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In today’s email:

• Feature Event: SOCE Starlight Dreams Family Fun Night

• 2nd Feature Event: Kansas Honor Flight Fundraiser

• Event Rundown: What’s ahead this weekend

• Music: This week’s concert rundown

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FEATURE EVENT
Meet the future entrepreneurs of our society

Why Attend?

• Tacos & Treats – Celebrate with a festive taco bar, birthday cupcakes, and sweet surprises.

• Mini-Keynote by Melody Ellis – Hear from our 9-year-old Junior Executive Director as she shares her joys as a child entrepreneur—introduced by SoCE founder Leah Ellis.

• Karaoke, Board Games & Family Business Challenges – Compete, create, and connect through interactive games and teamwork fun.

• Youth Pitch Contest & Business Showcase – Cheer for bold ideas and shop amazing products made by real kid entrepreneurs.

• Silent Auction & Raffles – Bid, win, and know every dollar supports SoCE’s life-changing youth programs.

COMMUNITY
Supporting Our Veterans

Come join us at the Kansas Honor Flight Benefit — a family-friendly event full of fun, food, and community spirit, all in support of our veterans!

Enjoy live music, browse a variety of local vendors, and grab a bite from some of the area’s best food trucks.

Be sure to bring your aluminum cans for the KHF Recycle Truck — every bag of cans donated earns you a ticket into a drawing for a stay-cation weekend getaway!

It’s a great way to support a meaningful cause and enjoy a day of entertainment with the whole family. Let’s come together to honor our heroes and celebrate the heart of Kansas!

EVENTS
This Week’s Events

Farmers Market at Green Acres | July 9
Details: Bradley Fair | 3pm

Maize Farm & Art Market | July 10
Details: Claire Donnelly Amphitheater | 5pm

Bubbles & Boas | July 10
Details: Bubbles Champagne Bar | 6pm
Sip, socialize, and get whisked away to the show with Music Theatre Wichita’s “Bubbles and Boas,” a pre-show event featuring cocktails, special guests, and tickets to Crazy For You.

RiverFlix | July 11
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: Kung Fu Panda

Eberly Farm Summer Concert Series | July 11
Details: Eberly Farm | 6:30pm

Dude Perfect | July 11
Details: Intrust Bnak Arena | 7pm

Adult Skate Night | July 11
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 | July 12
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 | July 12
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.

Second Saturday Sidewalk Sale | July 12
Details: Generations Antiques & Artisans | 9am

Coffee Culture Pool Party | July 12
Details: The National | 9:30am
Kick off your morning with movement, then dive into sun-soaked vibes, coffee, cocktails, and community at The Coffee Culture Party – Poolside Edition, featuring fitness sessions, a rooftop pool party, live DJ, local bites, and entrepreneur talks.

The Big Float | July 12
Details: Downtown Wichita | 1pm
Summer fun on the Ark! The Big Float is a River Float and Beach party in Downtown Wichita. Bring your floatie or rent one of ours! Funds raised for the event support water quality improvement activities on the River.

2025 Air Capital Bacon, Bourbon, & Brews | July 12
Details: Park City Arena | 3pm
Get ready for a sizzling, boozy adventure at the Air Capital Bacon, Bourbon, & Brews Festival, where bold bacon dishes, craft brews, and top-notch bourbons take center stage.

Vietnamese Night Market | July 12
Details: 3441 E. Harry St. | 5pm
Experience Wichita’s first-ever Vietnamese Night Market with over 20 street food vendors, live music, games, and cultural fun for the whole family on July 12!

The Dinner Detective | July 12
Details: Wichita Marriott | 6pm
USE CODE: WICHITABYEB
America’s largest interactive comedy true crime mystery dinner theatre show is now playing! Solve a hilarious mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect before you know it!

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

EVENT RUNDOWN
Sporting Events

Wichita Wind Surge (Home Games)
July 9-13 | vs. San Antonio
July 22-27 | vs. Frisco

TBT Tournament 
July 18-22

NBC World Series
July 24–August 2

AROUND THE CORNER
Coming Soon

Tales of the Cocktail Practice Night - Nathan Thurnau | July 14
Details: Good Company Taps & Spirits | 6pm
Join Good Company for a special Tales of the Cocktail Practice Night as they send off Bar Manager Nathan Thurnau—fresh off his regional win—to compete nationally, with cocktails, tastings, and all proceeds supporting his New Orleans trip.

The Bourbon Salute | August 9
Details: TempleLive Wichita | 6pm
Come enjoy an evening of bourbon tastings, delicious BBQ pairings, good company, and hand-rolled cigars, all while supporting the 1st Sergeant’s Council.

EVENTS
Live Music Sponsored by Mort’s Martini Bar

UPCOMING LIVE SHOWS
Logan Mize in Hutchinson

Beer. Music. Summer nights.
It doesn’t get more Kansas than this.
Join us for the Salt City Street Party with Logan Mize live in front of the brewery!
- Outdoor stage
- Ice-cold beer and mixed drinks
- Good vibes

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