Together with the Sedgwick County Zoo

✨ Wild Lights at the Sedgwick County Zoo ✨

Wichita’s favorite holiday tradition is back!

Wander through glowing pathways filled with massive handmade lanterns—animals, plants, and mythical creatures lighting up the night.

Open Wednesdays–Sundays, 6–9 PM through Dec. 21.

Perfect for date nights, family outings, or festive photos!

Weekend

🌲 Wild Lights
SCZ | Now Open!
Sedgwick County Zoo’s illuminated lantern festival returns for the season.

🧛 Rocky Horror Show
Roxy’s Downtown | 10/10 – 11/16 | $42
Wichita’s cult-classic musical full of costumes, audience callbacks, and campy fun.

🎨 Holiday Tables Exhibit
Mark Arts | 11/6 – 11/9 | $12
A dazzling showcase of holiday-themed tablescapes by local designers.

🤖 Air Capital Showdown Signature Robotics Event
Century II | 11/7 – 11/8
A regional robotics competition spotlighting student innovation and teamwork.

🎄 Holiday Open House
Paramount Antique Mall | 11/7 – 11/9 | Free
Shop holiday décor, antiques, and gifts with festive treats all weekend.

🚂 Festival of Trains
Century II Exhibition Hall | 11/8 – 11/9 | $18+
Model train displays, vendors, and exhibits for railfans of all ages.

🎮 Air Capital Comic Con 2025
Farha Sports Center South | 11/7 – 11/8 | $10+
Wichita’s biggest pop-culture event featuring comics, cosplay, and creators.

🍷 Applejack Fall Wine Walk
Applejack Pumpkin Patch | 11/7 – 11/8 | $21+
Sip seasonal wines and stroll the pumpkin patch.

Thursday 11/6

⚙️ HTEC Conference hosted by WSU Tech
4004 N Webb Rd | 12 pm
Manufacturing and education professionals meet to discuss advanced tech training.

🎄 Holiday Tables: Girls’ Night Out
Mark Arts | 6 pm | $125
An evening of cocktails, creativity, and holiday design inspiration.

🏆 Game Changers Gala 2025
The Hudson | 6 pm | $75+
Annual gala honoring community leaders and changemakers.

🧠 The More You Gnome Trivia Night
Hopping Gnome | 7:30 pm | Free
Trivia night, beer, and laughs at Wichita’s favorite gnome-themed brewery.

Friday 11/7

🎨 First Friday Gallery Crawl
Downtown Wichita | 5 pm | $10
Explore downtown galleries, artists, and pop-up exhibits.

💃 Glitter & Grit: Disco Birthday Party Celebrating 10 Years of Empowered Women
Flying Pig Improv | 3:30 pm | $
A dance-party celebration of a decade of women’s empowerment.

📚 In Store Event with Tom Frye
Watermark | 6 pm | Free
Meet local author Tom Frye and discuss his latest work.

🍻 Brew Ha Ha
Flint Hills National Golf Club | 6:30 pm
Charity beer tasting event benefiting local causes.

🛼 Adult Night (21+)
Carousel Skate Center | 9:30 pm | $10, $4 for skates
Adults-only roller-skating night with music and lights.

Together with the Wichita Sport Commission

🏃‍♀️ The Wichita Turkey Trot turns 50! 🦃

Celebrate Kansas’ longest-running Thanksgiving tradition on Saturday, November 22, with a 10-mile run, 2-mile fun run/walk, and Tiny Turkey Trot — now presented by Dillons!

The first 2,000 participants get a $10 turkey voucher from Dillons. Bring a jar of peanut butter or donate to support the Kansas Food Bank, helping families enjoy a holiday meal together.

🎟️ Register today at wichitasports.com and be part of this milestone celebration of health, community, and giving back!

Saturday 11/8

🌷 Tulip Takeover
Old Town District | 9 am | Free
Beautify Wichita’s streets with fall bulb-planting volunteers.

🛍️ Holiday Market Season
Old Town Farm & Art Market | 10 am | Free
Holiday shopping kickoff with local vendors and live music.

🎎 Kansas Anime Fest
Holiday Inn Andover | 10 am | $23
Anime merch, cosplay, and panels for fans of all ages.

🎁 Vintage Holiday Open House & Makers Market
Hunt and Gather Vintage | 10 am

Shop handmade gifts and holiday decor from local makers.

🏆 Wichita Arts Council Awards
Wave | 10 am | $55
Annual awards celebrating outstanding artists and organizations.

💝 Wichita Alternative Gift Market
Hillside Christian Church | 10 am | Free
Support global and local charities through alternative holiday giving.

📚 Friends of WAM Mini Used Book Sale
WAM | 10 am | Free
A small-scale book sale benefiting the Wichita Art Museum.

🕰️ Time Travelers Vintage Expo
Century II | 10 am | $10+

Vendors and vintage treasures from decades past.

🧵 Haute Handmade Pop-Up Market
Hopping Gnome Brewing Company | 12 pm
Shop unique handcrafted goods while enjoying local beer.

🎤 KPOP Demon Hunters Event
Sedgwick County Extension Building | 2 pm | $25
K-Pop fan event with performances and photo ops.

🎨 Holiday Tables: ARTrageous Party
Mark Arts | 6 pm | $100
Evening fundraiser combining art, music, and holiday flair.

🥊 8th Annual Cuffs and Axes Charity Boxing Classic
Park City Arena | 6 pm | $18
Local first responders duke it out for charity.

🍳 Cooking for a Cause
Kansas Star Casino | 6 pm | Sold out
Culinary competition supporting The Pando Initiative.

🎭 A Sunflower Mirage Gala Evening
Harvester Arts | 7 pm | $20
An art-themed gala with live performances and auction.

🎸 Uncle Zep – A Tribute to Led Zeppelin
Crown Uptown | 7 pm | $23
A high-energy tribute concert honoring the music of Led Zeppelin.

Sunday 11/9

⛸️ Ice Skating with Elsa
Wichita Ice Center | 2 pm | $27-48
Meet and skate with your favorite Frozen princess at this family event.

Coming Up

• Flocktail at Wild Lights | SCZ | 11/15

• Zoo Art Fair | SCZ | 11/15

• Festive ICT Presents Sip & Shop | Towne East | 11/23

• Wichita Sports Commission: Turkey Trot Race | Downtown | 11/22

• Say Grace 5k Thanksgiving Race | 11/27 (TURKEY DAY)

Click here to see our full event calendar!

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