In today’s email:

• Coming Soon: Holiday Sip & Shop

• This Weekend: Kpop Demon Hunters Event

• Event Rundown: What’s ahead this weekend

• Music: This week’s concert rundown

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COMING SOON
Holiday Sip & Shop at Towne East Square

Sip, Shop & Celebrate this Season at Wichita’s Most Festive Holiday Experience!

The Holiday Sip & Shop is an exclusive shopping extravaganza where you can drink and shop exclusive deals inside Towne East Square.

This one-of-a-kind shopping event is taking place on Sunday, November 23rd from 7pm to 10pm, after the mall closes. Avoid the crazy holiday crowds and have the mall to yourself and other eventgoers.

Guests can expect:

• Exclusive Shopping Deals from 35+ mall retailers
• A curated selection of local pop-up vendors
• 2 Bars featuring Festive Cocktails
• DIY Tea Bar – craft your own blend and take it home
• Complimentary Nachos while supplies last
• Gift Wrapping Station
• Book a complimentary stylist session with YBG or 2beatz Boutique
• Beauty Experiences (Pricing will vary)
• DJ 4 the Win setting the perfect vibe
• Fun photo opp stations

Tickets are available now with Early Bird pricing starting as low as $60 for a group of 5, $25 for a bundle and $15 for a single ticket. Grab your girls, your mom, your daughter — or make it a date night — and enjoy an evening of holiday cheer, great drinks, and amazing finds.

A percentage of proceeds will be donated to the Wichita Children’s Home.

“There’s nothing else like this in Wichita — it’s the only day of the year you can drink and shop inside the mall, and our plan is to make it an experience people look forward to every holiday season.”

Tickets & Info: www.festiveict.com 
Sunday November 23rd from 7pm-10pm
Towne East Square Mall

THIS WEEKEND
Wichita Alternative Gift Market

Change how you gift and change the world! This market is an uplifting alternative to the commercial norm—a different kind of shopping experience. It features charitable gifts starting at only $1.00; admission is free at this family-friendly event for all ages.

Act locally, impact globally! Alternative gifts support Wichita families in poverty, stock American food pantries, provide educational resources to kids in low-income countries, get farm supplies to our global neighbors facing hunger, and more. Sponsor tax-deductible gifts in honor of your loved ones and receive complimentary greeting cards and ornaments representing the causes (these freebies are exclusive to the market).

This community-wide event is hosted by dozens of local groups on the second Saturday of each November. We are pleased that Hillside CC will be our host location once again for 2025—a milestone year!

SATURDAY
KPop Demon Hutners Event

Are you loving the KPOP DEMON HUNTERS Drama? We will be hosting our Kpop Fall Event this coming November 8, 2025 and will have TWO ticket tier options, if you buy your ticket in the month of September, you will get a random event photocard!

Are you team Huntr/x or team Saja?

Come hang out with us! All ages welcome! There will be photo opportunities, activities and games , raffle prizes , KPOP vendors and more!!

Ages 2 and under free (with a ticketed adult).

Buy your tickets in store at KPOP STOP!!

GUIDES
Holiday Popups!

We are slowly working on holiday guides and the first one brings all the holiday spirit!

Pop-up bars, much like pop-up shops, are limited time experiences. People have a small window of time to enjoy the themed events and honestly, I would say the best one are the holiday pop-up bars.

EVENTS
This Week’s Events

Wild Lights | Now through December 21
Details: Sedgwick County Zoo | 6pm - 9pm
Enjoy one-of-a-kind Asian lantern sculptures that light up the Zoo during the WILDEST nights in town.

Air Capital Comic Con 2025 | November 7-8
Details: Farha Sports Center (South YMCA)

Holiday Open House | November 7-9
Details: Paramount Antique Mall
Shop for the very best in holiday collectibles, décor and gifts at Paramount’s Holiday Open House!
Store-wide sale, refreshments and register to win gift certificate drawings at both Paramount locations.
Paramount Antique Mall 135th & West Kellogg Wichita
Paramount Marketplace 13th & Woodlawn in Wichita

Applejack Fall Wine Walk | November 7-8
Details: Applejack Pumpkin Patch
Escape to an adults-only autumn afternoon at Applejack Pumpkin Patch on November 7–8, featuring wine tastings, live music, yard games, and photo ops. For $55, enjoy six tastings and a souvenir glass—or upgrade to VIP for extra perks—at this 21+ fall favorite.

Glitter & Grit: 10th Anniversary Disco Party for Finishing School for Modern Women | November 7
Details: Flying Pig Improv | 3:30pm
Celebrate a decade of empowerment at Glitter & Grit: Celebrating 10 Years of Empowered Women on Friday, Nov. 7, from 3:30–6:30 PM at Flying Pig Improv. Enjoy a funky disco bash filled with snacks, drinks, door prizes, and sisterhood as the Finishing School for Modern Women and Badass Women of Wichita Alliance toast 10 sparkling years of supporting women.

Adult Skate Night | November 7
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.

Festival of Trains | November 8-9
Details: Century II
Experience the magic of miniature railroads at the Festival of Trains in Wichita, featuring detailed model train displays, hands-on activities, and local exhibitors. Perfect for all ages, this immersive event celebrates the wonder of locomotives, craftsmanship, and community connection.

Botanica Tulip Takeover | November 8
Details: Botanica | 9am
Join us as we plant over 2,000 tulip bulbs throughout Wichita’s historic Old Town district — a fun and meaningful community event from Botanica, KMUW and the Old Town Association.

Time Travelers Vintage Expo | November 8
Details: Century II | 10am
Vendors are carefully selected from across the country for a highly curated shopping experience, offering a wide range of styles and price points. There is something for everyone at Time Travelers Vintage Expo!

Old Town Farm & Art Market | November 8
Details: Old Town Farm & Art Market | 10am
Time: 8am
Experience Wichita’s favorite Saturday tradition at the Old Town Farm & Art Market, where locals and visitors gather for fresh food, local art, live music, and lively street entertainment.

Vintage Holiday Open House & Local Maker Gift Market | November 8
Details: Hunter & Gather Vintage Market | 10am

Cooking for a Cause | November 8
Details: Kansas Star Casino | 6pm
Taste, bid, and party for a purpose at Cooking for a Cause 2025 on Saturday, November 8, at the Kansas Star Casino. Sample dishes from 50 local chefs, enjoy 90s Price Is Right vibes, and support over 50,000 Kansas students—all in one delicious, feel-good night.

A Sunflower Mirage Gala Evening | November 8
Details: Harvester Arts | 7pm
Wichita is heating up November 8th! Join us for the Sunflower Mirage Gala Evening held at the Harvester Arts Gallery. Enjoy an unforgettable night of art, performances, food, music, and more!

Cuffs vs. Axes 2025 | November 9
Details: Park City Arena | 6pm
Are you team firefighter or team police? Either way, we’ve got a night of great boxing! The 7th annual Cuffs vs. Axes Charity Boxing Classic is coming to Park City Arena on Saturday, November 9.

This is just a glimpse of what’s taking place!

EVENTS
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