From May through July, Downtown Manhattan invites you on a magical reading adventure through the heart of our neighborhood. Begin your journey at the Manhattan Public Library’s north windows at 629 Poyntz Avenue, where Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes by Eric Litwin begins. As you stroll, you’ll discover each page of the […]
Experience the culture and beauty of the Flint Hills at our annual community festival, held each year on the first Saturday in May. Live entertainment, food trucks, children's activities, community groups, and more are all on display at this celebration of our beautiful region! We are now accepting applications for partners, food trucks, and wineries.
Welcome to Downtown Manhattan’s most exciting series of community events! On the Third Thursday of each month from May to September, downtown transforms into a street faire and maker’s market. The theme for this month's Third Thursday is BE "Happy." Spring is in the air and we will focus on family fun activities for all […]
Meet guest artists Ginny Young & Kim Moir. Browse SNW's ever-changing selection of original work from the very best regional artists.
Join us for a special open house at Switch Wicked Studios during the Third Thursday festivities! From 5–8 PM, enjoy our beloved Tote Flash Sale—grab a voucher, then head upstairs to hand print a custom design on your new tote (with staff ready to help). The whole area will be filled with creative displays as […]
The Flint Hills Discovery Center (FHDC) opens its newest temporary exhibit on Saturday, May 24. Tiny Titans: Dinosaur Eggs and Babies invites visitors to take a rare and exciting look at the life of dinosaurs through their eggs, nests and young. This remarkable hands-on exhibition includes an amazing collection of dinosaur eggs and nests from all over […]
FREE museum admission with registration, Saturday, May 31, 4-5 p.m Join us in Classroom One for a special one-hour talk with exhibiting artist Mads Christensen, who will discuss his artistic practice and body of work. The exhibition, “Exploring Perception: Mads Christensen and the Experience of Color, Form, and Light,” showcases a selection of two- and three-dimensional artworks that […]
