Have you heard about Derby’s Third Thursday? It’s a fantastic FREE event with live music, artist exhibits, adult beverages, food trucks, and more!
Third Thursday in Derby, Kansas, happens in the Spring and Fall. Hop in your car, take Rock Road and head South, and you will run right into Derby. Derby is only about 10 miles South depending on where you are in Wichita. If you have never been to Derby, it’s a great suburb with Rock River Rapids and Field Station Dinosaurs Park.
Third Thursday in Derby Dates 2025:
- April 17, Madison Avenue, Central Park
- May 15, Madison Avenue Central Park – Sponsored by Envigorate Aesthetics
- August 21, Madison Avenue, Central Park
- September 18, Madison Avenue, Central Park
- October 16, Decarsky Dog Park – Presented by Earthwise Pet
- Join us for the October Third Thursday presented by Earthwise Pet. The event will feature a dog costume contest, live music by Arbuckle and Long, food vendors, and dog-centered vendors.
- Bring your four-legged friends to participate in the 3rd Annual Howl-0-Ween Dog Costume Contest. There are two categories (under 40 lbs. and 40 lbs. and over). Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each category. Register online by Oct. 16. Pre-registration is preferred, but on-site registration will be accepted until 5:45 p.m. The contest will begin at 6:30 p.m.
- Vendors & Booths: Earthwise Pet ($5 nail trims), Derby Public Library, Derby Animal Control, Lifeline Animal Placement & Protection (LAPP, come find your new best friend), The Dog Bowls (fresh-made dog food), DogMa316 (homemade dog treats), The Green Henhouse, Kester’s Homestead Breads, henna tattoos
Third Thursdays in Derby:
- This is a FREE community event to celebrate the arts. Enjoy art exhibits, live music, food trucks, and more.
- The locations vary, so visit the Derby Website for this month’s locations.
- Madison Avenue Central Park at 512 E Madison Ave., Derby, KS
- Is in the heart of town and has a splash pad, playground, open play space, and more.
- Warren River Park at 321 W Market St. Derby, KS
- This park is along the Arkansas River and has canoes, kayaks, fishing, trails, a beautiful pavilion, and more right on the water.
- Hubbard Arts Center at 309 N. Woodland Blvd. Derby, KS
- It is an art facility that offers classes, workshops, performances, dance, music, and anything related to arts.
- Decarsky Park at 1600 Line Drive, Derby, KS
- This is a ballpark and dog park
- Derby Public Libray at 1600 Walnut Grove, Derby, KS
- Madison Avenue Central Park at 512 E Madison Ave., Derby, KS
- Come Hungry because they always have a great lineup of food trucks. Here are some that have participated in the past:
- You can always expect to hear great local live music. Visit Third Thruday Facebook to see who’s playing.
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Checkout this great video of what you can expect at a Third Thursday:
Third Thursday is a City of Derby event free to the public. If you have questions, contact Jenay Wallace at jenaywallace@derbyweb.com or 788-1519 ext. 1267.
