Together with Learning Lab Wichita

🎨 Celebrate Student Art at Learning Lab Wichita!

Join Learning Lab Wichita tomorrow, Friday, June 6 from 4–7pm at 703 E. Douglas, Suite 250 for a free Student Art Festival featuring work by 30 local students, live mural unveilings, family-friendly activities, and food trucks.

Make it a stop on your First Friday crawl or before you head down to Riverfest!

Weekend

🥎 AUSL Opening Weekend
WSU Wilkins Stadium | 6/7 – 6/9 | $22+

Catch elite softball athletes and local stars as the AU Softball League kicks off their 2025 season in Wichita. This is professional softball people.

🎭 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.

⚽ A Celebration of Women’s Sports
Naftzger Park | 6/4 - 6/5 | Free
A community celebration spotlighting local women athletes and sports programs. Come out and meet Jackie Stiles and Jordan Larson!

Thursday 6/5

🎨 Versus: A Live Art Battle
Mark Arts | 6pm | $10
Watch local artists go head-to-head in a fast-paced, live painting showdown.

💘 Speed Dating for Singles Age 40/50s & 30/40s
Tor Brewing Co | $25
Mix and mingle with potential matches in a relaxed brewery setting.

Friday 6/6

🎨 Learning Lab Wichita Student Art Festival
Learning Lab | 4pm | Free
Celebrate young local artists and their creative achievements. This exciting, FREE community event is designed to celebrate the artistic talents of local K-12 students while fostering a love for the arts in a supportive and inspiring environment.

🛍️ First Friday Pop Up Markets
Hopping Gnome | 5pm | Free
Grab a pint and shop from local makers during this First Friday tradition.

🖼️ First Friday Gallery Crawl
Downtown Wichita | 5pm | Free
Explore Wichita’s art scene with gallery openings and installations.

🌈 Mini Pride Market on Market
Grow | 5pm | Free
Celebrate Pride with artists, vendors, and community.

🎬 RiverFlix: Moana
Exploration Place | 6pm | Free
Outdoor movie night featuring the adventurous Disney classic.

🛼 Adult Skate Night
Carousel Skate Night | 9:30pm | $10, $4 for skates
Skate to throwbacks and today’s hits at this 18+ roller party.

Together with Athletes Unlimited Softball League

Presented Locally by Koch

The Athletes Unlimited Softball League season kicks off this weekend in Wichita.

Starting Saturday, June 7, Wilkins Stadium hosts some of the best in the game — including local star Kelsey Stewart-Hunter.

The first three matchups? A showdown between the Volts and Blaze:

• Saturday, June 7 @ 6:30 PM

• Sunday, June 8 @ 4:00 PM

• Monday, June 9 @ 6:00 PM

Don’t miss the action, the energy, and the start of something special.

Get your tickets now

Saturday 6/7

🌽 Kansas Grown Farmer’s Market
21st and Ridge | 7am | Free
Pick up produce, plants, and baked goods from local growers and makers.

🧺 Old Town Farm & Art Market
Farm & Art Plaza | 8am | Free
Downtown market with fresh produce, handmade items, and live entertainment.

🦓 Twilight Tour
Tanganyika | 5pm | $99+

Come party with a purpose at this after-hours zoo party with animal encounters and drinks.

🛍️ Andover CityWide Garage Sale
Andover | All Day | Free
Treasure hunt your way through Andover’s biggest garage sale weekend.

🎉 Anniversary Party
Larcher’s & The Belmont | 9am | Free
Celebrate local businesses with summer cocktails, pop-ups, and brunch vibes.

🥒 7th Annual Picklefest
Blood Orchards | 10am | Free
A dill-ightful festival full of pickled treats, vendors, and fun.

🐾 Walk with Wildlife
Great Plains Nature Center | 10am | Free
Meet animals up close and explore nature trails with the family.

💜 Lavender Daze
Prairie Pines | 10am | Free
Soothing scents, live music, and local goods in a lavender-filled oasis.

🍺 Barks, Brews, and Running Shoes 0.5k Beer Run
Side Pockets | 10:30am | $45
A “race” made for dog lovers and beer drinkers who hate running.

