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🌾 What's happening in Wichita this weekend? (10/9 - 10/12)

🌾 What's happening in Wichita this weekend? (10/9 - 10/12)

Rundown of the events this weekend

Landon Huslig
October 09, 2025

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Good morning, Wichita!

When is the last time someone asked you about Oz when you were traveling? Dorothy? Red slippers?

Let's get to it!

- Landon Huslig

Together with IdeaTek

You don’t know what you don’t know.

And I didn’t know, err, didn’t realize, how much better my internet could be. That is, until I switched over to IdeaTek Fiber Internet about a month ago.

It came to my neighborhood recently, and after one too many glitchy Zoom calls, it was time for a change. The difference? Night and day. It’s significantly faster than what I had before and somehow, it’s cheaper too.

If you’ve been thinking about making the switch, now’s the time. IdeaTek has plenty of install appointments open this month, and you can even get your first month free with promo code LOVEKANSAS.

📞 Call 620-543-5555 or 💬 chat at chat.ideatek.com to get scheduled while spots last in your area.

Weekend

🎃 BOOtanica
Botanica | 10/10 – 10/11 | $14+, $10 for kids

A spooky family-friendly Halloween event with treats, lights, and fun in the gardens.

🎭 Frank Einstein
Mosley Street Melodrama | 9/19 – 11/1 | Prices Vary
This science-y spoof takes on mad genius and melodrama with dinner!

🍺 ICT Bloktoberfest
Naftzger Park | 10/10 – 10/11 | $60+

Enjoy craft beer, music, games, and good vibes at this downtown celebration.

🎡 Goddard Fall Festival
Goddard | 10/10 – 10/12 | Free
A weekend of parades, music, and small-town fun for the whole family.

🍽️ St. George Orthodox Christian Cathedral Lebanese Dinner
St. George | 10/11 – 10/12
Enjoy authentic Lebanese dishes and community hospitality at this annual event.

🐇 The Academy at MTWichita Presents Disney’s Alice in Wonderland Jr.
Mary Jane Teall Theater | 10/11 – 10/12 | $21
A whimsical youth performance of the Disney classic tale.

🔫 Chisholm Trail Gun Show
Park City Arena | 10/11 – 10/12
Browse firearms, accessories, and collectibles at this regional gun show.

🌙 Twilight Tales
Museum of World Treasures | 10/10 – 10/11 | $8+
Enjoy spooky storytelling surrounded by artifacts and history.

👻 Wicked Island
OJ Watson Park | 10/10 – 10/11 | $15+
One of Wichita’s favorite haunted attractions—enter if you dare!

🌼 Mum-mania Golf Cart Tours
701 N Amidon | 10/10 – 10/11 | $25+
Tour Botanica’s gardens in full bloom during this special fall feature.

🧛 Rocky Horror Show
Roxy’s Downtown | 10/10 – 11/16 | $42
Let’s do the Time Warp again! A cult-classic musical full of fun and chaos.

🍻 Nightmare on Brew Street
Norton’s Brewing Co | 10/1 – 10/31 | No reservations required
A month-long Halloween party with spooky brews and live entertainment.

🦕 Ice Dinosaurs
Exploration Place | Now Open | Membership or Day-Pass
Discover prehistoric creatures frozen in time at this family-friendly exhibit.

🖼️ Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience
3535 N Rock Rd | Now Open | $21.90+

Walk inside Van Gogh’s masterpieces with this immersive art experience. Get 10% off when you use code VGWIC10 when you get your tickets here.

Thursday 10/9

🇺🇸 Freedom Day
Cambridge Family Dentistry | 8am | Free
A day of free dental care and appreciation for military members and first responders.

💡 NXTSTAGE Community Health & Vibrancy Innovation Showcase
Equity Bank Park | 11:30am | Free
Explore Wichita’s latest innovations in health and community development.

🧱 Lego Club
Andover Public Library | 5pm | Free
Build, create, and imagine with fellow Lego fans of all ages.

🍻 Hops for Hope
Chicken N Pickle | 5:30pm | $25+
Sip craft brews for a good cause supporting local charities.

🧠 The More You Gnome: Trivia Night
Hopping Gnome | 7:30pm | Free
A fun-filled trivia night with prizes, pints, and plenty of gnome puns.

