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Wichita Weekender 5/21/25
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.
May 21, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 11 minutes
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In today’s email:
Feature Event: Wichita Asian Night Market
Event Rundown: What’s ahead this weekend
Riverfest: Free for children on June 1
Music: This week’s concert rundown
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FEATURE EVENT
Wichita Asian Night Market
Come explore the lively atmosphere at the Wichita Asian Night Market! Savor delicious food, discover one-of-a-kind crafts, enjoy live performances, and end the night with a special fireworks show under the stars!
Purchase your general admission ticket or avoid the long lines with early admission for $22 today!
Ticket Price Schedule
Early Bird GA Tickets (today until April 23rd): $8
Pre-Sale GA Tickets (April 24th until May 23rd): $10
Event Day GA Tickets (May 24th): $12
Early Admission Tickets: $22
RIVERFEST UPDATE
Kids Get In Free on June 1
Sunday of Wichita Riverfest is one of the best days of the whole week…. and it just got a whole lot better!
All kids 12 and under get in free to Riverfest on Sunday, June 1!
No button is required on June 1, but must be accompanied by an adult. So if you’re looking to bring the family out, that’s a great day because not only is it free for children, but it’s Family Fun Day!
Here are just a few things the day has to offer:
- Family Bike Tour from 11am
- 12:30pm - Plein Air Painting Competition from 11am - 1:30pm
- Kids Corner & Inflatables All Day
- ESPN Sport Court All Day
- FutureFest (S.T.E.A.M. CITY) from 1 - 4pm - more on this later
- Children’s Entrepreneur Market from 1 - 4pm
- Put-Put ICT Golf from 1 - 8pm
- All Saints Dragon and Lion Dance Team Performance from 5-6pm
- Book Bus from 5:30 - 8pm
- and cap off the day with FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT!
EVENT RUNDOWN
This Week’s Events
Lao New Year Festival | May 23-25
Details: Lao Buddhist Associates of Kansas
Hudson Antique Market’s Memorial Day Storewide Sale | May 23-26
Details: Hudson Antique Mall
RiverFlix | May 23
Details: Wichita Foundation Amphitheater | 6pm
Join Exploration Place for a magical movie night under the stars featuring beloved films, family fun, and unforgettable memories.
Movie: Barbie
Adult Skate Night | May 23
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.
Kansas Grown Farmer's Market | May 24
Details: 21st and Ridge | 7am
Discover the largest grower-owned farmers market in Kansas, where you can shop for fresh produce, local goods, and artisan creations straight from the source—plus enjoy live music, cooking demos, and more.
Old Town Farm & Art Market | May 24
Details: Old Town Farm & Art Market | 8am
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.
Outdoor Vintage Markets | May 24
Details: Paramount Marketplace | 9am
Silver, Book Signing by Dylan Thyer | May 24
Details: Great Harvest Bread Company | 1pm
See more details below
Wichita Asian Night Market | May 24
Details: Equity Bank Park | 5pm
Brunchin in Nomar | May 25
Details: Empower | 9am
Spend your Sunday morning enjoying a fun and vibrant brunch experience at Empower! Join us on our first-ever sunny patio pop-up event filled with local flavors and great vibes.
FireFly Farmer’s Market | May 25
Details: FireFly Farm | 10am
Shamrock’s Tornado Bait Party | May 25
Details: Shamrock Lounge | 2pm
Join us for a day of Burgers and Blues as we celebrate at our famous Tornado Bait Party! We do this event every year as a big “thank you” to our loyal customers. We open at 2pm, music from the George Sanders Band followed by Howard Mahan starts at 5pm, there’s delicious grub starting at 6pm. Join us for a fun-filled day of music and food – all free as a thank you to the best customers in the world!
Backyard Boogie | May 25
Details: Brickyard | 5pm
Backyard Boogie is back Sunday May 25th with the Foam Party Edition! Enjoy drink specials, bbq menu, hookah and live entertainment from this curated line up: Rez, J-Easy, Tommy Billions, A.C., DJ 4TheWin, and Richy Smart
This is just a glimpse of what’s taking place!
COMMUNITY
Silver, Book Signing by Dylan Thyer
Dylan Thyer, a Kansas native is debuting his book, Silver, a horror- suspense mystery novel, in Wichita on Saturday, May 24 from 1pm to 3pm.
He’s excited to have the public get their hands on a signed copy.
Great Harvest Bread Company is hosting the event at their store at 535 N. Woodlawn, so it’s a wonderful way to also support a great local business!
Cost Per Person To Attend |
$21.49/ book. Free to attend and support |
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EVENT RUNDOWN
Sporting Events
Wichita Wind Surge (Home Games)
May 27 - June 1 | vs. Tulsa
Wichita Wizards (Home Games)
June 1 | vs. C KS Twisters
AROUND THE CORNER
Coming Soon
Wichita Riverfest | May 30 - June 7
Details: Downtown Wichita
4th Annual Plant & Art Market | May 30 - June 7
Details: Sedgwick County Extension Center | 10am
Celebrate local creativity at the Plant & Art Market on Saturday, May 31, with 40+ vendors, kids’ activities, giveaways, and more at the Sedgwick County Extension Center.
UPCOMING
ICT River City Rollout
Wichita’s 1st Annual River City Roll-Out is a high-energy, 21+ skate celebration uniting skaters from across the country for a weekend of rhythm, style, and skill.
From June 5–7, enjoy late-night skate sessions powered by top DJs including DJ Bounce, DJ Jerry STL, and Knejie Allen of Sk8Shot Studios.
Enhance your experience with optional pre-session skate workshops led by renowned coaches.
Grab individual tickets or go all in with a $65 Weekend VIP Pass that includes skip-the-line access and a commemorative t-shirt.
ADVER
UPCOMING
Maize Summer Concert Series
Maize Summer Concert Series featuring The Banned on May 30th at 7pm. Free admission. Bring your own chairs or blankets. Drinks available for purchase from Midwest Sippin’.
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