Dakota Livingston Live @ Finn's
2023-09-14 20:00 - 23:00 (America/Chicago) | Finn’s Neighborhood Pub, 317 Poyntz Ave. Suite A, Manhattan, KS, 66502, United States
Dakota is making his debut performance at Finn’s!! He plays an extensive list of Country, Rock and a little Acoustic Pop. Come enjoy the show!!!

Yoga at the Brewery
2023-09-17 10:30 - 12:00 | Manhattan Brewing Co., 406 Poyntz Ave., Manhattan, KS, 66502, United States
Come join Autumn & Jayna for Sunday Funday Yoga at the brewery!! Tickets are $20.00 and include a beer or sangria during or after.

Oktoberfest in the Alley
2023-09-21 17:00 - 22:00 | Manhattan Brewing Co., 406 Poyntz Ave., Manhattan, KS, 66502, United States
It’s Oktoberfest time!!!! Come join us as we close down the Alley behind Manahattan Brewing for Oktoberfest in the Alley! Arrow Cocktail Lounge will be cooking up some food and cocktails and MBC will be releasing our annual Oktoberfest beer, Festbier!! We will partying inside the brewery and in the alley, so come ready to have some fun. This is a party for all ages, free to enter, must be 21+ to drink, and must be any age to have an awesome time!
We will have games like Hammershlagen, cornhole, ring toss, and more. Oktoberfest music and Stein Hoisting competition to get you in the Festive mood.
Party last till 10 pm!

Mural Mosey
2023-09-21 18:30 | Downtown Manhattan
Join Bike Walk MHK and InciteMHKCome on a free group walking tour of downtown MHK’s new murals as we enjoy the evening at September’s Third Thursday event.
Tour Info
6:30pm Thurs. Sept. 21st
Meet in front of Chamber of Commerce (501 Poyntz Ave)
Short walking tour of 8 downtown murals
Jeff Sackrider of InciteMHK will give information &
background on each mural
Free to Join, but to help with logistics, please register HERE
Mural Mosey 2023 – Poster

FHDC Great Plains: America's Lingering Wild
2023-09-23 - 2024-01-07 | Flint Hills Discovery Center, 315 S. 3rd St., Manhattan, KS, 66502, United States
Discover the beauty and majesty of America’s Great Plains in the work of award-winning photographer Michael Forsberg. Traveling 100,000 miles over four years, Forsberg crisscrossed the Plains from Canada to Mexico, capturing the wildlife, habitats, and conservation challenges in the heart of the continent.
Originally a book project, Forsberg set out to capture what some outside observers call “flyover country” in an attempt to bring attention to and build appreciation for this often-overlooked region. Inspiring, informative, and timely – the exhibit is a love letter to this endangered ecosystem.
On Friday, November 3, join Forsberg at the Discovery Center for a private tour with a VIP Gallery Walk and a public presentation during which he will share the story of the dedicated people working to keep the wild prairie alive. His presentation will reflect deeply on this human-landscape relationship in the tallgrass prairie of the Flint Hills of Kansas and across the prairie of North America.
Great Plains features:
60 full color photographs highlighting the Southern Plains, Northern Plains, and Tallgrass Prairie regions
Insights and behind-the-scenes information from Michael Forsberg
Maps and diagrams of the Great Plains

Downtown Artist Reception
2023-09-29 17:30 - 19:30 | Twelve: A Fellowship Boutique, 409 Poyntz Ave, Manhattan, KS, 66502, United States
Downtown Manhattan is hosting our second artist reception at Twelve: A Fellowship Boutique! Join us for conversation with local artist Pablo Diaz Carballo to learn more about his work and our two nontraditional gallery spaces for artists to display their work. Light refreshments will be served and downtown staff will guide visitors on a tour of both gallery spaces where art will be on display!

Pumpkin Patch Arts and Craft Show
2023-09-30 09:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Manhattan
Join us downtown on Saturday, September 30th from 9am to 6pm for the one-day event, located on Poyntz Ave and inside Manhattan Town Center. There will be at least 100 vendors offering homemade and handmade items!
While you’re down here exploring the Arts and Crafts Show, stop in to one of the local establishments downtown for your favorite eats and drinks!
Booth Fees and other proceeds from the event benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities in Topeka and Wichita!
To sign up to be a vendor, click here.

Tail Light Rebellion Live @ MBC
2023-09-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Manhattan Brewing Co., 406 Poyntz Ave., Manhattan, KS, 66502, United States
Tail Light Rebellion is playing live at MBC! They are a new roots folk band that has been described on multiple occasions as a mix between The Pogues, Bruce Springsteen and Tom Waits. No cover charge, come enjoy the show with your favorite beer!

