What’s Happening This Weekend in Wichita (August 5-7)

Searching for ideas on what to do in Wichita this weekend? Looking to plan ahead for something in the future? We got you covered with What’s Happening This Weekend In Wichita.

Submit Your Event

Jump to Section:
Best Things To Do | Live Music | Performing Arts


What’s Happening This Weekend In Wichita is made possible by
the Wichita Event Calendar
Event Calendar
SUBMIT AN EVENT

FEATURED EVENTS

NBC World Series | August 5-6
Where:
Eck Stadium
In 2022, the NBC World Series will be split between Hobart-Detter Field in Hutchinson, KS (July 28-31), and Eck Stadium in Wichita, KS (August 1-6).

BEST THINGS TO DO!

A Summer of Magic: Harry Potter Dome Theater Experience | August 5
Where: Exploration Place
Exploration Place is bringing the world of Harry Potter to Wichita! Each week our wizard and muggle guests will watch one movie in the series on the dome screen with booming surround sound. Before the show, participate in themed classes and interactives provided by a variety of Hogsmeade shops and magical places. Butterbeer will flow freely and there will be an opportunity to take home muggle artifacts.

First Friday’s at Revolutsia | August 5
Where: 
Revolutsia
Haute Handmade Markets & Revolutsia has a Brand New Market Series: First Fridays at Revolutsia!!!
Join us #FirstFridays throughout 2022 for a FREE Pop Up Market from 5-8pm each month!
We can’t think of a better place to be on Wichita’s #FirstFriday art crawl than the coolest shipping container spot in town!

First Friday Under the Stars | August 5
Where: 
Old Cowtown Museum
Enjoy entertainment, food and drinks in the old west the first Friday of every month! Each month will feature different entertainment and experiences, so please be sure to follow our Facebook page to get all the info!

Ted Nugent Live | August 5
Where: 
Kansas Star Casino
Ted Nugent has carved a permanent place in rock & roll history selling more than 40 million albums, performing over 6,500 high-octane live shows, and continues to set attendance records at venues around the globe.

Adult Skate Night | August 5
Where: 
Carousel Skate Center
Join us for Adult Night every Friday! Must be 21 with a Valid ID. $10 Cover (skates included). Beer & mixed drinks available. Check out our feature at what to expect here.

Kansas Grown Farmer’s Market | August 6
Where: Two Locations: 21st & Ridge and Derby Market
Join us every Saturday, April thru October. Featuring dozens of Kansas Grown! vendors, live music, food trucks, Troubles the Clown and more.

6th Annual Veterans Awareness Expo | August 6
Where: Mid-America All-Indian Museum
The 6th Annual Veterans Awareness Expo is being held on Saturday, August, 6, 2022 at the Mid-America All-Indian Museum, 650 N. Seneca, Wichita, Kansas from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. This FREE event is hosted by Vet-To-Vet Support Command and the Veteran Providers’ Coalition of Sedgwick County and is open to the public.

Old Town Farm and Art Market | August 6
Where: Old Town Wichita
Open every Saturday, April through December 17th

3rd Annual Peach Fest | August 6
Where: Blood Orchard
It’s Market week y’all!! And it’s also our 3rd annual Peach Fest!! #ictpeachfest2022 will be in full swing this coming Saturday, August 6th!! Our amazing food truck family will be serving up their very best from 11a-2p, including a peach dish made with #bloodorchard peaches!! Our vendors will be ready with all of their wonderful goodies from 9a-3p, and of course we’ll have our peaches

Filipino Barrio Fiesta | August 6
Where: Sedgwick County Park
Celebration of Filipino Culture. Please join us on August 6, 2022 starting at 12 noon – 6 pm at Sedgwick county Park Sunflower shelter.

5.11 Wichita Grand Opening Event | August 6
Where: 5.11 Tactical
Look sharp, Wichita! Our Grand Opening is right around the corner. Join us on Saturday, August 6th at 10:00am for 20% off your entire purchase, gear giveaways and much more.

