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FEATURED EVENTS
■Elote Man Lunch Benefit
Sat. Oct. 25 | Noon | Empower
A true Wichita gem, Don Alberto Quezada, a.k.a The Elote Man, has been experiencing some health issues. The gentleman popularly known for selling his elote on 21st Street has taken some time off due to the heat along with recovering from medical issues he’s had to deal with. On October 25, we invite the community to come out and enjoy elote from The Elote Man and his friends and family. Other vendors will be on hand as well. All elote sold will be donation based with 100% of donations going towards helping the Quezada secure an electric bicycle to make his travels easier and covering medical costs.
THIS WEEKEND’S EVENTS
■Halloween Nights at Exploration Place
Thu. Oct. 22 – Sun. Oct. 25 | 6 p.m. | Exploration Place
Exploration Place transforms after dark this October into a one-of-a-kind Halloween experience packed with spooky fun inside the museum, Dome theater, and across six acres of outdoor adventure.
■Wild Lights – Sedgwick County Zoo
Wed. Oct. 21 – Sun. Oct. 25 | 6 p.m. | Sedgwick County Zoo
Stroll through Sedgwick County Zoo after dark and marvel at stunning, one-of-a-kind Asian Lantern sculptures lighting up the night.
■Field Stations: Dinosaurs After Dark
Thu. Oct. 22 – Sun. Oct. 25 | Field Station: Dinosaurs\
Wander 10 acres of spooky trail at your own pace among more than 40 glowing life-size dinosaurs at this thrilling after-dark experience every Thursday through Saturday in October.
■Haysville Fall Festival
Fri. Oct. 23 – Sun. Oct. 25 | Riggs Park
The whole family is invited to Riggs Park in Haysville for a free fall festival featuring carnival rides, food trucks, a car show, live concerts, and pumpkin decorating fun.
■Wicked Island
Fri. Oct. 23 – Sat. Oct. 24 | O.J. Watson Park
Cross the bridge into OJ Watson Park if you dare and experience Wichita’s only island-based haunted attraction, open Friday and Saturday nights through Halloween.
■IX’TICHA** Spider-God of the Amazon
Fri. Oct. 23 – Sun. Oct. 25 | Kechi Playhouse
Kechi Playhouse wraps up its 44th season with a wildly fun fan-favorite show featuring stranded explorers battling a spider-god deep in the Amazon rainforest.
■12th Annual EDI Inklings Festival
Fri. Oct. 23 – Sun. Oct. 25 | Eighth Day Books
Wichita’s annual Inklings Festival returns to celebrate the timeless literary worlds of C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, and their fellow Inklings writers over an inspiring weekend of community and ideas.
■Bootanica
Fri. Oct. 23 – Sat. Oct. 24 | Botanica
Wichita’s beautiful botanic gardens come alive with spooky seasonal fun across three weekends, featuring pumpkin carving, trick-or-treating, face painting, and live music for the whole family.
■RiverFlix
Fri. Oct. 23 | 6 p.m. | Exploration Place
Spread out a blanket at the Wichita Foundation Amphitheater and enjoy beloved films under the stars with family and friends at this cozy outdoor movie series.
■The Rocky Horror Picture Show – 18+ Movie Night
Fri. Oct. 23 | 7 p.m. | Kansas Humane Society
Celebrate Halloween with a classic cult film, great food, and adorable shelter pets at this fun 18-plus movie night hosted by the Kansas Humane Society.
■Cigar Society at Point Nine!
Fri. Oct. 23 | 7:30 p.m. | Point Nine
Wind down your week at Point Nine’s outdoor Gravel Courtyard every Friday night with great cigars, fine drinks, and good company under the stars.
■Magic of Motown
Fri. Oct. 23 | 7:30 p.m. | Century II
Get ready to dance along to more than two hours of classic Motown hits featuring the sounds of The Temptations, The Jackson Five, Diana Ross, and more in this celebrated live show.
■Fortune 88 Halloween Run
Fri. Oct. 23 | 7:45 p.m. | Coffee Daze
Lace up your sneakers and show off your best costume at the Fortune 88 Halloween Costume Run, followed by a lively post-run party with a DJ and drinks.
■Live Improv Comedy with Clockwork
Fri. Oct. 23 | 8 p.m. | Flying Pig Improv
Catch a totally unique and hilarious night of live unscripted comedy with Clockwork, Flying Pig Improv’s dynamic house troupe, for a show you’ll never see again.
■Adult Skate Night
Fri. Oct. 23 | 9:30 p.m. | Carousel Skate Center
Grab your friends and relive the good old days at Adult Skate Night, featuring a live DJ, a full bar, and all your favorite hits from the 90s to now.
