DIY Haunted House
Alford Library 3447 S. Meridian, WichitaShare spooky stories and paint your own unique haunted house.
Share spooky stories and paint your own unique haunted house.
Come celebrate 10 Years of Riverside Music Together in our community! We'll sing, dance, drum, and make some beautiful Music Together®! There'll also be some simple kids activities to enjoy as a family after the music-making. Join us Sunday, October 22nd at 3 pm at the Wichita Art Museum! Note: Read more…
On November 7th, eligible voters in the City of Wichita will hit the polls to select a new mayor. Who are the candidates running for this position? What experience do they bring to the table, and what is their vision for the future of Wichita? The panel, which will be Read more…
We will explore how to find purpose together. We will be learning about our unique strengths and place in the world through mindfulness, reflection, and compassion. In six short weeks, we will learn about the best version of ourselves, what our core values are, how to connect more deeply to Read more…
Nintendo is not just for kids -- join other adults for a Nintendo Switch Dance party! Choose from 40 new songs and 3D immersive worlds. Come dance at the library!
Join us for a spooky drive where you will see the night come alive! Local Law Enforcement, Fire & EMS will be on-site with lights flashing bright!Sponsors will be handing out tricks or treats and MRC will be giving out full sized candy bars all while you stay in your Read more…
Dream it in your living room... Be it in the theater! Come up to the lab and see what’s on the slab, we’re preparing to do the time warp again with not one but two screenings of The Rocky Horror Picture Show on Friday, October 27! The 8 p.m. screening is Read more…
Calling all golf enthusiasts and community champions! Get ready to swing, putt, and make a difference at the United Way Golf Tournament happening on Saturday, October 28 at the prestigious Tex Consolver Golf Course. Join us for a thrilling 18-hole scramble where you'll team up with three other players to Read more…
This is the 42nd year for the annual Wichita Asian Festival! The event includes multiple cultural stage performances; food, drink, and art vendors; and, of course, the Miss Wichita Asian Festival Scholarship Pageant.
Join us for a family-friendly party that embraces the fun and silly side of Halloween. Challenge your friends to interactive games in the Halloween Hall exhibit, trick-or-treat throughout the museum, take a spin around an old fashioned cupcake walk, cool off with a scoop of ice cream chilled by liquid Read more…
Songfest is an annual dance and lip sync competition that is hosted by Wichita State University’s office of Student Engagement, Advocacy & Leadership. Teams have been practicing for months and are ready to wow you with their choreography, music selections and costumes. This year’s theme is Jukebox Jam’s, the teams Read more…
Join our local non-profit organization, Raise My Head Foundation, as we present the First-Annual Masquerade Ball taking a stand and "Unmasking Human Trafficking" This event is dedicated to providing housing, critical support services, and resources for human trafficking survivors as they rebuild their lives. Together we can make a lasting Read more…
https://runsignup.com/Race/KS/Wichita/Lexis5K Lexi’s 5K 2023 Sunday, October 29, 2023 1:30 PM: 1 Mile Untimed Run/Walk 2:00 PM: 5K Run/Walk 3:15 PM: Awards Ceremony & After Party Cookout (free for participants; $5 each for others) TRICK OR TREATING after the Awards Ceremony! Costumes encouraged! 10th Annual 5K Run/Walk fundraiser will benefit Lexi’s Read more…
The presentation will be a general overview of Emergency Management volunteer teams with a focus on our Basic & Advanced CERT programs. Cosponsored by the Wichita Amateur Radio Club
Art House 310 First Friday – Alexandria Olthoff & Josh Johnico Opening Reception | First Friday November 3rd, 2023 | 6-10pm This event is free to attend and open to the public. Show hangs through November 19th, 2023. Art House 310 is located at 310 S. Laura. Two blocks SE Read more…
Come-and-go hands-on engineering demonstration presented by a local engineer. Co-sponsored by the American Society of Civil Engineers.
