of Manhattan, 3rd & Leavenworth, Manhattan, KS, 66502, United States
Established in 1979, the Downtown Farmers Market of Manhattan is one of the oldest markets in the state.
It has a rich history of local producers bringing fresh meats, vegetables, breads and baked goods to the Manhattan area each week. You will discover many local crafters bringing handmade jewelry, soaps, woodworking and other art mediums to the market.
The market is held at 3rd and Leavenworth in the Dillard’s west parking lot. Hours are from 8 am until 1 pm every Saturday, from April through October.

The Bell Brothers Live @ Flight Crew Coffee
2024-05-31 19:00 - 21:00 | Flight Crew Coffee, 423 Poyntz Ave, Manhattan, KS, 66502, United States
Sit back, relax and enjoy the tunes from The Bell Brothers from 7-9!!!

Free Singo @ Finn's
2024-05-29 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-05-15 19:30 - 21:00 | Finn’s Neighborhood Pub, 317 Poyntz Ave. Suite A, Manhattan, KS, 66502, United States
Meet your friends at Finn’s for an un forgettable Singo Night. Sing, laugh and enjoy great company. Awesome drink specials and a chance to win prizes. Don’t miss the music-filled fun, see you there!! FREE TO PLAY!!

Karaoke @ Finn's
2024-05-28 20:30, 2024-05-21 20:30, 2024-05-07 20:30 | Finn’s Neighborhood Pub, 317 Poyntz Ave. Suite A, Manhattan, KS, 66502, United States
Unleash your inner rockstar every Tuesday at Finn’s! Grab the mic, sing your heart out and enjoy great drink specials all night ling. Gather with your friends for a memorable evening filled with laughter and great tunes. We’ll see you at Finn’s for the ultimate karaoke experience where you can always be the star you know you are!!!

Art Nite @ Flight Crew Coffee
2024-05-28 17:00 - 19:00 | Flight Crew Coffee, 423 Poyntz Ave, Manhattan, KS, 66502, United States
Come do your art or craft at Flight Crew with fellow creatives!

Charlie McVay + Band Live @ Flight Crew Coffee
2024-05-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Flight Crew Coffee, 423 Poyntz Ave, Manhattan, KS, 66502, United States
Sit back, relax and enjoy the tunes from The Charlie McVay Band from 7-9!!!

Finn's Open Mic Night
2024-05-22 20:00 - 23:00 | Finn’s Neighborhood Pub, 317 Poyntz Ave. Suite A, Manhattan, KS, 66502, United States
Come one, come all and show off your talent by singing, playing an instrument, reading poetry or telling a few jokes. 21 and over and FREE. Sound, mics and an acoustic guitar are provided. Be the star you know you are, the sky is the limit!!!

Cool Cats Sock Hop @ Flight Crew Coffee
2024-05-22 19:30 - 21:00 | Flight Crew Coffee, 423 Poyntz Ave, Manhattan, KS, 66502, United States
Join us for East Coast Swing Dancing at the Cool Cats Sock Hop, which occurs every fourth Wednesday of the month.
$5.00 admission, no experience or partner required. Beginner lesson begins at 7:30 PM with the social dance from 8:15 – 9:00 PM.

MidFest Presents: Crambone & A. Taylor McFall Live @ Finn's - Fundraiser & Networking Event
2024-05-18 20:00 - 23:00 | Finn’s Neighborhood Pub, 317 Poyntz Ave. Suite A, Manhattan, KS, 66502, United States
Musicians and music lovers unite to raise money for MidFest, Manhattan’s very own grassroots festival. Meanwhile, meet the most passionate live performance advocates in town!
8:00 pm – Crambone is Manhattan’s newest folk/bluegrass project featuring Aliyah Stephens alongside Nathan and Spencer Page.
9:00 pm – A. Taylor McFall is a singer-songwriter best known for his work in Philosophy of Lions.
Donations are welcome!!

Rob Watson Live @ Flight Crew Coffee
2024-05-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Flight Crew Coffee, 423 Poyntz Ave, Manhattan, KS, 66502, United States
Sit back, relax and enjoy the tunes from Rob Watson from 7-9!!!

Brown & West Variety Duo Live @ Flight Crew Coffee
2024-05-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Flight Crew Coffee, 423 Poyntz Ave, Manhattan, KS, 66502, United States
Sit back, relax and enjoy the tunes from Brown & West Variety Duo from 7-9!!!

