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Wichita Craft Shows, Fall Bazaars, and Holiday Markets 2026

Shop for one-of-a-kind gifts and handmade items at these upcoming holiday bazaars, Christmas craft shows, artisan markets, and other holiday shopping events in and around Wichita. Local artists and crafters have been hard at work throughout the year making awesome, unique items for the craft fairs. Enjoy their handiwork and support your local artists at […]

Halloween Nights at Exploration Place Wichita 2026

Exploration Place is going all out for Halloween this year with a brand-new event called Halloween Nights! Instead of just adding a few Halloween decorations to the regular museum experience, they’re transforming the museum, Dome Theater, and six-acre Adventure Playscape after dark with lights, skeletons, science experiments, shows, Halloween surprises, and more. And for my […]

Citywide Neighborhood Garage Sales Wichita 2026

The most updated list! Here’s our list of 2026 Wichita-area citywide garage sales, which we update weekly (or more often, as necessary). This list is valid for spring, summer, and fall citywide sales surrounding Wichita. You’ll want to bookmark this page and return often, because we also add neighborhood garage sales, church and rummage sales, and […]

Haunted Houses in Wichita KS and Scary Halloween Attractions

Looking for the scariest haunted houses in Wichita? You’ve come to the right place! Wichita has some seriously impressive haunted attractions, from creepy islands and haunted fields to terrifying barns and indoor haunts. I’ve rounded up the Wichita-area haunted houses for 2026, including dates, prices, locations, and what makes each one different. And if paying […]

Halloween Events & Activites in Wichita 2026

Looking for Halloween events in Wichita? You’ve come to the right place! I’ve put together my biggest list of Wichita Halloween events and things to do for kids, families, and adults. You’ll find trick-or-treating and Trunk or Treat events, pumpkin patches, haunted houses, Halloween movies and shows, fall festivals, costume contests, Halloween parties, spooky strolls, […]

Fall Concerts in Wichita

Fall is one of my favorite times to get out and enjoy Wichita. Temperatures start cooling down, patios become enjoyable again, and concerts, festivals, and outdoor events happen all over town. Even better, you don’t always need an expensive concert ticket to hear great live music. I’ve put together this guide to free and cheap […]

Barn Sales, Flea Markets, and Shopping Events 2026

Is it handmade? Secondhand? Covered with dust or restored with care? Those are the things we want to see for sale at the markets in this list. Here’s our updated list of barn sales, craft and art fairs, vintage sales and artisan markets, and flea/antique markets in the Wichita area. Many of the local shopping […]

Farmers Markets in Wichita

Farmer’s Markets in Wichita and surrounding communities with locally grown fresh food, plants, honey, handmade items, and more. Some markets offer kids’ activities and live entertainment; all offer an excellent opportunity to meet your neighbors, learn more about local produce, and share in the fun of discovering things produced right here in our own state […]

Halloween Movies & Live Shows in Wichita 2026

Scare yourself silly this month with several classic (and new) horror movie screenings at various theatres around Wichita. Below is a list of Halloween-themed or scary movies and films that are guaranteed to keep you up at night. And if you like scary things, you’ll love our list of Haunted Houses and Halloween Attractions in […]

Drone Light Festival at Exploration Place 2026

Drone Light Festival Graphic

The Drone Light Festival at Exploration Place will take place this Fall. The Drone Show in Wichita is a family favorite, but tickets to the Drone Festival tend to sell out every year. This event combines three incredible experiences into one unforgettable experience. The festival offers breathtaking views of 500 synchronized drones, fully choreographed to […]

Deal on Beers and Balls at two Wichita driving ranges

Fore? More like score! Enjoy a nice night out on the cheap thanks to this great deal from Wichita Public Golf Courses with Beers & Balls. You can find this golf deal at the Auburn Hills or Tex Consolver driving range after 5 pm from April through September.  This deal is meant to be shared! […]

Prost Octoberfest in Wichita

Prost will be hosting its annual Oktoberfest this Fall! This all-ages event is sure to be fun for the whole family. The staff will be dressed in traditional German attire, and Prost is Wichita’s only authentic German restaurant, so of course they go big for Oktoberfest. During this event, you can enjoy dancing, imported German […]

