Pickleball & rec
June 12 to 14, 2026
Tournament weekend
Wichita · Wichita, KS
Pickleball & rec
Picklemania Wichita Pickleball Tournament
Wichita
Watch or play in this three-day sanctioned pickleball tournament in mid-June.
Pickleball
Events in Wichita, KS
60 upcoming events near Wichita — concerts, theater, markets, library programs and more. Free to browse; each links to the source.
Community & civic
June 18 to 21, 2026
8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
McAdams Park · Wichita, KS
Community & civicFree
JuneteenthICT Celebration
McAdams Park
Join four days of free community celebration at McAdams Park honoring Juneteenth with music, food and culture.
OutdoorsBring the grandkids
Classes & arts
June 25, 2026
Evening class
Mark Arts, Wichita · Wichita, KS
Classes & arts
Culinary Arts: Festa di Verdure Veggie Fest Italian Dinner
Mark Arts, Wichita
Cook and savor a vegetable-forward Italian dinner with Chef Roberto Bernardinello at this culinary workshop.
Classes and talksFood and wineIndoors
Classes & arts
June 25 to 27, 2026
Multi-day workshop
Mark Arts, Wichita · Wichita, KS
Classes & arts
Artisan Academy: Oil Painting Starting Methods From Photos
Mark Arts, Wichita
Spend three days learning to start oil paintings from your own photos in this in-depth painting workshop.
Classes and talksIndoors
Classes & arts
June 27, 2026
Single session
Mark Arts, Wichita · Wichita, KS
Classes & arts
Make Your Mark: Van Gogh's Wheat Field with Cypresses
Mark Arts, Wichita
Paint your own take on a Van Gogh masterpiece in this approachable single-session art class.
Arts and craftsIndoors
Lifelong learning
July 10, 2026
6:15 to 8 p.m.
Wichita Art Museum · Wichita, KS
Lifelong learningFree
WAM Nights: Intro to Art-looking in the Galleries with Erick
Wichita Art Museum
Learn how to really look at a painting in this free, guided gallery session for curious adults.
Arts and craftsIndoors
Music & concerts
July 17, 2026
6 to 8 p.m.
Wichita Art Museum · Wichita, KS
Music & concertsFree
WAM Nights: Music in the Great Hall
Wichita Art Museum
Enjoy free live music filling the museum's Great Hall on a relaxed Friday evening.
MusicIndoors
Community & civic
July 23 to August 1, 2026
Wichita, KS
Community & civic
NBC World Series baseball
The National Baseball Congress World Series brings amateur and semipro teams to Wichita for more than a week of games. It is a long-running summer tradition in the city.
Bring the grandkids
Pickleball & rec
July 24 to 26, 2026
Three-day pass
Wichita · Wichita, KS
Pickleball & rec
PickleCon 2026
Wichita
Spend three days with open play courts, demo courts and a vendor floor at this pickleball convention with an access pass.
Pickleball
Classes & arts
July 31, 2026
6 to 8:30 p.m.
Wichita Art Museum · Wichita, KS
Classes & artsFree
WAM Nights: Pop-Up Party Collidoscope Edition
Wichita Art Museum
Celebrate the de la Torre Brothers' Collidoscope exhibition at a lively free pop-up party with art and atmosphere.
Arts and craftsIndoors
Community & civic
September 11 to 13, 2026
Fri 6 to 9 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sun 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wichita, KS
Community & civicFree
Autumn & Art at Bradley Fair
This free fine-art fair at Bradley Fair draws painters, sculptors and makers for a fall weekend by the water. Hours run Friday evening, all day Saturday and Sunday afternoon.
Arts and craftsBring the grandkids
Theater & film
September 12, 2026
Evening
Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center · Wichita, KS
Theater & film
Les Miserables - Wichita
Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center
See the touring production of the beloved musical Les Miserables at Century II.
Arts and craftsIndoors
Tastings
September 12, 2026
6 p.m. to midnight
Sedgwick County Zoo · Wichita, KS
Tastings
Zoobilee FUN-raiser
Sedgwick County Zoo
Sip drinks and sample bites from local establishments with live music at the zoo's wildest grown-up fundraiser.
