Botanica the Wichita Garden Tulip Festival
Make plans to attend Botanica’s Tulip Festival every day from March 27 to April 26, 2026. 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 during the week, and on the weekends, they will […]
FR3EDM Music Series at Naftzger Park during Final Friday
If you’re looking for something different to do on Final Friday, head over to listen to FR3EDM MUSIC at Naftzger Park and catch one of the most energetic community jam sessions in town. Every Final Friday from April 24 through October, this local music studio turns up the volume with a free, open-to-all music experience […]
Kansas Day Celebration at Wichita-Sedgwick Historical Museum
Happy birthday, Kansas! The Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum is hosting a FREE event for Kansas Day 2026. Over the past several years, it has become a tradition at the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum to celebrate Kansas statehood with live performances of song and verse, harkening back to Kansas’s cowboy years. Kansas joined the Union in […]
Gilley’s in Park City, Kansas on a Budget
Gilley’s in Park City is a true one-stop entertainment spot, offering a mix of live music, a full bar, BBQ, gaming, sports viewing, an arcade, and more, all inside a massive venue just off the highway and only minutes from Wichita. With so much packed into one space, it’s easy to make a whole afternoon […]
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 […]
Village Christmas: Tree lighting and holiday fun in Haysville KS
Haysville, KS will kick off the holiday season with Village Christmas – a festive event that includes a tree lighting, photos with Santa, warm food, fun activities, live music, a vendor market, and more. Village Christmas is scheduled for December 6, and the festivities begin at 4:30 p.m. with a soup & chili feed ($9) […]
El Dorado Tree Lighting & Old Fashioned Christmas Parade
Get in the Christmas spirit with El Dorado’s Old Fashioned Christmas parade, tree lighting and festivities! Celebrate the holidays the old-fashioned way on Saturday, December 4, 2025, in El Dorado, KS. There will be a full slate of Christmas activities, including a vendor fair, Christmas tree lighting, parade, a chance to visit with Santa, activities […]
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 […]
Treehouse Concerts at Bartlett Arboretum 2025
Super-affordable and a great way to spend an afternoon outside, the Treehouse Concerts at Bartlett Arboretum are just a short drive from Wichita …
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 […]
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 […]
Heritage Square Concert Series 2025
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! The Heritage Square Concert Series will be happening at noon every Wednesday this September. Bring […]
Maize Fall Festival 2025: September 27, 2025
The Maize Fall Festival will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2025. Most events that day will be held at Maize City Park on Academy Ave. Maize Kansas Fall Festival The fun begins with a kickoff parade set to start at 10 a.m. on Saturday morning near Khedive and Academy. Also, on Saturday, there will […]
FREE Audacy Summer Concert Series
Looking for something fun and free to do on Friday night in Wichita? The Audacy Summer concerts series is back. It was previously known as the KEYN Summer Concert Series. 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 […]
Live Music at Chicken N Pickle: Free Concerts this Summer & Fall
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 […]
Wichita 4th of July: Red, White, and Boom: Downtown Wichita
Celebrate the 4th of July with Wichita’s biggest Independence Day party, Red, White & BOOM, in downtown Wichita. This FREE event is open to the public. The festivities will begin at 6 p.m., and food trucks will surround the area of Century II. Then, enjoy the fireworks in downtown Wichita. This spectacular event, presented by […]
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 […]
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 […]
Smoke on the Plains, Derby BBQ & Music Fest: Free Event
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 […]
Stearman Field Fathers Day Fly-In & Car Show
The annual Fly-In at Stearman Field in Benton, Kansas, returns on June 14, 2025. This unique event features a full day of aircraft flying into the restaurant’s runway, giving guests a front-row seat to the action and a chance to check out some awesome cars. Walk the tarmac, get up close to various planes, and […]
Musical Mondays in May with Music Theater of Wichita
Have a love of Music Theater? Whether you love to listen or show off your vocal skills, Music Theatre Wichita and Walker’s Jazz Lounge are hosting a series of events called Musical Mondays in May. These Events are a celebration of the Theatre’s season musical performances, where YOU have the chance to be the star […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]