Downtown Manhattan Inc.

Kids in the Kitchen
2024-06-13 - 2024-08-01 | Hy-Vee, 601 3rd Place, Manhattan, KS, 66502, United States
Join your Hy-Vee Wellness Team for a fun-filled summer of delicious culinary eats! Participants will work together to prepare recipes while learning useful culinary skills. Attend only specific dates OR select “Whole Camp Discount” to receive our discounted summer offer. Must pre-register through eventbrite. By the end of camp children will:

Feel confident with basic kitchen skills
Become more adventurous with new foods
Know how to shop like a pro
Have a new arsenal of go-to recipes to make at home

Participants will work towards the Hy-Vee Super Chef Certification which will be obtained at the completion of camp! Join us for camp time at Manhattan Hy-Vee (601 N 3rd Place, Manhattan Kansas) on the 2nd Floor of Hy-Vee in our Club Room. Recommended for ages 4-10 but children of all ages are welcome to attend. Parents are welcome to stay or go. Great time to grab a Starbucks drink or shop…or both! CAMP SCHEDULE IS 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM on the Following Days:

Thursday June 13th
Thursday June 20th
Thursday June 27th
Wednesday July 3rd
Thursday July 11th
Thursday July 18th
Thursday July 25th
Thursday August 1st

Questions?! Kristi Sanders (785)-370-3394 or Kristi.Sanders@hy-vee.com https://www.eventbrite.com/e/manhattan-hy-vee-kids-in-the-kitchen-camp-tickets-912302781177

Wing Wars @ MBC
2024-06-08 17:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Manhattan Brewing Co., 406 Poyntz Ave., Manhattan, KS, 66502, United States
Manhattan’s only chicken wing competition is coming and you do not want to miss this inaugural event! Featuring restaurants from Manhattan, find out who has the best wings in MHK.
Ticket are $10.00 and come with 10 wing tickets: 1 wing = 1 ticket. Additional wing tickets cam be purchased for $1.00 per wing ticket on the day of the event.

Downtown Farmers Market
2024-06-08 08:00 - 13:00, 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 | 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.

Yak and Yarn at MPL
2024-06-03 13:00 - 15:30 | Manhattan Public Library, 629 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS, 66502, United States
Socialize with fellow knitting and crocheting enthusiasts at the Manhattan Public Library! All levels of experience welcome. Work on your yarn and textile projects and craft with others.
Mondays 1-3:30pm.
This program is intended for adults and teens. To maintain an environment tailored to this audience, young children are not permitted to attend.

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.

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!!!