MusicBring the grandkids
Food festivals
September 26, 2026
Starts noon
Wichita, KS
Food festivals
Wagonmasters Downtown Chili Cookoff
Teams set up along Douglas Avenue and you pay $5 to taste your way down the block. It is a fundraiser for the Wagonmasters' Good Life Grant program and starts around noon.
Food and wineBring the grandkids
Theater & film
October 15 to 18, 2026
Wichita, KS
Theater & film
Tallgrass Film Festival
Tallgrass screens independent films around Wichita over four days each October, with passes and single tickets from about $10. It is the city's main film event.
Arts and craftsOutdoorsIndoorsBring the grandkids
Food festivals
October 17, 2026
Starts 5 p.m.
Century II Convention Hall · Wichita, KS
Food festivals
45th Annual Wichita Asian Festival
Century II Convention Hall
Sample Asian cuisines and watch cultural performances at the 45th annual celebration of Wichita's Asian communities.
Food and wineOutdoorsBring the grandkids
Theater & film
Daily, ongoing
Multiple showtimes
Exploration Place · Wichita, KS
Theater & filmHappens regularly
Exploration Place dome shows and laser shows
Exploration Place
Settle into the dome for an immersive Kansas experience or a Lasers of Oz show at Kansas' premier science center.
Arts and craftsIndoors
Music & concerts
Sundays (e.g. May 31 and June 15, 2026)
Afternoon to evening
Wichita Brewing Co. Delano · Wichita, KS
Music & concertsFreeHappens regularly
Abrewstic Sundays at Wichita Brewing Co.
Wichita Brewing Co. Delano
Sip a local pour and catch live music from area artists at the brewery's recurring Sunday sessions.
MusicFood and wine
Markets
Saturdays, April through October 2026
7 a.m. to noon
Sedgwick County Extension Office, 7001 W. 21st St. N. · Wichita, KS
MarketsFreeHappens regularly
Kansas Grown! Farmers Market (West Wichita)
Sedgwick County Extension Office, 7001 W. 21st St. N.
Browse local meats, flowers, produce and handmade goods every Saturday morning at the 21st and Ridge market.
Food and wineOutdoors
Theater & film
Thursday, September 17, 2026
7 p.m.
Orpheum Theatre · Wichita, KS
Theater & film
Citizen Kane - Orpheum Anniversary Film Series
Orpheum Theatre
Watch Orson Welles' Citizen Kane as the film series returns home to the restored Orpheum Theatre.
Arts and craftsIndoors
Food festivals
Summer 2026
All day
Derby, near Wichita · Wichita, KS
Food festivals
Smoke on the Plains Derby BBQ & Music Fest
Derby, near Wichita
Dig into barbecue from hot grills with cold beer and live music at this summer BBQ festival just outside the city.
MusicOutdoorsBring the grandkids
Music & concerts
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
8:30 to 10 p.m.
Crossroad Construction Kennedy Plaza Concert Stage · Wichita, KS
Music & concerts
Jake Owen at Riverfest
Crossroad Construction Kennedy Plaza Concert Stage
Catch country mainstay Jake Owen headline the Kennedy Plaza stage during Riverfest, included with your festival button.
MusicOutdoorsBring the grandkids
Theater & film
Thursday, August 20, 2026
7 p.m.
Century II Mary Jane Teall Theater · Wichita, KS
Theater & film
Amelie - Orpheum Anniversary Film Series
Century II Mary Jane Teall Theater
Enjoy the whimsical French favorite Amelie on the big screen in the monthly Orpheum film series.
Arts and craftsIndoors
Tastings
Summer 2026
Afternoon
Heartland Credit Union Arena · Wichita, KS
Tastings
Air Capital Bacon, Bourbon & Brews Festival
Heartland Credit Union Arena
Vote for the best beer and bacon dish, add on a bourbon tasting and enjoy live music from the Roy Isern Band.
MusicFood and wineOutdoorsBring the grandkids
Senior programs
Ongoing, year-round
Daytime hours
Four Wichita senior centers · Wichita, KS
Senior programsHappens regularly
Senior Services of Wichita center programs
Four Wichita senior centers
Join pickleball, dance, crafts, computer classes, bingo and more for a $35 annual membership across four senior centers for those 55 and up.
