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SUMMARY:StoryWalk® Downtown: Pete the Cat
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAs you stroll\, you’ll discover each page of the story displayed in the windows of participating downtown businesses. Follow the path\, read along\, and enjoy a little literary magic woven into the streets of Manhattan. A virtual map will help guide you on your way. \n🌟 Once you’ve reached the final page\, stop by the library’s Children’s Room to claim a small prize and celebrate your journey through story and city. \nCo-sponsored by the Manhattan Public Library.
URL:https://downtownmhk.com/event/storywalk-downtown-pete-the-cat/
LOCATION:Downtown Manhattan
CATEGORIES:Kids
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ORGANIZER;CN="Manhattan Public Library":MAILTO:refstaff@mhklibrary.org
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SUMMARY:Flint Hills Festival
DESCRIPTION:Experience the culture and beauty of the Flint Hills at our annual community festival\, held each year on the first Saturday in May. \nLive entertainment\, food trucks\, children’s activities\, community groups\, and more are all on display at this celebration of our beautiful region! \nWe are now accepting applications for partners\, food trucks\, and wineries.
URL:https://downtownmhk.com/event/flint-hills-festival/
LOCATION:Blue Earth Plaza\, Colorado St.\, Manhattan\, KS\, 66502\, United States
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SUMMARY:Third Thursday: Be Happy
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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 ages. Our Brain Station area sponsored by Wonder Workshop will  be featured at AJ’s Patio for the kids. Sunset Zoo will host an Art project involving painted canvases that will be on display at the Zoo when completed\, sidewalk chalk station. Bourbon & Baker’s Cake Walk is at 6:30pm\, Back once again this year will be our interactive “paint-by-number” window murals featuring works of Monet. All events are from 5-8pm\, outside! \nBusiness Showcase\nVillage Geek – Learn to play board games and snag some coffee and merch! \nTallgrass Taphouse – Mini Beer Classes\, each half hour on the Patio – 5:30\, 6:30 & 7:30 pm – First come\, first serve – approx 15 min each \nSwitch Wicked – Switch Wicked Studios print your own tote event. \nFinn’s Neighborhood Pub – Drink specials – $12 Domestic 60oz pitchers & $16 Premium 60oz pitchers – Music at 8pm Nirvana Hope w Dezi M. \nManhattan Brewing Co – Featuring “Kill the Pils:\, tapping last keg of Matka Piv Czech Pilsner\, – Trivia 7pm – Jammin Jamaican Food Truck at 6pm \nFlight Crew Coffee Featuring Becky Nester with Permanent Jewlery \nThe Boutique – OPEN LATE and Customer Favorite Third Thursday Threads rack outside 75% off! \nFurnish – OPEN LATE until 8pm \nBLiNG – OPEN LATE until 8pm \nFragrant Blends – OPEN LATE until 8pm with Giveaways \nBrown’s Shoe Fit – Birkenstock Shoe Party with a chance to win a Birkenstock shoe Giveaway all day & snacks & drinks \nRevelry Thread Co. – OPEN LATE until 8pm\, sale rack on sidewalk with BOGO 50% off \nTherapie – The Pie Cart will be open until 8pm – $1 off pie slices! Celebrating 1 year with Hungry Chickpea! \nRiver Heights Yarn Co. – OPEN LATE until 8pm \nFlint Hills Antiques & Crafts – OPEN LATE until 8pm \nGaia Salon – will feature a fun sensory experience so be sure to step inside! \nArrow Cocktail Lounge – Live Jazz @The Lounge – 7:00 – 9:00 pm \n 
URL:https://downtownmhk.com/event/third-thursday/
LOCATION:Downtown Manhattan
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SUMMARY:Third Thursday Art Market at SNW Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Meet guest artists Ginny Young & Kim Moir. \nBrowse SNW’s ever-changing selection \nof original work from \nthe very best regional artists.
URL:https://downtownmhk.com/event/third-thursday-art-market-at-snw-gallery/
LOCATION:SNW Gallery\, 328 Poyntz Ave\, Manhattan\, Kansas\, 66502
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:Switch Wicked Open House - Print A Tote
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special open house at Switch Wicked Studios during the Third Thursday festivities! \nFrom 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). \nThe whole area will be filled with creative displays as you stroll through Poyntz on what promises to be a beautiful evening. Don’t miss out!