Charity Garage Sale | August 6
Where: Towne West Square
We are in the north end of the mall. Park to the left of Dicks Sporting goods. Come in the mall entrance. Passageways Outreach Center is straight ahead!

Yadda Fest 2 | August 6
Where: Odd Fellow Hall
Yadda Fest is back! Join us August 6th from 5PM – 2AM for live music, local vendors, a carefully crafted cocktail and food menu and MORE! This festival is inspired by the youtube show The YaddaYaddaYadda Show where host Courtney Nance interviews artists, chefs and bartenders alike with a goal of educating and connecting with the community.

Rock’s Dugout Sportscard and Sports Memoabilia Show | August 7
Where: Sedgwick County Park
Over 50 tables of sportscards and sports memorabilia. Dealers selling and buying on the entire concourse of Northrock Bowling Lanes.

Around The Corner!
Festive Hoop Jam | August 14
Where: 
Charles Koch Arena
Festive ICT presents the inaugural Festive Hoop Jam Classic. A dynamic basketball event which includes a player meet and greet, slam dunk contest, and 5 on 5 street ball celebrity basketball game.

Shop & Grub | August 21
Where: Naftzger Park
Shop & Grub is our monthly market featuring a unique variety of vendors selling vintage clothing, jewelry, accessories, home goods, wine, delicious food and more.

Back To Top


If you love the free content that consistently highlights Wichita and find value in the free service we provide to the community, perhaps consider a donation to help keep the site running.


LIVE MUSIC

For a fantastic, updated daily view of live music all around the city, check out Amped Up Live. They are an incredible source for music fans.

The Cotillion
August 5 | Jason Boland & The Stragglers
August 14 | Pop Evil
August 24 | Sean Kingston
September 1 | “Weird” Al Yankovic
September 6 | Modest Mouse
September 8 | Pecos & The Rooftops
September 11 | Hanson
September 12 | Testament

Intrust Bank Arena
August 6 | Dierks Bentley
August 25 | Morgan Wallen
August 26 | West Fest feat. Ice Cube and Cypress Hill
September 13 | Backstreet Boys
September 17 | Keith Urban
September 25 | Alabama

Hartman Arena
August 5 | KEYN Music Series
August 12 | KEYN Music Series
November 12 | Judas Priest

Kansas Star Casino
August 5 | Ted Nugent
September 2 | Brantley Gilbert
September 23 | The Oakridge Boys

Temple Live Wichita
August 10 | Matisyahu
August 14 | Silversun Pickups
August 19 | Bart Crow

WAVE
August 5 | 10 Years
August 12 | Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears
August 13 | Three Days Grace
August 18 | Jamey Johnson
August 19 | American Aquarium
August 26 | Shamarr Allen

Back To Top

Have a live concert, you’d like to have listed?
SUBMIT AN EVENT

PERFORMING ARTS

Century II Performing Arts Center
August 17-21 | The Drowsy Chaperone

Crown Uptown Theatre
July 15- August 7 | The Wedding Singer

Kechi Playhouse
August 5-28 | Copper Moon

The Looney Bin
August 4-6 | Matt Sadler
August 11-13 | JR Brow
August 18-20 | Tracy Smith

Mosley Street Melodrama
July 22 – Sept 3 | Revenge of the Beanie Babies

Prairie Pines Playhouse
Nov 18 – Dec 23 | Demise at the Department Store

Roxy’s Downtown
August 4-20 | Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

Wichita Orpheum Theatre
August 27 | Chris D’Elia

Back To Top

Have a show you’d like to have listed?
SUBMIT AN EVENT

What are this month’s happy hours and restaurant specials? We’ve got you covered here!

August - Happy Hours Restaurant Specials


Have an event in Wichita you’d like to have considered for What’s Happening This Weekend Wichita, please visit this form to submit your event.

Did you love the article and want to help the continuing free content at Wichita By E.B.? You can help keep our site going with a simple one-time or recurring donation. Your contribution is appreciated.

Donate

Buy Me A Coffee

For more, visit our events calendar.

Leave a Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *