Together With
October is here. Let’s have the best 3 months of the year!
Let's get to it!
- Landon Huslig
Together with the City of Wichita
See a pothole? Notice a damaged street sign or a fallen tree on public property? The City of Wichita makes it easy to report issues with its free mobile app or online.
Last week alone, residents submitted 121 service requests, with potholes, tree removals, traffic signal issues, and homeless encampments among the most common.
I’ve submitted my fair share of potholes, have you ever tried?
Weekend
🎄 Holiday Galleria
Century II Expo Hall | 10/1 - 10/3
Kick off the holidays early with shopping from local and regional vendors. (more details below…or above)
💉 Wichita Emerald City Tattoo Convention
Kansas Star Casino | 10/2 - 10/4
Top tattoo artists, art, and live ink across three days.
🎃 Wicked Island
OJ Watson Park | 10/2 - 10/3
A spooky haunted attraction to kick off the Halloween season.
🥢 Vietnamese Fall Festival
St. Anthony Catholic Church | 10/2 - 10/3
Celebrate Vietnamese culture with food, music, and community.
🌭 Weinermobile Visits
Exploration Place | 10/1 & 10/2
Catch the iconic Oscar Mayer Wienermobile up close.
Thursday 10/1
🍷 Sip N Support
Chicken N Pickle | 6pm
Sip, socialize, and support a good cause.
Friday 10/2
🎨 First Friday
Revolutsia | 4pm
Art, shopping, and community vibes at this monthly Revolutsia gathering.
🎨 First Friday
Hopping Gnome | 5pm
Art, beer, and community at the Gnome's First Friday.
🏐 Wichita State Volleyball vs Tulsa
Koch Arena | 6pm
Cheer on the Shockers as they take on Tulsa.
🥊 Road to Redemption Boxing
Cotillion | 6pm
A night of competitive boxing action.
🐎 Friday Night Polo
Fairfield Polo Club | 6pm
Watch fast-paced polo action under the Friday evening sky.
🎤 An Evening with Kathy Troccoli: Women's Event
6100 W Maple | 6pm
An inspiring evening of music and message for women.
🎬 Riverflix: Happy Halloween Scooby-Doo
Exploration Place | 6pm
A family-friendly outdoor movie night along the river.
🎸 First Fret Benefit Concert
Botanica Chinese Gardens | 6:30pm
A benefit concert in the beautiful Chinese Gardens.
🌷 Twilight Garden Tour
5911 W Maple | 8pm
Stroll through gardens illuminated for the evening.
🛼 Adult Skate Night
Carousel Skate | 9:30pm
A late-night skate session with music and retro vibes.
Together with the Holiday Galleria
Holiday Galleria is back October 1–3 at Century II! Shop local, regional, and national merchants while supporting the Junior League of Wichita and its work in our community.
Oct. 1: A Very Merry Soiree Preview Party | $50
Oct. 2: Sleigh Girl Sleigh Girls’ Night Out | $30
Oct. 2–3: General Shopping | $10
Saturday includes a Grinch appearance, entertainment, and the best merchants!
Get your tickets and kick off the holiday season in style!
Saturday 10/3
🛍️ Wichita Swap N Shop
Starlite Drive-In | 6am
Browse a giant open-air market of vendors, treasures, and finds.
🥕 Kansas Grown Farmers Market
21st and Ridge | 7am
Fresh local produce, meats, and handmade goods.
🎨 Farmers Market
Old Town Farm and Art Market | 8am
Local produce, art, and crafts in the heart of Old Town.
🐕 DockDogs at Scheels Hunting Expo
Scheels | 9am
Watch dogs leap for distance at this exciting competition.
🚵 Take A Kid Mountain Biking Day
8241 SW Santa Fe Lake Rd | 10am
Introduce kids to the fun of mountain biking.
💼 Wichita Children's Business Fair
Bradley Fair | 10am
Young entrepreneurs showcase and sell their creations.
🐶 Woofstock 30th Anniversary
Sedgwick Co Park | 10am
A dog-lover's festival celebrating 30 years of furry fun.
🏒 Try Hockey for Free!
505 W Maple | 10am
Give hockey a try at no cost—gear provided.
🎉 Nomar Fiesta
Nomar International Market | 11am
A lively fiesta with food, music, and culture.
🎊 Friendly Fairfield End of Season Bash on the Grass
Fairfield Polo Club | 11am
Close out the polo season with a festive bash.
🏍️ Sippin' Saturday Jeep Day
Twister City | 11am
A day for Jeep lovers with drinks and community.
🎨 Pour the Foundation: Street Culture Fest
CSB | 12pm
A celebration of street culture, art, and music.
🍇 Grape Stomp
Grace Hill Winery | 12pm
Stomp grapes and enjoy wine at this classic harvest event.
⛸️ Wichita Ice Center's 30th Birthday Bash
Wichita Ice Center | 4pm
Celebrate 30 years with skating and festivities.
🍺 Kick the Keg for Cancer
Nortons | 4pm
Enjoy craft beer while supporting cancer research.
🐟 44th Annual Artichoke Fish Fry
Artichoke Midtown | 5:30pm
A beloved annual fish fry tradition.
🛼 Wicked City Roller Derby vs Conroe
Cotillion | 6pm
Fast-paced, hard-hitting roller derby action.
🏀 WSU Shocker Madness
Koch Arena | 6:30pm
Kick off basketball season with the Shockers.
Sunday 10/3
👗 The Workroom's Fashion Show
Eaton Place | 1pm
A stylish showcase of local fashion and design.
🍺 Art & Ale Oktoberfest 2026
Norton's | 11am
Celebrate Oktoberfest with art, ale, and good times.
🍻 Oktoberfest
Rusty Nail | 3pm
Celebrate Oktoberfest with beer and festivities.
🎶 Sunday Fun Day Free Concert
Naftzger Park | 5:30pm
A free outdoor concert to wind down the weekend.
Here is the KAKE First Alert Wichita Life - Weekend Planner so you know what to expect from your local weather! Now THIS is October weather.
Live Music
That's it for today!
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Thanks!
- Landon
