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Wichita By E.B. Fall Guides

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This Week’s Events

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This is just a small sample of what’s on the slate. Due to email size limitations, we can only share so many. Be sure to visit the event calendar for the complete listing.

■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.

■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.

■Wichita Wurlitzer 100th Birthday Concert/Silent Film
Thu. Oct. 22 | 7 p.m. | Century II
Help Wichita celebrate the 100th birthday of its beloved Wurlitzer organ with live music, a concert by local performer Brett Valliant, and a charming silent film.

■Levitt VIBE Concert Series at Exploration Place
Thu. Oct. 22 | 7 p.m. | Wichita Foundation Amphitheater
Grab your friends and head to the Wichita Foundation Amphitheater for free live music and gorgeous river views as part of the brand-new Levitt VIBE Concert Series at Exploration Place.

■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.

■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.

■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.

■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.

■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.

■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.

■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.

■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.

■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.

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