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This Weekend in Wichita: 3/4/26
What's going on this weekend? Get a roundup every Wednesday of the best events in Wichita, including concerts, parties, and festivals.
Wichita By E.B.
March 04, 2026 • Estimated Reading Time: 12 minutes
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In today’s email:
Feature Event: Free Exploration Place Membership
This Saturday: Death By Chocolate
Community: Envision Grand Opening
Event Rundown: What’s ahead this weekend
Music: This week’s concert rundown
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SPONSORED EVENT
Free Exploration Place Membership from Ideatek
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THIS WEEKEND
Death By Chocolate
One of the premiere nights to celebrate an awesome attraction in Wichita and enjoy an evening of chocolate, cocktails and other delicious treats takes place this Saturday.
It’s Death By Chocolate with all proceeds to benefit the best science museum in the Midwest, Exploration Place.
Savor decadent desserts, gourmet bites and crafted cocktails from the region’s top restaurants, bakeries and mixologists. Enjoy live music, interactive experiences and exclusive access to the museum’s exhibits—all with a sophisticated, adults-only atmosphere.
Every sip and every bite help fuel hands-on science education and programs that inspire thousands of children across Kansas each year. Your ticket isn’t just a treat—it’s a way to spark curiosity and discovery for the next generation.
Only a handful of tickets remain. This event WILL SELL OUT!
COMMUNITY
Envision Arts Center Grand Opening Celebration
Envision Arts takes flight at the Envision Arts Center Grand Opening Celebration!
Envision is soaring into a new era. For the first time, the creative studio and professional galleries are united under one roof. Join them for a grand opening celebration as they open the doors to a space where creativity knows no heights and art is accessible to all.
The event takes place Friday, March 6 from 5pm to 9pm at 535 W. Douglas.
Women-led adventures that make a difference
Intrepid has launched three new Women’s Expeditions in Peru, Bhutan and Cambodia – created exclusively for women travellers. Expect immersive adventures that break down barriers and connect you with local communities, from trekking the Peruvian Andes to a women-run tuk tuk tour in Cambodia and a traditional hot stone bath experience at a women-owned farmhouse in Bhutan.
NEXT WEEK
Fortune 88 St. Paddy’s Day Run
I’ll be there. Will you?
Kick off St. Patrick’s Day with a smooth easy 5K that starts in Delano and ends right at the block party in the heart of the St. Paddy’s Day Parade!
The run is free and celebrates the one-year anniversary of the Fortune 88 Run Club.
If you want to enhance the experience, there’s a VIP experience with a VIP section that includes a tshirt, green beer kegs, maragaritas from Una Vida, Senoritas THC drinks, ICT IV recovery perks, Bucked Up energy drinks, and more.
Less than 100 tickets remain for this event!
EVENTS
This Week’s Events
Broadway in Wichita presents “STOMP” | March 4
Details: Century II | 7:30pm
Disney’s The Little Mermaid | March 6-8
Details: Century II
Spring Vintage Market Weekend | March 6-8
Details: Hunt & Gather Vintage
Shop a freshly restocked 5,000 sq. ft. seasonal market filled with one-of-a-kind vintage finds, artisan goods, and unique treasures curated by talented local vendors.
Kansas Sunflower Swap Meet for Charity | March 6-7
Details: Century II
Over 100 vendors take over Convention, Exhibition, and Expo Hall selling various items at this auto parts swap meet for charity. All proceeds go to local charity AbilityPoint.
The Tender Land - WSU Opera Theater | March 6 & 8
Details: Duerksen Fine Arts Center
Wichita State Opera Theater presents The Tender Land, a stirring American opera about a young woman’s hopes and horizons, performed with the WSU Symphony Orchestra at Miller Concert Hall.
Adult Skate Night | March 6
Details: Carousel Skate Center | 9:30pm
Adult Night is your ultimate Friday escape—featuring a live DJ, full bar, and nonstop hits from the '90s to today for a high-energy night of nostalgia and fun with friends.
Women Empowered Spring Market | March 7
Details: East Heights UMC | 10am
Please join us for shopping on purpose and community fun for International Women’s Day! With women-owned businesses and nonprofits working with women, and a day of learning in community about great missions and cultures.
Blood Orchard Vintage Market & Southside Food Truck Rally | March 7
Details: Blood Orchard | 10am
Shop vintage, rustic, shabby-chic, and handmade treasures at this festive spring market featuring local vendors, food trucks, brews, and a weather-permitting classic car show to kick off March in style.
180 Classic Pickleball Tournament | March 7
Details: TapNPaddles | 11am
Shocker Pride - Community Wide Tailgate | March 7
Details: Charles Koch Arena South Lawn | 12:30pm
Show your Shocker Pride at this free pre-game celebration before the Wichita State Shockers men's basketball take on the Florida Atlantic Owls men's basketball, featuring a first-come, first-served tailgate with food, music, lawn games, and a beer garden.
Jonnie W Comedy Night | March 7
Details: Ridgepoint Church | 6:30pm
Enjoy an all-ages night of big laughs with comedian Jonnie W., plus a high-energy trivia showdown with $250 in prizes to kick off the fun at Ridgepoint’s Twenty30 Ministry.
This is just a glimpse of what’s taking place!
EVENTS
Around the Corner
Power Up Your Bubble Workshop | March 11
Details: La Vie Boheme 6pm
Knights of Columbus & Vietnamese Community Fish Fry | March 13
Details: Church of the Magdalen | 6pm
Delano St. Patrick’s Day Parade | March 14
Details: Historic Delano District | 10am
51st Annual Blarney Breakfast | March 17
Details: Old Chicago East | 6am
Wichita’s Biggest Garage Sale | March 20
Details: Risen Savior Lutheran Church | 8am
Mega Board Game Event | March 21
Details: Sedgwick County Extension Building | 9am
Wagyu Warriors for Peyton | March 21
Details: Wichita Wagyu | 10am
Craft Cinema | March 24
Details: Exploration Place | 6pm
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