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November Events

Here’s what’s happening around Wichita this November 👇

🌟 Wild Lights
SCZ | Now Open!
Walk among glowing lanterns and illuminated displays at Sedgwick County Zoo.

🎭 "Rocky Horror Show"
Roxy's Downtown | 10/10 – 11/16
The cult classic musical returns with audience participation and wild costumes.

🎄 Holiday Tables Exhibit
Mark Arts | 11/6 – 11/9
Explore beautifully decorated holiday tablescapes and seasonal inspiration.

🖼️ First Friday Gallery Crawl
Downtown Wichita | 11/7
Monthly art crawl with open galleries, live music, and local food spots.

🎨 Air Capital Comic Con
Farha Sports Center | 11/7
Wichita’s biggest comic and pop culture convention for fans of all ages.

🍷 Applejack Fall Wine Walk
Applejack Pumpkin Patch | 11/7
Sip Kansas wines while strolling the fall pumpkin patch.

😂 Glitter & Grit
Flying Pig Improv | 11/7
An improv comedy night full of laughter and local flair.

🍺 Brew Ha Ha
Flint Hills National | 11/7
Craft beer and comedy collide in this Big Brothers Big Sisters fundraiser.

🤖 Air Capital Showdown Signature Robotics Event
Century II | 11/7 – 11/8
Regional robotics competition showcasing innovation and teamwork.

🛍️ Holiday Open House & Local Maker Gift Market
Hunt and Gather Vintage | 11/8
Shop local makers and discover one-of-a-kind holiday gifts.

🎨 2nd Saturday
The Workroom | 11/8
Monthly art, shopping, and maker event in downtown Wichita.

🎎 Kansas Anime Fest
Holiday Inn Andover | 11/8
Anime vendors, cosplay, and contests for fans of Japanese pop culture.

🎵 KPOP Demon Hunters Event
Sedgwick County Extension Building | 11/8
K-pop themed event with performances, art, and meetups.

🚓 Cuffs vs Axes
Park City Arena | 11/8
Cops and firefighters face off in a charity hockey game.

⏳ Time Travelers Expo
Century II Expo Hall | 11/8
A retro-themed convention celebrating decades of nostalgia.

🎸 Uncle Zep – A Tribute to Led Zeppelin
Crown Uptown | 11/8
Live tribute show honoring one of rock’s greatest bands.

🧵 Haute Handmade Pop-Up Market
Hopping Gnome Brewing Company | 11/8
Local artisans and handmade goods paired with craft beer.

🚂 Festival of Trains
Century II Exhibition Hall | 11/8 – 11/9
Model train displays and collectibles for hobbyists and families.

🍸 Cocktails with the Curator
Museum of World Treasures | 11/13
Sip cocktails while hearing behind-the-scenes stories from curators.

🦩 Flocktail
Sedgwick County Zoo | 11/13
Zoo fundraiser featuring themed drinks and animal encounters.

🎭 Holidaze
Mosley Street Melodrama | 11/14 – 12/21
A hilarious holiday dinner theater tradition returns.

😂 Theater Anniversary Mega Show
Flying Pig Improv | 11/14
Special anniversary improv performance celebrating local comedy.

🎶 Mamma Mia & ABBA Music Bingo
White Crow Cider | 11/14
Sing along to ABBA while playing musical bingo.

🎭 Melodrama at Cowtown: Heapin’ Holiday Helpin’
Old Cowtown Museum | 11/14–11/16 & 11/21–11/23
Cowtown’s holiday-themed melodrama filled with laughs and western charm.

💃 United We Dance
The Cotillion | 11/15
An evening of dance performances and cultural unity.

🎸 Joe Walsh & Friends present VetsAid
INTRUST Bank Arena | 11/15
Rock legends unite for a benefit concert supporting veterans.

🐾 Beauties & Beasts Fur Ball
The Hudson | 11/15
Annual gala supporting the Beauties & Beasts animal rescue.

🔍 The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show
Wichita Marriott | 11/15
Interactive dinner theater full of intrigue and laughs.

🛒 Wichita Flea Market
Century II | 11/15–11/16
Dozens of local vendors with antiques, collectibles, and vintage finds.

🎼 What Music Is
Century II | 11/16
Wichita Symphony explores the meaning of music in this live performance.

🎄 Pentatonix: Christmas in the City Tour
INTRUST Bank Arena | 11/16
Grammy-winning a cappella group brings holiday cheer to Wichita.

🎬 Orpheum Film Series: Best in Show
Century II Mary Jane Teall Theater | 11/20
Cult comedy classic about eccentric dog show competitors.

✨ Merry & Bright
Union Station | 11/20
Downtown holiday lighting celebration kicks off the season.

🧱 Sip & Build
Exploration Place | 11/20
Adult LEGO night with drinks and creativity.

🪩 Y2K Prom Night
Odd Fellow Hall | 11/21
Throwback prom night packed with early-2000s nostalgia.

🎄 Midian Shrine Feztival of Trees
Midian Shrine Center | 11/21
Festival featuring elaborately decorated Christmas trees for charity.

🦃 50th Annual Wichita Turkey Trot
Century II | 11/22
Wichita’s oldest Thanksgiving run returns for its 50th year.

🎻 Wichita Symphony Youth Orchestra Fall Concerts
Century II | 11/22
Local young musicians take the stage for their fall showcase.

🎤 Taylor Dance Party
WAVE | 11/22
A dance party dedicated to the eras of Taylor Swift.

🛍️ Festive ICT presents Sip & Shop
Towne East Square | 11/23
Sip, shop, and support local makers at this holiday market.

🍺 Friendsgiving Beer Dinner
Hopping Gnome | 11/23
A festive beer-pairing dinner for Friendsgiving weekend.

🎂 Carrie Nation Birthday Smash
The Workroom | 11/25
Celebrate Wichita’s own Carrie Nation with live music and cocktails.

❄️ Somewhere in Winter
Downtown Wichita | 11/27 – 1/4/2026
Winter festival featuring lights, music, and family fun.

🎁 Holiday Night Market
The Workroom | 11/28
Shop after dark with local vendors, drinks, and music.

🎨 Beauties & Beasts Paint & Sip
Chico’s Restaurant | 11/28
Creative paint night benefitting animal rescue.

🛍️ ICT Artisan Expo
Wichita Sports Forum | 11/29
Massive local maker and artisan event.

🛒 Small Business Saturday
The Workroom | 11/29
Shop local and support Wichita’s small businesses.

🧗 Bliss Climbing & Fitness: 10 Year Throwdown
Bliss Climbing | 11/29
Celebrate 10 years of climbing with friendly competitions and community.

🏀 SPORTS

🏒 Wichita Thunder | INTRUST Bank Arena

• 11/6–11/7 vs Utah Grizzlies

• 11/12 vs KC Mavericks

• 11/29 vs KC Mavericks — Star Wars Night

🏀 Wichita State Men’s Basketball | Koch Arena

• 11/4 vs UNC Asheville

• 11/8 vs Prairie View A&M

• 11/13 vs Loyola

• 11/22 vs Milwaukee

🏀 Wichita State Women’s Basketball | Koch Arena

• 11/6 vs Northwestern State

• 11/18 vs Southeast Missouri State

• 11/22 vs Cal State Bakersfield

🏐 Wichita State Volleyball | Koch Arena

• 11/7 vs East Carolina

• 11/9 vs Charlotte

• 11/14 vs Rice

This list is not comprehensive, but should give you a good start to think ahead a bit!