URL:https://downtownmhk.com/event/switch-wicked-open-house-print-a-tote/
LOCATION:Switch Wicked\, 413 Poyntz Ave\, Manhattan\, KS\, 66502\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:Trivia with Trivial Zombies
DESCRIPTION:Featuring “Kill the Pils:\, tapping last keg of Matka Piv Czech Pilsner \nTeam Trivia with Trivial Zombies at 7 pm\, \nJammin Jamaican food truck at 6 pm\, \n20% off for Teachers and School Staff
URL:https://downtownmhk.com/event/trivia-with-trivial-zombies/
LOCATION:Manhattan Brewing Co.\, 406 Poyntz Ave.\, Manhattan\, KS\, 66502\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trivia
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SUMMARY:Nirvana Hope w/ Dezi Live @ Finn's!
DESCRIPTION:Nirvana Hope is returning to Finn’s Neighborhood Pub on May 15th with local talent Dezi!\nGrab a drink and end your Third Thursday with some sweet\, sweet local music.\nWe’re bringing our own original jams as well as some 90s tunes you know and love\, so grab your besties and come hang with us and as always\, there is NO COVER 
URL:https://downtownmhk.com/event/nirvana-hope-w-dezi-live-finns/
LOCATION:Finn’s Neighborhood Pub\, 317 Poyntz Ave. Suite A\, Manhattan\, KS\, 66502\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Tiny Titans: Dinosaur Eggs and Babies at The Flint Hills Discovery Center Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:The Flint Hills Discovery Center (FHDC) opens its newest temporary exhibit on Saturday\, May 24. \nTiny 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. \nThis remarkable hands-on exhibition includes an amazing collection of dinosaur eggs and nests from all over the globe – including those of each of the major plant and meat-eating dinosaur groups. \nInterpretive panels\, artwork\, informational videos\, and more make this exhibit educational and fun for all ages. \nGuests can uncover their inner paleontologist through a series of interactive stations including: \n\nJurassic play land kids area\nDinosaur dress up fun\nReal touchable dinosaur fossils\nBuild-a-bone puzzle\nTriceratops sculpture photo-ops\n\n“Bring the whole family to meet the young stars of our new dinosaur exhibit Tiny Titans: Dinosaur Eggs and Babies!”\, said Stephen Bridenstine\, Flint Hills Discovery Center Director. “Kids and parents alike will love this hands-on prehistoric adventure that combines real dinosaur fossils with fun dinosaur dress-up\, games\, and puzzles. It truly has something for the dinosaur-lover in all of us!”\n\nTiny Titans: Dinosaur Eggs and Babies is developed by Silver Plume Exhibitions\, LLC and is made possible through local support from Visit Manhattan Kansas\, the Capitol Federal Foundation\, and the Flint Hills Discovery Center Foundation. \nTiny Titans: Dinosaur Eggs and Babies is open during regular hours from May 24 to September 7\, 2025. Regular admission rates apply.
URL:https://downtownmhk.com/event/tiny-titans-dinosaur-eggs-and-babies-at-the-flint-hills-discovery-center-exhibit/
LOCATION:Flint Hills Discovery Center\, 315 S. 3rd St.\, Manhattan\, KS\, 66502\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids
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SUMMARY:Live Music at Flight Crew Coffee
DESCRIPTION:Come start your Saturday morning with some live music!
URL:https://downtownmhk.com/event/live-music-at-flight-crew-coffee/
LOCATION:Flight Crew Coffee\, 423 Poyntz Ave\, Manhattan\, KS\, 66502\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Mads Christensen: Artist Talk\, “Light as Medium: Beyond Illumination”
DESCRIPTION:FREE museum admission with registration\, Saturday\, May 31\, 4-5 p.m \nJoin 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 fuse digital and traditional artistic expression. Trained as an engineer and software architect\, Christensen devises custom software code that allows him to paint with light\, in order to convey a unique emotional experience to the viewer. This illustrated talk will conclude with a tour of the exhibition on the Museum’s 2nd floor\, offering insights into Christensen’s influences and vision. FREE with museum general admission. Space is limited\, please register in advance. Members: You must log into the website before registering online in order to receive your free admission.
URL:https://downtownmhk.com/event/mads-christensen-artist-talk-light-as-medium-beyond-illumination/
LOCATION:Museum of Art and Light\, 316 Pierre St.\, Manhattan\, KS\, 66502\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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