In This Week’s Email

• Holiday Galleria is back

• Support Wichita’s future entrepreneurs

• What’s taking place this weekend

• Your weekly rundown of live music in Wichita

FEATURE EVENT

Holiday Galleria is back!

Holiday Galleria is Junior League of Wichita’s annual upscale shopping event featuring local, regional, and national merchants. Dates are October 1-3!

This is Holiday Galleria's 20th year. The objective of Holiday Galleria is to raise funds to fulfill Junior League of Wichita’s goal of building a better community.

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.

I highly recommend, Thursday’s preview party on October 1.

Wichita’s Future Entrepreneurs

Watch young Wichita entrepreneurs aged 6 to 12 shine at the Children's Business Fair, a one-day marketplace where kids develop brands, create products, and sell to real customers.

This event is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

Check it out at Bradley Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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.

■21st Annual Holiday Galleria
Thu. Oct. 1 - Sat. Oct. 3 | Century II
Shop local and beyond at the Junior League of Wichita's 21st Annual Holiday Galleria, an upscale three-day shopping event at Century II Expo Hall that raises funds for community programs.

■Wichita Emerald City Tattoo Convention
Fri. Oct. 2 - Sun. Oct. 4 | Kansas Star Casino
Wichita hosts the largest tattoo convention in Kansas, bringing together 100-plus artists from across the country for a weekend packed with stunning art, creativity, and friendly competition.

■Wicked Island
Fri. Oct. 2 - Sat. Oct. 3 | O.J. Watson Park
Dare to cross the bridge and brave Wichita's only island haunted attraction at OJ Watson Park, open Friday and Saturday nights from September 26 through October 31.

■Vietnamese Fall Festival
Fri. Oct. 2 - Sat. Oct. 3 | St. Anthony Catholic Church
Over two days, enjoy more than 35 food booths serving delicious Vietnamese dishes and refreshing drinks, along with wonderful live entertainment. We hope the festival brings you fun experiences and happy memories with family and friends.

■First Friday at Hopping Gnome Brewing
Fri. Oct. 2 | 5 p.m. | Hopping Gnome Brewing Co.
Swing by Hopping Gnome Brewing for First Friday in October and enjoy the work of featured local photographer Timothy Larsen, whose "Wichita By Night" series captures the city's soul through a nostalgic lens.

■Friday Night Polo
Fri. Oct. 2 | 5 p.m. | Fairfield Polo Club
Friday Night Polo & Haysville Chamber Evening Mixer Join us on Friday, October 2nd for an evening of polo, networking, food, and fun at Fairfield Polo Club!

■RiverFlix
Fri. Oct. 2 | 6 p.m. | Exploration Place
Grab your blankets and snacks and head to the Wichita Foundation Amphitheater for RiverFlix, a magical outdoor movie night perfect for families and friends under the stars.

■Music Grows Community - Benefit Concert
Fri. Oct. 2 | 6:30 p.m. | Botanica
Enjoy an unforgettable evening of live music from Tom Yankton and Brady Seals in Botanica's beautiful Chinese Garden on October 2nd, with dinner included and a live auction to boot.

■Road To Redemption Boxing
Fri. Oct. 2 | 7 p.m. | The Cotillion
Cheer on Wichita's own Nico Hernandez as he faces off against Edgar Cortez in a thrilling night of live boxing and bare knuckle action open to fans of all ages.

■Adult Skate Night
Fri. Oct. 2 | 9:30 p.m. | Carousel Skate Center
Lace up your skates and enjoy a Friday night out with friends featuring a live DJ, a full bar, and all your favorite hits from the 90s to now.

■Kansas Grown Farmers Market - 21st & Ridge
Sat. Oct. 3 | 7 a.m. | Kansas Grown Farmers Market
Visit the Kansas Grown Farmers Market at 21st and Ridge for fresh local produce, meats, baked goods, artisan crafts, live music, food trucks, and a visit from the beloved Troubles the Clown.

■Old Town Farm & Art Market
Sat. Oct. 3 | 8 a.m. | Old Town Farm & Art Market
Join Wichita's favorite Saturday tradition at Old Town Farm and Art Market, where growers, makers, artists, and neighbors have been coming together for over 30 years of food, art, and community.

