In This Week’s Email

• Santa comes to Wichita

• Wichita’s biggest November cultural event is this Sunday

• What’s taking place this weekend

• Your weekly rundown of live music in Wichita

HOLIDAY KICKOFF

A Passport To Santa

Grab your passport and join a holiday adventure filled with interactive games, festive activities, hands-on science, and seasonal surprises. The highlight? A personal visit with Santa himself, where children can share their wishes, pose for photos and experience the magic of the season. Make memories together and celebrate the wonder of Christmas at Passport to Santa!

FEATURE EVENT

A Rose For Mę Cultural Event

Everything you need to know about A Rose for Mę | Cultural Event taking place this Sunday, Nov 15 from 3-10pm.

Early bird tickets are still available here.

All the vendors, food and drink, activations, freebies and giveaways, raffles, fundraisers, DJ’s, performances and the 600+ free eggrolls that I need your assistance in eating.

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. Nov. 11 - Sun. Nov. 15 | 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.

■August Wilson's Fences
Thu. Nov. 12 - Sun. Nov. 15 | The Forum Theatre
Wichita theatre brings August Wilson's powerful classic Fences to life, telling the story of one man's dreams, struggles, and family in 1950s Pittsburgh.

■Passport to Santa
Thu. Nov. 12 - Sat. Nov. 14 | Exploration Place
Kids and families can enjoy festive activities, hands-on science, and a personal visit with Santa himself in this magical holiday adventure.

■Vintage Market Days of Wichita presents 'Oh What Fun'
Fri. Nov. 13 - Sun. Nov. 15 | Wichita Sports Forum
Shop over 100 local and national vendors offering vintage finds, handmade goods, art, and holiday gifts all under one roof at Wichita Sports Forum.

■The Christmas Princess (a Cowtown Melodrama)
Fri. Nov. 13 - Sun. Nov. 15 | Old Cowtown Museum
Cowtown Melodrama brings holiday cheer and laughs to Wichita with this festive and funny original Christmas production the whole family will love.

■National Final Steer Roping
Fri. Nov. 13 - Sat. Nov. 14 | Kansas Star Casino
The world's top 15 PRCA steer ropers compete in the premier National Finals Steer Roping championship right here near Wichita at Kansas Star Arena.

■Tom Segura Live
Fri. Nov. 13 | 7 p.m. | Orpheum Theatre
Get ready to laugh out loud as comedian Tom Segura takes the stage at Wichita's historic Orpheum Theatre for a night of stand-up fun.

■Bitchy Bingo
Fri. Nov. 13 | 7 p.m. | XY Bar
Head to XY Bar for a lively and entertaining bingo night packed with laughs, raffles, food, and plenty of community spirit.

■Bingo Loco
Fri. Nov. 13 | 7:30 p.m. | The Cotillion
Bingo gets a wild makeover with Bingo Loco, an outrageous party experience featuring DJs, dance-offs, and nonstop entertainment coming to Wichita.

■Adult Skate Night
Fri. Nov. 13 | 9:30 p.m. | Carousel Skate Center
Lace up your skates and enjoy a grown-up Friday night out with a live DJ, a full bar, and all your favorite hits from the 90s to now.

■Family Fun Festival
Sat. Nov. 14 | 8:30 a.m. | Century II
AbilityPoint's Family Fun Fest is an inclusive community celebration packed with games, inflatables, face painting, and sensory-friendly activities for kids of all abilities.

■Old Town Farm & Art Market
Sat. Nov. 14 | 10 a.m. | Old Town Farm & Art Market
Join Wichita's favorite Saturday tradition at Old Town Farm and Art Market, where local growers, artists, and neighbors have gathered for over 30 years.

■2nd Saturday Shop Local at The Workroom
Sat. Nov. 14 | 10 a.m. | The Workroom
Every second Saturday, The Workroom invites you to shop local and save 15 percent, enjoy free wine tasting, and discover fun pop-up vendors.

■Hudson Outdoor Market
Sat. Nov. 14 | 10 a.m. | Hudson Antique Mall
Hudson's Holiday Outdoor Market is back with a festive seasonal twist, bringing Wichita treasure hunters together for a great day of outdoor shopping.

■Art Together: Native Art and Stories
Sat. Nov. 14 | 10 a.m. | Mark Arts
Celebrate Native culture at the Wichita Art Museum with storytelling, performances, and hands-on art activities including corn husk dolls and dreamcatcher-making for the whole family.

■Wichita Alternative Gift Market
Sat. Nov. 14 | 11 a.m. | Hillside Christian Church
Shop thoughtfully and do some good at the Wichita Alternative Gift Market, hosted by the Badass Women of Wichita Alliance for a fun and purposeful holiday outing.

■Holiday Wright Style at Frank Lloyd Wright's Allen House
Sat. Nov. 14 | 11 a.m. | Frank Lloyd Wright's Allen House
Celebrate the holidays Wright Style at Frank Lloyd Wright's Allen House with live music, self-guided tours, a scavenger hunt, seasonal treats, and photo ops with Mr. and Mrs. Claus!

■Holiday Pop-Up Market
Sat. Nov. 14 | Noon | Hopping Gnome Brewing Co.
Shop local artisans, makers, and bakers while sipping craft brews at Hopping Gnome Brewing's festive Holiday Pop-Up Markets on two fun November Saturdays.

■WSU Women's Basketball vs. UC Riverside
Sat. Nov. 14 | 2 p.m. | Charles Koch Arena
Cheer on your Wichita State Shockers women's basketball team as they take on UC Riverside at Charles Koch Arena!

■Neighbors without Borders: A fundraiser for Yesica Pena
Sat. Nov. 14 | 3 p.m. | Riverside Bohemian
Come together to support Wichita neighbor Yesica Pena at this community fundraiser aimed at helping cover her legal representation costs.

■WSU Men's Basketball vs. Austin Peay
Sat. Nov. 14 | 6 p.m. | Charles Koch Arena
Head out to Charles Koch Arena and cheer on the Wichita State Shockers men's basketball team as they face off against Austin Peay!

■2000's Rave
Sat. Nov. 14 | 8 p.m. | WAVE
Dust off your best Y2K looks and party like it's 2003 at this throwback 2000s rave featuring EDM remixes of all your Limewire-era favorites.

■CE Deli Day
Sun. Nov. 15 | 10:30 a.m. | Joan S. Beren Wichita Jewish Community Center
Mark a delicious milestone as CE Deli Day celebrates 60 years of serving up beloved recipes with the same great taste and friendly Wichita hospitality.

■Bubbles Fest 2026
Sun. Nov. 15 | 2 p.m. | Bubbles Champagne Bar
Toast to the Roaring 20s at Bubbles Fest, a glitzy evening featuring 20-plus sparkling wine tastings, a Champagne Room, and a commemorative tasting glass.

■A Rose For Mę: Cultural event
Sun. Nov. 15 | 3 p.m. | Brick & Mortar
Join this heartfelt cultural event honoring Vietnamese heritage and the bond between mothers and children, with free admission open to the whole community.

■The Jingle Returns to Public
Tue. Nov. 17 | 5 p.m. | Brickyard
Warm up this holiday season at Public's festive pop-up The Jingle, featuring seasonal cocktails, hot cocoa, cozy patio vibes, and special events through the new year.

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