USD 383 Board of Education Candidate Forum
2023-10-05 13:30 - 15:30 | Manhattan Senior Center, 301 N 4th St, Manhattan, KS, 66502, United States
The Flint Hills Wellness Coalition, Riley County Council of Social Service Agencies, and Manhattan Senior Center are co-sponsoring candidate forums for USD 383 Board of Education and Manhattan City Commission.
The USD 383 Board of Education candidate forum will be held on Thursday, October 5 starting at 1:30pm at the Manhattan Senior Center, 301 N. 4th Street.
The forum should conclude no later than 3pm. The forums are free and open to the public.
Four of the seven seats on the school board will be determined by the voters in November.

"Strange Connections: from the Great Plains to Scotland" with Jim Richardson
2023-10-05 17:30 - 19:00 | Flint Hills Discovery Center, 315 S. 3rd St., Manhattan, KS, 66502, United States
National Geographic photographer Jim Richardson will present his reflection on rural values and connection to landscape, by way of comparing rural Kansas with the Highlands and islands of Scotland.
Richardson will discuss that the power of human connections forged in shared adversity are universal, whether on the windblown Kansas prairie or the remote islands in the Outer Hebrides.
Richardson, who lives in Lindsborg, Kansas, is an acclaimed National Geographic photographer whose work recounts life on the Great Plains of Kansas.
Free event thanks to a grant from Humanities Kansas.

FHDC Reflective Nature Hike
2023-10-06 14:30 - 16:00 | Flint Hills Discovery Center, 315 S. 3rd St., Manhattan, KS, 66502, United States
Nature is all around us. Discover it with an innovative program as you experience the outdoors in a new and relaxing way. Melanie Nord will teach you how to absorb or take-in nature through meditative practice. Explore this technique at the Discovery Center before trying it in our beautiful downtown neighborhood.
Please wear comfortable shoes, appropriate clothing, and sunscreen as necessary. Please bring a water bottle.
This program is for all ages; youth under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Spots are limited. Pre-registration is required for all participants, including children, by 5 p.m. on Thursday, October 5. Pre-registration is required online at HERE, by phone at 785-587-2726, or in person at the Flint Hills Discovery Center.

Flint Hills Beer Fest
2023-10-07 15:00 - 19:00 | Blue Earth Plaza, Colorado St., Manhattan, KS, 66502, United States
Tickets are on sale now for the 4th Annual Flint Hills Beer Fest! Held at Blue Earth Plaza, the Flint Hills Beer Fest offers an afternoon of sampling from a wide variety of breweries, while listening to fabulous live music, all while supporting Good Shepherd Homecare & Hospice, the community’s only local, non-profit hospice. Fantastic food trucks and yard games will also be on-site for guests to enjoy!
3:00 – VIP Check-In begins, which includes VIP swag bag, access to breweries, yard games, and food trucks
4:00 – General Admission Check-In begins with access to breweries, yard games and food trucks
7:00 – Event Ends
Funds raised by the Good Shepherd Foundation make it possible for Good Shepherd Homecare & Hospice to continue to be the community’s trusted source for compassionate care, offering personalized care choices for each client and family they serve. Good Shepherd Homecare & Hospice is the community’s only local, non-profit provider of hospice and palliative home health, proudly caring for all regardless of ability to pay.

Silent Witness Ceremony
2023-10-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Riley County Courthouse Plaza, 100 Courthouse Plz, Manhattan, KS, 66502, United States
Join us outside The Riley County Courthouse Plaza from noon to 1pm as we honor the victims who have lost their lives to domestic violence.
The Silent Witnesses are life-sized silhouette images of a person. Each Silent Witness represents a victim who has lost their life to domestic violence in our community and across Kansas.
Come hear their stories.
Join us as we raise awareness and recognize October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
This event is free. All are welcome.

FHDC: Guided Konza Hike
2023-10-11 17:00 - 19:00, 2023-10-28 14:00 - 17:00 | Flint Hills Discovery Center, 315 S. 3rd St., Manhattan, KS, 66502, United States
Come along for an immersive experience into the Flint Hills. Learn about the geological features of the Flint Hills and observe the native plant species of the season. Thanks to the Flint Hills Discovery Center Foundation, we will be transporting visitors in our 15-passenger van from the Discovery Center to the Konza Prairie Biological Station. Ages 8 and older only in the van. Families with younger children can meet at the Trailhead. Youth under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
FHDC members – $8
Non-members – $10
Includes the $2 per person suggested Nature Trail donation
Get more information at www.flinthillsdiscovery.org/728/Guided-Konza-Hikes

City Commision Candidate Forum
2023-10-12 13:30 - 15:30 | Manhattan Senior Center, 301 N 4th St, Manhattan, KS, 66502, United States
The Flint Hills Wellness Coalition, Riley County Council of Social Service Agencies, and Manhattan Senior Center are co-sponsoring candidate forums for USD 383 Board of Education and Manhattan City Commission.
The Manhattan City Commission candidate forum will be held on Thursday, October 12 starting at 1:30pm at the Manhattan Senior Center, 301 N. 4th Street.
Both forums should conclude no later than 3pm. The forums are free and open to the public.
Four of the five seats will be determined on the city commission.