Donations will be taken all day! From 1:00-5:00 PM bring your friends and family to enjoy wine and wings in support of Simply Sangria after their break-in. From 5:30-9:30 PM we’ll have a meet and greet. Bring your business cards and network with each other while pouring into your local Read more…
TikTok’s most fabulous farmer Matt Mathews brings the “When That Thang Get Ta Thang’n” comedy tour to Wichita! Celebrated online for his relatability and situational humor, Mathews has amassed over 3 million followers on TikTok and over 1 million followers on Instagram. A key component to Mathews’ internet fame is Read more…
It’s our fall-themed Sunday Sip & Shop! Come out and support various local vendors while sipping on incredible wine, bubbles and mimosas.
The 44th Annual Wichita Toy Run will take off in front of Century II. The Wichita Toy Run makes Christmas magic happen for many kids in the Wichita community and has been a Wichita Motorcyclist Tradition Since 1980!
For over a decade Theresa Caputo, star of the hit TLC show The Long Island Medium, has provided messages of peace and comfort to over a million people worldwide. Through sharing her gift of communicating with those who have passed on, Theresa delivers healing messages directly to audience members, comforting Read more…
We will explore how to find purpose together. We will be learning about our unique strengths and place in the world through mindfulness, reflection, and compassion. In six short weeks, we will learn about the best version of ourselves, what our core values are, how to connect more deeply to Read more…
Change how you gift and change the world! This market features charitable gifts starting at only $1.00, as well as fair-trade décor and accessories, and more. Alternative gifts support Wichita families in poverty, stock American food pantries, provide educational resources to kids in low-income countries, and send farm supplies to Read more…
The Singing Quaker Alumni Choir from Friends University in Wichita, KS will present "Hymns, Psalms and Spiritual Songs" a fall concert, Saturday November 11 at 7:30 p.m. at Eastminster Presbyterian Church, located at 1958 N. Webb Rd in Wichita, KS. Founded in 1994 by Dr. Cecil J. Riney, the choir Read more…
Are you a Quilter or interested in learning more about Quilts? Guest speaker for November meeting is Patricia Beaver with lecture entitled “Aunt Martha & Her Evil Twin”. Patricia is from Salina, Kansas and is a well-known speaker, teacher and judge. Lecture will be held at Pleasant Valley Methodist Church Read more…
Work or school stressing you out? Need some time to unwind? Bring a friend and join us in the Teen Pavilion for some relaxing activities like coloring pages, journaling prompts, puzzles, or just to hang out.
Are you a quilter interested in learning a new technique? Come and learn about Crayon Quilts! This workshop will begin with a demonstration by Patricia, followed by a hands-on session for students who will each receive a practice kit. No sewing machines are required. A supply list will be available Read more…
Come celebrate National Recycling Day by using recycled objects - paper, plastic bottles, cardboard, etc. -- to make some eco-friendly art! Call (316) 261-8516 or visit wichitalibrary.org/events to register.
Relax with art. Use colored pencils or markers on fun coloring pages just for teens.
STAND CLEAR…Nurse Blake hits the road again with his NEW COMEDY TOUR “SHOCKADVISED!” Bring out your friends, family, and coworkers for an EPIC night as Nurse Blake shares new stories with a comedic twist of the ins and outs of being a nurse. Healthcare workers are going to pack the Read more…
Join Liv's Creative Escapes for a fun night of fun, drinks, and creativity! Liv will take you through this stunning yet achievable painting. Enjoy a quesadilla and art! Creative Escapes are a chance to unwind, have a drink and a laugh with a great group of people while getting a Read more…
Join us for a glamorous and memorable occasion, where attendees come together to celebrate, support Positive Directions, and simply revel in a night of luxury and social abundance! Four houses will do more than compete on the runway, they'll attempt to transcend an era and redefine what we know as Read more…
Gratitude is the attitude this holiday season (and always, we're just using this as an excuse to celebrate it!) Saturday Nov. 18th - we’re having a Gratitude Day! Come participate in a sidewalk chalk community project, make yourself a gratitude stone, DIY picture frames, join the guided journaling session, and Read more…
Get started with the free video recording and livestreaming software, Open Broadcast Software (OBS) Studio. Learn the basics of adding audio and video sources, setting up different scenes, recording videos, and livestreaming to platforms such as YouTube, Twitch, and Facebook. Call (316) 261-8500 or visit wichitalibrary.org/events to register.