PickleballDance and fitness
Markets
Saturdays, April through December
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Wichita, KS
MarketsFreeHappens regularly
Old Town Farm & Art Market on Saturdays
Every Saturday morning the Old Town market fills with produce, baked goods, flowers, handmade art and live music. It runs weekly from April into the third week of December and admission is free.
MusicOutdoors
Classes & arts
First Friday monthly (next June 5, 2026)
Evening
Downtown Wichita galleries · Wichita, KS
Classes & artsFreeHappens regularly
First Friday Gallery Crawl
Downtown Wichita galleries
Stroll free gallery openings across downtown on the first Friday of every month, with artist demos and live music at many stops.
Arts and craftsMusicIndoors
Markets
Saturdays, April 4 to December 2026
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Old Town, 835 East 1st Street North · Wichita, KS
MarketsFreeHappens regularly
Old Town Farm & Art Market
Old Town, 835 East 1st Street North
Shop Wichita's signature Saturday market in historic Old Town for farm-fresh produce, baked goods and handmade art.
Food and wineOutdoors
Classes & arts
First week of every month
Once a week, 2 hours, for 4 weeks
Wichita Pottery, 300 N Meridian · Wichita, KS
Classes & artsHappens regularly
Wichita Pottery monthly classes
Wichita Pottery, 300 N Meridian
Get your hands in the clay with four-week pottery classes that start the first week of each month at this working studio.
Arts and craftsIndoors
Pickleball & rec
Ongoing weekly schedule
Various times
Courts across the Wichita area · Wichita, KS
Pickleball & recFreeHappens regularly
Greater Wichita Area Pickleball Open Play
Courts across the Wichita area
Drop in for open pickleball play at courts all over the metro using the sortable area-wide open play schedule.
Pickleball
Senior programs
Ongoing, year-round
Various
Wichita recreation centers · Wichita, KS
Senior programsHappens regularly
Wichita Park & Rec Senior Recreation / Golden Age Club
Wichita recreation centers
Stay active and social through the city's senior recreation programs and Golden Age Clubs built for older adults.
Outdoors
Theater & film
Thursday, July 16, 2026
7 p.m.
Century II Mary Jane Teall Theater · Wichita, KS
Theater & film
Shaft - Orpheum Anniversary Film Series
Century II Mary Jane Teall Theater
Catch the 1971 classic Shaft on the big screen in the Orpheum's monthly anniversary film series.
Arts and craftsIndoors
Pickleball & rec
Mondays and Wednesdays
9 to 11 a.m.
Wichita Park and Recreation · Wichita, KS
Pickleball & recHappens regularly
Pickleball Introduction for Adults
Wichita Park and Recreation
Learn the rules and fundamentals of pickleball in a beginner-friendly morning session with Wichita Park and Rec.
PickleballOutdoors
Music & concerts
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Evening
INTRUST Bank Arena · Wichita, KS
Music & concerts
Jason Aldean at INTRUST Bank Arena
INTRUST Bank Arena
Catch country headliner Jason Aldean live at the downtown arena.
Music
Theater & film
Thursday, June 18, 2026
7 p.m.
Century II Mary Jane Teall Theater · Wichita, KS
Theater & film
Raiders of the Lost Ark - Orpheum Anniversary Film Series
Century II Mary Jane Teall Theater
See Indiana Jones on the big screen as the Orpheum's monthly classic-film series rolls on while the theatre is restored.
Arts and craftsIndoors
Outdoors & nature
Tuesdays in July 2026
9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Sedgwick County Zoo, 5555 W. Zoo Blvd. · Wichita, KS
Outdoors & natureHappens regularly
Twilight Tuesdays at Sedgwick County Zoo
Sedgwick County Zoo, 5555 W. Zoo Blvd.
Beat the heat with extended evening zoo hours and a discounted $10 admission every Tuesday in July.
Hiking and natureOutdoorsBring the grandkids
Lifelong learning
Summer and fall 2026 terms
In-person classes 1 to 3 p.m.
