GRAB YOUR HARD HAT AND PUT ON YOUR SAFETY VEST! Plan, renovate, decorate, paint, tile, build, and more at the Flint Hills Discovery Center’s new temporary exhibition, Building Buddies, opening on Saturday, September 20. The Building Buddies exhibition portrays a small community where everyone is busy working on their homes. Different characters, “buddies”, invite young […]
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The 12 Drinks of Christmas Slow Crawl kicks off on November 13th! Participating Downtown establishments are serving up exclusive, holiday-inspired drinks through December 18th. With a whole month to complete your Passport, you can enjoy each location’s festive drink at your own pace. Visit each participating spot, present your Passport to try their exclusive drink, […] SNW's holiday show features works from the region's finest artists Bo Bedilion, James Borger, Allison Bowman, Ann L. Carter, Kim Casebeer, William Counter, Shawn Delker, Bruce Ediger, Greg Fallon, Betsy Forcade, Tim Forcade, Kristin Goering, Virginia Grass Simmons, Teresa Grove, Annie Helmericks-Louder, John Hulsey, George Jerkovich, James S. Jones, Phyll Klima, Cally Krallman, Diane Lawrence,Patricia Barry Levy, John Louder,Carol McCall, […] Capture the Holiday Magic with Santa Claus at Manhattan Town Center Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year at Manhattan Town Center in Manhattan, Kansas — where the holiday spirit comes alive and cherished memories are made. From enchanting décor to heartwarming moments with Santa Claus, every visit is designed to be unforgettable. Dates: November 28 – […] |
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🎨 New Downtown Art Exhibition Join us for our next exhibition opening on Thursday, December 4th Experience “Light & Shadow,” a collaborative exhibit featuring poet Cheryl Savage and artist Kim Belanger, alongside watercolor illustrations by Bridget Bryan. Additionally, explore printmaking works by students of instructor Mary Gordon McFall, showcased in the 409 and Underground Art spaces. […] |
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Event Date: December 5th, 5:30 PM Parade Route: Poyntz Avenue (from 3rd Street & Poyntz Avenue to City Park) *Please note that the 2025 parade will not go down Moro St. For Parade Goers: Where to Watch: The best viewing spots are along Poyntz Avenue from 3rd Street all the way to City Park. Arrive early to […]
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Dec 6 & 7 – 6-7 Party at Manhattan Town Center! Create-your-own holiday hat fun + exclusive 6,7 treats just for the kids (and the cool grownups too!).
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Breakfast with Santa Saturday, December 6, 2025 Once upon a time in cozy Manhattan, Santa came to visit the Discovery Center! Families flocked inside for breakfast and sweet treats. Children […]
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First Saturday Art Market At Switch Wicked Studios 11:00 AM 3:00 PM Google Calendar ICS First Saturday Art Market at Switch Wicked Studios Join us on the first Saturday of every month for the First Saturday Art Market at Switch Wicked Studios! This indoor market showcases local artists working across a variety of styles and mediums—from prints and zines […] |
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Breakfast with Santa Saturday, December 13, 2025 Once upon a time in cozy Manhattan, Santa came to visit the Discovery Center! Families flocked inside for breakfast and sweet treats. Children […] |
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School's Out STEAM Station December 22 & 23 School’s out—creativity is in! Drop by our free, daylong hands-on STEAM station and explore the playful intersection of visual art and math. Perfect for curious kids (and fun-loving grown-ups). 2-D Shape Safari December 22 + 23 | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Museum Atrium | FREE | […] |
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School’s out—creativity is in! Drop by our free, daylong hands-on STEAM station and explore the playful intersection of visual art and math. Perfect for curious kids (and fun-loving grown-ups). Symmetry + 3-D Builder Lab December 29 + 30 | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Museum Atrium | FREE | All Ages Fold and construct paper […] |
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You are cordially invited to ring in the New Year with us at Finn's Pub in beautiful Downtown MHK! Join us from 8 PM to 1 AM for a festive celebration featuring Papa Dom spinning music through the decades. We'll toast to new beginnings with champagne at midnight, making it a night to remember and […] Roaring 20s New Year’s Eve Party Step back in time and ring in the New Year like a true flapper or gentleman of the Jazz Age! Join us for a dazzling night inspired by the glitz, glamour, and bold spirit of the 1920s. Enjoy an evening featuring: Craft Cocktails inspired by the Speakeasy Era Delicious MBC […]
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New Year’s Eve Jr. – The Ultimate Kids’ Countdown Party! Kicks off at 3 PM | Epic Balloon Drop at 5 PM Why should grownups have all the fun? Join […]
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Wednesday, December 31, 2025 It's our annual family-friendly celebration to ring in the New Year. Party the night away with food, music, fun, and our iconic balloon drop at Kids' […] |