You won’t want to miss this opportunity to shop with & support local women! Yahya Aura & Chateau Gifts teamed up to bring a day full of fun shopping with all women owned businesses. Join us along with El Gusto food truck, Sunflower Closet, Sultry Bead Work, Good Witch Bakery, Read more…
Join in on the fun at this lady only event! Participate in an indoor golf tournament, you'll receive a scorecard when you enter the clubhouse, visit each of the 18 vendor booths drawing a number and that's your score for the hole. Prizes will be awarded for a variety of Read more…
Calling all architects! Join us each month for open building time. Bring your creativity and freestyle, or draw a challenge card and try to build something new.
You’ve heard of Friendsgiving, now let us present to you… Plantsgiving! Family or friends in town for the holiday? Not ready to start cooking Thanksgiving dinner? Need something to bring for your holiday host? Then come to GROW! Our DIY activities include: •Ornament building 🎁 such as moss ornaments, painted Read more…
Learn about earthquakes, tornados, and dangerous storms with hands-on activities. Take inspiration from the "I Survived" books by Lauren Tarshis and share your own weather-related experiences.
Join us for OUR Black Friday where you can take a break from the madness in the oasis of GROW! It’s espresso day! Come boost your energy with espresso and wind down after shopping with an espresso martini or latte. Not a coffee person? We’re giving out samples of our Read more…
Black Friday at Museum of World Treasures Prepare for incredible savings at the Museum of World Treasures from November 24 to 26! 🛍️ 🎁 35% off ALL Museum Store Merchandise 🎟️ 35% off Museum Memberships (available in-person or over the phone) This Black Friday, explore our treasure trove of unique Read more…
If you are a hunter, sport shooter, an outdoors lover, MAC's Gun and Knife Show is for you. Like all gun shows, this show requires all participants to observe both federal and state gun laws.
Now THIS is the day we’ve been waiting for! Small Business Saturday, a day where you can go support a slew of local businesses and still get those Black Friday sales. Come shop new drops by Yahya Aura, and Fashionably Great! 11-4PM AND Enjoy amazing food from Mamacitas Taquito, one Read more…
Now THIS is the day we’ve been waiting for! Small Business Saturday, a day where you can go support a slew of local businesses and still get those Black Friday sales. Come shop new drops by Yahya Aura and Fashionably Great from 11-4PM PLUS enjoy amazing food from Mamacitas Taquitos! Read more…
Our Holiday Artisan Market is back! Small Business Saturday | November 25th, 2023 | 12-6pm Once you are out of your Thanksgiving food coma, come get all your holiday shopping done in one place while supporting small businesses and local artisans! Find unique and locally made items that are sure Read more…
Close out the busy week with Bloody Sunday! Featuring $8 Bloody Mary’s (THE BEST- not on our regular menu so this is special!) AND a MIMOSA BAR ($6) where you can customize your own with a variety of juices and garnishes! While you're at it grab a breakfast burrito, quiche Read more…
Come out to Fuzzy's Taco Shop and have some tacos and a Fireball Margarita while we make a 16 inch round sign! We have 40 options to choose from and at the event you get to choose all your own colors! See all the options here! Grab your friends and Read more…
The housing situation in Wichita has undergone significant changes since the 2020 pandemic, with property values and rent costs on the rise. This has had a major impact on the residents of Wichita. To address this issue, this program will feature Sally Stang from the City of Wichita's Housing and Read more…
Learn the process of publishing your book with Kindle Direct Publishing. This will help prepare you for the steps necessary to publish both in print and as an ebook. Call (316) 261-8500 or visit wichitalibrary.org/events to register.
If you've never done paint pouring or if you already love it this event is for you! These are so fun to make and even more fun to gift! Christmas will be here before we know it! You get to pick all the colors at the event and you Read more…