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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260526
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260901
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SUMMARY:StoryWalk Downtown 2026
DESCRIPTION:StoryWalk Downtown is here!\n\n\n\nIn partnership with the Manhattan Public Library\, we are proud to bring When Dinosaurs Came With Everything by Elise Broach to our business windows. Grab your littles and explore the world of dinosaurs starting at the library and wandering through our neighborhood. Complete the StoryWalk and return to MPL to claim your rainbow scratch dinosaur!\n\n\n\n\nWhen Dinosaurs Came With Everything will be up through June. How to Make Cherry Pie and See the U.S.A. by Marjorie Priceman will go up in celebration of 250 years of the U.S. July through August. You won’t want to miss either story!
URL:https://downtownmhk.com/event/storywalk-downtown-2026/
LOCATION:Downtown Manhattan
CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Friendly,Free to the public,Kids,Outdoor Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260611
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260720
DTSTAMP:20260709T175322
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T154109Z
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SUMMARY:Crawl Around the World 2026
DESCRIPTION:Are you a fan of our classic 12 Drinks of Christmas Slow Crawl? You’re going to love this one too!\nJune 11th–July 19th\, while the world’s eyes are on the  pitch\, Downtown Manhattan establishments are going global with their internationally inspired exclusive cocktails.\nPick up your passport and make your way through Downtown at your own pace. Try something new and complete your passport. You’ll earn a Crawl Around the World glass to take home as your trophy.\n\nPurchase your $10 passport here: https://form.jotform.com/…/crawl-around-the-world-passport
URL:https://downtownmhk.com/event/crawl-around-the-world-2026/
LOCATION:Downtown Manhattan
CATEGORIES:Adults,Food & Drinks,Outdoor Event,Ticketed event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T130000
DTSTAMP:20260709T175322
CREATED:20260622T155317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T170145Z
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SUMMARY:School Supply Swap @ Arrow Cocktail Lounge
DESCRIPTION:Arrow Sustainability Series: School Supply Swap\nSaturday\, July 11th 10 AM–1 PM | Arrow Event Room \nPrepare for the school year\, bring gently used school supplies and swap them for items you can use. Bring your extra or gently used notebooks\, binders\, pencils\, backpacks\, calculators\, and classroom essentials. As part of our Sustainability Series\, this event encourages reuse\, reduces waste\, and makes back-to-school season more affordable for everyone. \nHow it works:\n• Clean out your backpack\, desk\, classroom\, or supply closet for gently used or extra school supplies\n• Make sure items are functional\, and ready for a new home\n• Bring them to the swap\n• Browse and take home whatever you need for the upcoming school year!
URL:https://downtownmhk.com/event/school-supply-swap/
LOCATION:Arrow Cocktail Lounge\, 418 Poyntz Ave\, Manhattan\, KS\, 66502\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free to the public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260712T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260712T170000
DTSTAMP:20260709T175322
CREATED:20260626T214908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T214908Z
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SUMMARY:Festival of Lights - Christmas in July - Movie Screening
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://downtownmhk.com/event/festival-of-lights-christmas-in-july-movie-screening/
LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn\, 410 S. 3rd St.\, Manhattan\, KS\, 66502\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Family Friendly,Free to the public,Indoor Activity,Kids,Movie
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260714T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260714T203000
DTSTAMP:20260709T175322
CREATED:20260622T170916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T164245Z
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SUMMARY:Drinks & Thinks Presents a Toast to Harry Wareham
DESCRIPTION:Drinks & Thinks Presents: A Toast to Harry Wareham\nTuesday\, July 14th | 7-8:30pm\nJoin Arrow Cocktail Lounge as we mark the anniversary of Harry Wareham’s passing with an evening of history\, remembrance\, and community. Melanie Highsmith of the Riley County Historical Society & Museum will share stories and historical insights about Harry Wareham and his contributions to our community. Members of the Wareham Hall team will provide updates on the building’s ongoing legacy before leading a commemorative champagne toast. Cocktails inspired by the era and champagne flutes will be available for purchase for the toast. This event is FREE and a reservation is required. If you would like to enjoy dinner during the event please arrive early to order your meal. 
