In This Week’s Email

• Free Fall Festival at NewMarket Square

• Saturday’s Family Jam Fest

• What’s taking place this weekend

• Your weekly rundown of live music in Wichita

FEATURE EVENT

NewMarket Square Fall Festival

Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 10 from 11 AM–1 PM for a FREE, family-friendly Fall Fest benefiting the Wichita Police & Fire Foundation!

NewMarket is bringing an afternoon packed with fun for the whole family, including:

• Explore emergency vehicles — kids can get an up-close look at the vehicles and equipment our local heroes use every day!

• FREE Hot dogs grilled by the Wichita Wagonmasters

• Petting Zoo

• Face Painting

• Temporary tattoos

• Balloon Artist

• Character meet & greets with Spider-Man, Princess Elsa & Cinderella

• Kids’ obstacle course

• Exclusive retail discounts at participating NewMarket Square retailers

• Fall photo op — snap a festive fall photo with the family!

• Popcorn station

• More fall fun

Aside from the jewelry, clothing, Christmas decor, there are a ton of food vendors on hand. Whether you’re looking for sweet or savory treats, spices, sauces or food related gifts, there’s a lot to check out.

Bring the kids, grab your friends and family, and join us for a fun-filled afternoon while supporting the Wichita Police & Fire Foundation!

6th Annual Family Jam Fest

Join us for a jam-packed afternoon of family fun at Child Start's 6th annual Family Jam Fest!

It’s this SATURDAY from 3pm to 7pm at Riggs Park in Haysville, KS.

The afternoon features delicious food, unique vendors and partner booths, and exciting performances! Don't miss the chance to bond with your family and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Family Jam Fest fosters a sense of community, connects families with essential resources, and empowers them with the knowledge and tools they need to improve their well-being. Please bring your chairs and picnic blankets!

This Week’s Events

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■Halloween Nights at Exploration Place
Thu. Oct. 8-Sun. Oct. 10 | 6 p.m. | Exploration Place
Exploration Place transforms after dark this October into a thrilling Halloween experience packed with spooky fun inside the museum, Dome theater, and Adventure Playscape.

■Goddard Fall Festival
Fri. Oct. 9 - Sun. Oct. 11 | Linear Park
Head to Goddard Park for the beloved Goddard Fall Festival, a family-friendly autumn celebration packed with live music, local vendors, carnival rides, and delicious food.

■ICT Bloktoberfest
Fri. Oct. 9 - Sat. Oct. 10 | Naftzger Park
Wichita's favorite fall block party returns to Naftzger Park with free Oktoberfest fun, great food, cold drinks, and a festive atmosphere perfect for the whole community.

■The Academy at MTWichita Presents: Sweeney Todd School Edition
Fri. Oct. 9 - Sun. Oct. 11 | Mary Jane Teall Theater
Watch talented local teen actors bring the darkly witty Tony Award-winning musical Sweeney Todd to life in this specially adapted school edition presented by MTWichita's Academy.

■Wicked Island
Fri. Oct. 9 - Sat. Oct. 10 | O.J. Watson Park
Dare to brave Wichita's only island haunted attraction at OJ Watson Park on Friday and Saturday nights this fall for a spine-tingling Halloween experience unlike any other.

■IX'TICHA** Spider-God of the Amazon
Fri. Oct. 9 - Sun. Oct. 11 | Kechi Playhouse
Kechi Playhouse wraps up their 44th season with the hilariously campy fan favorite IX'TICHA, a wild adventure about explorers battling a spider-god deep in the Amazon rainforest.

■RiverFlix
Fri. Oct. 9 | 6 p.m. | Exploration Place
Grab your blankets and snacks and head to the Wichita Foundation Amphitheater for a magical outdoor movie night perfect for families and friends under the stars.

■Wine and Art Mosey
Fri. Oct. 9 | 6 p.m. | Old Cowtown Museum
Stroll through the beautiful grounds of Old Cowtown Museum while enjoying local art, live music, and Grace Hill Winery wines at this unique fundraiser for Wichita's historic landmark.

