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FEATURED EVENTS
■Freedom Fest at Red Brick Room
Fri. July 3 | 3 p.m. | Red Brick Room
Celebrate with us! All-day party packed with live music, local vendors, and unforgettable fun!
14 Bands
2 Stages of Live Music
Face Painting
Merch Vendors
Wet T-Shirt Contest
And so much more!!
■4th of July Polo Tournament
Fri. July 3 | 5 p.m. | Fairfield Polo Club
Pack up the lawn chairs and head out to Fairfield Polo Club for a festive, family-friendly evening of polo action, food, and fresh air to kick off the holiday weekend.
THIS WEEKEND’S EVENTS
■First Friday at Hopping Gnome Brewing
Fri. July 3 | 5 p.m. | Hopping Gnome Brewing Co.
Celebrate First Friday at Hopping Gnome with a showing of local photographer Emilio Rocha’s new exhibit ‘Postcards from Somewhere,’ plus dinner from The Burnt End and great craft beer all evening.
■Let Freedom Sing
Fri. July 3 | 6 p.m. | Holy Cross Lutheran Church
Bring the whole family to Holy Cross Lutheran Church for this free, all-American community celebration packed with food trucks, kids’ activities, a car show, live patriotic music, and a stunning fireworks finale.
■RiverFlix
Fri. July 3 | 6 p.m. | Exploration Place
Spread out your blanket at the Wichita Foundation Amphitheater for a magical outdoor movie night under the stars — the perfect way to enjoy the holiday weekend with family and friends.
■Light the Sky – Maize Fireworks
Fri. July 3 | 6:30 p.m. | Clair Donnelly Amphitheater
The City of Maize rolls out a fun-filled evening of community activities, entertainment, and patriotic spirit — capped off with a dazzling fireworks show at the Clair Donnelly Amphitheater.
■Adult Skate Night
Fri. July 3 | 9:30 p.m. | Carousel Skate Center
Lace up and glide into the holiday weekend at Carousel Skate Center, where a live DJ, a full bar, and all your favorite throwback hits make for an unforgettable night out with friends.
■Kansas Grown Farmers Market – 21st & Ridge
Sat. July 4 | 7 a.m. | Kansas Grown Farmers Market
Even on the Fourth of July, the Kansas Grown Farmers Market at 21st & Ridge is the perfect morning stop for fresh local produce, homemade goodies, live music, and friendly faces.
■Old Town Farm & Art Market
Sat. July 4 | 8 a.m. | Old Town Farm & Art Market
Start your Independence Day morning the Wichita way — strolling through the beloved Old Town Farm & Art Market, where local growers, makers, and artists have been gathering this community together for over 30 years.
■Kansas Grown Indoor Farmers Market – Andover Market
Sat. July 4 | 8 a.m. | Kansas Grown Farmers Market
Head to the Andover location of the Kansas Grown Farmers Market this Fourth of July morning for fresh local flavors, handcrafted goods, live music, and all the small-town warmth you love.
■Point Nine’s 4th of July Party on the Patio!
Sat. July 4 | 11 a.m. | Point Nine
Start your Independence Day with a neighborly backyard bash right on the trail at Point Nine, with lawn games and great vibes before the fireworks light up the night.
■Red, White & BOOM!
Sat. July 4 | 6 p.m. | Equity Bank Park
Wichita’s biggest Fourth of July celebration is back at Equity Bank Park, with a spectacular fireworks show lighting up the downtown skyline over the Arkansas River — you won’t want to miss it!
■Wave Record Show
Sun. July 5 | Noon | Maize City Hall
Whether you’re hunting for vinyl treasures or just love talking music, the Wave Record Show at Maize City Hall is a laid-back, free-admission afternoon made for music lovers of all kinds.
■Cigar Sunday
Sun. July 5 | 4 p.m. | Hopping Gnome Brewing Co.
Wind down the holiday weekend in style on the Hopping Gnome patio with craft beers in hand and a fine selection of cigars, courtesy of a pop-up from the folks at Cigar Chateau.
■Backyard Boogie
Sun. July 5 | 4 p.m. | Brickyard
Close out the long weekend on a high note at Brickyard’s Backyard Boogie — an outdoor day party with feel-good R&B, hip-hop, Latin, and house music from some of the city’s best DJs.
■Love Island Watch Party
Mon. July 6 | 8 p.m. | Emerson Biggins Sports & Grill – West
Grab your villa crew and settle in at West Biggins every Monday night for all the drama, recouplings, and big moments from Love Island on the big screens — it’s the watch party Wichita has been waiting for.
■Sedgwick County Fair
Tue. July 7 – Sat. July 11 | Sedgwick County Fairgrounds
Head out to Cheney for the beloved annual Sedgwick County Fair, where the whole family can enjoy carnival rides, arena events, delicious food, and impressive 4-H and FFA exhibits from talented local youth.
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PERFORMING ARTS
Century II Performing Arts Center
■ July 8-12 | Elf The Musical
■ July 29-August 2 | Fiddler on the Roof
Mosley Street Melodrama
■ May 29 – July 11 | Butch Cassidy and the Can’t Dance Kid
■ July 24 – September 5 | Wrestlemaniacs: The One Where the Characters Wrestle
Prairie Pines Playhouse
■ June 19 – July 18 | Murderous Crossing
Roxy’s Downtown
■ July 17 – August 15 | Disenchanted!
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