Friday 10/10

🥏 One Source Products 2025 Cornhole Tournament
130 N New York Ave | 10:30am | Tickets at the door
Test your tossing skills and enjoy friendly competition.

🧘 YogaTime
Wichita Art Museum | 10:30am / 11:30am | Free
Start your morning with yoga surrounded by beautiful art.

🍝 Date Night: Autumn in Italy
Bradley Fair | 4pm | $99/seat
An Italian-inspired evening of cooking, wine, and romance.

💞 The Lounge: Date Night Workshop
Grow | 4:30pm | $80 / couple
A fun, guided couples’ workshop to connect and unwind.

🎤 Hey Buddy Life Independent Comedy
Barleycorn’s | 6pm | $9.75
Local comedians take the mic for a night of laughs and good energy.

🎬 RiverFlix: Hocus Pocus
Wichita Foundation Amphitheater | 6pm | Free

A free outdoor screening of the Halloween favorite “Hocus Pocus.”

💃 Ten Tiny Dances presented by Harvester Arts & Smack Dab Dance Lab
Wichita Art Museum | 6:30pm | Free
Watch 10 short, original dance performances in unexpected spaces.

🎶 Taylor Swift Music Bingo
White Crow Cider Company | 7pm | Free
Test your Taylor Swift knowledge while sipping cider.

😂 Next Stop Comedy
MBC Lounge | 7pm | $29.95+
A touring comedy showcase featuring up-and-coming comedians.

🎙️ Ali Siddiq
Crown Uptown Theatre | 8pm | $44+
The nationally touring comedian brings his hilarious storytelling to Wichita.

🛼 Adult Night (21+)
Carousel Skate Center | 9:30pm | $10, $4 for skates
Throwback tunes and good vibes at this adults-only skate night.

Together with Prairie Fire Marathon

3 days to go until race day.

Already signed up? Good luck!

Want a last minute challenge? Register here.

Want to help out? Sign up to volunteer here.

Saturday 10/11

🎡 Fall Festival
NewMarket Square | 1–3pm | Free

Family fun, live music, and seasonal treats at NewMarket Square.

🌽 Kansas Grown Farmers Market
21st & Ridge | 7am | Free
Shop local produce, baked goods, and artisan items.

🖼️ Old Town Farm & Art Market
Museum of World Treasures | 8am | Free
The city’s favorite Saturday market full of art, food, and community.

🙏 Conferencia de Damas
Iglesia Cristiana Rey de Reyes | 8:30am | Free
A women’s conference focused on faith, inspiration, and fellowship.

🃏 October Kansas Card Show
Maize High School | 9am | Free
Sports cards, memorabilia, and collectibles for all ages.

🎠 St. Peter Schulte Fall Bazaar 2025
St. Peter Catholic School | 9am | Free
A family-friendly bazaar with crafts, raffles, and food.

🎨 Art Together: Color, Culture & Arte Latino
Mark Arts | 10am | Free
Celebrate Latino culture through art, music, and community.

🪴 Kids Day
Grow | 10am | Free
Games, crafts, and fun activities for kids.

📚 Friends of WAM Mini Used Book Sale
Wichita Art Museum | 10am | Free
Find your next read at this mini book sale.

🐶 Running with the Weens
Naftzger Park | 10am | Free
Watch dachshunds race for glory in this annual dog event.

🍌 Banana Fest
Central Standard Brewing | 12pm | Free
Celebrate all things bananas with drinks, games, and fun.

🍷 Artisan Fair
Grace Hill Winery | 12pm | Free
Shop handmade goods and sip local wine in a beautiful setting.

🏀 Wichita State Men’s Basketball Charity Scrimmage vs. Drake
Koch Arena | 1pm | $20+

Catch the Shockers in preseason action while supporting a good cause.

🎸 Family Jam Fest
Capital Federal Amphitheater | 3pm | Free
A family-friendly afternoon of live music and community fun.

🚶 South Central Kansas Area Walk to Prevent Suicide
Sedgwick County Park | October 11 | Free
Join the annual community walk raising awareness for suicide prevention.

🎨 Fighters for Frenchies Halloween Paint and Sip Fundraiser
Clifton Collab | October 11 | $30
Paint, sip, and help raise funds for French Bulldog rescue efforts.