In This Week’s Email

• ICT Restaurant Week is back

• What’s taking place this weekend

• Your weekly rundown of live music in Wichita

FEATURE EVENT

ICT Restaurant Week

Did you know 1 in 6 Kansans are food insecure?

That equates to about 92000 people in Sedgwick County alone.

Knowing that, The Kansas Food Bank has put together ICT Restaurant Week to help those people. ICT Restaurant Week works similarly to many restaurant weeks across the nation.

Nearly 30 restaurants have stepped up to help the Kansas Food Bank’s mission. The event runs from Sunday, Sept. 20 through Saturday, Sept. 26. All participating restaurants have different deals that support the Kansas Food Bank, which can all be found at ICTRW.com.

This Week’s Events

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■ Kansas State Fair
Wed. Sep. 16 - Sun. Sep. 20 | Kansas State Fairgrounds
Experience the excitement of the Kansas State Fair, a 10-day celebration spanning 280 acres of livestock, entertainment, and fun.

■Ask for It: the Confidence to Negotiate What You Deserve
Thu. Sep. 17 | 6 p.m. | Marina Point Office Park
Whether you're setting your salary or pricing your services, this empowering workshop will give you the tools and confidence to negotiate for what you truly deserve.

■Wichita, We Need to Talk
Thu. Sep. 17 | 6 p.m. | Dreamers Cocktail Lounge
Wichita's funniest night out gets personal — local comedians read real, anonymous dating stories from your neighbors while delivering laughs and surprisingly useful relationship takeaways.

■UNCORKED – Opening Possibilities for Little Learners
Thu. Sep. 17 | 6 p.m. | Grace Hill Winery
Raise a glass at Grace Hill Winery for a wonderful evening of wine, food, and community storytelling that supports early childhood education right here in Wichita.

■Levitt VIBE Concert Series at Exploration Place
Thu. Sep. 17 | 7 p.m. | Wichita Foundation Amphitheater
Grab your crew and head to the Wichita Foundation Amphitheater for a free night of fresh, original live music from artists across the country with stunning river views as your backdrop.

■RiverFlix
Fri. Sep. 18 | 6 p.m. | Exploration Place
Pack your blankets and snacks and join the family for a magical outdoor movie night under the stars at the Wichita Foundation Amphitheater at Exploration Place.

■Adult Skate Night
Fri. Sep. 18 | 9:30 p.m. | Carousel Skate Center
Lace up your skates and relive the good old days at Carousel Skate Center's Adult Night — featuring a live DJ, a full bar, and all your favorite hits from the 90s to now.

■Paramount Antique Mall Outdoor Vintage Flea Market
Sat. Sep. 19 | 8 a.m. | Paramount Antique Mall (West Kellogg)
Treasure hunters rejoice — Paramount Antique Mall's monthly outdoor flea market brings over 50 booths packed with antiques, vintage goods, furniture, and one-of-a-kind finds to West Kellogg.

■ICT Yoga Fest
Sat. Sep. 19 | 9 a.m. | Wichita Boathouse
Whether you're a seasoned yogi or just curious, ICT Yoga Fest at the Wichita Boathouse offers classes, workshops, and a vibrant marketplace celebrating wellness and community along the river.

■Kustomville USA 2026
Sat. Sep. 19 | 9 a.m. | The Cotillion
Presented by the Beatniks Car Club, Kustomville USA rolls into The Cotillion with stunning hotrods, kustom cars, lowbrow art, live music, and live pinstriping for a day that's pure cool.

■Midwest Card Collectors Expo
Sat. Sep. 19 | 9 a.m. | Century II
Sports card fans and hobby collectors, this one's for you — the Midwest Card Collectors Expo brings 160 vendor tables of cards, TCG, vintage slabs, and more to Century II for a full day of buying, selling, and trading.