Annular Solar Eclipse Viewing
2023-10-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Flint Hills Discovery Center, 315 S. 3rd St., Manhattan, KS, 66502, United States
Join the Discovery Center Education staff and local astronomers for a free and safe viewing of the annular solar eclipse, which occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth while it is at its farthest point from Earth, making the moon appear smaller than the sun which creates a “ring of fire” effect in the sky.
Chris Sorensen, amateur astronomer, will give a presentation in our classroom at 10 a.m. to learn what makes this type of eclipse special and how to safely view it. Or, just come to Blue Earth Plaza anytime from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. where solar viewing glasses will be provided while supplies last, and telescopes will be set up for observing the phenomenon.
In Manhattan, we will have an approximately 70% eclipse, and it will be at its maximum around 11:45 a.m.
Don’t miss your chance to see this rare celestial occurrence; you’ll have to wait another eight years before the next one comes around.

FHDC: Humanities Hike with Kansas Humanities Scholars
2023-10-14 14:30 - 16:30 | Konza Prairie Biological Station, 100 Konza Prairie Ln, Manhattan, KS, 66502, United States
During this unique event, six humanities scholars from a wide variety of disciplines will present their personal and professional take on the Flint Hills landscape for participants as they hike through a native tallgrass prairie outside Manhattan.
Each 10-minute-long presentation from individuals as diverse as archaeologists, poets, historians, and indigenous knowledge keepers, will invite participants to reflect on their place on the prairie while in a native prairie setting.
Free thanks to a grant from Humanities Kansas.

Third Thursday
2023-10-19 17:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Manhattan
MANHATTAN, KS – 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Every Third Thursday June – October
Stop by Poyntz Avenue and enjoy the art, cuisine, music and experiences of Third Thursday! The Third Thursday season may only last through summer, but the fun is just beginning. Engaging activities will be available for both young and adult attendees, ensuring that everyone who comes will find something they enjoy.
See you October 19th!

Downtown Open Mic & Talent Shenanigans
2023-10-19 17:00 - 20:00 | Finn’s Neighborhood Pub, 317 Poyntz Ave. Suite A, Manhattan, KS, 66502, United States
Join us during Third Thursday for our, family friendly, Downtown Open Mic and Talent Shenanigans! Come sing your heart out, play an instrument, make us laugh, dance your way down Poyntz Ave or blow our minds with a magic trick! The Box Turtles will emcee this event in front of Finn’s Neighborhood Pub. Sign up begins at 5pm.

Big Air in the Little Apple 3
2023-10-19 17:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Manhattan
Witness or participate in an electrifying spectacle like no other! On October 19th, the very streets of the Little Apple will resonate with the power chords and face-melting solos of…AIR! That’s right, we’re cranking the volume to 11 for the ultimate Air Guitar showdown, and guess what? You can be center stage!
Hosted by the greatest Air Guitar player in the world and honorary-Manhattanite, Nordic Thunder, this epic contest is throwing open its imaginary doors to the public. If you’ve ever dreamt of rock stardom without the hassle of actual instruments, here’s your shot. Sign-ups are NOW OPEN! Prepare to rock. Hard.
Sign Up Here

FHDC: Bison, Beef, & Bourbon
2023-10-19 18:30 - 21:00 | Stanley Stout Center, 2200 Denison Ave., Manhattan, KS, 66502, United States
Join us for an evening of food, fun, and entertainment to benefit the Flint Hills Discovery Center Foundation! Your night begins with a selection of bison and beef heavy hors d’oeuvres from Kite’s Aggieville Draft House. Spice up the evening with signature cocktails made with Mark Nutsch’s Horse Soldier Bourbon made by American Freedom Distillery. A selection of complimentary beer and wine will also be available.
Learn more about and get your tickets for Bison, Beef & Bourbon.
Be sure to bring your smartphone to the event because the silent auction items will only be available for bidding online. We will also have a very special selection of exciting live auction items you won’t want to miss! All event proceeds will benefit educational initiatives at the Discovery Center.

