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Chisolm Trail Saddle Club Rodeo in Clearwater

Clearwater rodeo sign at Chisholm Trail Saddle Club

The Clearwater rodeo will be a fun for the whole family on two nights this summer. The rodeo starts at 8:30 p.m. on August 9 and 10, 2019. They’ll have concessions, bull riding, and a great time to spend with the family and get out to do something interesting. Tickets are $10 for adults and […]

Orpheum Theater’s Party Like It’s 1999 Summer Film Series

The Orpheum Marquee

Friday night date night! The Orpheum Theater summer film series is back beginning in June. The Party Like It’s 1999 summer film series should be fun for adults who reminisce about the year leading up to the turn of the century. The classic theater is showing some 1999 classics and cult flicks from what they […]

Opera on the Lake at Bradley Fair

Here’s something that you don’t get to do every day. The Wichita Grand Opera will perform again this year during Opera on the Lake on May 30, 2019 at Bradley Fair. General admission to Opera on the Lake is FREE. This year’s theme is Rock Opera, which will include La Bohème, Rent, songs from The […]

Floatin’ on the River: Glow Tour

Kayak to the Keeper of the Plains ring of fire lighting during the Wichita Glow Tour

Here’s a really unique experience you can have in Wichita! You’ll see the Keeper of the Plains and the lighting of the ring of fire from a whole new perspective.   Wichita Department of Park and Recreation is offering a Moonlight Kayak Glow Tour on the Arkansas River. You’ll paddle your kayak under the stars, […]

A Night in Old Delano adults-only event

Cowtown at Night - a picture of Old Cowtown Museum street at night

Step back in time and see what used to be considered the wild west side of Wichita! Old Cowtown Museum will host another one of its fun evenings for people 18+ with A Night in Old Delano on September 17, 2021. A Night in Old Delano is one of several events for grownups that will […]

Concert in the Courtyard at Grace Hill Winery

Grace Hill Winery in Whitewater Kansas

Grace Hill Winery will host a live concert on Friday, May 3, 2019 with local band Off the Tracks. The concert will be held in the courtyard in front of the beautiful Grace Hill vineyards if the weather accommodates (and they’ll move it inside the event center if not). Uno Mas food truck will be […]

Starlite Drive-In Grand Reopening

Starlite drive in Wichita KS

Join in the celebration as the Starlite Drive-In movie theater in Wichita holds its official grand re-opening event this Friday, April 5, 2019. Lots of fun activities for the whole family are planned, like a ribbon cutting ceremony, fun and games, and a great night of movies under the stars. Admission will be regular price, […]

Free screening of Les Miserables at Roxy’s in Old Town

Free screening of Les Miserables from KPTS and Roxy's Old Town

KPTS Channel 8 will be hosting a FREE screening of Masterpiece’s Les Miserables on April 2, 2019. The six-part Masterpiece drama will air at 8 p.m. on Channel 8 beginning April 14, starring Dominic West (The Affair, The Hour) as Jean Valijean, David Oyelowo (Selma) as Javert, and Lily Collins (Rules Don’t Apply, Love, Rosie) in […]

EP21 event for adults over 21 at Exploration Place

exploration place

Exploration Place has a series of events planned for grownups ages 21 and up where you can spend time with friends and “sip your science.” EP21 events will be held on several dates this year and allow participants to mingle, enjoy adult beverages, get exclusive access to all of Exploration Place’s exhibits, learn from special […]

Dam Music Festival

2019 DAM Music Festival at El Dorado Lake!

The 3rd annual Dam Music Festival will be held July 25-27, 2019 at El Dorado Lake. It’s three days of national and regional/local country rock concerts and camping. A General Admission weekend pass to the Dam Music Fest is $89. General Admission Passes are good for entry into all three days of the Festival, entry […]

Movie Tickets $5 at Old Town Warren Theater

$5 Movie Tickets at Warren Old Town Theater in Wichita

UPDATE: Regal Cinema’s reopening date has been pushed back from July 10 to July 31, and this may change again! Even after they do reopen, be sure to double-check the latest information before you head out to take advantage of a deal. 2020 has been a weird year, and we’re not sure if or when […]

Live entertainment at the Donut Whole

Donut Whole donuts with Wichita flag icing decoration

They have more than just great donuts! The Bantam Lounge at the Donut Whole is host to regular free live music and other performances nearly every week. They have local artists performing in various genres – folk, rock and roll, bluegrass, jazz, classical, country, soul, and more. The shows are usually scheduled for Friday and Saturday […]