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 the Best Things Happening This Weekend In Wichita.
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■ Wichita Riverfest | June 6-7
Details: Downtown Wichita
■ Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) | June 7-9
Details: Wilkins Stadium at WSU
See some of the best players in professional softball go head-to-head at Wilkins Stadium on the campus of Wichita State University in June 2025.
■ Booch & Blooms | June 8
Details: Apollo Fermentations | 12pm
Get ready for a full day of good vibes, sunshine, and creative fun! We’re hosting a pop up market with some amazing local vendors June 8th! At this market you’ll find: •A build your own bouquet bar
•Tons of plants
•Sourdough baked goods
•Delicious cookies
•Vintage clothing
•Local art and Jewelry
•Local craft beer.
•Live performances
BEST THINGS TO DO
■ The Learning Lab Student Art Festival | June 6
Details: The Learning Lab | 4pm
Join us for an evening of creativity, fun and community at the Learning Lab Wichita’s Student Art Festival. 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 at Hopping Gnome Brewing | June 6
Details: Hopping Gnome | 5pm
■ RiverFlix | June 6
Details: Wichita Foundation Amphitheater | 6pm
Join Exploration Place in the Wichita Foundation Amphitheater for family fun under the stars, where we will be showcasing beloved film favorites. This is the perfect opportunity to enjoy quality time with loved ones in a magical setting. Bring your blankets, snacks and a sense of adventure as we create unforgettable memories together.
Movie: Moana
■ Live Improv | June 6-7
Details: Flying Pig Improv | 8pm
■ Adult Skate Night | June 6
Details: Carousel Skate Center | 9:30pm
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 on what to expect here.
■ Kansas Grown Farmer’s Market | June 7
Details: 21st and Ridge | 7am
Discover the largest grower-owned farmers market in Kansas, where you can shop fresh produce, local goods, and artisan creations straight from the source—plus enjoy live music, cooking demos, and more.
■ Old Town Farm & Art Market | June 7
Details: Old Town Farm & Art Market | 8am
Experience Wichita’s favorite Saturday tradition at the Old Town Farm & Art Market, where locals and visitors gather for fresh food, local art, live music, and lively street entertainment.
■ Larcher’s & The Belmont Anniversary Party | June 7
Details: Larchers & The Belmont | 9am
We are excited to celebrate the 5 year anniversary of The Belmont and 1 year anniversary of Larcher’s! We are hosting a family friendly outdoor event with local vendors, live music, yard games, photo booth and more. This event is free for all to attend. Join us as we celebrate and support local.
■ Gallery Grooves | June 7
Details: MarkArts | 9am
ark Arts is partnering with Music Together® of Wichita to present Gallery Grooves, a new 45-minute program where creativity and music will come together in a fun-filled experience for children. The event will start with an interactive music class by Music Together, where kids can sing, dance and explore rhythm.
■ Walk With Wildlife 2025 | June 7
Details: Great Plains Nature Center | 10am
Experience nature up close! Wildlife experts and enthusiasts from around Kansas set up around Chisholm Creek Park for our most popular annual event to share their knowledge. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to see 50+ live species of native Kansas animals while enjoying a stroll through the beautiful trails!
■ Side Pockets Barks, Brews & Running Shoes 0.5K Beer Run | June 7
Details: Side Pockets | 10:30am
This is the kind of “RUN” that’s REALLY fun… it’s a 0.5K BEER RUN! (That’s right, 0.5K… that equals 1/3 Mile or 546 yards or 1,640 feet! We have it on good authority that it will take you about 9 minutes to complete–and that’s if you walk!
■ 2025 Wichita Gladiator Dash | June 7
Details: Sedgwick County Park | 11am
The Wichita Gladiator Dash is an action-packed 5k race designed to test your speed, strength and endurance through land, water and obstacles.
■ Bikers for Bigs | June 7
Details: Bowlero Wichita
Mark your calendars for Saturday June 7th, and come out to the 1st Bikers For Bigs – Bike & Car Show! All proceeds will go directly to the Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters organization.
■ KETCH Burger Battle | June 7
Details: Capitol Federal Amphitheater | 5pm
Join us on Saturday, June 7th, 2025, from 5 PM – 9 PM at the Capitol Federal Amphitheater for an epic evening of burgers, fun, and friendly competition! Restaurants from across Wichita will battle it out for the People’s Choice and Judge’s Choice titles—and YOU get to taste and vote for the best burger in town!
■ YBG Studios Fashion Show | June 7
Details: Commerce Club | 6pm
We’re celebrating creativity, color, and culture — featuring custom designs, exclusive streetwear, and some of the most influential creatives in the city.
■ Saturday Night Smoker Fights | June 7
Details: Animal House FC | 7pm
Come cheer on local fighters as they step into the ring to test their skills, courage, and heart! These smoker fights are more than just action-packed entertainment—they’re where future champions get their start.
■ ICT Big Gay Market | June 8
Details: Central Riverside Park | 9am
2025 has come so quickly it’s hard to believe we are celebrating our 4th season of ICT Big Gay Market! Whether your looking for a day out and a meal, some shopping or chilling to local music this can be a fun time for everyone! Local creators from all around Wichita have come together to show support to our local LGBTQ community and just have fun!
■ Crappy Craft Club Party | June 8
Details: Tanya’s Soup Kitchen
You’re a winner, baby! Come kiki with the Badass Women of Wichita Alliance at Tanya’s Soup Kitchen for a delightful Crappy Craft Club party. In this judgment-free craft adventure, we’ll create fabulous, flashy, sparkly, stunning trophies to celebrate our accomplishments that have never received the recognition they deserve, even if it’s just getting out of bed in the morning or eating a vegetable. Nailed it!
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■ Somewhere Festival and Conference | June 13-14
Details: Downtown Wichita
Somewhere is a place to step away from the noise of the world—gaining clarity within a community of deep thinkers and creative explorers. Our intention is to immerse ourselves in the vast unknown, explore what we cannot yet conceive, experiment with purpose, and embrace shared consciousness to discover ideas and creations that better the world.
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Sports
Wichita State Baseball (Home Games)
June 10 – June 15 | vs. Corpus Christi
June 24 – June 29 | vs. Springfield
Wichita Wizards (Home Games)
June 7 | vs. OKC Servants
June 14 | vs. Tulsa Natives
June 28 | Tri-State 66ers
AUSL Softball (At Wilkins Stadium)
June 7- 9
June 17-18
June 20-22
LIVE MUSIC
Visit this week and the schedule for the weeks ahead at our Live Music Calendar – Sponsored by Mort’s Martini Bar.
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PERFORMING ARTS
Century II Performing Arts Center
■ June 18-22 | Waitress
Crown Uptown Theatre
■ TBD
Mosley Street Melodrama
■ Saved By The Bellhop | May 30 – July 12
Roxy’s Downtown
■ June 4 – 21 | Welcome to Urinetown
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Upcoming
Join us for an epic Burger Battle on June 7th, where you’ll taste and vote for Wichita’s best burger, plus enjoy a car show and tons of fun for the kids!
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