Wichita State University · Wichita, KS
Lifelong learningFreeHappens regularly
Wichita State University Lifelong Learning courses (60+)
Wichita State University
Take lecture-based courses in history, art, science and literature free for Kansans 60 and older through WSU's Lifelong Learning program.
Classes and talksIndoors
Music & concerts
Thursday, June 18, 2026
7 p.m.
INTRUST Bank Arena · Wichita, KS
Music & concerts
Luke Bryan: Word On The Street Tour
INTRUST Bank Arena
See country superstar Luke Bryan headline the arena on his Word On The Street Tour.
Music
Lifelong learning
Ongoing, weekly
Various
Wichita Public Library branches · Wichita, KS
Lifelong learningFreeHappens regularly
Wichita Public Library events and classes
Wichita Public Library branches
Drop in for free book clubs, technology classes, films and lectures listed on the library's rolling events calendar.
Classes and talksIndoors
Classes & arts
Thursdays, ongoing series
6 to 8 p.m.
Botanica, The Wichita Gardens · Wichita, KS
Classes & artsHappens regularly
Mah Jongg in the Garden
Botanica, The Wichita Gardens
Learn American Mah Jongg rules and strategy from veteran local instructors in a relaxed garden setting.
GardeningOutdoorsIndoors
Music & concerts
Tuesdays in June 2026 (June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30)
Patio opens 5:30 p.m., music 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Botanica, The Wichita Gardens · Wichita, KS
Music & concertsHappens regularly
Twilight Tunes on the Terrace at Botanica
Botanica, The Wichita Gardens
Bring a chair and enjoy live bands like MoodSwingz, Prairie Smoke and Lucky People on the garden terrace each Tuesday evening in June.
GardeningOutdoors
Outdoors & nature
Now open, 2026 season
Daily 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Botanica, The Wichita Gardens · Wichita, KS
Outdoors & nature
Origami in the Garden sculpture exhibition
Botanica, The Wichita Gardens
Wander the gardens among monumental metal origami sculptures by Santa Fe artists Jennifer and Kevin Box, with a call-in audio tour.
GardeningOutdoors
Community & civic
Saturday, June 13, 2026
7 to 11 p.m.
Old Cowtown Museum, 1865 W. Museum Blvd. · Wichita, KS
Community & civic
Old Cowtown Museum evening event
Old Cowtown Museum, 1865 W. Museum Blvd.
Step back into the 1870s for an after-hours event at Wichita's living-history Cowtown Museum.
IndoorsBring the grandkids
Classes & arts
Fridays, ongoing
Open until 9 p.m.
Wichita Art Museum · Wichita, KS
Classes & artsFreeHappens regularly
WAM Nights (every Friday after-hours)
Wichita Art Museum
The museum stays open free every Friday night with a rotating mix of artist talks, live music and artmaking.
MusicIndoors
Tastings
Monday, June 15, 2026
6 p.m.
Auburn Spirits, Towne East Square · Wichita, KS
Tastings
Educational Wine Tasting with Jordan from Handcrafted
Auburn Spirits, Towne East Square
Taste through a curated flight and pick up wine knowledge with Jordan from Handcrafted at this evening tasting.
Food and wine
Tastings
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Evening
Old Town, Wichita · Wichita, KS
Tastings
Midwest Winefest 2026: Sip, Savor, and Support
Old Town, Wichita
Sip and savor wines while supporting the Guadalupe Health Foundation at this Old Town tasting benefit.
Food and wine
Music & concerts
Saturday, July 25, 2026
Evening
INTRUST Bank Arena · Wichita, KS
Music & concerts
Bryan Adams at INTRUST Bank Arena
INTRUST Bank Arena
Hear rock favorites from Bryan Adams in concert at the arena.
Music
Tastings
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Evening
Auburn Spirits, Wichita · Wichita, KS
Tastings
Educational Wine Tasting at Auburn Spirits (West)
Auburn Spirits, Wichita
Sample and learn about wines at a guided educational tasting on Wichita's west side.
