Rally in the valley, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m
Midwest Dream Car Collection, 3007 Anderson Ave.
Water Safari and Water Matters Day, 12pm-4:30pm
Programming dedicated to water.
Sunset Zoo, 2333 Oak Street.
K-State Soccer vs. Missouri State, 1 p.m
Paint and Sip: Daisy, 6 p.m
Also Paint and Sip: Just Bee at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, Paint and Sip: Sunflower at 6:00 p.m. Friday, Kids Kanvas: Foxy at 10:00 a.m. on August 13 and Paint and Sip: Blue Flower at 6:00 p.m p.m. on August 13.
Uncorked Inspiration, 1223 Moro St.
Bonnie and Clyde, 7:30 p.m
The criminal love story, brought to the stage.
Also Sunday at 2pm and August 12th and 13th at 7:30pm.
Manhattan Arts Center, 1520 Poyntz Ave.
All Things Corn, 10am-7pm
Corn Trials, Corn Eating Contest and Corn Hole Tournament for the Boys and Girls Club of Manhattan.
A&H Farm, 1374 Collins Lane.
Ogden Bike Swap, 1-3pm
Bring a rideable bike and take a new one home.
Black Business Month Day Party and Networking, 2-6pm
Goolsby’s, 1212 Bluemont Ave.
Open Trail Days at Prairiewood, 3-6pm
Check in at the Blue Sage Gallery, wear comfortable walking shoes, and bring sunscreen, bug spray, and water if needed.
Prairiewood Retreat and Preserve, 1484 Wildcat Creek Road.
Live Music: The Pages, 6pm
Aunt Mae’s Salon, 616 N. 12th St.
Audition: Little Shop of Horrors, 7-9pm
Most roles are 18 or older. Prepare to dance, sing and read a scene from the show for the audition.
Prepare 16 bars of a song with sheet music for the accompanist. Fill out the audition form in advance.
Manhattan Arts Center, 1520 Poyntz Ave.
Also Tuesday through 6 p.m. and Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Manhattan at The Campus, 1641 Anderson Ave.
K-State College of Business, 1000 N. Manhattan Ave.
Kid’s Camp Mini Sign Workshop, 10 a.m
Also Kid’s Camp Mini Sign Workshop at 1pm Thursday, DIY Porch Planter Workshop at 6:30pm Friday and Saturday DIY Pick Your Project Workshop at 6:30pm August 13th.
Board and Brush, 311 Fort Riley Blvd.
Free laundry for those in need. supplies provided.
Bluemont Hotel, 1212 Bluemont Ave.
Bikes, bands and BBQ. Get stamps on your punch card to qualify for prizes at the final Bike Night in September.
RC McGraws, 2317 Tuttle Creek Blvd.
Live Music: M31 Unplugged, 6pm
AJ’s NY Pizzeria, 301 Poyntz Ave.
Live music: The Church Women, 7 p.m
Tallgrass Tap House, 320 Poyntz Ave.
Vinyl Night: Whiskey Drinkin’ Albums, 7 p.m
Bring themed vinyls for the crowd to enjoy.
Aunt Mae’s Salon, 616 N. 12th St.
Live Music: Robbie Phillips, 7pm
Liquid Art Winery, 1745 Wildcat Creek Road.
K-State Football Trivia, 7-9 p.m
Teams of no more than four people, free to play, prizes for the top three teams.
Manhattan Brewing Company, 406 Poyntz Ave.
Watch a five- to 10-minute science demonstration while you splash about or have a picnic.
Splash Park, Blue Earth Plaza.
Annual flea market, 12pm-7pm
Debit and credit cards accepted, cash or check preferred.
Also 7am-12pm on August 13th.
St Thomas More, 2900 Kimball Ave.
Film screening: “Encanto”, 7 p.m
Bring a blanket, lawn chair, snacks and more. Film begins at dusk.
Sketches, songs and knee-blows in a live music performance.
Also 7:30pm on August 13th and 2pm on August 14th.
The Colombian Theater, 521 Lincoln Ave., Wamego.
Just Tri It Triathlon, 6:30 a.m
Proceeds benefit the Manhattan Soup Kitchen.
Farmer’s Market downtown, 8am-1pm
Third Street and Leavenworth Street.
The Manhattan Card Show, 9am-6pm
Food truck, 70 tables, card scoring and more. No cost entry.
Hilton Garden Inn, 410 S. Third St.
Back-to-School Sip-N Shop, 12-4pm
Also live music with Ryan Klassen at 5pm
456 Wineries, 503 Miller Drive, Wamego.
Live Music: Pink Fuzz and Plastique, 7pm
Ag Press, 1531 Yuma Street.
Live Music: Well Tempered Madness, 7 p.m
CL Hoover Opera House, 135 W. Seventh St.
Live Music: Read Southall Band, 8:30pm
The Hat, 1315 Laramie St.
Summer Reading Program: Oceans of Possibilities.
Reading challenges with prizes for all ages.
Manhattan Public Library, 629 Poyntz Ave.
Full Day Online Stories from the Manhattan Public Library.
Watch pre-recorded stories for kids.
Story Walk Downtown: Mermaid Dreams.
Read a book in the shop windows of various downtown shops.
Site delivery begins at 6:00 p.m. No costs.
Sunday: First Congregational United Church of Christ, 700 Poyntz Ave.
Monday: First Lutheran Church, 930 Poyntz Ave.
Tuesday: First Presbyterian Church, 801 Leavenworth Street.
Wednesday: First United Methodist Church, 612 Poyntz Ave.
Thursday: First Lutheran Church, 930 Poyntz Ave.
Friday: First Lutheran Church, 930 Poyntz Ave.
Saturday: First United Methodist Church, 612 Poyntz Ave.
Hot Breakfast: Tuesday and Friday, 7-8:30 a.m., St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Sixth and Poyntz; Wednesday, 7:30 a.m., First Presbyterian Church, 801 Leavenworth Street.
Flint Hills Discovery Center, 315 S. Third St.
Exhibition: Kansas Land and Sky.
SNW Gallery and Custom Frames, 406 ½ Poyntz Ave.
Exhibit: Warm Fuzzy: Volland.
The Volland Store, 24098 Volland Road, Alma.
Country Dance Class, 7:30 p.m
Grab some boots and learn some new moves. Everyone from beginners to experts is welcome.
RC McGraws Bar and Grill, 2317 Tuttle Creek Blvd.
Takes place in the Bluehills Room next to RC McGraws. Firsthand at 7:00 p.m
RC McGraws Bar and Grill, 2317 Tuttle Creek Blvd.
Car seat checks, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m
For information call: 587-4504.
Manhattan Fire Department, 2000 Denison Ave.