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.
FEATURED EVENTS
■Wichita Margarita Festival
Sat. Aug. 29 | 6 p.m. | Botanica
After a sold-out debut, the Wichita Margarita Festival is back and bigger than ever at the gorgeous Botanica Gardens — spend the evening sipping handcrafted margaritas from the city’s best bartenders as they compete for the ultimate bragging rights.
THIS WEEKEND’S EVENTS
■The Grand Maritime Bazaar
Fri. Aug. 28 – Sun. Aug. 30 | 102 St. Francis
The Grand Maritime Bazaar is a 4-day event taking place at 102 St Francis North, Wichita, KS 67202. The best way to describe this event is as a Meowwolf-lite art installation & market inspired by major fish markets like Pike’s Place and Toyosu Market, and Victorian-era Carnivals by the sea.
■The Great Ice Cream Scheme or…Robin Baskins to the Rescue! (a Cowtown Melodrama)
Fri. Aug. 28 – Sun. Aug. 30 | Old Cowtown Museum
Step back in time at Old Cowtown Museum for a delightfully fun melodrama from the Empire House Players, featuring secret ice cream recipes, dastardly villains, and all the cheering and booing a Wichita crowd can muster.
■RiverFlix
Fri. Aug. 28 | 6 p.m. | Exploration Place
Pack your blankets and snacks for a magical family movie night under the stars at the Wichita Foundation Amphitheater — it’s the perfect way to wrap up the week with the ones you love.
■Band Together Kansas
Fri. Aug. 28 | 6 p.m. | Century II
Come out and cheer for Wichita’s best local bands as they compete in one high-energy night of live music, community spirit, and rocking out for a great cause at Century II.
■Live Improv Comedy with Clockwork at Flying Pig Improv
Fri. Aug. 28 | 8 p.m. | Flying Pig Improv
Get ready to laugh out loud at Flying Pig Improv, where the hilarious house troupe Clockwork performs a completely unscripted show that’s guaranteed to be one-of-a-kind — because no two nights are ever the same!
■Movie Night at Hopping Gnome
Fri. Aug. 28 | 9 p.m. | Hopping Gnome Brewing Co.
After a rainy rainout, Jurassic Park is finally getting its moment in Hopping Gnome’s beer garden — grab a craft brew, some popcorn, and settle in for a night of classic summertime nostalgia.
■Adult Skate Night
Fri. Aug. 28 | 9:30 p.m. | Carousel Skate Center
Round up your crew and roll into the weekend at Carousel Skate Center, where a live DJ, a full bar, and all your favorite hits from the 90s to now make for one seriously fun Friday night out.
■Wichita Swap N Shop
Sat. Aug. 29 | 6 a.m. | Starlite Drive-In
Early birds, this one’s for you — head out to the Starlite Drive-In for a classic swap meet full of treasures, deals, and the kind of community browsing that makes Saturday mornings special in Wichita.
■Kansas Grown Farmers Market – 21st & Ridge
Sat. Aug. 29 | 7 a.m. | Kansas Grown Farmers Market
Start your Saturday right with a visit to Kansas Grown Farmers Market, where friendly local growers and artisans bring fresh produce, baked goods, flowers, and more — plus live music and food trucks to keep the good vibes going.
■Old Town Farm & Art Market
Sat. Aug. 29 | 8 a.m. | Old Town Farm & Art Market
Join Wichita’s favorite Saturday tradition at Old Town Farm & Art Market, where over 30 years of community, creativity, and local flavor come together in one vibrant, can’t-miss morning gathering.
■54th Annual Truett & Osborn Bike Drags
Sat. Aug. 29 – Sun. Aug. 30 | Kansas International Dragway
Rev up your weekend at the 54th Annual Truett & Osborn Bike Drags at Kansas International Dragway, where motorcycle fans from across the region roll in for two action-packed days of racing and camaraderie.
■ICT Comic Con and Science Fiction Expo
Sat. Aug. 29 – Sun. Aug. 30 | Century II
Wichita’s beloved geek gathering is back for Year 9.0 at Century II — whether you’re into comics, sci-fi, horror, or just love a great costume, ICT Comic Con is two full days of fandom fun for the whole community.
