🌾 Wichita Monopoly

Did they get your favorites?

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Landon Huslig
November 24, 2025

TOGETHER WITH

Good morning, Wichita!

We stopped by Sip and Shop last night at Towne East. Another creative event put on by Festive ICT.

This makes me wonder, what are the best events that Wichita hasn’t seen yet? What is the best event you’ve been to elsewhere?

Let’s get to it!

- Landon

p.s. Happy belated birthday to Rusty!

News

Wichita Monopoly

Hasbro unveiled the official Wichita version of the Monopoly game with many of your favorite local spots. Did they get your favorite spots in town?

 

Together with Meritrust Credit Union

Even in 2025, fraud is still one of the biggest threats to your money and peace of mind.

From your mortgage to how you get your kids to soccer practice, your finances touch every part of daily life.

That’s why Meritrust Credit Union takes fraud protection so seriously, especially around the holidays when scammers are on the prowl.

Meritrust offers educational resources to help you spot red flags, protect your accounts, and stay ahead of fraudsters.

Learn more about how Meritrust is working to keep members safe from fraud in their in-depth article here. 

LOCAL BUSINESS

Opening

Anniversary

Shop Local Derby

The Shop Local campaign out in Derby kicks off 11/26 and runs through 12/14.

Think twice before shopping on Amazon (I know, it’s so easy) and try to shop local first!

Turkey Tom

If you’ve ever been near The Popcorner on the east side, you have probably see Turkey Tom.

Now Kirsten & The Popcorner are commemorating our favorite Thanksgiving dinner animal with a popcorn tin and a portion of each tin’s proceeds will go to the Great Plains Nature Center and a second batch is planned after the first sold out in four days.

Support Ronald McDonald House

Ideatek is donating $10 to Ronald McDonald House Charities fore very new internet install.

NONPROFIT

Salvation Army

The Salvation Army has served Wichita since 1886, providing food, housing support, youth programs, disaster relief, and more across three local centers.

Their biggest fundraising season is here — and volunteer bell ringers are urgently needed.

Sign up for a 2-hour shift, bring some holiday cheer, and help support thousands of local families. It’s actually a ton of fun!

ShowerUp Laundry

ShowerUp Wichita (known for offering free showers to people experiencing homelessness) just launched its first mobile laundry unit. It can wash and dry a load in about 45 minutes and will be available outside Church on the Street every Sunday from 9 to 11 a.m.

Envision on the Move

Nonprofit Envision is moving the gallery to Delano and consolidating the gallery and studio.

Together with The Podcast Room

Have you always wanted to start a podcast, but don’t know where to start?

Let’s stop you right there.

Call Troy at The Podcast Room and let the Trussell Media Studios team take care of you.

All you have to do is show up and chat.

CIVIL

Where Trucks go to Die

Cellphone Ban

Resident Input

Sedgwick County is asking for feedback on what matters to you most.

LOCAL

Commute Time

One of the most beautiful parts of Wichita is you can get almost anywhere in 15-20 minutes.

In fact, last year it took Wichitans just 18.2 minutes to get to work compared to the American average of 27.2 minutes (this year).

This year it takes just 17.3 minutes. Getting shorter baby!

Greater Wichita Partnerships

Wichita Open

The Wichita Open is one of the bigger events (and parties) in Wichita.

This classic golf tournament is now leaving the “Korn Ferry Tour” that they have historically been a part of and joining the PGA Tour Americas starting in 2026.

Pickleball Tournament + Toy Drive

Come out and play with a purpose on 12/6 with the Serve the Season: Untamed Pickleball Christmas Charity Tournament!

Ballet Wichita

Walker’s Jazz

If you’re looking for a fun place to go in the coming weeks, check out a few events at Walker’s Jazz Lounge:

Holidays at NICHE

There are still several class options at NICHE this holiday season that might pique your interest:

Local Holiday Options

ICT EXTRA

$2 Million

Turkey Pardon

Wichita Southeast pardoned a turkey last week. Many other turkeys won’t be so lucky.

Thanksgiving Travel

Are you traveling for the holiday? You aren’t alone.

Van Gogh Experience

Have you been to the Van Gogh Immersive Experience in Wichita? It won’t be around much longer.

Parking

Is it legal to park in front of someone’s home? Can’t get past the Eagle paywall? Click here.

WSU Honors

Congrats to Brooklyn Leggett and Sydney Dunning on their All-Conference Volleyball honors.

Click the banner above to view the full event calendar

Monday 11/24

Tuesday 11/25

Wednesday 11/26

Thursday 11/27

LIVE MUSIC

Don't see your concert or show here?

SPORTS

Thank you Mike Kennedy 🫡

The longtime voice of the Shockers will retire after this season who started in 1980.

That's it for today! Send this to a friend who would loves Monopoly.

Thanks!

- Landon