M31 Live @ Finn's
2024-05-16 20:00 - 23:00 | Finn’s Neighborhood Pub, 317 Poyntz Ave. Suite A, Manhattan, KS, 66502, United States
Come round out your Third Thursday with M31, who’ll be performing Acoustic Rock n Blues live at Finn’s!! FREE show and super love hugs to everyone!

Third Thursday: May
2024-05-16 17:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Manhattan
On the Third Thursday of each month from May to October, downtown transforms into a street faire and maker’s market.
You’ll want to come to each one as you won’t want to miss activities unique to each date! Don’t miss our Third Thursday staples like the Cake Walk, our sidewalk musicians, and variety of maker’s booths.
Each Third Thursday has a special feature!This month is Discover Downtown, featuring an interactive temporary “paint-by-number” window mural, treasure hunt, chalk area, photo booth, and more. Try your hand at winning carnival games at local businesses.

Silent Book Club @ Flight Crew Coffee
2024-05-15 17:30 - 19:00 | Flight Crew Coffee, 423 Poyntz Ave, Manhattan, KS, 66502, United States
This is a book club for people who want to read! For the first thirty minutes, you can come chat with other book lovers about what you’re reading. Or not. Completely up to you! Then read by our fire for the next hour, silently, to yourself. Enjoy!

Karaoke Tuesdays @ Finn's
2024-05-14 20:30 | Finn’s Neighborhood Pub, 317 Poyntz Ave. Suite A, Manhattan, KS, 66502, United States

Fireside Chat @ Flight Crew Coffee
2024-05-14 17:30 - 19:00 | Flight Crew Coffee, 423 Poyntz Ave, Manhattan, KS, 66502, United States
Come enjoy a historical talk at Flight Crew Coffee brought to you by the Riley County Historical Museum.

Dacing Stew Live @ Flight Crew Coffee
2024-05-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Flight Crew Coffee, 423 Poyntz Ave, Manhattan, KS, 66502, United States
Sit back, relax and enjoy the tunes from Dacing Stew from 7-9!!!

Ferris Bueller's Day Off: Fan Fave Fridays @ Wareham Hall
2024-05-10 19:00 - 21:00 | The Wareham Opera House, 410 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS, 66502, United States
Doors open at 6:15 PM and movie begins at 7:00 PM
Ditch the pencils and books, because we’re taking a day off, Ferris Bueller style! We’re cruising through Chicago, singing in parades and outsmarting the dean, all without leaving Wareham Hall.
Expect an evening filled with laughs, memorable quotes and lessons in the fine art of playing hooky. Grab your ticket and come ready to experience the joyride that taught us the importance of a day off.

Nirvana Hope Live @ Finn's
2024-05-09 20:00 - 23:00 | Finn’s Neighborhood Pub, 317 Poyntz Ave. Suite A, Manhattan, KS, 66502, United States
Acoustic singer-songwriter, Nirvana Hope, returns to Finn’s for an evening of live music and good vibes! She’ll be jamming her quirked up originals + the 90’s tunes we all know and love!! Come on out and show her some love at your favorite pub in Downtown Manhattan!!!

Cinco de Mayo with El Patron & MBC
2024-05-05 16:00 - 22:00 | Manhattan Brewing Co., 406 Poyntz Ave., Manhattan, KS, 66502, United States
Tacos, Beer, and Margaritas, if you can’t get excited for that, you don’t have a pulse.
El Patron is busting out their taco cart and Salud Mexican Lager and El Bandido Margaritas will be on tap for Cinco De Mayo at MBC!! The party starts at 4 pm inside and in the alley of MBC. DJ Sloan will be in the alley getting you hyped up for some delicious El Bandido Margaritas, and there will be some drinking games to keep the Sunday Funday party going!

Cinco De Mayo with El Patron at MBC
2024-05-05 16:00 - 21:00 | Manhattan Brewing Co., 406 Poyntz Ave., Manhattan, KS, 66502, United States
Tacos, Beer and Margaritas, what more can you ask for?
El Patron is busting out their taco cart and Salud Mexican Lager and El Bandido Margaritas will be on tap for Cinco De Mayo at MBC! The party starts at 4:00 pm inside and in the alley behind MBC. DJ Sloan will be in the alley getting you hyped up for some delicious El Bandido Margaritas and there will be some drinking games to keep the Sunday Funday party going!!

Paul Hunt Live @ Flight Crew Coffee
2024-05-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Flight Crew Coffee, 423 Poyntz Ave, Manhattan, KS, 66502, United States
Sit back, relax and enjoy the tunes from Paul Hunt from 7-9!!!