■National Dance Day with SHiNE Dance Fitness
Sat. Sep. 19 | 9:30 a.m. | Fit Physique
Celebrate National Dance Day the ICT way — join SHiNE Dance Fitness at Fit Physique for a high-energy, easy-to-follow class packed with great music and all the dance styles you love.

■931 ARW First Sergeant's Annual Car Show & Fundraiser
Sat. Sep. 19 | 10 a.m. | VA Medical Center
Support our local military community while enjoying an awesome lineup of classic, custom, and muscle cars at the 931st Air Refueling Wing's annual car show and fundraiser at the VA Medical Center.

■Hudson Outdoor Market
Sat. Sep. 19 | 10 a.m. | Hudson Antique Mall
Don't miss the Hudson Antique Mall's fall Outdoor Market — a fantastic Saturday browse through unique finds, great vendors, and all the charm that makes this a Wichita community favorite.

■Pumpkin Pants Ranch Opening Day - $25 Carload Special
Sat. Sep. 19 | 10 a.m. | Pumpkin Pants Ranch
Fall is officially here — Pumpkin Pants Ranch kicks off the season with a can't-beat $25 carload special, making it the perfect family outing to welcome all the pumpkins and autumn fun.

■Latinfest ICT
Sat. Sep. 19 | 11 a.m. | Nomar District
Wichita's Historic NorthEnd comes alive with Latinfest ICT, a vibrant celebration of Latino culture, heritage, and community that honors generations of history right here in the Air Capital.

■ICT Cannafest
Sat. Sep. 19 | 11 a.m. | Central Standard Brewing
This free community expo at Central Standard Brewing combines cannabis education and retail with live music, comedy, and food trucks for a laid-back Saturday celebration.

■5th Annual ICT All German Car Show
Sat. Sep. 19 | 11 a.m. | WSU Tech (Webb Road)
Celebrate five years of ICT's favorite German car show at WSU Tech, where enthusiasts gather to show off their rides, cast their votes, and enjoy food and fun from local vendors.

■Oktoberfest at Hopping Gnome
Sat. Sep. 19 | Noon | Hopping Gnome Brewing Co.
Prost! Hopping Gnome's annual Oktoberfest celebration brings limited-edition steins, fresh seasonal brews, and all the festive fun you'd expect from one of Wichita's favorite local breweries.

■Chicano Nights Art Show
Sat. Sep. 19 | 7 p.m. | Por Vida Ink
Por Vida Ink transforms into a free, all-ages community gallery for the 4th Annual Chicano Nights Art Show, celebrating local Chicano art, lowriders, and culture right in the heart of downtown Wichita.

■Main Street Miles - Endurance Run for Recovery
Sun. Sep. 20 | 6 a.m. | Clearwater, KS
Cheer on Brent Barry as he runs 12 consecutive hours through downtown Clearwater to raise awareness and funds for recovery — a powerful reminder that connection truly saves lives.

■Open Streets ICT
Sun. Sep. 20 | Noon | Downtown Wichita
Douglas Avenue belongs to the people this Sunday — 2.5 miles of car-free streets filled with food, fun, community hubs, and activities for all ages make Open Streets ICT one of Wichita's most beloved events.

■Shop & Grub with Open Streets
Sun. Sep. 20 | Noon | Naftzger Park
Pull up to Naftzger Park for Shop & Grub, Wichita's original outdoor shopping and food market, where over 40 local vendors and thousands of your neighbors come together for a fantastic Sunday afternoon.

■Backyard Boogie
Sun. Sep. 20 | 3 p.m. | Brickyard
Wrap up your weekend with good music, great energy, and even better vibes at Backyard Boogie — an outdoor day party blending R&B, hip-hop, Latin, and house beats from some of the city's best DJs.

■Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour
Tue. Sep. 22 | 7 p.m. | Orpheum Theatre
Adventure lovers, this one's for you — the world-renowned Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival brings breathtaking films of climbing, exploration, and outdoor adventure to the stunning Orpheum Theatre.

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