City Commission Candidate Public Forum
2023-10-25 17:30 - 20:00
Wednesday, October 25th at 5:30pm to 7:00pm – The public is invited to attend the Downtown City Commission Candidate Public Forum hosted by the Downtown Manhattan, Inc Board of Directors. The public will have about one hour to ask questions related to Manhattan and the issues we face as a community. The forum is moderated by former Chamber President, Lyle Butler. Candidates will be given questions specific to downtown issues prior to the forum and asked to answer them for the public. Light Hors d’oeuvres and water will be provided along with a cash bar. The forum is being held at Bocker’s II downtown event venue at 221 N. 4th Street. Ample parking is available across the street at 4th and Leavenworth.
When:
Wednesday, October 25th
5:30 PM

Where:
Bockers II Catering, Inc.
221 N. 4th Street
Manhattan, KS 66502

Trick or Treating at the Farmer's Market
2023-10-28 10:00 - 13:00 | Downtown Farmers Market of Manhattan, 3rd & Leavenworth, Manhattan, KS, 66502, United States
Get dressed up and come visit local farmers, bakers & crafters for some extra treats this week! Shopping begins at 8am and Trick or Treating starts at 10am. Event runs till 1pm but Candy and Treats are available until supplies last!

Finn's 6th Anniversary & Annual Halloween Bash
2023-10-28 21:00 | Finn’s Neighborhood Pub, 317 Poyntz Ave. Suite A, Manhattan, KS, 66502, United States
Come celebrate Tanya & Satish’s 6th year of owning Finn’s and their Annual Halloween Bash!!! There will be a costume contest, lots of FREE giveaways and The Box Turtles will be performing live beginning at 9PM. Great drink specials, so come dressed up, grab a drink and party rock. Top costume will be awarded a $100.00 Finn’s gift card and 2nd place will receive Finn’s merchandise, must be present at midnight to win!! 21+, No Cover Charge.

All Treats Day
2023-10-31 16:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Manhattan
Join us Downtown and visit participating businesses for trick-or-treating 4:00-6:00 PM!
Plus J&C Imaging will be offering a FREE digital download of a spooky-themed photo if you bring a non-perishable food item or cash donation to the Manhattan Emergency Shelter.
Trunk or Treat in the First United Methodist Church parking lot from 4pm-6pm.

VIP Gallery Walk with Michael Forsberg
2023-11-03 17:30 - 18:30 | Flint Hills Discovery Center, 315 S. 3rd St., Manhattan, KS, 66502, United States
Experience an intimate evening with award-winning conservation photographer Michael Forsberg, including a private tour of his Great Plains: America’s Lingering Wild exhibit at the Flint Hills Discovery Center.

Enjoy light hors d’oeuvres with a selection of beer and wine.

Tickets are $30 and a limited number are available. Register online, by phone at 785-587-2726, or in person at the Discovery Center.

Plan to stay for Forsberg’s public presentation at 7 p.m.

Pup Crawl on Poyntz
2023-11-04 14:00 - 16:00 | Downtown Manhattan
Bring your pups and walk around to AJ’s, Finn’s & MBC to get tasty beverages and support our non-profit organization, Purple Power Animal Welfare Society. There will be raffle tickets available on site and you can pre-purchase them right now by going online at https://purplepoweraws.ticketspice.com/pup-crawl-on-poynt for a variety of prizes donated by locals and local businesses, one of which being a signed Travis Kelce Jersey!!!
You need not be present to win. AJ’s, Finn’s and MBC will all be donating a portion of their proceeds from sales to PPAWS as well. There will also be pups waiting to be adopted on site.
Come out, have fun and help raise money for a wonderful organization while getting a chance to win some really cool prizes!!

Downtown Art Walk
2023-11-04 17:00 - 20:30 | Downtown Manhattan
For more information check out downtownmhkart.com
Downtown Manhattan, Inc is partnering with Friends of the Konza Prairie, SNW Gallery & Custom Frames, and the K-State College of Architecture, Planning and Design for a fabulous exhibition of art and industrial design.
Join us for the first Downtown Art Walk on November 4th, 2023 at 5pm.

2023 Operation Green Light
2023-11-06 - 2023-11-12 | Downtown Manhattan
America’s counties have a long and proud history of serving our nation’s veterans, a legacy that continues to this day as we work with our federal, state and local partners to ensure that the former service members have access to the resources they need to thrive.
Once again, this Veterans Day, the National Association of Counties (NACo) and the National Association of County Veterans Service Officers (NACVSO) invite the nation’s 3,069 counties, parishes, and boroughs to join Operation Green Light and show support for veterans by lighting our buildings green from November 6-12. By shining a green light, county governments and our residents will let veterans know that they are seen, appreciated and supported.
COUNTIES MATTER FOR VETERANS County Veteran Service Officers (CVSOs) in 29 states are responsible for successfully processing more than $52 billion in compensation, pension, health care and other benefits for veterans each year. Counties across the nation operate Veterans Treatment Courts, through which we can connect justice-involved veterans with programs and benefits that can treat underlying mental health and substance abuse conditions. Counties support veterans’ access to stable housing, employment and education and critical mental health services that treat trauma and prevent suicide.
