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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■ Vietnamese Night Market | July 19
Details: 3441 E. Harry St. | 5pm
Experience Wichita’s first-ever Vietnamese Night Market with 20+ street food vendors, live music, games, and a chance to win $50 just for showing up and following along! Ask ChatGPT
■ Shop & Grub | July 19
Details: Exploration Place | 5pm
Discover the vibrant energy of Shop & Grub, Wichita’s premier outdoor shopping and food market. Explore an eclectic mix of offerings, including vintage clothing, stylish women’s apparel, handcrafted jewelry, unique accessories, home goods, stunning art, and a delicious variety of food.
BEST THINGS TO DO
■ TBT Tournament | July 18 – 22
Details: Charles Koch Arena
■ RiverFlix | July 18
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: Ratatouille
■ Junkin Market Days | July 18-19
Details: Wichita Next Level Hoops
■ Salt City Street Party with Logan Mize | July 18
Details: Salt City Brewing | 5:30pm
Celebrate summer the Kansas way at the Salt City Street Party with ice-cold drinks, good vibes, and a live outdoor performance by Logan Mize in front of the brewery.
■ Reception for Randall Bennett’s exhibition “Broad Horizon, Encompassing Sky” | July 18
Details: MarkArts | 5:30pm
Mark Arts is hosting a reception for Randall Bennett’s exhibition “Broad Horizon, Encompassing Sky,” which features realistic landscapes of Kansas and the Great Plains.
■ Eberly Farm Summer Concert Series | July 18
Details: Eberly Farm | 6:30pm
Doors open at 5:30pm, so come early and grab a great spot! $10 Door Cover
Enjoy a cash bar and delicious concessions while you groove to the tunes!
We can’t wait to kick off this amazing series with you all at Eberly Farm! Mark your calendars and get ready for an epic night under the stars.
■ Live Improv | July 18-19
Details: Flying Pig Improv | 8pm
■ Adult Skate Night | July 18
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 | July 19
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 | July 19
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.
■ Wichita Poke Fest | July 19-20
Details: Drury Plaza Hotel Broadview
Pokémon, Pokémon, Pokémon Funko, Comics, Magic, Sports Cards, and more! Pokémon character appearances, vendors, special guests, dj, face painting, balloon artists, and much more!
■ Wichita Flea Market | July 19-20
Details: Century II
Discover hidden gems and shop over 200 booths at the Wichita Flea Market, returning to Century II July 19–20 with antiques, crafts, collectibles, and more—all run by a local Wichita family. Ask ChatGPT
■ Art in the Park | July 19
Details: Naftzger Park | 9am
■ Kansas Literacy Festival | July 19
Details: Storytime Village | 10am
This fun-filled event will use art and storytelling to spark a lifelong love of reading for all ages. Join us for a jam-packed day of activities, vendors, live performances and books for the whole family!
■ America Hell Yeah | July 19
Details: Twister City – Harley Davidson | 11am
It’s time for one of your favorite events of the year – America Hell Yeah! This year we’re bringing back the Busted Knuckles Stunt Tour, exclusively on Harley-Davidson motorcycles. We’ll also have live music from The Banned, food trucks, vendors, and $2 beer and $3 seltzers and a bike wash, both featuring your favorite Harley Angels.
■ Sandwichpalooza: Artichoke East’s 1st Year Anniversary | July 19
Details: Artichoke East | 11am
■ Edge Of Old Town Street Party and Car Show | July 19
Details: 355 N. Washington | 4pm
This is the first ever Edge Of Old Town Truck and Car Show / Street Party.
We’re blocking off Washington St from 2nd to Central St. and 3rd St. From Mosley to Washington. ( Near the Arcade )
This is a free event for the community to attend,
Stage and bands will be playing in the B&C Parking Lot.
■ Tomato Fest | July 20
Details: FireFly Farm | 10am
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Soft Opening of The Easy Egg
Another restaurant is about to open in northwest Wichita. The Easy Egg is less than a week away from opening its third location at 3520 N. Maize Road which was the former home of Chick N Max.
After the chicken restaurant closed its doors earlier this year, The Easy Egg decided to take over and open another store that will specialize in breakfast and lunch cuisine.
A soft opening date has been set for Monday, July 21 when hours will be 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (learn more)
AROUND THE CORNER
■ Trains N’ Tunes | July 24
Details: Great Plains Transportation Museum | 7:30pm
Join us for another installment of Trains ‘n Tunes featuring Banda Tamborracho and the Raices de mi Tierra dancers on Thursday, July 24th at 7:30 p.m. Bring your own beverages (of any kind), food, and portable seating for a concert amid our massive locomotives, overlooking downtown Wichita.
■ The NoWhere Grill 1 Year Anniversary Party | July 26
Details: The NoWhere Grill | 2pm
Celebrate The Nowhere Grill’s first birthday with free food, family fun, a car show, live music all day, and a karaoke party to cap off the night on Saturday, July 26!
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Sports
Wichita Wind Surge (Home Games)
July 22-27 | vs. Frisco
TBT Tournament
July 18-22
NBC World Series
July 24–August 2
LIVE MUSIC
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PERFORMING ARTS
Century II Performing Arts Center
■ July 30 – August 3 | Disney’s Newsies
Crown Uptown Theatre
■ TBD
Mosley Street Melodrama
■ July 25 – September 6 | Forgetting the Titans
Roxy’s Downtown
■ July 9 – August 10 | The Play That Goes Wrong
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Now Showing
The cast from Roxy’s 2023 production is BACK for another run of The Play That Goes Wrong!
Winner of the Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Comedy, it won a Tony Award, Drama Desk Award and was nominated for an Outer Critics Circle and Drama League Award. This Tony winning farce portrays the doomed opening night of The Murder at Haversham Manor.
The thespian troupe of Cornley University is putting on a production of The Murder at Haversham Manor and you’re invited. If only they had a few more weeks of rehearsals. From dropped lines to dropped set pieces, by the end everything (and everyone) will drop at least once.
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