URL:https://downtownmhk.com/event/drinks-thinks-presents-a-toast-to-harry-wareham/
LOCATION:Arrow Cocktail Lounge\, 418 Poyntz Ave\, Manhattan\, KS\, 66502\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free to the public,Ticketed event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T200000
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CREATED:20260625T194550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T201602Z
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SUMMARY:Drinks with Dinos
DESCRIPTION:Gather your friends and join us for a prehistoric happy hour! Explore the exhibits\, come face-to-face with dinosaurs\, and enjoy a beer\, wine\, or punch from the cash bar provided by Manhattan Brewing Company!\nAll activities (excluding alcohol) are included with admission or FHDC membership.\nCome-and-go. Pre-registration is not required. Outside food welcome.\nAdults 21+ only. No children will be allowed. Proof of age may be required.
URL:https://downtownmhk.com/event/drinks-with-dinos/
LOCATION:Flint Hills Discovery Center\, 315 S. 3rd St.\, Manhattan\, KS\, 66502\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Food & Drinks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T200000
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CREATED:20260212T214011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T185454Z
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SUMMARY:Third Thursdays in Downtown MHK
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for July 16th as we celebrate America 250 with a fun Little Firecracker Kids Parade!\n🎉 Join us for a fun evening celebrating Art in Downtown! 🎉 \nThird Thursdays in Downtown Manhattan\, bringing fresh energy\, creativity\, and connection to the streets. Each month\, downtown transforms into a lively\, family-friendly celebration of the arts—featuring live performances\, artist demonstrations\, hands-on activities\, and a vibrant maker’s market atmosphere. \n✨ Come one\, come all — friends\, families\, kids\, and curious explorers — for an evening filled with creativity\, local flavor\, and plenty of reasons to linger. \n🎨 Highlights You Won’t Want to Miss! \nJuly’s event is packed with something for everyone — here’s a taste of what’s in store:\n🎶 Live performances all evening— A lineup of talented local musicians\, dancers and will keep the energy going with live performances throughout the event. \n🧱 Build Something Amazing — BHS returns with their fan-favorite interactive Children’s Construction area — get ready to build\, stack\, and create and a fun new clubhouse for kids to help decorate! \n🏙️ Fun for All Ages — The City of MHK is bringing an interactive area designed for kids and adults alike to play and explore together on North 4th street. Touch a Truck with the Forestry Dept\, MHK Airport will host a paper airplane project & the City will provide fun interactive building blocks! \n🎭 Storytime Live — The Actors Theater Group brings imagination to life with performances of beloved children’s stories 6:30 pm on the North side of the Mall Plaza \n🦁 Wild Encounters — Sunset Zoo joins us once again with a hands-on project and a special animal ambassador for up-close encounters. \n🥧 Ther-a-pie Pie Walk Our beloved Cake Walk has received a delicious upgrade! Sponsored by Therapie\, join the fun for a chance to win a pie — the sweetest new tradition on the block @ the SW corner of 4th Street in front of Gaia Salon. Bonus – they will offer $1 off pie slices in house! \n🦸 Broken Cannon Cosplay Activity – WTC partners with Broken Cannon Cosplay for an interactive kids’ activity on the North Corner of the Mall Plaza. \n🤠 Boots\, Beats & Bags — Texas Roadhouse is saddling up with line dancing and cornhole games — y’all don’t want to miss this! \n🎸 Free Concert Alert — We Are the Branches takes the stage for a free concert at Switch Wicked\, kicking off at 6:30 pm. \n \n \nAs a part of Pool House Summer\, We’ll be doing Pool House Pop-ups every Third Thursday! This time around\, we’ll be setting up in the Bodega with tiki cocktails\, gourmet hot dogs and this time the Nachos are making a comeback! Come by from 5-8 on July 16th to experience! \nThird Thursday Art Market at SNW Gallery –\nSummertime is rolling\, and it’s time for another Art Market for 3rd Thursday! We will have a wonderful variety of goods for sale\, and you will find ceramics\, jewelry\, original art\, vanilla extract\, and more!