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FEATURE EVENTS

Rhea Lana’s of Greater Wichita’s Children’s Consignment Sale

Shop smart and save big at this beloved local consignment event, where over 1,000 Wichita families come together to offer gently used, high-quality children's items at prices you'll love.

Tickets are almost gone!

Shop tickets: https://selectaseat.com/rhea

PRE-SALE SHOPPING:
Thursday, Aug. 6
∙6pm - Launch Party - SOLD OUT

Friday, Aug. 7
∙12pm - Premier Ticket - SOLD OUT
∙2pm - Platinum Ticket - SOLD OUT
∙4pm - Gold Ticket - SOLD OUT
∙6pm - Consignors

Saturday, Aug. 8
∙10am - Silver Tickets $10
∙12pm - Moms-to-Be (download free ticket)
∙2pm - Teachers, Healthcare Heroes & Military (download FREE ticket & show ID at door)
∙4pm - Guest Shopping (download FREE ticket)

Rhea Lana’s of Wichita – Back to School Fall Sale
Pre-Sale Shopping (ticket or pass required): August 6-8
PUBLIC SALE DAYS (no ticket or pass needed): August 9-14

COMMUNITY DINNER

Wichita By E.B. Dinner Series XVI

Here we go! Wichita By E.B. Dinner Series XVI is this Monday, August 10 at Local Flavor Restaurant!

All proceeds from this dinner are going to support Wichita Forever Festival. So if you love local music and want to support (and get a delicious meal out of it), this is the night for you.

P.S. - All attendees of this dinner will get first crack at tickets for the Wichita By E.B. Christmas Dinner at Station 8 BBQ in December.

This Week’s Events

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■August First Friday at Revolutsia
Fri. Aug. 7 | 4 p.m. | Revolutsia
Kick off your First Friday at Revolutsia with an evening full of local vendors, food pop-ups, great drinks, and good vibes all around!

■First Friday Bridge Party
Fri. Aug. 7 | 5 p.m. | 614 Commerce St.
Tribal Roots, The Upper Deck, and the Kansas Skateboarding Foundation are teaming up for an unforgettable First Friday show under the Kellogg Bridge, complete with projection mapping, a massive sound system, and some of Wichita's best talent.

■First Friday Market at Hopping Gnome
Fri. Aug. 7 | 5 p.m. | Hopping Gnome Brewing Co.
Sip a cold one and support local creativity at Hopping Gnome's monthly First Friday Artisan Market, featuring the work of local artist Michael Davenport and a curated lineup of Haute Handmade vendors.

■Friends of WAM Mini-Used Book Sale
Fri. Aug. 7 | 5 p.m. | Wichita Art Museum
Book lovers, don't miss this gem of a sale at the Wichita Art Museum, where you'll find gently used titles for all ages — plus rare finds, signed editions, and first editions that won't last long!

■Creature Campout at the Sedgwick County Zoo
Fri. Aug. 7 | 5:30 p.m. | Sedgwick County Zoo
Spend an overnight adventure at the Sedgwick County Zoo after hours, exploring who's still awake when the rest of the zoo is closed — it's a wild sleepover your kids won't soon forget!

■RiverFlix
Fri. Aug. 7 | 6 p.m. | Exploration Place
Grab your blankets and snacks and head to the Wichita Foundation Amphitheater for a magical night of family-friendly movies under the stars at Exploration Place.

■Goddard - National Night Out
Fri. Aug. 7 | 6 p.m. | Linear Park
Celebrate community and connection at Goddard's National Night Out, bringing together neighbors, local law enforcement, businesses, and organizations for a fun evening at Linear Park.

■Audacy Summer Concert Series
Fri. Aug. 7 | 6 p.m. | Naftzger Park
Head to Naftzger Park for a free Friday night concert experience featuring live music, food trucks, and all the good times that make summer in Wichita so special.

■Air Capital Combat 3
Fri. Aug. 7 | 7 p.m. | The Cotillion
Wichita fight fans, get ready — Air Capital Combat returns to The Cotillion for a thrilling night of live MMA, boxing, and kickboxing action you won't want to miss!

■Party with a Purpose
Fri. Aug. 7 | 8 p.m. | Carl G Brewer Community Center
High schoolers ages 14–18 are invited to a fun, uplifting night of music, games, door prizes, and meaningful connections at this community-driven event built just for them.

■Maize Summer Concert Series: just Tori & The Rockies
Fri. Aug. 7 | 8 p.m. | Clair Donnelly Amphitheater
Enjoy a wonderful evening of live music under the open sky as just Tori & The Rockies take the stage.