■Wichita Swap N Shop
Sat. Oct. 24 | 6 a.m. | Starlite Drive-In
Browse a fun and eclectic mix of goods at the Wichita Swap N Shop swap meet held at the Starlite.
■Kansas Grown Farmers Market – 21st & Ridge
Sat. Oct. 24 | 7 a.m. | Kansas Grown Farmers Market
Visit the Kansas Grown Farmers Market at 21st and Ridge for fresh local produce, homemade treats, artisan crafts, live music, and a friendly community atmosphere every week.
■Old Town Farm & Art Market
Sat. Oct. 24 | 8 a.m. | Old Town Farm & Art Market
Old Town Farm and Art Market has been a beloved Wichita Saturday tradition for over 30 years, bringing together local growers, makers, artists, and neighbors every week.
■Frontiers in Flight 2026 Airshow
Sat. Oct. 24 – Sun. Oct. 25 | McConnell AFB
Don’t miss the free Frontiers in Flight Airshow at McConnell Air Force Base on October 24-25, featuring breathtaking performances by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and more.
■Kansas Aviation Museum Airshow Watch Party
Sat. Oct. 24 – Sun. Oct. 25 | Kansas Aviation Museum
Watch the exciting McConnell AFB Frontiers in Flight Airshow in comfort from the Kansas Aviation Museum tarmac, with food trucks and family entertainment on site.
■Paramount Marketplace 10th Anniversary Celebration Event
Sat. Oct. 24 | 9 a.m. | Paramount Marketplace Antiques, Vintage & New (13th St)
Help Paramount Marketplace celebrate 10 amazing years of vintage finds and unique home decor at their big anniversary party on 13th and Woodlawn!
■Haunted Bookstore Day
Sat. Oct. 24 | 9 a.m. | Watermark Books & Cafe
Brave the spooky stacks at Haunted Bookstore Day, featuring haunted bingo, creepy reads, and a great excuse to celebrate all things dark and macabre.
■Community Service Saturday
Sat. Oct. 24 | 9 a.m. | Kansas Humane Society
Middle and high schoolers can give back to their community by spending a Saturday helping animals at the Kansas Humane Society.
■Dia de los Muertos
Sat. Oct. 24 | 10 a.m. | Nomar International Market
Join Plaza Internacional for a vibrant Dia de los Muertos celebration honoring loved ones with altars, food, and music from sunrise to late night.
■Haunts & Handmade Trick or Treat Market
Sat. Oct. 24 | 10 a.m. | Harvester Arts
Shop handmade goods from local vendors and let the kids trick-or-treat at this festive family-friendly Halloween market.
■Seize the Day Bingo
Sat. Oct. 24 | 10 a.m. | Chicken N Pickle
Kayven’s Helping Hands hosts a lively morning of bingo and raffles at Chicken N Pickle to raise awareness and funds for the Epilepsy Foundation.
■Trick-or-Treat at KHS
Sat. Oct. 24 | 1 p.m. | Kansas Humane Society
Bring the kids in costume to the Kansas Humane Society for a howling good Halloween trick-or-treat celebration with furry friends nearby.
■Pink Keys And Connections
Sat. Oct. 24 | 2 p.m. | The Hudson
Stop by the 2nd Annual Pink Keys and Connections event for great conversation, food, and drinks while supporting breast cancer awareness in Wichita.
■The Haunting Gnome Pop-Up
Sat. Oct. 24 | 2 p.m. | Hopping Gnome Brewing Co.
Sip a cold one and browse spooky, witchy, and autumnal goods from local makers at this fun fall pop-up in the Gnome’s beer garden.
■Country Acres Fall Fest
Sat. Oct. 24 | 5 p.m. | Country Acres Baptist Church
Head out to Country Acres for a classic fall fest packed with games, candy, food, and plenty of fun for the whole family.
■Halloween Drive-Thru
Sat. Oct. 24 | 6:30 p.m. | Clair Donnelly Amphitheater
Load up the car and roll through the Clair Donnelly Amphitheater’s Halloween drive-thru for costumes, candy, and a spooky good time.
■The Boogie Hexperience: The Cursed Clown Cabaret
Sat. Oct. 24 | 7 p.m. | Old School Tap House
Harvester Arts and Old School team up for a wild one-night Halloween cabaret featuring circus vibes, ghoulish performances, and plenty of boogie.
■Wichita Symphony Orchestra: Defiance
Sat. Oct. 24 | 7:30 p.m. | Century II
The Wichita Symphony Orchestra takes the stage for Defiance, a powerful program exploring courage and creative spirit through incredible music.