■Woofstock - 30th Anniversary
Sat. Oct. 3 | 10 a.m. | Sedgwick County Park
Celebrate the Kansas Humane Society's 30th annual Woofstock on October 3rd with thousands of fellow pet lovers for a fun-filled festival featuring the Woof Walk, breakfast, and more.

■Nomar Fiesta
Sat. Oct. 3 | 11 a.m. | Nomar Plaza
Join the Wichita community for the 5th Annual Nomar Fiesta on October 3rd, a vibrant all-day celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month packed with food, live music, and local vendors.

■Pour the Foundation - Street Culture Fest
Sat. Oct. 3 | Noon | Central Standard Brewing
The Kansas Skateboard Foundation brings Pour the Foundation to Wichita for a street culture block party with skate trick competitions, a DJ, food trucks, and a special beer tapping.

■Grace Stomp
Sat. Oct. 3 | Noon | Grace Hill Winery
Kick off your shoes and stomp some grapes at the Grace Stomp harvest celebration on October 3rd, a fun and festive vineyard experience for the whole community.

■Wichita Ice Center's 30th Birthday Bash
Sat. Oct. 3 | 4 p.m. | Wichita Ice Center
The Wichita Ice Center turns 30 and is throwing a birthday bash with free skating, a live DJ, mini lessons from instructors, giveaways, cupcakes, and face-painting for all ages.

■Kick the Keg for Cancer
Sat. Oct. 3 | 4 p.m. | Nortons Brewing Company
Stop by and grab a pint of Blood Orange Blonde Ale on this special day, because 100 percent of sales go directly to childhood cancer research at Memorial Sloan Kettering.

■44th annual Artichoke Fish Fry
Sat. Oct. 3 | 5:30 p.m. | Artichoke Sandwich Bar Midtown
For just ten dollars, enjoy a classic Wichita tradition at the 44th Annual Artichoke Fish Fry featuring live music by the Steinbergs and a delicious dinner of fried catfish and all the fixings.

■Wicked City Roller Derby
Sat. Oct. 3 | 6 p.m. | The Cotillion
Cheer on the Wicked City Roller Derby team as they take on Conroe, Texas, in a high-energy bout at the Cotillion with kids 12 and under free with a paying adult.

■Booted ICT
Sat. Oct. 3 | 6 p.m. | Pearsons Farm
ICT Color Collective and Rooted in Love invite Wichita adults 21 and up to Booted ICT, an immersive urban western experience at Pearson's Farm on October 3rd from 6 PM to midnight.

■Art & Ale - Oktoberfest 2026
Sun. Oct. 4 | 11 a.m. | Nortons Brewing Company
Celebrate Oktoberfest the Wichita way with local art, live music, and great craft beer at Nortons Brewing Co. in Downtown Wichita.

■Central Kansas Vinyl Collectors Hutch Swap Meet
Sun. Oct. 4 | Noon | Knights of Columbus Hall (Hutchinson, KS)
Dig through a treasure trove of vinyl records, CDs, and cassette tapes at this free, laid-back music swap meet in Central Kansas.

■Fate, Fury and Beethovens Fifth
Sun. Oct. 4 | 3 p.m. | Century II
Wichita Symphony fans are in for an emotional and powerful evening as Beethoven's Fifth headlines a stirring concert experience.

■Oktoberfest at The Rusty Nail
Sun. Oct. 4 | 3 p.m. | The Rusty Nail
Pull out your best lederhosen and head to The Rusty Nail for a festive Oktoberfest night packed with German food, cold beer, and fun games.

■Sunday Fun Day - Free Concert at the park
Sun. Oct. 4 | 5:30 p.m. | Naftzger Park
Enjoy a free afternoon of live music and food with the whole family at Naftzger Park, featuring local favorite Lucky People in concert.

■Steve Hofstetter Live
Mon. Oct. 5 | 7 p.m. | Newman University
Internationally popular stand-up comedian Steve Hofstetter brings his brand-new set back to Wichita for a night of big laughs.

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