■Killers of Kill Tony
Fri. Oct. 9 | 7 p.m. | Century II
Fans of the world's top live podcast are in for a treat as standout comedians from Kill Tony bring their hilarious and unpredictable standup show to Wichita.

■Adult Skate Night
Fri. Oct. 9 | 9:30 p.m. | Carousel Skate Center
Lace up your skates and enjoy a fun adults-only Friday night out featuring a live DJ, a full bar, and all the best hits from the 90s to now.

■Beggarman Fun Run 2026
Sat. Oct. 10 | 8:30 a.m. | Andover UMC
Lace up your sneakers or hop on your bike for the Beggarman Fun Run, a two-hour community adventure through Andover with fun challenges and great prizes waiting along the way.

■Expanding Your Horizons STEM Day for Middle School Students
Sat. Oct. 10 | 9 a.m. | Wichita State University
Middle school students are invited to Wichita State University for a free hands-on STEM day filled with exciting activities and inspiring role models in science, technology, engineering, and math.

■2nd Saturday Shop Local at The Workroom
Sat. Oct. 10 | 10 a.m. | The Workroom
Head to The Workroom every 2nd Saturday to save 15% on local goods, enjoy free wine tasting with Bubbles Champagne Bar, and discover fun pop-up vendors.

■Hudson Outdoor Market
Sat. Oct. 10 | 10 a.m. | Hudson Antique Mall
Hudson Outdoor Market is bringing seasonal fun to Wichita with spooky and holiday-themed outdoor markets to close out the year in style.

■October Art Together: Color, Culture, and Arte Latino
Sat. Oct. 10 | 10 a.m. | Mark Arts
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with an afternoon of vibrant art, storytelling, folklorico dance, and the rich creativity of Latino culture.

■Ghouls and Goths Fest
Sat. Oct. 10 | 11 a.m. | Downtown Wichita
Embrace your inner ghoul at this wonderfully weird bazaar featuring vendors, performers, and all things dark and delightful.

■Barrio Fiesta 2026
Sat. Oct. 10 | 11 a.m. | Sedgwick County Park
The Filipino-American Association of Greater Wichita welcomes the whole community to Barrio Fiesta for food, cultural performances, games, and festive celebration.

■Bumblebee & Spiderman at Lost World
Sat. Oct. 10 | 11 a.m. | Lost World: The Dinosaur Experience
Bring the kids to Lost World for a superhero-sized adventure featuring Bumblebee and Spiderman alongside animatronic dinosaurs and fossil digs.

■Oktoberfest & Anniversary Party
Sat. Oct. 10 | Noon | Brickyard
Raise a stein and celebrate 14 years of Public with Oktoberfest vibes, live music, brats, bierocks, and cold craft beer in the courtyard.

■91st Annual St George Orthodox Christian Cathedral Lebanese Dinner
Sat. Oct. 10 | 4 p.m. | St. George Orthodox Christian Catherdral
Celebrate a Wichita fall tradition at St. George Orthodox Christian Cathedral's 91st Annual Lebanese Dinner, featuring a four-course feast of homemade favorites.

■COUTURE at Heart Fashion Show
Sat. Oct. 10 | 6 p.m. | The Forum Theatre
Walk the runway for a great cause at Couture at Heart, a local fashion show benefiting the American Heart Association and showcasing Wichita designers.

■2026 Fall Prairie Fire Marathon
Sun. Oct. 11 | 7 a.m. | Downtown Wichita
Lace up for Wichita's biggest running celebration with the 2026 Prairie Fire Fall Race Series, offering distances for every level along the scenic Arkansas River.

■2nd Sunday Slow Roll & Stroll
Sun. Oct. 11 | 2 p.m. | Chisholm Creek Park
Roll or stroll through Chisholm Creek Park's wildlife-filled trails on the second Sunday of October for a free and relaxing community outing.

■Backyard Boogie
Sun. Oct. 11 | 3 p.m. | Brickyard
Backyard Boogie is your go-to outdoor day party blending R&B, hip-hop, Latin, and house music with great food, good energy, and the best local and national DJs.

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