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Food festivals
Fri 4 to 9 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sun varies
Freedom Park, Charlotte · Charlotte, NC
Freedom Park, Charlotte
The 62nd annual arts and music festival fills Freedom Park with artists, food and entertainment over a fall weekend.
Food festivals
All day
Fishermen's Village, Punta Gorda · Port Charlotte, FL
Fishermen's Village, Punta Gorda
You can taste key lime treats and tropical fare at this late-summer food festival at the village.
Food festivals
11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Legacy Park Amphitheater, Lee's Summit · Kansas City, MO
Legacy Park Amphitheater, Lee's Summit
Spend a free day with eight hours of live music, art, and food at Legacy Park Amphitheater.
Golf
Real courses, green fees, and where to play, mapped for retirement.
Music & concerts
7:30 PM
Capitol Federal Amphitheater · Wichita, KS
Music & concerts
7:30 PM
Capitol Federal Amphitheater · Wichita, KS
Community & civic
Fri 6 to 9 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sun 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wichita, KS
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.
Theater & film
Evening
Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center · Wichita, KS
Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center
See the touring production of the beloved musical Les Miserables at Century II.
Tastings
6 p.m. to midnight
Sedgwick County Zoo · Wichita, KS
Sedgwick County Zoo
Sip drinks and sample bites from local establishments with live music at the zoo's wildest grown-up fundraiser.
Theater & film
7:30 PM
Wichita Orpheum Theatre · Wichita, KS
Wichita Orpheum Theatre
Ages 2 and up require a ticket to enter. The Orpheum Theatre is a historic venue with no elevator access to the balcony levels. By purchasing a balcony seat, you recognize that use of stairs is required to get to your seat.
Theater & film
7 PM
Wichita Orpheum Theatre · Wichita, KS
Wichita Orpheum Theatre
Ages 2 and up require a ticket to enter. The Orpheum Theatre is a historic venue with no elevator access to the balcony levels. By purchasing a balcony seat, you recognize that use of stairs is required to get to your seat.
Music & concerts
4 PM
Downtown Wichita, Kansas · Wichita, KS
Downtown Wichita, Kansas
Music & concerts
4 PM
Downtown Wichita, Kansas · Wichita, KS
Downtown Wichita, Kansas
Theater & film
8 PM
Wichita Orpheum Theatre · Wichita, KS
Wichita Orpheum Theatre
Ages 2 and up require a ticket to enter. The Orpheum Theatre is a historic venue with no elevator access to the balcony levels. By purchasing a balcony seat, you recognize that use of stairs is required to get to your seat. The Revivalists have partnered with PLUS1 so that $1 per ticket goes to R...
Food festivals
Starts noon
Wichita, KS
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.
Theater & film
7:30 PM
Wichita Orpheum Theatre · Wichita, KS
Wichita Orpheum Theatre
Ages 2 and up require a ticket to enter. The Orpheum Theatre is a historic venue with no elevator access to the balcony level. By purchasing a balcony seat, you recognize that use of stairs is required to get to your seat.
Music & concerts
8 PM
The Cotillion · Wichita, KS
Music & concerts
8 PM
The Cotillion · Wichita, KS
Music & concerts
8 PM
Heartland Credit Union Arena · Wichita, KS
Music & concerts
7:30 PM
Capitol Federal Amphitheater · Wichita, KS
Capitol Federal Amphitheater
Music & concerts
6:30 PM
Wave · Wichita, KS
Music & concerts
6:45 PM
INTRUST Bank Arena · Wichita, KS
Theater & film
7:30 PM
Wichita Orpheum Theatre · Wichita, KS
Wichita Orpheum Theatre
Ages 2 and up require a ticket to enter. The Orpheum Theatre is a historic venue with no elevator access to the balcony levels. By purchasing a balcony seat, you recognize that use of stairs is required to get to your seat.
