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In today’s email:

• This Weekend: Diaper Jamb 2026

• Community: GirlDads learn to braid

• Family Fun: RiverFlix is back

• Celebrity Sighting: Joey Chestnut

• Closing: Hank Is Wiser

THIS WEEKEND
Diaper Jam 2026

Quite possibly the most underrated community event in town takes place this weekend, April 25 and 26 at Bourbon Street Bar & Grill located at 3863 S. Seneca. It’s Diaper Jam.

Since 2015, Diaper Jam ICT has collected and donated over 126,000 diapers to the Wichita Childrens Home – and this year, the community can help make that number soar even higher. With the communities help, last year alone the event collected 27,175 diapers & they’re aiming for 30,000 this year!

FAMILY
RiverFlix

It’s back! RiverFlix!

Tonight’s movie is SING!

Join the community in the Wichita Foundation Amphitheater for free 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.

To plan for as many guests as possible, Exploration Place is updating the seating plan to maximize the upper space of the amphitheater bowl.

• The turf area will remain ground-level seating for blankets.

• Rows of chairs will be provided on the paved area at the back of the amphitheater bowl. Please do not move or try to replace these chairs with your own.

• Overflow seating will be available in several places, as indicated on the map, for personal lawn chairs.

• Barricades will be at the end of the parking lot aisles, ensuring that cars are a safe distance from seating and guests.

• As a reminder, strollers and wagons are not allowed in the seating areas. There will be an unattended stroller and wagon parking area available in the same place as last season.

EVENTS
Best Things Happening in Wichita This Weekend

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.

CELEBRITY SIGHTING
Joey Chestnut dominates the competition

Did you miss out on Joey Chestnut’s appearance at the Wichita Wind Surge game?

Last week, Chestnut faced a handful of local representatives in a chili buns competition and had zero issue defeating everyone.

Competitors were given ten chili buns consisting of cinnamon rolls and chili. The first to finish all ten in the 10-minute time limit won.

And the obvious favorite took home the title. Watch below:

COMMUNITY
GirlDads and Braiding

Our first GirlDads, Dos and Brews took place earlier this week. The sold out event featured a couple dozen GirlDads learning to braid hair thanks to the team at Pigtails & Crewcuts.

The feedback has been incredible and it appears a second one will have to be scheduled. Stay tuned for the date.

WATCH NOW
Wichita Dinner Table

Welcoming Kathleen Yeoman with the Women’s Fair which takes place THIS WEEKEND!

Available on Facebook, YouTube, Apple Podcast and Spotify.

NEWS
Blogs You Missed

Let’s catch you up on the blogs you may have missed over the past week from our website, Facebook or Instagram.

One of the oldest breweries in the region has closed after 21 years. Hank Is Wiser Brewery, in Cheney, KS, has closed its doors for good following a two decade run offering many good times and drinks and memories for fans all over the state. Many considered Hanks to be a pioneer in the growing local beer scene.

• Brand new Mexican restaurant (more)

• New ice cream shop in Maize (more)

• Inside Night Owl Cafe (more)

• Three restaurants close (more)

• Inside the Imagine Lab (more)

• The end for Vorshay’s (more)

• Culver’s east now open (more)

FAMILY
Bicycling at Sedgwick County Zoo

HELP WANTED
Calling content creators and aspiring photos/videographers

We are looking for people who are interested in experiencing Riverfest this year and making a little content to have some fun and help spread the word.

If you’re a creative, a content creator, an aspiring social media manager, a photographer, a videographer or feel like you can tell a good story, let’s talk!

EVENTS
What’s Coming This Weekend

Events can be found in our Wednesday Wichita email.

Check out the online version here.

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