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🌾 What's happening in Wichita this weekend? (6/12 - 6/15)

Rundown of the events this weekend

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Good morning, Wichita!

Another busy weekend this weekend!

Let's get to it!

- Landon Huslig

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Weekend

🎉 Somewhere Fest & Conference
Downtown Wichita | 6/13 – 6/14 | $85 Single Day, $139 Two-Day
Somewhere Fest is a place to step away from the noise of the world - gaining clarity within a community of deep thinkers and creative explorers. What does that mean? It’s a dope music festival with a conference piece and awesome food court.

🎭 Urinetown
Roxy’s | 6/5 – 6/21 | $42+
A hilarious and satirical musical about corporate control, revolution, and going... well, you’ll see.

🎭 Saved by the Bellhop
Mosley Street Melodrama | 5/30 – 7/12 | $27+
A hilarious new musical comedy dinner show in downtown Wichita.

Wichita Wind Surge Home Series vs CC
Riverfront Stadium | 6/12 – 6/15 | $8+

  • 6/12 – Thirsty Thursday @ 7:05pm

  • 6/13 – Star Wars Night @ 7:05pm

  • 6/14 – Wichita Monrovians @ 6:05pm

  • 6/15 – Family Fun Day @ 1:05pm

🛍️ Summer Sidewalk Sale
Watermark | 6/13 | Free
Book discounts, surprises, and summer sidewalk fun.

🎭 Bullets for Broadway
Prairie Pine Playhouse | 6/13 – 6/14 | $40-50
Dinner theater mystery with a theatrical twist—murder meets musicals.

📚 Readiculous Book Sale
WAM | 6/13 – 6/14 | Free
Friends of the Museum host a massive used book sale.

🔥 Smoke on the Plains BBQ & Music Fest
High Park (Derby) | 6/13 – 6/14 | Free entry
Live music, BBQ competitions, and family activities all weekend.

Thursday 6/12

🌽 Maize Farm & Art Market
Clair Donnelly Amphitheater | 5pm | Free
Local farmers and makers gather for an evening of fresh finds.

📚 Author Event: Dr. Gretchen Eick
Watermark | 6pm | Free
Discussion and signing with the author of books on justice and social change.

🎥 Minari - Impact Cinema
Tallgrass Film Center | 7pm | $12
A moving portrait of a Korean-American family chasing the American dream.

🥂 Cheers! Neighboring Movement Gala
Public at the Brickyard | 7pm | $75
Come out and celebrate The Neighboring Movement’s annual celebration with food, drinks, and impact storytelling.

🎶 Summer Concert Series: Bradley Fair
Bradley Fair | 7:30pm | Free (but get there early)

Live lakeside music, family-friendly atmosphere, bring lawn chairs.

Friday 6/13

🚗 Hot Wheels for Hot Meals: Duck Race
Rock River Rapids | 9am | Free
Support senior meals with fun races and activities.

🧘 YogaTime: Sun Salutations
Wichita Art Museum | 10:30am | $5
Start your day centered with gentle, guided yoga.

🎬 RiverFlix: Wall-E
Wichita Foundation Amphitheater | 6pm | Free
Outdoor family movie night featuring Pixar’s adorable robot.

🚗 Cruise-In Car Show
Derby High School | 7pm | Free (Donations accepted)
Classic cars and community under the summer sky.

🛼 Adult Skate Night
Carousel Skate Center | 9:30pm | $10, $4 for skates
Grown-ups only skate night with music and retro vibes.

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Saturday 6/14

🧗 Reel Rock 19 Outdoor Showing
Bliss Climbing | 9pm | $10, $15 for guests

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Outdoor film night celebrating adventure and climbing stories.

🌾 Kansas Grown Farmers Market
21st & Ridge | 7am | Free
Fresh food, flowers, and handmade goods from local producers.

🧺 Old Town Farm & Art Market
Farm & Art Plaza | 8am | Free
Artisan shopping, produce, and live music in the heart of Old Town.

🧘‍♂️ Riverside Yoga
Wichita Foundation Amphitheater | 7am | Free
Morning yoga with a view of the Arkansas River.

🧹 City Wide (Andover) Clean Up Day
All across Wichita | 8am | Free
Pitch in to make Andover sparkle again.

🚗 Hot Wheels Car Show
Smoke on the Plains BBQ | 9am | Free
Chrome, classics, and BBQ come together.

🎨 Art Together: Wickedly Fun
Mark Arts | 10am | Free
Interactive art event for kids and families.

🛍️ Second Saturday
Citywide | 10am | Free
Deals, experiences, and shopping across Wichita’s unique districts.

💜 Lavender Daze
Prairie Pines | 10am | Free
Live music, workshops, education and personal lavender experiences are all here for you.

✈️ Fly In & Car Show
Stearman Field | 12pm | Free
Vintage cars and aircraft—watch land and sky collide.

🎭 Empire House Auditions
Old Cowtown | 2pm | Free
Auditions for upcoming local stage productions.

👑 Miss Vietnam Wichita Pageant
Newman University | 2pm | $5
Wichita's vibrant Vietnamese community crowns their 2025 queen.

🎨 Watercolor Gardens
Botanica | 4pm | $20
Interactive watercolor painting surrounded by blooming gardens.

🚘 Automobilia Car Show & Street Party
Downtown Wichita | 4pm | Free

Downtown shuts down for a huge retro car celebration.

🎮 Super Smash Bros Tournament
The Point | 6pm | $10
Monthly battle of the buttons for Smash supremacy.

🔍 Dinner Detective Show
Marriott | 6pm | $60 (includes dinner)
Solve a murder while enjoying a four-course meal.

📚 Rob Franklin Instore Event
Watermark | 6pm | Free
Meet the poet, speaker, and storyteller.

🌼 Grow Getaway: Festival Fields
Grow | All day | Free
Local vendors, music, and field vibes all day long.

Sunday 6/15 - Happy Father’s Day!

🚗 Father’s Day Car Show
Sedgwick County Zoo | 9am | Free with zoo admission
Classic cars + animals = dad’s perfect day.

🍳 Father’s Day Brunch
Enchanted Mermaid | 11am | $37+
Celebrate dad with pancakes and under-the-sea whimsy.

🎬 Don’t Fall in Love with Yourself Screening
Tallgrass Film Center | 2pm | $8
A punk documentary about identity and artistry.

🎬 Tallgrass Celebrates Dad: Bob Trevino Likes It Screening
Tallgrass Film Center | 6pm | $12
Father’s Day ends with an award-winning heartwarming film.

Live Music

That's it for today!

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Thanks!

- Landon