■Adult Skate Night
Fri. Aug. 7 | 9:30 p.m. | Carousel Skate Center
Lace up your skates and relive the glory days at Carousel Skate Center's Adult Skate Night, featuring a live DJ, a full bar, and all your favorite hits from the 90s to now.

■Kansas Grown Farmers Market - 21st & Ridge
Sat. Aug. 8 | 7 a.m. | Kansas Grown Farmers Market
Rise and shine, Wichita — the Kansas Grown Farmers Market at 21st & Ridge is the perfect Saturday morning stop for fresh local produce, homemade goods, live music, and friendly faces.

■Kansas Grown Indoor Farmers Market - Andover Market
Sat. Aug. 8 | 8 a.m. | Kansas Grown Farmers Market
Head out to the Andover Kansas Grown Farmers Market for a wonderful Saturday morning filled with fresh local produce, baked goods, artisan crafts, and all the community warmth you love.

■Old Town Farm & Art Market
Sat. Aug. 8 | 8 a.m. | Old Town Farm & Art Market
For more than 30 years, Old Town Farm & Art Market has been Wichita's favorite Saturday morning gathering spot — come out and enjoy fresh food, local art, live music, and the community spirit that makes it truly special.

■Office Depot Teacher Appreciation Breakfast
Sat. Aug. 8 | 9 a.m. | Office Depot (E. Kellogg Dr.)
Calling all Wichita teachers — stop by Office Depot on E. Kellogg for a free snack, a goodie bag, and some well-deserved appreciation as you gear up for back to school!

■2nd Saturday Shop Local at The Workroom
Sat. Aug. 8 | 10 a.m. | The Workroom
It's the second Saturday, which means it's time to shop local and save at The Workroom — enjoy 15% off, a free wine tasting with Bubbles Champagne Bar, and fun pop-ups all day long!

■Back to Ghoul Summer's End Oddities Market
Sat. Aug. 8 | 11 a.m. | Downtown Wichita
Embrace your spooky side at this creepy-cool end-of-summer oddities market, where Wichita transforms into a haunted academy full of unique vendors, eerie finds, and all things delightfully strange.

■Wichita Water Lantern Festival
Sat. Aug. 8 | 6 p.m. | O.J. Watson Park
Experience a breathtaking evening of light and community at OJ Watson Park, where you'll decorate and release your very own lantern onto the water in a truly unforgettable shared moment.

■Bourbon Salute 2026
Sat. Aug. 8 | 6 p.m. | Charles Koch Arena
Toast to a great cause at Bourbon Salute 2026, an evening of premium bourbon tastings, delicious BBQ from Station 8, and exclusive auction items — all supporting the 1st Sergeants Council and our military community.

■KC Boot Dancer
Sat. Aug. 8 | 7 p.m. | Wichita Union Stockyards
By popular demand, KC Boot Dancer is back to teach you the best line dances on a Saturday night — lace up your boots and get ready to move at the Wichita Union Stockyards!

■Mystery at the Speakeasy: A 1920s Murder Mystery
Sat. Aug. 8 | 7 p.m. | Kansas Aviation Museum
Step back into the roaring 1920s at the Kansas Aviation Museum for a thrilling interactive murder mystery dinner, where mobsters, flappers, and bootleggers set the scene for a night you'll be talking about for weeks.

■Sonora Aero Live
Sat. Aug. 8 | 9 p.m. | Dreamers Cocktail Lounge
One of Wichita's hottest bands of the summer, Sonora Aero, hits the stage at Dreamers Cocktail Lounge for a late-night set spanning all genres — plus a few originals you won't hear anywhere else.

■Cars & Coffee
Sun. Aug. 9 | 9 a.m. | Prime Time (downtown)
Start your Sunday morning right at Cars & Coffee downtown — check out amazing rides, sip great coffee, and give back to local kids with school supply donations and free haircuts on offer!

■2nd Sunday Slow Roll & Stroll
Sun. Aug. 9 | 2 p.m. | Sedgwick County Park
Enjoy a relaxed Sunday afternoon at Sedgwick County Park with the 2nd Sunday Slow Roll & Stroll — a shaded, easygoing bike and walking outing perfect for the whole family.

■Backyard Boogie
Sun. Aug. 9 | 4 p.m. | Brickyard
Wind down your weekend the right way at Backyard Boogie, an outdoor day party blending R&B, hip-hop, Latin, and house music with great food, good energy, and the best backyard vibes in Wichita.

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