FREE KEYN Summer Concert Series
Looking for something fun and free to do on Friday night in Wichita? The KEYN Summer Concert Series is back this June and July 2025! Enjoy free concerts at Naftzger Park in the heart of downtown Wichita & at the Andover Amphitheater this summer! This concert series offers top-notch bands for all ages, providing the […]
Twilight Tunes on the Terrace at Botanica
Botanica is hosting Twilight Tunes on the Terrace this year, formerly known as “Tuesdays on the Terrace.” This concert series, held in the evenings in the gardens, features food, drinks, and live music. Relax and unwind at Botanica with their new concert series this Spring. Twilight Tunes on the Terrace at Botanica is a treat […]
FREE: Smoke on the Plains, Derby BBQ & Music Fest
The annual Derby BBQ & Music Festival in Derby’s High Park is a family favorite! This FREE event will be held June 13 & 14, 2025! This annual family-friendly event includes live music, food, and kid’s activities. Admission is FREE. There are an average of about 50 professional BBQ teams from the Midwest. There will […]
Live Music at Chicken N Pickle
Chicken N Pickle Summer Music Series will be back for 2025! Enjoy FREE concerts and live DJ events throughout the summer. The best part is that all of these performances are FREE!! If you want to try pickleball we recommend reserving an outdoor court Monday – Friday or Late at Night to get the best […]
Bradley Fair Summer Concert Series 2025
The summer concerts at Bradley Fair are among our favorite events of the year, and the best part is that they’re completely FREE! Here are the details for the 2025 Summer Concert series. This summer’s Bradley Fair Summer Concert series begins June 5, 2025. In the past, the concerts have been solely jazz music, but […]
Somewhere Fest in Downtown Wichita: Live Music
Somewhere Fest in Wichita is a festival and a conference held in downtown Wichita. It is a two-day music and arts festival. In its first year, this festival was known as the Elsewhere Festival, but it has been rebranded to reflect its mission of making Wichita “somewhere” where artists and music enthusiasts can explore their […]
Derby’s Third Thursday Free Event: Music, Art, Food Trucks
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 […]
Wichita Cinco de Mayo deals and celebrations
It’s time to pull out your red, white, and green. May 5 is Cinco de Mayo, and we’ve found a few specials to help you have your very own fiesta here in Wichita, Kansas. Although it’s traditionally a Mexican holiday, Americans have been known to join in the celebration, often by eating Mexican food and […]
Cinco de Mayo at the Sedgwick County Zoo
Although regular admission fees apply, the Cinco de Mayo Celebration at the Sedgwick County Zoo on May 4 promises to offer a little extra bang for your buck. If you’re a Zoo member, you get in free as usual! Just remember to show your membership card and photo ID. Join the festivities on Sunday, May […]
Playing Across the Park: Wichita Symphony Free Concerts
Musicians from the Wichita Symphony have partnered with Wichita Park & Recreation to bring you a FREE, family-friendly, all-ages event called Playing Across the Parks, and everyone is welcome. Musicians will play at different parks throughout the city on May 3rd. Enjoy beautiful music with the entire family while you relax outdoors. Venture to one […]
Tacos & Tequila in Wichita: Free Event
Tacos & Tequila in Wichita is an event where everyone can get FREE admission. The event will be held at the Boathouse in downtown Wichita. This is a great kickoff to Summer with tacos, treats, beer, spirits, non-alcoholic drinks, DJ, karaoke, games, mariachi band, live music, and more. The Tacos & Tequila event is open […]
Wichita Blues Crawl in Old Town
Get ready for the Wichita Blues Crawl, which will take place at five different venues in Wichita Old Town. It’s a great time with great music, and you won’t want to miss it. What’s the Blues Crawl? It’s a fundraiser for the Wichita Blues Society, an organization of blues fans dedicated to keeping the blues […]
Kansas State Fair Concerts and Free Music
What are the Kansas State Fair 2025 Concerts? We have a quick guide to all things music for this year. They have a great lineup of FREE entertainment every day during the fair and exciting musical acts on the Nex-Tech Grandstand to keep the party going all week long. Catch your favorite band or discover […]
