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Shop & Grub at Exploration Place & Around Wichita

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Shop and Grub is a monthly outdoor market in Wichita featuring local and out-of-town merchants and its back. It is an all-ages event and is FREE to attend. This is a unique shopping and food market in Wichita. They typically have around 40 vendors from April through October.

The market used to be held at Naftzger Park, but now, it will be held mainly at Exploration Place Plaza.

About Shop & Grub in Wichita:

  • Vendors will sell vintage clothing, art, jewelry, home goods, food, and more.
  • Food and adult beverage trucks will be onsite.
  • It’s FREE to attend.
  • Sometimes, they have live music.
Shop and Grub in Wichita

Shop & Grub Spring Markets

Sunday, April 27

  • Season Opener
  • Exploration Place Amphitheater
  • 11 am – 4 pm

Sunday, May 18

  • Exploration Place Amphitheater
  • 11 am – 4 pm

Shop & Grub Summer Night Markets

Saturday, June 21

  • Exploration Place Amphitheater
  • 5 pm – 10 pm

Saturday, July 19

  • Exploration Place Amphitheater
  • 5 pm – 10 pm

Saturday, August 16

  • Exploration Place Amphitheater
  • 5 pm – 10 pm

Shop & Grub Fall Markets

Sunday, September 28

  • Century II on Kennedy Plaza with Open Streets ICT
  • 12 pm – 4 pm

Sunday, October 20

  • Exploration Place Amphitheater
  • 11 am – 4 pm

Pro Tip: Did you know Exploration Place offers FREE Yoga Classes on Saturdays in the amphitheater overlooking the Arkansas River? You can also join ParkRun, another FREE way to stay active! So many great FREE options to enjoy!

For more information about Shop & Grub, visit the organizers’ Facebook page, FestiveICT 

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