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• Feature Event: Open Streets ICT

• Community: Kicks for Kids 5K & Family Fun Night

• Event Rundown: What’s ahead this weekend

• Music: This week’s concert rundown

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FEATURE EVENT
Open Streets ICT

This weekend marks one of the biggest free community events. Open Streets takes place this Sunday at Noon in downtown Wichita which is definitely the place to be all weekend long.

Everything you need to know about Open Streets this year is right here.

THIS WEEKEND
Local Food Market

While you’re downtown on Sunday, be sure to check out the amazing local vendor set up at Apollo Fermentations at 150 N. Cleveland St. featuring local restaurants, farmers, ranchers, cocktails, and a whole lot of kombucha!

COMMUNITY
Kicks for Kids 5K & Family Fun Night

Lace up for more than just a race. Join us for the Kicks for Kids 5K & Family Fun Night, where every step makes a difference. Hosted by the Genesis Foundation for Fitness & Tennis (GFFT), this special evening combines fitness, family, and fun, all for an incredible cause: providing underserved children in our community with brand-new athletic shoes.

For many kids, a pair of shoes is more than comfort, it’s confidence, belonging, and opportunity. By participating, you’re helping ensure that local children can play sports, stay active, and step into gyms and classrooms with pride.

The evening kicks off with the 5K run/walk through Goddard, followed by a community celebration at the Genesis Sports Complex. Stick around for burgers, beer, and refreshments, as well as music, games, and fireworks, because this night is about more than running; it’s about coming together as a community to uplift kids who need us most.

Event Highlights
- Timed 5K Run/Walk benefiting underserved kids
- Post-race Family Fun Night with food, music & games
- Burgers, beverages, and community celebration
- Proceeds go directly to buying athletic shoes for local children

Grab your friends, family, and running shoes, and join us for a night of fitness, fun, and heart. Together, we can make sure that every child has the opportunity to run, play, and dream big.

EVENTS
This Week’s Events

ICT Restaurant Week | Now thru September 27

Sip & Build | September 25
Details: Exploration Place
Tap into your inner child at a 21+ LEGO Building Party complete with drinks, bites, and plenty of laughs. Choose your kit, embrace the quirky theme, and enjoy a playful night of creativity, connection, and fun.

Greater Andover Days | September 26-28
Details: Andover Central Park

Shocker State Fair | September 26
Details: Rhatigan Student Center | 4pm

Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience | September 24 thru October 31
Details: 3535 N. Rock Road | 9am
Step into the world of Van Gogh like never before with a fully immersive 360° experience featuring digital projections, VR, and a stunning light and sound show that brings the legendary artist’s masterpieces to life.

RiverFlix | September 26
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: Monsters University

Adult Skate Night | September 26
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 | September 27
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.

Kustomville USA | September 27
Details: The Cotillion | 9am
Rod and Kustom carshow, kustom kulture art gathering, and live music! September 26th activities in Wichita_KS and September 27th live at the world famous Cotillion Ballroom!

Railfest 2025 | September 27
Details: Great Plains Transportation Museum
Railfest 2025 is an exciting day of activity at the Great Plains Transportation Museum including train rides, locomotive cab rides, live music, food by The Artichoke, face painting, balloon sculptures, and much more.

3rd Annual ICT Bee Fest | September 27
Details: Mid-America All-Indian Center | 10am
Save the date for our third annual ICT Bee Fest! Over 750 visitors enjoyed this free celebration of native bees, butterflies, and other wild pollinators last year, and we’re thrilled to be back for another season of celebrating wild bees.

Wagonmasters Downtown Chili Cookoff | September 27
Details: Downtown Wichita | Noon
The Wagonmasters Downtown Chili Cookoff heats up Wichita every September with over 70 teams serving their best chili and salsa downtown. For just $5, grab a tasting kit, sample your favorites, enjoy live music, and soak in one of the city’s spiciest traditions.

Great Plains Renaissance Festival | September 27-28
Details: Sedgwick County Park

Michelada Madness | September 27
Details: Kansas International Dragway | 2pm
Experience nonstop energy at Kansas International Dragway with custom cars, street trucks, racing, and live music. Enjoy free michelada tastings, vote for the best in Kansas, and stick around for food, vendors, and a full night of entertainment.

Wichita Asian Festival | September 27
Details: Century II | 5pm

Kicks for Kids 5K & Family Fun Night | September 27
Details: Genesis Sports Complex | 5pm

Cars & Coconuts | September 28
Details: Sharky’s Island Bites West | 9am
Kick off Wichita’s newest car meet tradition at the very first Cars and Coconuts, hosted at Sharky’s Island Bites on Sunday, September 28. From classics to exotics, bikes to trucks, all builds are welcome for a morning of great rides, good food, and laid-back community vibes.

Open Streets ICT | September 28
Details: Downtown Wichita | Noon

Shop & Grub | September 28
Details: Century II | Noon
Celebrate five years of Wichita’s favorite outdoor market at Shop & Grub, where over 40 vendors bring vintage finds, art, fashion, home goods, and incredible food to the heart of the city. Free to attend and full of energy, it’s the perfect mix of shopping, eats, and community vibes from April through October.

Local Spirits & Dinner #2 | September 28
Details: The Rusty Nail | 6pm
Indulge in a four-course cocktail pairing dinner on Sunday, September 28, featuring creative craft cocktails matched with dishes like citrus shrimp ceviche, braised pork with mole, and flourless chocolate cake. For $50 per person, enjoy an evening of elevated flavors and unique pairings—reserve your spot by calling 316-796-5900.

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

EVENT RUNDOWN
Sporting Events

EFC XX
September 27 | Park City Arena

Wichita State - Shocker Madness
October 11 | vs. Drake

AROUND THE CORNER
Save the Date

Vietnamese Fall Festival | October 3-4
Details: All Saints Catholic Church

EVENTS
Live Music Sponsored by Mort’s Martini Bar

COMMUNITY
Don’t Forget Your Raffle Tickets

Don’t forget you can enter the Wagonmasters Downtown Chili Cook Off 50/50 raffle where the winner gets half of the pot and the other half goes to the Good Life Grants serving multiple Wichita organizations.

Last year's pot was almost $20,000. You have until Saturday at 2:59 p.m. to purchase tickets which can be done at the cook off or online:

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