■Next Stop Comedy
Sat. Oct. 24 | 8 p.m. | Artichoke Sandwichbar East
Catch a fresh lineup of top stand-up comedians at Artichoke Sandwichbar East for a night of laughs you won’t want to miss.
■DAWN OF THE DUB: Yookie 360°
Sat. Oct. 24 | 8 p.m. | The Cotillion
Dance the night away at Wichita’s largest Halloween party featuring Yookie in a full 360-degree experience.
■Odd Frequencies Presents: INTERFERENCE (All-Women Lineup)
Sat. Oct. 24 | 9 p.m. | Love & Co. Kitchen
Odd Frequencies brings an all-women artist lineup to the stage for INTERFERENCE, a night of live music celebrating Wichita’s growing local scene.
■Haunted Wine Run 5K
Sun. Oct. 25 | 9:30 a.m. | Grace Hill Winery
Lace up your sneakers for a chip-timed Halloween 5K winding through the scenic and slightly spooky trails of Grace Hill Winery.
■Elote Man Lunch Benefit
Sun. Oct. 25 | Noon | Empower
The Wichita community comes together to support beloved local elote vendor Don Alberto Quezada as he recovers from some health challenges.
■Lexi’s 5K 2026
Sun. Oct. 25 | 12:30 p.m. | Sedgwick County Park
Run or walk for a great cause at the 13th annual Lexi’s 5K, a family-friendly afternoon event with a kids zone and vendor booths.
■Singo Sunday: Halloween Hits
Sun. Oct. 25 | 3 p.m. | Hopping Gnome Brewing Co.
Grab a beer and play free musical bingo at The Burnt End’s Singo Sunday, featuring a special Halloween Hits round this month.
■Trunk or Treat! FREE Event at Cross Road Church
Sun. Oct. 25 | 4 p.m. | Cross Road Church
Cross Road Church welcomes the whole neighborhood to a free Trunk or Treat event with fun and candy for kids of all ages.
■Bubbas 33 Trunk or Treat
Sun. Oct. 25 | 5 p.m. | Bubba’s 33
Bubba’s 33 is hosting a Trunk or Treat loaded with fun activities and Halloween spirit for the whole family to enjoy.
■Sunday Trivia Night
Sun. Oct. 25 | 6 p.m. | Shamrock Lounge
Put your brain to the test at The Shamrock’s monthly Sunday Trivia Night, where fun questions and cash prizes make for a great evening out.
■Blue October: Foiled 20th Anniversary World Tour
Sun. Oct. 25 | 8 p.m. | Orpheum Theatre
Houston’s beloved Blue October brings their Foiled 20th Anniversary World Tour to Wichita for a night of platinum-selling hits and memorable moments.
■ShotSuite Menu Release Party
Mon. Oct. 26 | 6 p.m. | ShotSuite
Head over to ShotSuite on October 26 for a fun evening celebrating their brand-new food and cocktail menu with special guests from local spirits brands.
■Story Time in the Park
Tue. Oct. 27 | 10 a.m. | Naftzger Park
Bring the kids to Naftzger Park for a delightful outdoor storytime featuring big-screen stories, music, snacks, and free books courtesy of Storytime Village and Wichita Parks and Recreation.
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AROUND THE CORNER
■A Rose For Me: Cultural Event
Sun. Nov. 15 | 3pm | Brick & Mortar
During this day, we celebrate not just my mother but all the moms out there. Ones we’ve lost and ones we are still blessed to have. We celebrate the cultures, yes, there will be a large representation of the culture that molded who I am, but others. White roses will be given to those who have lost a mother. Free food will be given to mothers. Lucky money for the children. Big giveaways. Drinks. Music. DJs. A performance from the Lion and Dragon Dance team. Donation made to one local school’s cultural organization.
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PERFORMING ARTS
Century II Performing Arts Center
■ October 30-Nov 1 | Wichita Grand Opera: Tosca
■ November 7 | CAI Diwali Event
■ November 7 | Simply the Best: The Music of Tina Turner
■ November 10-12 | Broadway in Wichita: Mrs. Doubtfire
■ November 13 | The Magic of Motown
The Forum Theatre
■ October 29 – November 15 | August Wilson’s Fences
Mosley Street Melodrama
■ 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
■ October 9 – November 7 | The Woman In Black
Wichita Community Theatre
■ October 22 – November 1 | The Haunting of Hill House
■ December 10-11 | Humbug
Wichita Orpheum Theatre
■ October 24 | An Evening of Gospel
■ October 30 | The Rocky Horror Picture Show
■ November 13-14 | Tom Segura
■ November 21 | Yolanda Del Rio
■ November 25 | A Celtic Christmas
■ December 3 | Vienna Light Orchestra
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