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Weekend

🎉 AUSL (final weekend)
Wilkins Stadium WSU | 6/19 | $22+

Catch the final games of Athletes Unlimited Softball League in Wichita, featuring fast-paced pro softball and local standouts.

🎭 Music Theatre Wichita Presents: Waitress
Century II | 6/18 – 6/22 | $25-77

The hit Broadway musical about baking, dreams, and second chances hits Wichita with a live orchestra and stellar local talent.

🎉 The Wichita Open
Crestview Country Club | 6/19 – 6/22 | $10+
Catch PGA TOUR Americas in action at Wichita’s premier pro golf tournament, plus a lively social scene.

🎉 Summer Sidewalk Sale
Watermark | 6/16 – 6/21 | Free
Snag deals on books, gifts, and more all week long during this annual sidewalk sale.

🎭 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.

🎭 Bullets for Broadway
Prairie Pines Playhouse | 6/20 – 6/21 | $40
A laugh-out-loud murder mystery where mobsters meet musicals — dinner included!

🛍️ Vintage Shopping Weekend
Hunt and Gather Vintage | 6/19 – 6/22 | Free
Four days of curated vintage finds, antiques, and indie vendors across multiple stops.

🧘‍♀️ Summer Solstice Spirit Fair
Cotillion | 6/21 – 6/22 | $7+
Bring your family and friends out to celebrate the longest day of the year and the return of the Summer Sun for this two-day holistic & metaphysical event.

🛍️ Wichita Flea Market (June)
Century II | 6/21 – 6/22 | $4-5
One of the biggest markets in town — collectibles, crafts, food, and vintage galore.

Thursday 6/19

🎵 Summer Concert Series
Bradley Fair | 7pm | Free

Bring a blanket and enjoy lakeside tunes as the summer series continues.

☕ Coffee With The Curator
Museum of World Treasures | 9am | Free
Start your day with history and hot coffee — learn behind-the-scenes insights from the museum curator.

🎬 2025 Anniversary Film Series: The Color Purple
Orpheum Theatre | 7pm | $8
A special screening of this powerful classic as part of the Orpheum’s anniversary celebration.

Friday 6/20

🏓 Day of Action
Chicken N Pickle | 8am | Free
Volunteer and give back to the community in this citywide day of service — with food and games after.

🥎 2025 PFL World Tournament 7: Semifinals
Intrust Bank Arena | 5pm | $40+
Mixed martial arts action returns to Wichita with semifinal bouts from the PFL World Tournament.

🎬 Riverflix: Toy Story
Wichita Foundation Amphitheater | 6pm | Free

Outdoor movie night under the stars with a Pixar classic — bring lawn chairs and snacks.

🎨 Make Your Mark Workshop: River Cruise with Claude Monet
1307 N Rock Rd | 6pm | $42
Paint en plein air like Monet — part cruise, part watercolor workshop.

🎞️ WAM Nights: More Like Jackie Screening + Panel
Wichita Art Museum | 6:30pm | Free
A powerful short film followed by community conversation — part of the WAM Nights series.

🌱 Drag Bingo for Plants
Grow | 7pm
Hilarious rounds of drag bingo — win plants, pots, and good vibes.

🎬 Tallgrass Celebrates Juneteenth: Crooklyn Screening
Tallgrass Film Center | 7pm | $12
A Juneteenth spotlight showing of Spike Lee’s nostalgic Brooklyn tale.

🛼 Adult Skate Night
Carousel Skate Center | 9:30pm | $10
Lace up and roll back time with 21+ skating, music, and throwback vibes.

Saturday 6/21

🛍️ Shop & Grub Night Market
Exploration Place | 5pm | Free

Food trucks, local makers, and sunset shopping by the river.

🌾 Kansas Grown Farmers Market
21st & Ridge | 7am | Free
The biggest farmers market in the state — seasonal produce, local meats, baked goods and more.

🧺 Old Town Farm & Art Market
Farm & Art Plaza | 8am | Free
Handmade crafts, produce, live music, and local bites every Saturday in Old Town.

🧘‍♀️ Riverside Yoga
Wichita Foundation Amphitheater | 7am | Free
Start the day with a peaceful outdoor flow along the river.

🧵 Outdoor Vintage Flea Market
Paramount Antique Mall | 8am | Free
Pop-up vendors, antiques, collectibles, and quirky finds.

🌸 Pressed Flower Workshop
Botanica | 10am | $65
Create botanical art using pressed flowers in this hands-on session.

🪻 Lavender Daze
Prairie Pines | 10am | Free
A fragrant day of lavender products, local vendors, and u-pick fields.

🏆 Cornament for Hope
Sandbox Derby | 11am | $60/team
Cornhole tournament with food, drinks, and a cause — supports Hope Ranch.

🛍️ Artisan Fair
Grace Hill Winery | 12pm | Free
Shop handmade art, sip wine, and enjoy vineyard views.

⚾ Cowtown Vintage Base Ball
Old Cowtown Museum | 1pm | $10
Base ball (yes, two words) the way it was played in 1870 — wool uniforms included.

🎉 Party in the Pasture
Hope in the Valley Equine Rescue | 3pm | $20/car
Equine demos, hayrack rides, and a country fair experience to support rescued horses.

🍻 The Official Pride Bar Crawl
The Dive | 4pm | $10
Celebrate Pride Month with drinks, dancing, and drag stops all around town.

🍹 Wichita Pride Bar Crawl
Emerson Biggins | 4pm | Sold Out
Another Pride route with specialty drinks and inclusive energy.

🤠 Cowboys & Cocktails
Old Cowtown Museum | 6:30pm | $85
Western-themed gala fundraiser with drinks, music, and good ol’ Cowtown charm.

Sunday 6/22

🛩️ Kansas Aviation Museum Block Party
Kansas Aviation Museum | 1pm | Free

Family-friendly fun with museum tours, planes, and outdoor activities.

🫖 Wonderland Teatime
Enchanted Mermaid | 2pm | $27+
A whimsical tea party event with costumed characters and sweet treats.

🎬 The Parent Trap (1998) Screening
Tallgrass Film Center | 4pm | $10
Relive the Lindsay Lohan classic in this nostalgic movie night with Tallgrass.

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