Botanica the Wichita Garden Tulip Festival
Make plans to attend Botanica’s Tulip Festival on April 5, 12, and 19, 2025 from 10am-3pm . This is a Wichita Spring tradition for all ages. It is the perfect spring event to get families and friends outside to experience the gardens and enjoy beautiful spring blooms, live music, and tasty food and drinks. Also, enjoy […]
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 […]
Wichita Jazz Festival 2025
The Wichita Jazz Festival offers a week’s worth of world-class jazz events. It’s one of the longest-running jazz festivals in the country, and it happens right here in Wichita, Kansas! The 2025 Wichita Jazz Festival will be held on April 22 – 26, 2025, and will feature live musical performances and jazz-related events at venues […]
Final Friday Food Truck Rally at the Wichita Boathouse
The Wichita Boathouse will be the scene for the Final Friday Food Truck Ralley each month. Admission is FREE for all ages. Manny local artists & small business vendors will be set up at the Wichita Boathouse. There will be a booze truck, yard games, and more! The monthly event starts at 5 p.m. on the […]
Greater Andover Days Event: September 26 – 28, 2025
Greater Andover Days is the perfect family-friendly event for all ages, whether it’s a date night or getting out of the house. Mark your calendars for September 26 – 28, 2025, for Greater Andover Days (GAD)! This annual event features a variety of activities, including a lively parade, spectacular fireworks, KidFest, live entertainment, a fishing […]
FREE Automobilia Moonlight Car Show and Street Party
Automobilia Moonlight Car Show and Street Party will be happening again in Wichita, and the best part is the outdoor car show is FREE to the public. “Automobilia Car Show is One of the Largest Car Shows In The State of Kansas. They block off approximately 2 miles of Wichita streets. We have seven bands […]
Kansas State Fair General Info
When is the Kansas State Fair this year? It is September 5 – 14, 2025, in Hutchinson, Kansas. These ten days are packed with fun for all ages. This fair is the largest single event in Kansas and annually attracts approximately 350,000 people. You can enjoy mouthwatering food, live music, agricultural exhibits, and more. The […]
Spirit of the Season FREE Family Concert from Wichita Symphony – Tickets Available Oct. 28
The annual Spirit of the Season concert is a gift from the Wichita Symphony Orchestra to the community. Each year, the Symphony invites the community to attend the free concert and enjoy the sounds of the season with Christmas carols and holiday hits. It’s a super-popular annual Christmas event in Wichita! Tickets will be available […]
Wichita Trick or Treat and Fall Fun Events for Halloween 2025
Here it is! Our big list of Trick-or-Treats and Trunk-or-Treat near Wichita 2025 is in progress. As always, we have the ultimate list of Halloween events for kids in Wichita for your Halloween fun! Leave the tricks at home, you’re in for a treat! Below we have compiled great family-friendly Halloween and fall places to […]
Fall Events in Wichita 2024
There are so many things to do in Wichita this Fall. We have compiled a list of events happening in and around town. Celebrate the changing of the leaves with some fall shopping, events, festivals, and more. It’s time for cozy sweaters, warm pumpkin-spiced drinks, and, best of all, Fall events. We love Fall for […]
Botanica’s Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular
This is a community favorite Halloween event in Wichita for 2024. Botanica will be hosting the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular again this year from October 9, 10, 11 & 12, 2024. For four days this October, Botanica will be transformed into a family-friendly Halloween haunt,complete with over 1,000 lighted jack-o-lanterns, music from DJ Carbon, food trucks, fire […]
Taste of Newton Fall Festival Free Event
The Taste of Newton is an annual event that brings the community to Newton, Kansas, to enjoy a culinary experience featuring food, local vendors, and more. The fall festival in Newton combines two very popular and long-running events. Taste of Newton and the Bethel College Fall Festival continues with special events during the weekend. This […]