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Wichita Weekender 8/13/25
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.
August 13, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 11 minutes
Thanks To Our Event Newsletter Sponsor:
In today’s email:
Feature Event: Rhea Lana’s of Greater Wichita
Community: Open Streets is coming soon
Event Rundown: What’s ahead this weekend
Music: This week’s concert rundown
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FEATURE EVENT
Rhea Lana’s of Greater Wichita
Ever since becoming a parent, the one sale I don't ever miss is the Rhea Lana's of Greater Wichita children's consignment sale.
It's been a great way for me to save money on clothes my daughter will ruin in minutes because she feels it necessary to make a mess anytime she eats. On the flipside, I've also been a consignor for many years to get rid of all the toys I buy simply because I can't stop spoiling my child. #DaddyIsASucker
You know you're a parent when you get overly excited for days like this. If you've never been to the Rhea Lana sale, I HIGHLY recommend it. This year it's at Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center. See you all this weekend!!!
COMMUNITY
Open Streets ICT
It’s a little over a month away until one of the biggest community events: Open Streets ICT.
And vendors are wanted for the event taking place on Douglas.
The city is inviting local businesses, artists, food trucks, nonprofits, and community organizations to join them for Open Streets ICT on Sunday, September 28, from 12 PM to 4 PM!
Be part of Wichita’s largest community-building event, as the city closes 3 miles of Douglas Avenue to cars and open the streets for thousands of residents to walk, bike, skate, and explore. This is your opportunity to connect with the community, promote your business, and showcase your products or services in a fun, vibrant atmosphere.
Spaces are limited, so don’t wait—secure your spot today!
Interested? Register online!
COMING SOON
Greater Andover Days
Greater Andover Days (GAD) is a three-day festival that occurs the 4th weekend after Labor Day weekend. Sept. 26 through the 28th.
The event offers handfuls of fun, food, and entertainment for the entire family! Over 5,000 people attend GAD annually. The festival includes a food court, KidFest, parade, fishing clinic, car show, business expo/craft fair, carnival, live entertainment and a fireworks show in Central Parks.
EVENTS
This Week’s Events
Farmer’s Market | August 13
Details: Green Acres Bradley Fair | 3pm
Rhea Lana’s of Wichita | August 14-22
Details: Century II
Maize Farm & Art Market | August 14
Details: Clair Donnelly Amphitheater | 5pm
RiverFlix | August 15
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: Incredibles 2
Audacy Summer Concert Series | August 15
Details: Naftzger Park | 8pm
Audacy Wichita is bringing the heat this summer with the Summer Concert Series, offering free concerts under the stars Naftzger Park. The community is invited to enjoy live music, food trucks, and good times every Friday night.
Adult Skate Night | August 15
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 | August 16
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 | August 16
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.
Wichita Flea Market | August 16-17
Details: Wichita Sports Forum
Shop small through 200+ booths that include antiques, crafts, vintage items, collectibles, primitives, reclaimed items, comics, artwork, jewelry, toys, and so much more in this monthly flea market operated by a local Wichita Family.
Back To Ghoul Summer’s End Oddities Market | August 16
Details: Nomar Plaza | 11am
Get schooled in the spooky at Back to Ghoul: A Creepy School Spooktacular! Nomar Plaza (2200 N Market, Wichita, KS) will transform into a haunted academy of the unconventional, a gathering place for those who revel in the extraordinary, the magical, and the macabre.
Shop & Grub | August 16
Details: Exploration Place | 5pm
Discover the vibrant energy of Shop & Grub, Wichita’s premier outdoor shopping and food market. Held monthly from April through October, this one-of-a-kind event brings together over 40 incredible vendors and draws thousands of attendees to the heart of the Midwest.
Wichita State Athletics Black & Yellow Gala | August 16
Details: Charles Koch Arena | 5pm
The Wichita State Athletics Black & Yellow Gala presented by Equity Bank returns for its 3rd year on Saturday, Aug. 16 at Charles Koch Arena! This year’s theme? Roaring 20’s! Dress to impress and get ready for an unforgettable night of fundraising, fun, and philanthropy in support of all WSU athletics.
Wichita Water Lantern Festival | August 16
Details: OJ Watson Park | 5:30pm
The Wichita Water Lantern Festival is bringing people together for a celebration of light and community! This unforgettable evening will be filled with tasty food trucks, fun music, activities, and thousands of lanterns lighting up the night with love, hope, and happiness.
The Dinner Detective | August 16
Details: Wichita Marriott | 6pm
North America’s largest interactive comedy murder mystery dinner theatre show is now playing in Wichita, KS! Solve a hilarious true crime murder 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!
Swinging Soiree: Night at the Speakeasy | August 16
Details: Kansas Aviation Museum | 7pm
The Kansas Aviation Museum invites you to participate in our annual fundraiser, but instead of a stuffy dinner, we’re throwing a 1920s party complete with gangsters and bootleggers
This is just a glimpse of what’s taking place!
EVENT RUNDOWN
Sporting Events
Wichita Wind Surge (Home Games)
August 6-10 | vs. NW Arkansas
AROUND THE CORNER
Save These Dates
Vietnamese Night Market | August 23
Details: 3441 E. Harry St. | 5pm
Orie’s Garlic Fest | September 7
Details: Brickyard / Oldtown | 11am
Enjoy walking the brick-lined streets of Wichita’s historic Old Town district while eating and drinking the city’s best garlicky fare, shopping the most creative garlic-centric goods, and engaging with your community!
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