Music & concerts
8 PM
The Cotillion · Wichita, KS
Theater & film
7 PM
Century II Convention Center · Wichita, KS
Century II Convention Center
Music & concerts
7:30 PM
Orpheum Theatre (Wichita) · Wichita, KS
Music & concerts
7:30 PM
Wichita Orpheum Theatre · Wichita, KS
Music & concerts
7:30 PM
Orpheum Theatre - Wichita KS · Wichita, KS
Orpheum Theatre - Wichita KS
Music & concerts
6 PM
Capitol Federal Amphitheater · Wichita, KS
Capitol Federal Amphitheater
Music & concerts
8 PM
The Cotillion · Wichita, KS
Music & concerts
8 PM
The Cotillion · Wichita, KS
Theater & film
Wichita, KS
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.
Theater & film
7 PM
Kansas Star Event Center Arena · Wichita, KS
Kansas Star Event Center Arena
Matt Mathews is a comedian, singer/songwriter, and unapologetic trailblazer whose blend of raw honesty, quick wit, and Southern charm has made him one of comedy's fastest-rising stars. Born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama, Mathews first captured attention during the pandemic with viral "farm ch...
Food festivals
Starts 5 p.m.
Century II Convention Hall · Wichita, KS
Century II Convention Hall
Sample Asian cuisines and watch cultural performances at the 45th annual celebration of Wichita's Asian communities.
Music & concerts
8 PM
The Cotillion · Wichita, KS
Music & concerts
8 PM
Orpheum Theatre - Wichita KS · Wichita, KS
Music & concerts
8 PM
The Cotillion · Wichita, KS
Music & concerts
7 PM
The Cotillion · Wichita, KS
Music & concerts
7 PM
Heartland Credit Union Arena · Wichita, KS
Heartland Credit Union Arena
Lineup subject to change Discounts cannot be combined Awakening Events/Awakening Foundation shows are required to follow local health and venue requirements. Changes in local health guidelines or venue policies are not grounds for a refund. By attending this event, you agree to all uses of photo/...
Theater & film
Concert Hall at Century II · Wichita, KS
Concert Hall at Century II
Recommended for ages 6 and up. All who enter must have a ticket.
Music & concerts
7 PM
Heartland Credit Union Arena · Wichita, KS
Heartland Credit Union Arena
Music & concerts
7 PM
The Cotillion · Wichita, KS
Music & concerts
8 PM
The Cotillion · Wichita, KS
Music & concerts
8 PM
Wichita Orpheum Theatre · Wichita, KS
Wichita Orpheum Theatre
Ages 2 and up require a ticket to enter.
Food festivals
7:30 PM
Wichita Orpheum Theatre · Wichita, KS
Wichita Orpheum Theatre
Ages 2 and up require a ticket to enter.
Music & concerts
7:30 PM
The Cotillion · Wichita, KS
Music & concerts
3 PM
Wichita Orpheum Theatre · Wichita, KS
Wichita Orpheum Theatre
Recommended for ages 5 and older. Guests under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Ages 2 and up require a ticket to enter.
Theater & film
7 PM
Wichita Orpheum Theatre · Wichita, KS
Wichita Orpheum Theatre
Ages 2 and up require a ticket to enter. The Orpheum Theatre is a historic venue with no elevator access to the balcony levels. By purchasing a balcony seat, you recognize that use of stairs is required to get to your seat.
Music & concerts
7 PM
Kansas Star Event Center Arena · Wichita, KS
Kansas Star Event Center Arena
Rumor Has It? it?s shaping up to be a Clay Walker Family Christmas. This holiday season, Clay Walker invites fans to celebrate with him and his family for a special 90-minute Christmas concert and sing-along filled with music, family, and holiday tradition. The evening will include some of Clay?s...
Music & concerts
7 PM
Heartland Credit Union Arena · Wichita, KS
Heartland Credit Union Arena
$1 per ticket goes toward Lindsey's foundation, The Upside Fund, which focuses on equitable healthcare and medical debt relief, mental health access, and nutrition education and food justice.
Theater & film
7 PM
INTRUST Bank Arena · Wichita, KS
INTRUST Bank Arena
Music & concerts
7 PM
Concert Hall at Century II · Wichita, KS
Concert Hall at Century II
Everyone requires a ticket to enter, regardless of age.
Music & concerts
Afternoon to evening
Wichita Brewing Co. Delano · Wichita, KS
Wichita Brewing Co. Delano
Sip a local pour and catch live music from area artists at the brewery's recurring Sunday sessions.
