Downtown Manhattan Inc.

Bring Brains Trivia
2023-08-30 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Manhattan Brewing Co., 406 Poyntz Ave., Manhattan, KS, 66502, United States
Free team trivia like you’ve never experienced before! Fast-paced and fun with prizes for the top three teams. Up to 5 players per team.

FHDC Aerospace Day
2023-08-26 10:00 - 17:00 | Flint Hills Discovery Center, 315 S. 3rd St., Manhattan, KS, 66502, United States
Blast off at Aerospace Day with the Flint Hills Discovery Center on Saturday, August 26, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This event features fun STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) activities for kids that embrace the world of aviation and space flight.
The Discovery Center is partnering with Kansas State University Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus to bring the high-tech world of aviation to Manhattan. Thanks to a grant from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), admission to the Discovery Center and all activities are free this day.
At Aerospace Day, youth of all ages are invited to:

Pilot a flight simulator
Design and launch rockets
Fly state-of-the-art drones
Perform flight experiments
Create Balsa wood gliders
Meet pilots and engineers
Explore model airplanes
Learn the history of NASA
View and touch real aviation artifacts
Watch model Harry Potter Snitches fly
See the Mission Aerospace temporary exhibit

The first 500 kids will receive a free STEM activity kit.

“Not every kid can see themselves working on state-of-the-art aircraft or rockets that fly into space,” said Sally Dreher, FHDC Curator of Education “That’s why an event like Aerospace Day is so critically important where every child can meet a pilot, technician, or engineer who looks like them and hopefully inspires them to pursue education and a career in the aerospace industry.”
The event will feature various K-State student groups including the Minorities in Aerospace and Technology Club, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, and Society of Women Engineers.
Additional partners include the Kansas State University College of Engineering, the University of Kansas Aerospace Engineering program, DoD Kansas STARBASE, the Combat Air Museum of Topeka, the Eisenhower Presidential Library & Museum, Flint Hills Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 1364, Spirit AeroSystems, and Olsson Engineering.

The Grill to Go and Jinzy Co Food Truck will have lunch available for purchase from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Scarecrow Snowcones will be on-site from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunny 102.5 will be on location with a live remote from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Funding for Aerospace Day comes from a $40,000 Community Anchor grant from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The FHDC was one of only 17 institutions to become a Community Anchor, recognizing it as a local hub to bring NASA STEM and space science to students and families in traditionally underserved areas. Additional details about the NASA grant and a list of all funded projects can be found here: www.nasa.gov/press-release/nasa-selects-21-new-learning-projects-to-engage-students-in-stem.

Manhattan Free Clinic Pickleball Tournament
2023-08-26 10:00 - 14:00 | Anthony Recreation Center, 2415 Browning Ave, Manhattan, KS, 66502, United States
2nd Annual Manhattan Free Clinic Pickleball Tournament & Family Fun Day
Mixed Doubles, Women’s Doubles, and Men’s Doubles
Have fun while supporting the work of the clinic.
Speaking of FUN!
There will be several other activities going on for families and spectators alike.
Giant Jenga
Pickleball photo booth
Shuffleboard
Giant checkers
Corn Hole
Free refreshments
Free Pickleball lessons for beginners after the tournaments.
Signup by August 24 and receive your starting time.

EMAW Elvis @ MBC
2023-08-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Manhattan Brewing Co., 406 Poyntz Ave., Manhattan, KS, 66502, United States
EMAW Elvis is making his debut at MBC. The King’s music with a “Wildcat Twist” makes EMAW Elvis a KSU Fan Favorite!!
