By Emily Porter/Manhattan Mercury
Put Fido on a leash and take him to celebrate the closing of the City Park Waterpark for the season this Sunday.
The city will host Pet Poolooza, where vaccinated and licensed dogs can swim and play in the pool. There will also be vendors selling pet related products, like treats or pet accessories. The entry fee is $7 per human, and the event starts at 1 p.m.
Here’s a look at some local events in the area this weekend.
THURSDAY
Nathan Page’s Underground Guitar Pull, 7 p.m.
Cost: $5, auntiemaes.com.
Auntie Mae’s Parlor, 616 N. 12th St.
Trivia, 7 p.m.
Teams of up to five players. No cost.
Manhattan Brewing Company, 406 Poyntz Ave.
FRIDAY
Blood Drive, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
For appointment times: redcrossblood.org.
Kansas State University Foundation, 1800 Kimball Ave.
Thinking in Color: Ravis Marak reception, 5:30 p.m.
Midtown Art Space, 116 S. Fourth St.
Paint and Sip: Tree Swing, 6 p.m.
Also Paint and Sip: Moon Falls at 6 p.m. Saturday and Paint and Sip: Ocean Sunset at 4 p.m. Sunday.
Tickets: uncorkedinspiration.simpletix.com. Bring your own beverage.
Uncorked Inspiration, 1223 Moro St.
’80s Night, 6 p.m.
Live music, prizes for best dressed and more.
Manhattan Brewing Company, 406 Poyntz Ave.
K-State Soccer vs Arkansas, 7 p.m.
Buser Family Park.
Paint and Sip, 7 p.m.
Tickets online.
Ellen’s Planted Tea, 716 N. Manhattan Ave.
SATURDAY
Leonardville Hullabaloo, all day.
BBQ contest, pancake feed, car and motorcycle show and more.
Full schedule: Leonardville PRIDE Facebook page, facebook.com/leonardvillepride.
Leonardville
Manhattan Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Third and Leavenworth streets.
MHK Community Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
American Legion.
Just Tri It Youth Triathlon, 8 a.m.
Triathlon for ages five to 14.
Registration: jtimhk.com
City Park Pool, City Park.
Friends of Sunset Zoo: Pool Party, 9 a.m.
Friends of Sunset Zoo members can swim at Northview Pool for free from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Northview Pool, 510 Griffith Drive.
Melanin Market, 3:30-7 p.m.
Handcrafted goods, soul food and more.
RSVP: bit.ly/melaninmarket24
Union Hall, 328 Poyntz Ave.
Live music: Surfield, 8 p.m.
Auntie Mae’s Parlor, 616 N. 12th St.
Live music: Undercover, 9 p.m.
McGraws Bar and Grill, 2317 Tuttle Creek Blvd.
SUNDAY
Pet Poolooza, 1-4 p.m.
Dogs wanting to swim must be up to date on vaccines and be properly licensed.
Admission: $7 per human.
City Park Waterpark.
Fun with Sunset Zoo: Hands-on Discovery Program for Kids, 3 p.m.
Sunset Zoo will be on hand with a live animal and share information about the animal.
Tickets: liquidartwinery.com.
Liquid Art Winery, 1745 Wildcat Creek Road.