Tastings
Afternoon
Heartland Credit Union Arena · Wichita, KS
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.
Theater & film
7 p.m.
Century II Mary Jane Teall Theater · Wichita, KS
Century II Mary Jane Teall Theater
Enjoy the whimsical French favorite Amelie on the big screen in the monthly Orpheum film series.
Markets
640 N. Osage St., East side of the senior center, Augusta, KS, 67010 · Wichita, KS
640 N. Osage St., East side of the senior center, Augusta, KS, 67010
Music & concerts
Evening
INTRUST Bank Arena · Wichita, KS
INTRUST Bank Arena
Hear rock favorites from Bryan Adams in concert at the arena.
Theater & film
7 p.m.
Orpheum Theatre · Wichita, KS
Orpheum Theatre
Watch Orson Welles' Citizen Kane as the film series returns home to the restored Orpheum Theatre.
Markets
600 W. Chicago, Colwich, KS 67030 · Wichita, KS
600 W. Chicago, Colwich, KS 67030
Markets
1709 W Douglas , Wichita, Kansas 67213 · Wichita, KS
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
Markets
2838 E. Douglas Wichita, KS 67214 CSA pickup and Farmer's Market will be on the east side of the building. Parking in front or in back. · Wichita, KS
2838 E. Douglas Wichita, KS 67214 CSA pickup and Farmer's Market will be on the east side of the building. Parking in front or in back.
Music & concerts
8 p.m.
Central Standard Brewing · Wichita, KS
Central Standard Brewing
Hear blues-rooted local favorites Dustin Arbuckle & the Damnations play a summer night at the brewery.
Tastings
Evening
Auburn Spirits, Wichita · Wichita, KS
Auburn Spirits, Wichita
Sample and learn about wines at a guided educational tasting on Wichita's west side.
Tastings
6 p.m.
Auburn Spirits, Towne East Square · Wichita, KS
Auburn Spirits, Towne East Square
Taste through a curated flight and pick up wine knowledge with Jordan from Handcrafted at this evening tasting.
Theater & film
Multiple showtimes
Exploration Place · Wichita, KS
Exploration Place
Settle into the dome for an immersive Kansas experience or a Lasers of Oz show at Kansas' premier science center.
Food festivals
5 to 9:30 p.m.
Wichita Boathouse, 515 S. Wichita · Wichita, KS
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.
Classes & arts
Evening
Downtown Wichita galleries · Wichita, KS
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.
Music & concerts
Wichita, KS
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.
Pickleball & rec
Various times
Courts across the Wichita area · Wichita, KS
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.
Markets
301 North Main Street, Newton, KS 67114 · Wichita, KS
301 North Main Street, Newton, KS 67114
Markets
110 N. Salina Drive, Haven, KS 67543 · Wichita, KS
110 N. Salina Drive, Haven, KS 67543
Markets
100 S. Main Street, Haysville, KS 67060 · Wichita, KS
100 S. Main Street, Haysville, KS 67060
Music & concerts
8:30 to 10 p.m.
Crossroad Construction Kennedy Plaza Concert Stage · Wichita, KS
Crossroad Construction Kennedy Plaza Concert Stage
Catch country mainstay Jake Owen headline the Kennedy Plaza stage during Riverfest, included with your festival button.
Music & concerts
Evening
INTRUST Bank Arena · Wichita, KS
INTRUST Bank Arena
Catch country headliner Jason Aldean live at the downtown arena.
Markets
8141 E. 21st St. N, Wichita, KS, 67206 · Wichita, KS
8141 E. 21st St. N, Wichita, KS, 67206
Markets
7 a.m. to noon
Sedgwick County Extension Office, 7001 W. 21st St. N. · Wichita, KS
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.
Music & concerts
7 p.m.
INTRUST Bank Arena · Wichita, KS
INTRUST Bank Arena
See country superstar Luke Bryan headline the arena on his Word On The Street Tour.
Classes & arts
6 to 8 p.m.
Botanica, The Wichita Gardens · Wichita, KS
Botanica, The Wichita Gardens
Learn American Mah Jongg rules and strategy from veteran local instructors in a relaxed garden setting.
Tastings
Evening
Old Town, Wichita · Wichita, KS
Old Town, Wichita
Sip and savor wines while supporting the Guadalupe Health Foundation at this Old Town tasting benefit.
