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๐ŸŒพ 100+ Fun Things to do in October

Sneak peek into the best events in October

Good morning, Wichita!

Todayโ€™s email is a bit different.

One of the perks of our newly re-launched Wichita Life Insiders program is to receive a monthly rundown of many of the next monthโ€™s events so that you can plan ahead.

One of the other perks is a exclusive giveaway available only to those insiders which brings me to my next point:

Congrats to WL Insider Justine H on winning a $20 Coffee Daze gift card! We will be in contact with you.

From here on out these monthly event sneak peek rundowns will be reserved for the Insiders, but we wanted to give you a chance to see what it looks like.

Every other normal Wichita Life Update email will always be 100% free.

Let's get to it!

- Landon Huslig

p.s. these emails will only get better as weโ€™re about to update and switch to a different calendar system which youโ€™re going to love.

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October Events

Oct 1 โ€“ Oct 5

๐ŸŽ‰ TBEX Summit America 2025
Hyatt Regency | Oct 1โ€“4
Travel bloggers and creators gather for panels, networking, and inspiration.

๐Ÿป Oktoberfest
Prost | Oct 2โ€“4
Celebrate Bavarian-style with German beer, food, and music.

๐Ÿบ Octoberfest
Side Pockets | Oct 2
Local barโ€™s spin on Oktoberfest with games, drinks, and fun.

๐Ÿ’œ Embrace 2025 Celebration Fundraiser
400 W Waterman | Oct 2
Annual dinner supporting Embraceโ€™s mission for families.

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Holiday Galleria
Century II | Oct 2โ€“5
A Junior League shopping event with dozens of boutique vendors.

๐ŸŒŒ Drone Light Festival
Wichita Foundation Amphitheater | Oct 3โ€“5
Watch drones light up the sky in a choreographed nighttime show.

๐Ÿพ Paws in the Park
Naftzger Park | Oct 3
Bring your pup for treats, contests, and community fun.

๐ŸŽจ First Friday Gallery Crawl
Downtown | Oct 3
Wichitaโ€™s monthly art walk with galleries, murals, and pop-ups.

๐ŸŽค 0200 Boyz (First Day Out)
Naftzger Park | Oct 3
Live hip-hop performance to kick off First Friday.

๐ŸŒถ๏ธ Corterra 2nd Annual Chili Cookoff
Corterra | Oct 3
Sample chili, support a fundraiser, and vote for your favorite.

๐ŸŽถ Itโ€™s a 2000s Party
The Cotillion | Oct 3
Dance the night away to hits from the early 2000s.

๐ŸŽธ Ozzolution
Crown Uptown Theatre | Oct 3
Ozzy Osbourne tribute band rocking Wichita.

๐ŸŽญ Shocktoberfest
WSU | Sep 29 โ€“ Oct 4
Week-long campus celebration with games, traditions, and Shocker pride.

๐ŸŽ‰ Nomar Fiesta
Nomar International Market | Oct 4
Celebrate Hispanic heritage with music, food, and performances.

โšพ Ballpark Nights: Caleb Lee Hutchinson
Equity Bank Park | Oct 4
American Idol alum performs live under the lights.

๐Ÿ€ Shocker Madness
Koch Arena | Oct 4
Kickoff to basketball season with scrimmages and entertainment.

๐ŸŽก County Fair
Old Cowtown Museum | Oct 4
Step back in time at a traditional fair with games and food.

๐Ÿบ Kansas Lager Fest
Wichita Brewing Co Delano | Oct 4
Sample craft lagers from across the state.

๐Ÿ‡ Grape Stomp!
Grace Hill Winery | Oct 4
Get messy stomping grapes like in the old days.

๐Ÿ’ƒ Bravery Ball Gala
Kansas Star Casino | Oct 4
Formal gala supporting Wichitaโ€™s Littlest Heroes.

๐ŸŽฌ Movie Night: E.T.
Enchanted Mermaid | Oct 4
Watch the family classic under the stars.

