Fall Festivals Near Wichita
Nothing brings the local community together better than a big party, and the upcoming fall festivals and fairs are just the ticket! The cooler weather brings opportunities for countless outdoor family activities and vendor markets this fall. Our community is beaming with excitement to welcome autumn celebrations with open, flannel-bearing arms! Let’s explore together all […]
Bradley Fair Fall Family Friday Events in October
Bradley Fair in East Wichita is bringing back its Fall Fridays events starting October 10, 2025! Two of these are ticketed events but the final Trick or Treating event is FREE! This year, the Bradley Fair Fall Friday events are not all happening in the evenings. The first event is a morning storytime with snacks. […]
Exploration Place BOOfest: Halloween Event in Wichita 2025
Don’t miss out on all the spooktacular Halloween fun at Exploration Place in Wichita! They are hosting BOOfest again this year, which is a family favorite of ours. Enjoy trick-or-treating through the exhibits, play exciting Halloween games, dive into hands-on science experiments, and more. This is a great Halloween Event for all ages and will […]
Hay, Hooves and Halloween at Old Cowtown
Hay Hooves and Halloween at Cowtown is back this year. This is a great, family Trick or Treating event at the Old Cowtown Museum in Wichita. Ghouls haunt the streets, dancing in costumes, zombie cowboys, ghost haunting the historic house, and of course, candy. They’ll get to enjoy a kid-friendly Halloween in a fun and […]
Haysville, Kansas Fall Festival 2025: October 17-19, 2025
Yay! The Haysville Fall Festival, which offers a fun assortment of events, entertainment, and activities for everyone in the family, is set for 2025! We love when Wichita’s Fall Festival season is underway; there’s so much wholesome fun (and free and cheap)! What I love about the Haysville Fall Fest is that they do pumpkin […]
Art on the Trail at the Great Plains Nature Center
Great Plains Nature Center is having a FREE event for adults 21 and over on October 18, 2025 called Art on the Trail. This annual event gives those with an appreciation for art and wine an opportunity to enjoy both in a beautiful outdoor setting. This is one of the many great Fall Events in […]
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 […]
Starlite Drive In Scary Movies this Fall
Starlite Drive-In’s scary movies are back this year. It is definitely the best movie deal in town, not to mention a great Family Fall Event. The Starlite Drive-In in Wichita, KS, gives you the experience of going to an old-fashioned drive-in movie – something that many cities no longer offer – but with upgraded sound […]
Fall Events in Wichita 2025
There are so many things to do in Wichita this Fall. We have compiled a list of events happening and fall attractions in and around Wichita. 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 […]
Goddard Fall Festival: Carnival Rides, Fireworks & More
The Goddard Fall Festival is back! If you’re looking for a fun, affordable fall tradition close to home, this is a great option for Affordable Family Fun Day. Happening October 10–12, this annual event is full of small-town charm, free activities, and all the classic fall fun your family could want. This is one of […]
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 is usually dressed in traditional German attire. During this event, you can enjoy dancing, imported German Wiehenstephan Fest Bier, games, and a German food festival. Oktoberfest is a famous annual festival that […]
Free Outdoor Movie at Naftzger Park: Paws & Popcorn in the Park
We love FREE events, and this is a fun outdoor movie happening at Naftzger Park this year. Families, mark your calendar for Paws & Popcorn in the Park on October 3, 2025. The evening kicks off with playtime in the dog park, so your pups can run, sniff, and socialize before the show. Then, grab […]
Oktoberfests Events in Wichita
Oktoberfest is a famous celebration of all things German. We have a list of Oktoberfest events in Wichita to help you celebrate. From beer tastings to bratwurst, Wichita offers a variety of activities for people of all ages. There are so many Things to do this Fall and see in Wichita this September and October! So get […]
Drone Light Festival at Exploration Place 2025
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 400 synchronized drones, fully choreographed to […]
Woofstock Wichita: October 4, 2025
Wichita-area dogs are invited to bring their humans to Woofstock is the annual dog-friendly fundraising event that benefits the Kansas Humane Society and the pets they care for. Join thousands of pet lovers and animal enthusiasts at KHS’s biggest fundraising event and festival—Woofstock! As one of the largest events of its kind in the Midwest. […]
Holiday Galleria Shopping Event at Century II
Shop ’til you drop on the cheap. The Junior League Holiday Galleria is an annual upscale shopping event and fundraiser that supports non-profit programs in the local community. The Galleria brings together merchants from across the country to provide Wichita residents with the opportunity to find fun and unique gifts for everyone on their list […]
Kansas Railfest
The Great Plains Transportation Museum will hold another Kansas Railfest this September. This one-of-a-kind event celebrates the history of railroads in Kansas and beyond and will feature lots of activities for the whole family. This is a great event to kick off the many Fall Festivals around Wichita. Kansas Railfest 2025 About Great Plains Transportation […]
Wichita Asian Festival at Century II
The annual Wichita Asian Festival will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at the Century II Convention Center. The festival celebrates the culture and customs of Asia with stage presentations, authentic food, and wares from about 15 different Asian countries. The Asian festival in Wichita attracts crowds of approximately 10,000 people, along with numerous […]
Greater Andover Days Fall Festival 2025
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. Greater Andover Days 2025 kicks off Friday, September 26 and continues through Sunday, September 28, 2025. The festival is a beloved fall tradition in Kansas and […]
ICT Fest: A Wichita Music Festival
Musicians from across the country come together to play for hundreds of Wichita music lovers at ICT Fest. The annual music festival is held in Wichita each September. It features dozens of bands from all genres of music, including noise rock, punk, and minimal electronic. The best part is that this year it’s free to […]
Apple and Peach Picking Around Wichita Kansas
Nothing says fall like apple picking in Wichita with your family at a local orchard. With all the city’s hustle and bustle, it’s important to switch things up with the family and get out and enjoy the fresh fall air! There are several great apple and peach orchards within short driving distance from Wichita, Kansas. […]
Bel Aire Fall Festival 2025
Bel Aire is hosting its annual fall festival this year. The fall fun day begins at 10 a.m., October 18, at the Bel Aire Recreation Center, 5251 East 48th St. North in Bel Aire, Kansas, with fun and activities for all ages. Outside they’ll have a car show, petting zoo, inflatables, and yard games. Inside […]
Fiesta Hispana Free Event at Exploration Place
Exploration Place will celebrate Hispanic heritage and culture with the annual Fiesta Hispana event on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025. The festival includes an exciting day of traditional entertainment, regional Mexican cuisine, and family activities. Fiesta Hispana is free to attend but does not include admission to Exploration Place exhibits, Live Science Shows, or Dome Movies. […]
Chicken N Pickle Fall Deal: Free Kids DIY & $3 Kids Meals
Chicken N Pickle in Wichita is making fall weekends and weeknights extra fun and budget-friendly for families this year. They’re rolling out free DIY kids’ crafts and a great $3 kids’ meal deal midweek. Chicken N Pickle isn’t just a great place for family fun, it’s also the perfect spot for Date Night, Happy Hour, […]
Kansas State Fair List of Discounts and Sponsored Days
The Kansas State Fair is back at the Kansas State Fairgrounds in Hutchinson, Kansas. Enjoy this Kansas tradition for less with some deals and discounts that make entry affordable for everybody! Be sure to buy tickets online here before Sept. 2025, for discounted ticket prices, and keep in mind that any concert tickets you purchase […]