Best Things Happening This Weekend in Wichita (Oct 14-16)

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■ Wichita Asian Festival | October 15
Where: Century II
Join us for the 41st Annual Wichita Asian Festival! For the first time, we will be having a $5 admission fee for individuals above the age of 10. Half of the proceeds from this fee will go back to supporting our community, specifically towards youth in the form of academic scholarships!! The event includes multiple cultural stage performances, food/drink/art vendors (for purchase), and of course the Miss Wichita Asian Festival Scholarship Pageant.

■ Bridget’s Cradles: Wave of Light 2022 | October 15
Where: Beech Lake
Join us on October 15th for a community candlelight vigil and water lantern release amongst a light display featuring over 50,000 pink, blue, and white lights in memory of our babies in Heaven. This is a free event for families who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss and their friends and family.

■ Shop & Grub | October 16
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.

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■ Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular | October 14-15
Where: Botanica
Enjoy everything there is to love about fall while strolling through Botanica during four fun-filled nights at Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular! Carved by volunteer groups in the Wichita community, find more than 1,600 unique pumpkins lit up for everyone to see. Pumpkin sculptures, aerial acrobatics and fire dancing are also on display. There will also be a petting zoo and fire pits set up for s’mores. If you dare, wander through the Haunted Woodland Walk! Listen to music by DJ Carbon on the Grand Lawn stage and grab a cocktail from Bar on Demand. Purchase food from local restaurants and food trucks. This is a family-friendly event, perfect for all ages!

■ Coastal Carolina- Pop Up dinner | October 14-15
Where: Magnolia Cafe
Coastal Carolina themed pop-up dinner Friday and Saturday, October 14 and 15th from 5 to 9 PM reservations recommended

■ Adult Skate Night | October 14
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 | October 15
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.

■ Pumpkins at the Park 2022 | October 15
Where: Tanganyika Wildlife Park
We’re back with Pumpkins at the Park!🎃 That’s right – Pumpkins at the Park, Wichita’s largest Halloween event, returns this year for a spooky good time for the entire family EVERY Saturday in October from 6:00 pm to 10:30 pm. Come celebrate the fall season and get into the Halloween spirit with us. With five nights of fun, you’ll have more days to fit into your busy schedule! From toddlers to grandparents and everyone in between, we’ve got fun for everyone this Halloween!

■ Old Town Farm and Art Market | October 15
Where: Old Town Wichita
Open every Saturday, April through December 17th

■ Outdoor Vintage Flea Market | October 15
Where: Paramount Antique Mall
Paramount Antique Mall​’s Outdoor Vintage Flea Markets! Saturday, October 15th. Over 50 booths set up outside with antiques, vintage goods, home & garden decor, primitives, advertising, tools, industrial, furniture & so much more!! Located at 135th & West Kellogg in Wichita. Open 8 am – 3 pm. Shop inside the store on flea market days from 9 am – 6 pm and save 10% store-wide.

■ Vamos Nomar Fiesta | October 15
Where: 21st & Broadway
This fiesta, sponsored by Cox, will be like no other seen before and is an event for all of Wichita to support! We will close down part of 21st St., open Nomar Plaza, and have an evening full of live music, small businesses, art, drinks and some delicious Hispanic food! The best part is it’s free!

■ Halloween Hullaboo | October 15
Where: High Park
Join us for a haunting good time at this family friendly event. Enjoy spooky music while participating in trick-or-treating, hayrides, a zombie hunting range, and bounce houses. A costume contest will be held at a no charge at the amphitheater. We’ll also have pumpkins and caramel apples for sale while supplies last. All ages are welcome.

■ Jazzercise Grand Opening Open House | October 15
Where: Jazzercise West
Join the Jazzercise Wichita team for a grand opening celebration open house. A morning filled with FREE classes, loads of prizes, studio tours, epic sign up deals and more.

■ Wichita Flea Market | October 15-16
Where: South YMCA
Come walk the aisles at the Farha Sports Center at the South Wichita YMCA and shop small through the 200+ booths that include antiques, crafts, vintage items, collectibles, primitives, reclaimed items, comics, artwork, jewelry, toys, and so much more in this monthly flea market operated by a local Wichita Family.

■ Community Fair Days | October 16
Where: Old Cowtown Museum
Free admission for all, plus shop over 50 great local vendors! Food, treats, and great handmade art, home decor, glasses, t-shirts, jellies, jams, local authors and more!

■ 3rd Annual Una Vida Tequila Dinner | October 16
Where: Newport Grill
Enjoy award-winning tequila and exquisite cuisine at the 3rd Annual Una Vida Tequila Dinner. This five-course dinner experience will immerse you in flavor with culinary creations by Chef Ivan Garcia paired with the unique, earthy tastes of tequila selected by Bryce Lob, Owner of Una Vida, and cocktails by Jesse Sullard of Newport Grill.

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Around The Corner!

■ Tracy Byrd at the Wichita Union Stockyards | October 22
Where: Wichita Union Stockyards
Tracy Byrd and full band will be at the Wichita Union Stockyards on Saturday, October 22, 2022. He has charted more than thirty hit singles in his career. Doors will open at 7pm with an 8:30 to 9pm start time. Tickets are available at kwlsradio.com or by calling 316-945-1079. Get ready to do the “Watermelon Crawl”, slow dance to “Keeper of the Stars” and two step to many of his hit songs.

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