๐Ÿถ Woofstock
Sedgwick County Park | Oct 4
Dog loversโ€™ festival with vendors, contests, and adoptions.

๐Ÿ‚ Oktoberfest
Blessed Sacrament | Oct 4
Parish Oktoberfest with German food, beer, and live music.

๐Ÿš— Harper Justice Ivy Car Show
Starlite Drive-In | Oct 4
Classic cars on display for a good cause.

๐Ÿšถ Walk of Hope for Huntington Disease
Marriott | Oct 4
Community walk raising awareness and funds for research.

๐Ÿ  Fall Parade of Homes
Wichita | Oct 4โ€“5
Tour new homes across the city.

๐Ÿบ Art & Ale Oktoberfest Market
Nortonโ€™s Brewing | Oct 5
Local makers and craft beer at this fall market.

๐ŸŒž Sunday Funday
Naftzger Park | Oct 5
Live music, food trucks, and family fun downtown.

๐Ÿฅ‚ The Hangover Brunch: Black Out Edition
The Sweet Spot | Oct 5
Over-the-top brunch party with cocktails and DJs.

๐Ÿ•ฏ๏ธ Candlelight Service
Sedgwick County Extension Office | Oct 5
Evening of remembrance and support for mental health awareness.

Oct 6 โ€“ Oct 12

๐ŸŽถ DJ GIRL DINNER
Larcherโ€™s | Oct 9
A fun DJ-led night themed around the viral โ€œgirl dinner.โ€

๐Ÿป Hops for Hope
Chicken N Pickle | Oct 9
Craft beer fundraiser supporting a local cause.

๐Ÿบ ICT Bloktoberfest
Naftzger Park | Oct 10โ€“11
Block party with beer, food trucks, and live entertainment.

๐ŸŽฌ RiverFlix: Hocus Pocus
Wichita Foundation Amphitheater | Oct 10
Outdoor screening of the Halloween favorite.

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Vendor Market
Naftzger Park | Oct 11
Shop local artisans and small businesses.

๐Ÿถ Running with the Weens
Naftzger Park | Oct 11
Adorable dachshund race and fundraiser.

๐ŸŽจ Pumpkins for Paws
Valley Center | Oct 11
Pumpkin patch event benefitting animal rescues.

๐ŸŒ๏ธ United Way Golf Fundraiser
Tex Consolver Golf Course | Oct 11
Charity golf tournament for United Way.

๐ŸŽญ Alice in Wonderland Jr.
Century II | Oct 11โ€“12
MTWichita Academy youth production of Disneyโ€™s classic.

๐ŸŒณ Suicide Prevention Walk
Sedgwick County Park | Oct 11
Community walk raising awareness for suicide prevention.

๐ŸŽจ Kids Day at Grow
Grow Plant Bar | Oct 11
Family-friendly activities at the plant shop.

๐Ÿ‚ Fall Festival
New Market Square | Oct 11
Seasonal celebration with food and family activities.

๐ŸŒ Banana Fest
Central Standard Brewing | Oct 11
CSBโ€™s quirky fall party featuring banana-inspired brews.

๐ŸŽจ Fighters for Frenchies Paint & Sip
Clifton Collab | Oct 11
Fundraiser with painting, drinks, and Frenchie dog rescue support.

๐Ÿƒ Prairie Fire Marathon
Downtown Wichita | Oct 12
Annual marathon, half-marathon, and 5K through the city.

Oct 13 โ€“ Oct 19

๐Ÿฏ Wild Lights
Sedgwick County Zoo | Oct 15 โ€“ Dec 21
Walk among glowing lanterns and illuminated displays at the zoo.

๐ŸŽญ Wichita Ballet: Dracula
Century II | Oct 16โ€“17
The ballet brings the gothic vampire tale to life.

๐ŸŽฌ The Shining Screening
Century II | Oct 16
Classic horror film on the big screen.

๐ŸŽฅ Tallgrass Film Festival
Various Locations | Oct 16โ€“19
Wichitaโ€™s signature indie film festival returns for its 23rd year.

๐ŸŽถ Evil Dead in Concert
The Cotillion | Oct 17
Cult horror movie with a live orchestra soundtrack.

๐ŸŽฌ Spooky Movie Marathon
Grow Plant Bar | Oct 17
All-night lineup of spooky films.

๐ŸŽƒ BooFest
Exploration Place | Oct 17, 18, 24, 25
Family Halloween festival with costumes, activities, and candy.

๐ŸŽ‰ Fallapalooza
Tanganyika Wildlife Park | Oct 18
Fall celebration with animals, games, and food.

๐Ÿด Hay, Hooves & Halloween
Old Cowtown Museum | Oct 18โ€“19
Experience a 19th-century-style Halloween.

๐ŸŽค Voices for Hope Gala
Rhatigan Student Center | Oct 18
Formal gala to support hope-centered programs.

๐ŸŽต Dawn of the Dub
The Cotillion | Oct 18
Bass-heavy electronic show for fans of dubstep.

๐ŸŽถ Tech N9NE
Crown Uptown Theatre | Oct 19
Legendary rapper performs live in Wichita.

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Shop & Grub
Exploration Place Plaza | Oct 19
Vendors, food trucks, and shopping in a festival setting.

Oct 20 โ€“ Oct 26

๐ŸŽƒ Pumpkins at the Park
Tanganyika Wildlife Park | Oct 20
Pumpkin displays, costumes, and trick-or-treat stations.

โšพ The Kickback
Southwest Boys Club | Oct 23
Inclusive community kickball tournament and hangout.

๐Ÿ•ฏ๏ธ Candlelight: Haunted Halloween Classics
Kansas Aviation Museum | Oct 23
Candlelit orchestra performing spooky favorites.

๐ŸŽถ Monster Mash 3D
Odd Fellow Hall | Oct 24
Dance party and 3D projection show.

๐ŸŽฌ Rocky Horror Picture Show
Orpheum Theatre | Oct 24
Cult classic screening and audience participation.

๐ŸŽญ Spooky Night of Treasures
Museum of World Treasures | Oct 24
Halloween-themed treasure hunt inside the museum.

๐ŸŽ‰ TsunamiCon
Hyatt Regency | Oct 24โ€“27
Wichitaโ€™s tabletop gaming convention.

๐ŸŽค Seraphicโ€™s Spooky K-Pop Night
Naftzger Park | Oct 25
K-pop dance party with a spooky twist.

๐ŸŽƒ Spooky Saturday
Blast Off Bay | Oct 25
Family activities, games, and candy giveaways.

๐Ÿƒ Monster Dash 5K
Strataca | Oct 25
Costumed 5K run through the salt mines.

๐ŸŽถ Pop Punk Nite Halloween Party
WAVE | Oct 25
Pop-punk bands and DJs host a costumed rock party.

๐Ÿฅ‚ Envision Gala: A Night for Vision
Wichita Art Museum | Oct 25
Formal fundraiser supporting Envision.

๐ŸŽ—๏ธ Making Strides of Wichita
Equity Bank Park | Oct 25
Annual breast cancer awareness walk.

โœ๏ธ Tales from the Underground
Tribal Roots | Oct 25
Underground arts and music showcase.

Oct 27 โ€“ Oct 31

๐ŸŽฌ Spooktacular Trivia Night
Botanica | Oct 28
Halloween trivia night among the gardens.

๐ŸŽƒ Kids Halloween
Museum of World Treasures | Oct 29
Family-friendly trick-or-treating inside the museum.

๐ŸŽจ GROW Halloween
Grow Plant Bar | Oct 31
Spooky plant shop celebration with costumes and crafts.

That's it for today!

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Thanks!

- Landon