Markets
121 East 6th , Newton, KS 67114 · Wichita, KS
121 East 6th , Newton, KS 67114
Community & civic
7 to 11 p.m.
Old Cowtown Museum, 1865 W. Museum Blvd. · Wichita, KS
Old Cowtown Museum, 1865 W. Museum Blvd.
Step back into the 1870s for an after-hours event at Wichita's living-history Cowtown Museum.
Markets
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Old Town, 835 East 1st Street North · Wichita, KS
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.
Markets
835 East 1st Street North, Wichita, KS · Wichita, KS
835 East 1st Street North, Wichita, KS
Open: 04/05/2025 to 12/20/2025; <br>Available Products: Fresh fruits;Fresh vegetables;Baked goods;Bedding plants;Canned or preserved fruits/vegetables;Coffee/tea;Crafts/woodworking items;Cut flowers;D
Markets
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Wichita, KS
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.
Outdoors & nature
Daily 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Botanica, The Wichita Gardens · Wichita, KS
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.
Pickleball & rec
9 to 11 a.m.
Wichita Park and Recreation · Wichita, KS
Wichita Park and Recreation
Learn the rules and fundamentals of pickleball in a beginner-friendly morning session with Wichita Park and Rec.
Theater & film
7 p.m.
Century II Mary Jane Teall Theater · Wichita, KS
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.
Senior programs
Daytime hours
Four Wichita senior centers · Wichita, KS
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.
Theater & film
7 p.m.
Century II Mary Jane Teall Theater · Wichita, KS
Century II Mary Jane Teall Theater
Catch the 1971 classic Shaft on the big screen in the Orpheum's monthly anniversary film series.
Food festivals
All day
Derby, near Wichita · Wichita, KS
Derby, near Wichita
Dig into barbecue from hot grills with cold beer and live music at this summer BBQ festival just outside the city.
Outdoors & nature
9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Sedgwick County Zoo, 5555 W. Zoo Blvd. · Wichita, KS
Sedgwick County Zoo, 5555 W. Zoo Blvd.
Beat the heat with extended evening zoo hours and a discounted $10 admission every Tuesday in July.
Music & concerts
Patio opens 5:30 p.m., music 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Botanica, The Wichita Gardens · Wichita, KS
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.
Markets
4600 West Kellogg Drive, Wichita, KS, USA · Wichita, KS
4600 West Kellogg Drive, Wichita, KS, USA
Open: 05/03/2023 to 09/27/2023; <br>Available Products: Fresh fruits;Fresh vegetables;Baked goods;Bedding plants;Canned or preserved fruits/vegetables;Coffee/tea;Crafts/woodworking items;Cut flowers;D
Markets
200 Main St, Winfield , KS 67156 · Wichita, KS
200 Main St, Winfield , KS 67156
Classes & arts
Open until 9 p.m.
Wichita Art Museum · Wichita, KS
Wichita Art Museum
The museum stays open free every Friday night with a rotating mix of artist talks, live music and artmaking.
Music & concerts
7:30 p.m.
INTRUST Bank Arena · Wichita, KS
INTRUST Bank Arena
Laugh and sing along as Weird Al brings his Bigger & Weirder tour to the arena.
Senior programs
Various
Wichita recreation centers · Wichita, KS
Wichita recreation centers
Stay active and social through the city's senior recreation programs and Golden Age Clubs built for older adults.
Classes & arts
Once a week, 2 hours, for 4 weeks
Wichita Pottery, 300 N Meridian · Wichita, KS
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.
Community & civic
All day
Wichita · Wichita, KS
Wichita
Celebrate the LGBTQ community at Wichita's annual summer Pride festival with music, vendors and entertainment.
Lifelong learning
Various
Wichita Public Library branches · Wichita, KS
Wichita Public Library branches
Drop in for free book clubs, technology classes, films and lectures listed on the library's rolling events calendar.
Lifelong learning
In-person classes 1 to 3 p.m.
Wichita State University · Wichita, KS
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.
Community & civic
Evening
Wichita · Wichita, KS
Wichita
Decorate and float a glowing lantern on the water at this serene summer evening festival.