Food and wine
Community & civic
Summer 2026
Evening
Wichita · Wichita, KS
Community & civic
Wichita Water Lantern Festival
Wichita
Decorate and float a glowing lantern on the water at this serene summer evening festival.
OutdoorsBring the grandkids
Music & concerts
Sunday, June 21, 2026
7:30 p.m.
INTRUST Bank Arena · Wichita, KS
Music & concerts
Weird Al Yankovic: Bigger & Weirder 2026 Tour
INTRUST Bank Arena
Laugh and sing along as Weird Al brings his Bigger & Weirder tour to the arena.
Music
Community & civic
Summer 2026
All day
Wichita · Wichita, KS
Community & civic
Wichita Pride Festival
Wichita
Celebrate the LGBTQ community at Wichita's annual summer Pride festival with music, vendors and entertainment.
OutdoorsBring the grandkids
Food festivals
Last Friday monthly (June 26, July, Aug, Sept 25, Oct 30, 2026)
5 to 9:30 p.m.
Wichita Boathouse, 515 S. Wichita · Wichita, KS
Food festivalsFreeHappens regularly
Final Friday Downtown Food & Booze Truck Rally
Wichita Boathouse, 515 S. Wichita
Graze your way through local food trucks like Jive Turkey BBQ and Big Granny's with drinks and local makers at the riverside Boathouse.
Food and wineBring the grandkids
Music & concerts
Final Fridays through October
Wichita, KS
Music & concertsFreeHappens regularly
FR3EDM music jam on Final Fridays
On the last Friday of the month through October, the city hosts a free, free-flowing music jam from the FR3EDM crew. It is a relaxed, no-ticket way to hear live music.
Music
Music & concerts
Friday, July 3, 2026
8 p.m.
Central Standard Brewing · Wichita, KS
Music & concerts
Dustin Arbuckle & the Damnations at Central Standard Brewing
Central Standard Brewing
Hear blues-rooted local favorites Dustin Arbuckle & the Damnations play a summer night at the brewery.
MusicFood and wine
Markets
Recurring, check the market for current days
1709 W Douglas , Wichita, Kansas 67213 · Wichita, KS
MarketsHappens regularly
Delano Neighborhood Market
1709 W Douglas , Wichita, Kansas 67213
Open: August to September; <br>Available Products: Fresh fruits;Fresh vegetables;Baked goods;Canned or preserved fruits/vegetables;Coffee/tea;Crafts/woodworking items;Eggs;Honey;Prepared foods;Red/oth
Food and wineWeeklyOutdoors
Lifelong learning
June 7, 2026
Wichita Public Library · Wichita, KS
Lifelong learning
Fashion First Aid
Wichita Public Library
This class will teach you how to fix common garment problems and put together your own "fashion first aid kit." Call 261-8500 or visit wichitalibrary.org to register.
Classes and talksIndoors
Community & civic
June 9, 2026
Wichita Public Library · Wichita, KS
Community & civicHappens regularly
Keep It Simple!
Wichita Public Library
Each week we will guide you through common computer operations like: turning on the computer, searching the internet, and attaching a file.
WeeklyIndoorsBring the grandkids
Community & civic
June 10, 2026
Wichita Public Library · Wichita, KS
Community & civic
Senior Wednesday: Pompeii's Secret Underworld
Wichita Public Library
Discover the hidden side of Pompeii in this 53-minute documentary exploring new discoveries beneath the ruins of the ancient Roman city. Presented in English with subtitles.
IndoorsBring the grandkids
Community & civic
June 13, 2026
Wichita Public Library · Wichita, KS
Community & civic
3D Printing with the Prusa
Wichita Public Library
Learn about the library's Prusa MK3S+ and Mini+ 3D printers, and how to use the PrusaSlicer software to adjust settings to optimize prints.
IndoorsBring the grandkids
Theater & film
June 15, 2026
Wichita Public Library · Wichita, KS
Theater & film
"Pearls of Peace" with Lynn Salvo
Wichita Public Library
Join long-distance cyclist Lynn Salvo and Bike Walk Wichita for a screening and discussion of "Pearls of Peace," a film she made about her experience biking a 4,330 mile route from Norway to Spain.
Arts and craftsIndoors