ICT Bloktoberfest and Beer Fest at Naftzger Park 2026

Bloktoberfest Naftzger Park

Celebrate your love of beer (or bier), sausage, and all things German at this year’s ICT Bloktoberfest in Wichita. The two-day festival is for all ages and will be held at Naftzger Park. The park will be transformed into a giant Biergarten (Beer Garden) and will be taken over by music, food, and games, and […]

WAM Nights at the Wichita Art Musuem

Looking for an easy, affordable way to kick off your Weekend in Wichita? WAM Nights might be your new Friday tradition. The Wichita Art Museum is open late on Fridays until 9 pm, giving you after-hours access to the galleries and a relaxed way to explore art at your own pace. One of the best […]

Wichita Flea Market a Monthly Sale with Local & Regional Vendors 2026

The Wichita Flea Market is hosting a “Tour of Wichita.” Each show will be at a different location. This is a monthly Flea Market in and around Wichita, featuring over 200 local and regional vendors. Perfect for “one-stop” shopping.  Shop locally through booths that include antiques, crafts, vintage items, collectibles, primitives, reclaimed items, comics, artwork, […]

Heritage Square Concert Series 2026

The Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum will once again host its annual FREE concerts at Heritage Square in downtown Wichita. These are truly wonderful lunchtime concerts in a fabulous setting during one of the nicest months (weather-wise) we have in Wichita! Heritage Square turns 50 this year, and to mark the milestone, the Museum is planning […]

Orpheum Theater Film Series 2026

Here’s an experience you can’t get anywhere else, and it’s not too expensive. The Orpheum will host their film series again this year and its now back in the newly restored theater. $10 for a move is a pretty good deal. However, the price is even lower for season pass holders. Season passes are around […]

Inexpensive Weekly Bowling Specials in Wichita

Are you looking for affordable bowling alleys in Wichita? We’ve put together a guide featuring budget-friendly bowling and special deals in the area. Bowling is a universal source of enjoyment for everyone, offering a great opportunity to connect with friends and family in a lively, welcoming setting. Whether you’re new to the game or a […]

Blood Orchard Vintage Market & South Side Food Truck Rally

The Blood Orchard Vintage Market and Southside Food Truck Rally have joined forces to create an extra special monthly event. These events are free to attend unless they are special events like Cheese Fest or Picklefest, in which case there might be an entry fee. Visitors are invited to the Vintage Market, held on the first […]

Greater Andover Days Fall Festival 2026

Greater Andover Days is the perfect family-friendly event for all ages, whether it’s for a budget-friendly date night or getting the family out of the house for a weekend. The festival is a beloved fall tradition in Kansas and features a variety of activities, including a lively parade, carnival rides, spectacular fireworks, kids’ activities, live […]

Free Cooking Classes from the YMCA Wichita

The Greater Wichita YMCA offers free Cooking Matters classes for parents or caregivers, and you don’t have to be a YMCA member to participate! In the Cooking Matters class for parents or caregivers, you’ll enjoy a hands-on experience that covers meal planning, budgeting, and smart grocery shopping to help you prepare healthy, affordable meals. A […]

Grace Hill Winery Harvest

Looking for a unique day trip near Wichita? Grace Hill Winery is inviting visitors to experience one of the most exciting times of the year during its annual Harvest Season. Instead of simply tasting the finished product, you’ll have the opportunity to help hand-pick the grapes that will become future Grace Hill wines. This annual […]

Labor Day weekend Events and Deals 2026

This Labor Day weekend in Wichita is great, with plenty of fun, frugal (or FREE) things to do. Labor Day 2026 is on Monday, September 7. For many of us, it’s a long weekend, so you might be looking for fun, inexpensive things to do for Labor Day in Kansas. Labor Day is a yearly […]

Wildflower Walks at Great Plains Nature Center: Free

Looking for a fun and free way to enjoy the outdoors in Wichita? Every last Thursday of the month at 6 PM, the community is invited to join a Wildflower Walk at Chisholm Creek Park, part of the scenic grounds at Great Plains Nature Center. This monthly walk is a guided exploration of one of […]

ICT Comic Con and Science Fiction Expo

ICT Comic Con & Science Expo

The ICT Comic Con and Science Fiction Expo is super! The Comic-Con promises to be an epic celebration of comics, science fiction, movies, gaming, and, of course, superheroes! The organizers have announced their plans to hold the CT Comic Con and Science Fiction Expo in the Exhibition Hall at Century II on August 29 and […]