🎪 Kids Fest
Lincoln Park | 11am | Free
Games, crafts, food, and activities galore for kids of all ages.

👗 YBG Studios Fashion Show
Commerce Club | 6pm | $25

Spotlight on Wichita designers, models, and style.

🧘‍♀️ Riverside Yoga
Wichita Foundation Amphitheater | 9am | Free
Stretch with the sun in this peaceful riverside yoga flow.

🎶 Auditions for Wichita Community Children’s Choir
Risen Savior Lutheran Church | 9am | Free
Young vocalists can try out for this citywide children’s choir.

🏍️ Bikers for Bigs
Bowlero Wichita | 12pm |Free
Motorcycle ride and fundraiser benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters.

🍔 KETCH Burger Battle
Andover Capitol Federal Amphitheater | 5pm | $15+
Sample burgers and vote for Wichita’s best.

🎥 Movie Night: The Goonies
Enchanted Mermaid | 6pm | $10
A family-friendly evening with this ‘80s classic.

🎭 RMHC Annual Gala Masquerade Ball
Intrust Bank Arena | 6:30pm | $150+
Support Ronald McDonald House Charities in style.

Sunday 6/8

👗 Daddy/Daughter Teatime and Dance
Enchanted Mermaid | 2pm | $27
Dress up and dance in this sweet and memorable parent-child experience.

🌈 ICT Big Gay Market
Central Riverside Park | 9am | Free
Support LGBTQ+ makers and allies at this inclusive community market.

😂 Fortune Feimster
Kansas Star Event Center Arena | 6pm | $40+
National touring comic Fortune Feimster brings her hilarious stand-up to Wichita.

🌸 Booch & Blooms
Apollo Fermentations | 12pm | Free
Kombucha, floral bouquets, and chill vibes to wrap up the weekend.

Click here to see our full event calendar!

Riverfest Rundown

For the full schedule, visit the Riverfest website.

Thursday 6/5

• Wichita Children’s Theatre | Century II Mary Jane Teall Theatre | 2 - 3:30pm

• Goodwill Industries Cajun Food Fest | Century II Exhibition Hall | 5pm

• Touch a Truck | Main Street | 5pm

• Mudbugs | Kennedy Plaza Stage | 5:15pm

• Scott Fowler | Kennedy Plaza Stage | 7pm

• Allen Stone | Kennedy Plaza Stage | 8:30pm

Friday 6/6

• Fiesta Del Rio All day

• Fiesta Del Rio Live Performances | Kennedy Plaza Stage | 11am - 2pm

• DJ Tinno Morales | Kennedy Plaza Stage | 4 - 5pm

• La Fiesta Nortena | Kennedy Plaza Stage | 5 - 6pm

• Mercadito | Douglas Ave | 5 - 10pm

• Mariachi Arriago de America | Kennedy Plaza Stage | 6pm - 7:30pm

• Schooner Mate Annual Piñata Competition | Kennedy Plaza Stage | 7:30pm

• JLB y Compania | Kennedy Plaza Stage | 7:45 - 9pm

• La Arrolladora Banda El Limon | Kennedy Plaza Stage | 9:30 - 11pm

Saturday 6/7

• Gravel Grinder | 8am - Noon

• Rivefest Fishing Derby | River | 9am - 11am

• Cowboy Bathtub Races | River | 10:30am - 2pm

• Plein Air Art Show & Judging | Century II | 11am - 4pm

• Classic Car Show | Century II | 11am - 5pm

• Jason Boyd Band | Kennedy Plaza Stage | 5:30pm

• Jaelen Johnston | Kennedy Plaza Stage | 7:30pm

• Chris Janson | Kennedy Plaza Stage | 9 - 10:30pm

• Balcony Parties for Final Riverfest Concert (Chris Janson, Jaelen Johnston) | Century II Balcony

• Capital Federal Fireworks Finale | Downtown | 10:45pm

Live Music

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Coming Soon

• Somewhere Fest & Conference | Downtown Wichita | 6/13 - 6/14

• Nate Bargatze | INTRUST Bank Arena | 12/10 (rescheduled from September)