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This Weekend in Wichita: 7/1/26
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.
July 01, 2026 • Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes
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In today’s email:
Holiday Weekend: The 4th of July!
Coming Soon: The Lost World: Dinosaur Experience
Event Rundown: What’s ahead this weekend
Music: This week’s concert rundown
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HOLIDAY
Red, White & Boom
Wichita’s biggest Independence Day celebration is back with a downtown view! Join us for Red, White & BOOM! presented by Evergy as we light up the skyline with a spectacular fireworks display launched from the bank of the Arkansas River on Saturday, July 4.
The Show
The fireworks show will begin around 9:30 p.m., immediately following the Wind Surge’s game at Equity Bank Park. Our show will be choreographed to music—guests can download the Pyrocast App or scan a QR code at the event to sync their experience. Bring your lawn chairs, download the Pyrocast App, and get ready for a night of fireworks, food, and community pride in the heart of Wichita!
COMING SOON
The Lost World: Dinosaur Experience
It’s been almost 100 million years since dinosaurs roamed around what is now known as Wichita.
And now they are back with The Lost World: Dinosaur Experience opening Saturday, July 11 at 339 N. West Street.
Tickets go on sale Sunday July 5.
Be sure to follow Lost World: The Dinosaur Experience for more!
HEALTH
Fortune 88 Stars & Strides Run
We’re running by 6:20PM, then it’s straight into the USA match at 7PM on the big screen.
Round of 32. WIN or go home.
We’re celebrating 250 years of The United States. Miles, community, food/drinks, & backing the boys in red, white, and blue. ⚽️🏆❤️💙
Wear your best USA fit. Flags, jerseys, stars, stripes, all of it.
WATCH PARTY
Love Island Mondays
Grab your villa crew and join the party every Monday night at West Biggins for the ultimate Love Island Watch Party!
Catch all the drama, recouplings, bombshell arrivals, and jaw-dropping moments on the big screens starting at 8pm. Whether you’re Team Love, Team Chaos, or just here for the memes, they’ve got your Monday night covered.
There’s half-price drinks, $7 appetizers, prizes and all the drama.
EVENTS
This Week’s Events
■Bradley Fair Summer Concert Series
Thu. July 2 | 7:30 p.m. | Bradley Fair
Spend a beautiful summer evening outdoors at Bradley Fair enjoying live music from talented local and regional acts as part of this beloved warm-weather tradition.
■Carne Asada Pre 4th of July Party
Thu. July 2 | 8 p.m. | Brickyard
Kick off the Independence Day weekend in style at Brickyard with a high-energy color splash party featuring Reggaeton, Cumbia, Latin House, and more from an all-star DJ lineup.
■Bloomfield Carillon Concert
Fri. July 3 | Noon | Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum
Step outside the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum at lunch and let the beautiful bells of the Bloomfield Carillon fill the air in a free, decades-old Independence Day tradition.
■4th of July Polo Tournament
Fri. July 3 | 5 p.m. | Fairfield Polo Club
Pack up the lawn chairs and head out to Fairfield Polo Club for a festive, family-friendly evening of polo action, food, and fresh air to kick off the holiday weekend.
■First Friday at Hopping Gnome Brewing
Fri. July 3 | 5 p.m. | Hopping Gnome Brewing Co.
Celebrate First Friday at Hopping Gnome with a showing of local photographer Emilio Rocha's new exhibit 'Postcards from Somewhere,' plus dinner from The Burnt End and great craft beer all evening.
■Let Freedom Sing
Fri. July 3 | 6 p.m. | Holy Cross Lutheran Church
Bring the whole family to Holy Cross Lutheran Church for this free, all-American community celebration packed with food trucks, kids' activities, a car show, live patriotic music, and a stunning fireworks finale.
■RiverFlix
Fri. July 3 | 6 p.m. | Exploration Place
Spread out your blanket at the Wichita Foundation Amphitheater for a magical outdoor movie night under the stars — the perfect way to enjoy the holiday weekend with family and friends.
■Light the Sky - Maize Fireworks
Fri. July 3 | 6:30 p.m. | Clair Donnelly Amphitheater
The City of Maize rolls out a fun-filled evening of community activities, entertainment, and patriotic spirit — capped off with a dazzling fireworks show at the Clair Donnelly Amphitheater.
■Adult Skate Night
Fri. July 3 | 9:30 p.m. | Carousel Skate Center
Lace up and glide into the holiday weekend at Carousel Skate Center, where a live DJ, a full bar, and all your favorite throwback hits make for an unforgettable night out with friends.
■Kansas Grown Farmers Market - 21st & Ridge
Sat. July 4 | 7 a.m. | Kansas Grown Farmers Market
Even on the Fourth of July, the Kansas Grown Farmers Market at 21st & Ridge is the perfect morning stop for fresh local produce, homemade goodies, live music, and friendly faces.
■Old Town Farm & Art Market
Sat. July 4 | 8 a.m. | Old Town Farm & Art Market
Start your Independence Day morning the Wichita way — strolling through the beloved Old Town Farm & Art Market, where local growers, makers, and artists have been gathering this community together for over 30 years.
■Kansas Grown Indoor Farmers Market - Andover Market
Sat. July 4 | 8 a.m. | Kansas Grown Farmers Market
Head to the Andover location of the Kansas Grown Farmers Market this Fourth of July morning for fresh local flavors, handcrafted goods, live music, and all the small-town warmth you love.
■Point Nine's 4th of July Party on the Patio!
Sat. July 4 | 11 a.m. | Point Nine
Start your Independence Day with a neighborly backyard bash right on the trail at Point Nine, with lawn games and great vibes before the fireworks light up the night.
■Wave Record Show
Sun. July 5 | Noon | Maize City Hall
Whether you're hunting for vinyl treasures or just love talking music, the Wave Record Show at Maize City Hall is a laid-back, free-admission afternoon made for music lovers of all kinds.
■Cigar Sunday
Sun. July 5 | 4 p.m. | Hopping Gnome Brewing Co.
Wind down the holiday weekend in style on the Hopping Gnome patio with craft beers in hand and a fine selection of cigars, courtesy of a pop-up from the folks at Cigar Chateau.
■Backyard Boogie
Sun. July 5 | 4 p.m. | Brickyard
Close out the long weekend on a high note at Brickyard's Backyard Boogie — an outdoor day party with feel-good R&B, hip-hop, Latin, and house music from some of the city's best DJs.
■Love Island Watch Party
Mon. July 6 | 8 p.m. | Emerson Biggins Sports & Grill - West
Grab your villa crew and settle in at West Biggins every Monday night for all the drama, recouplings, and big moments from Love Island on the big screens — it's the watch party Wichita has been waiting for.
■Sedgwick County Fair
Tue. July 7 - Sat. July 11 | Sedgwick County Fairgrounds
Head out to Cheney for the beloved annual Sedgwick County Fair, where the whole family can enjoy carnival rides, arena events, delicious food, and impressive 4-H and FFA exhibits from talented local youth.
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