\nThe current roster of featured artists (we may have more added):Flor Widmar – NEW ceramic artist (pictured in banner)Judy Willingham – jewelry (pictured in banner) in fine silver and quality stonesAudrey Etgen – original watercolors and drawingsElene Shushanian – original art\, prints\, decor\, and maybe chocolates!Amy Rintoul – Trufflefaerie vanilla products and jewelry\nDowntown businesses will feature specials\, deals and fun events as part of the evenings activities – \n1419 Mercantile will host Salty Sunflower Designs\, custom and permanent jewelry\nElevated – Open until late – Weekly special deals \nstayed tuned for more business updates as they become available! \nThird Thursdays – May – September | 5–8 PMRight in the heart of Downtown Manhattan – 300 & 400 Sidewalks along Poyntz Ave & along North & South 4th Street \nThere’s truly something for every age and interest — come spend the evening with us downtown! 🎉
URL:https://downtownmhk.com/event/third-thursdays-in-downtown-mhk-2/
LOCATION:Downtown Manhattan
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art,Educational,Family Friendly,Food & Drinks,Fun & Games,Kids,Music,Outdoor Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T200000
DTSTAMP:20260709T175323
CREATED:20260622T170633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T170633Z
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SUMMARY:Pool House Pop-Up at Third Thursday
DESCRIPTION:Pool House Pop-Up at Third Thursday\nThursday\, July 16th | 5-8PM | Arrow Cafe & Bodega\nArrow will be serving up your favorite Pool House treats\, drinks\, and vibes. Stop by and grab a taste of Pool House while you explore downtown!
URL:https://downtownmhk.com/event/pool-house-pop-up-at-third-thursday/
LOCATION:Arrow Cocktail Lounge\, 418 Poyntz Ave\, Manhattan\, KS\, 66502\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food & Drinks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T190000
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CREATED:20260609T155825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T154707Z
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SUMMARY:Downtown MHK Firecracker Bike Parade
DESCRIPTION:It’s America’s 250th birthday and we are celebrating with the most important parade of the summer. The Firecracker Bike Parade is coming to Third Thursday on July 16th. All entries must be decked out in red\, white\, and blue! Decorate your bike\, your wagon\, your scooter\, or your stroller\, bring your little ones downtown for a good old fashioned neighborhood parade. \nKids ages 0–8 are welcome to participate. Siblings up to age 12 may ride along to keep the little ones company. Bikes\, scooters\, wagons\, and strollers are all welcome. No electric rides please\, pedal power only for this one. \nSign up via this link – https://form.jotform.com/marketinghistoricdowntown/firecracker-bike-parade
URL:https://downtownmhk.com/event/downtown-mhk-firecracker-bike-parade/
LOCATION:Downtown Manhattan
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free to the public,Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260721T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260721T210000
DTSTAMP:20260709T175323
CREATED:20260622T181651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T181651Z
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SUMMARY:Plant Bingo @ Arrow Cocktail Lounge
DESCRIPTION:Arrow Cocktail Lounge & Kistner’s Flowers Presents – Plant Bingo\nTuesday\, July 21st | 7-9pm\nJoin Arrow Cocktail Lounge and Kistner’s Flowers for a night of fun that includes bingo\, trivia\, and cocktails.  Play bingo\, answer trivia and win plants! Get your tickets here>>>https://www.exploretock.com/arrow-cocktail-lounge-manhattan/event/613688/plant-bingo-july-21st
URL:https://downtownmhk.com/event/plant-bingo-arrow-cocktail-lounge-2/
LOCATION:Arrow Cocktail Lounge\, 418 Poyntz Ave\, Manhattan\, KS\, 66502\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Fun & Games,Ticketed event
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