■Kansas Grown Farmers Market – Andover Market
Sat. Aug. 29 | 8 a.m. | Kansas Grown Farmers Market
Head out to the Andover location of Kansas Grown Farmers Market for a wonderful morning of fresh local produce, artisan goods, live music, and the warm, neighborly atmosphere that keeps Wichita coming back every week.
■CSB Anniversary Block Party
Sat. Aug. 29 | Noon | Central Standard Brewing
Raise a glass to 11 years of great beer and great company at Central Standard Brewing’s Anniversary Block Party, packed with live bands, food trucks, special beer tappings, and dancing right in the street!
■Tacos & Tequila
Sat. Aug. 29 | 4 p.m. | Old School Tap House
Wichita, your perfect Saturday afternoon just got better — Old School Tap House is serving up tacos, tequila, and good vibes with a special meet-and-greet featuring a local creator you’ll definitely want to know.
■Alondra’s Fashion Boutique Homecoming 2026
Sat. Aug. 29 – Sun. Aug. 30 | Alondra’s Fashion Boutique
It’s homecoming season! Kick off the new school year and shop Alondra’s Fashion Boutique’s Homecoming Collection. Come find the perfect dress for your homecoming night and explore a beautiful selection of styles for this special occasion.
■Becky Robinson: The Beasts In Me Tour
Sat. Aug. 29 | 7 p.m. | Kansas Star Casino
Get ready for a hilarious night at Kansas Star Casino as viral sensation and acclaimed comedian Becky Robinson brings her sold-out touring show to Wichita — you’ll recognize her, and you absolutely won’t want to miss her live.
■Live Improv Comedy with Speakeasy at Flying Pig Improv
Sat. Aug. 29 | 8 p.m. | Flying Pig Improv
Cap off your Saturday with belly laughs at Flying Pig Improv, where the original house troupe Speakeasy delivers a brilliantly unscripted night of comedy games and scenes that exist only in this moment.
■Singo Sunday at Hopping Gnome
Sun. Aug. 30 | 3 p.m. | Hopping Gnome Brewing Co.
Wind down the weekend at Hopping Gnome with a free round of musical bingo featuring your favorite movie songs — no singing required, but nobody’s stopping you if the mood strikes!
■The Browntown Throwdown: Service Industry Fight Night
Sun. Aug. 30 | 4 p.m. | Jerry’s Bar & Grill
Cheer on the hardworking folks who keep Wichita fed and entertained as Jerry’s Bar & Grill hosts an outdoor Service Industry Fight Night — a uniquely ICT Sunday evening you won’t soon forget.
■John Legend Live
Sun. Aug. 30 | 7:30 p.m. | Orpheum Theatre
One of music’s most celebrated EGOT-winning artists brings his extraordinary talent to the beautiful Orpheum Theatre for an intimate, unforgettable live performance right here in Wichita.
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AROUND THE CORNER
■Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour
Tues. Sept. 22 | 7 p.m. | Wichita Orpheum Theatre
Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour is coming back to Wichita in 2026! Check back here in late June for details and registration to the event!
Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour was born from Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival which began in Banff, Alberta. In 1976 a tight-knit group of climbers and outdoor enthusiasts conceived The Banff Festival of Mountaineering Films. This was one-day gathering that became the renowned international Festival it is today.
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PERFORMING ARTS
Century II Performing Arts Center
■ September 9-13 | Les Miserables
■ October 4 | Fate, Fury, and Beethoven’s Fifth
■ October 9 | Killers of Kill Tony
■ October 22 | Wichita Wurlitzer 100th Birthday Concert/Silent Film
Mosley Street Melodrama
■ July 24 – September 5 | Wrestlemaniacs: The One Where the Characters Wrestle
■ September 18 – October 31 | Tickle Me Chucky
■ November 13 – December 23 | Sleigh What? The Claus Confusion
Prairie Pines Playhouse
■ November 20 – December 23 | Annual Holiday Whodunit
Roxy’s Downtown
■ August 28 – September 26 | Come From Away
■ October 9 – November 7 | The Woman In Black
Wichita Orpheum Theatre
■ August 30 | John Legend
■ September 4 | Reopening & 104th Anniversary Celebration
■ September 17 | Citizen Kane
■ September 22 | Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour
■ September 22 | Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour
■ September 26 | The Revivalists
■ September 27 | Lady A
■ October 6 | Lucy Darling
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