Together with the Wichita Sport Commission

🏃‍♀️ The Wichita Turkey Trot turns 50! 🦃

Celebrate Kansas’ longest-running Thanksgiving tradition on Saturday, November 22, with a 10-mile run, 2-mile fun run/walk, and Tiny Turkey Trot — now presented by Dillons!

The first 2,000 participants get a $10 turkey voucher from Dillons. Bring a jar of peanut butter or donate to support the Kansas Food Bank, helping families enjoy a holiday meal together.

🎟️ Register today at wichitasports.com and be part of this milestone celebration of health, community, and giving back!

Weekend

🎬 23rd Annual Tallgrass Film Festival
Various Locations | 10/16 – 10/19 | Prices Vary

Independent film screenings, panels, and special events over four days.

🌲 Wild Lights
SCZ | Now Open! | $16-19

A nighttime immersive light exhibit featuring themed displays and seasonal ambiance.

🎃 BooFest
Exploration Place | 10/17 – 10/18 | $10-12
Spooky exhibits, fun activities, and Halloween-themed family fun at the museum.

🎃 BOOtanica
Botanica | 10/17 – 10/18 | $10-16
Botanica’s gardens transform for a magical Halloween experience.

🩰 Ballet Wichita Presents Dracula
Century II | 10/16 – 10/17 | $30+
A ballet adaptation of Dracula staged with dramatic dance and gothic flair.

🐴 Hays, Hooves and Halloween
Old Cowtown Museum | 10/17 – 10/19 | $2-7
Seasonal event featuring animals, hayrides, costumes, and fall festivities.

🛍️ Vintage Shopping Weekend
Hunt and Gather Vintage | 10/16 – 10/19 | Free
Four days to explore vintage and retro finds in the local shop.

🎭 Empty Space Theatre Production
Hughes Metroplex Complex | 10/16 – 10/18
A production by Empty Space Theatre in a nontraditional performance space.

😂 Frank Einstein
Mosley St Melodrama | 9/19 – 11/1 | $30+
A comedic musical show; “show-only” tickets begin at $20.

🎭 "Rocky Horror Show"
Roxy’s Downtown | 10/10 – 11/16 | $42
Cult classic musical full of camp, laughs, and audience participation.

🍻 Nightmare on Brew Street
Norton’s Brewing Co | 10/1 – 10/31 | Free
Monster-themed brew nights, live music, and haunted ambiance all month.

👻 Wicked Island
OJ Watson Park | Now Open | $15-40
A haunted attraction with scares, thrills, and seasonal fun.

🎉 101 SoberFest
The 101 Club Valley Center | 10/17 – 10/18 | $25, kids under 12 = free
A sober social festival with music, vendors, and community connection.

🌼 Mum-mania Golf Cart Tours
701 N Amidon St | 10/17 – 10/18 | $25 / person
Guided tours through Botanica showcasing seasonal blooms.

🌙 Twilight Tales
Museum of World Treasures | 10/17 – 10/18 | $8-10
Spooky stories told in an atmospheric setting surrounded by artifacts.

🏺 Paramount Antique Mall 25th Anniversary Sale & Customer Appreciation Event
Paramount Antique Mall | 10/17 – 10/19
Celebrate 25 years with a sale, vendors, and special deals.

Thursday 10/16

🥂 A Toast to Wishes
Odd Fellow Hall | 6pm | $75
Wish ICT is thrilled to announce the planning of our second annual A Toast to Wishes event! Building off of the success of our inaugural event, which saw over 100 attendees, this year's event will feature the same key elements.

💉 Boo-Tox and Beauty
Bradley Fair | 6pm | Space is limited, so RSVP today
A beauty & wellness event with seasonal flair.

📚 Ghouls Night Out & Spooky Book Fair
Twisted Bookstore | 6:30pm
Books, spooky reads, and Halloween fun for bibliophiles.

🎥 The Shining – 45th Anniversary
Century II | 7pm | $12.26+
Screening of the horror classic.

🧠 The More You Gnome: Trivia Night
Hopping Gnome | 7:30pm | Free
Trivia, pints, and fun times at this cozy pub event.

Friday 10/17

🎬 Spooky Movie Marathon
GROW | All Day
A full-day lineup of horror films, DIY craft spaces, spooky treats, and atmosphere.

🎨 Pumpkin Painting (Fall Fridays)
Bradley Fair | 5pm | $20
Get creative with pumpkins in a festive community activity.

🍬 Candy Crawl in the Park
Planeview Park | 6pm | Free
A trick-or-treat style stroll through the park with Halloween fun.

🎥 RiverFlix: Nightmare Before Christmas
Wichita Foundation Amphitheater | 6pm | Free
Outdoor screening of Tim Burton’s beloved seasonal film.

🛼 Adult Night (21+)
Carousel Skate Center | 9:30pm | $10, $4 for skates
A grown-ups only skate night with music and vibes.

Together with Anywhere but Here Travel

It's Time to Start Planning Your 2026 Travel - Spring Break Will Be Here Before You Know It!

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Discover Your Perfect Spring Escape

Ready to start planning? Contact Anywhere But Here Travel today.

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Saturday 10/18

🎪 Fallapalooza
Tanganyika | All Day | $20

A massive fall fest with zipline rides, games, music, and family fun.

🌽 Kansas Grown Farmers Market
21st & Ridge | 7am | Free
Fresh produce, local makers, and weekend shopping.

🖼️ Old Town Farm & Art Market
Museum of World Treasures | 8am | Free
Art, food, and local culture in an open-air market setting.

📦 Outdoor Vintage Flea Market
Paramount Antique Mall | 8am | Free
Browse vintage goods, antiques, and collectibles.

🎲 Mega Board Game Event
Sedgwick County Extension Building | 9am | Free
An all-day gathering of tabletop game lovers.

🛍️ Wichita Flea Market (1 Day)
Equity Bank Park | 9am | Free
Flea market with a wide variety of vendors and finds.

🧘 Halloween Yoga & Beer
Hopping Gnome | 11am | $15
Yoga, brews, and Halloween spirit rolled into one event.

🌶️ Empty Bowls Wichita Chili Cook-off
Woolsey Hall | 11am | $15-100
Support local causes with chili tasting and community gathering.

👸 Miss Kansas for a Day – KS Big Brothers Big Sisters Open House
Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters | 2pm | Free
A community event featuring mentoring, networking, and fun.

🌙 Night Market
Cleveland Corner | 5pm | Free
Evening market with local artisans, food, and ambiance.

🎞️ Movie Night: Hocus Pocus
Enchanted Mermaid | 6pm
Outdoor (or boutique venue) screening of the Halloween classic.

💃 Hunks The Show
Crown Uptown | 8pm | $36+
High-energy dance show with a ladies’ night out vibe.

🎭 Fred Armisen: Comedy for Musicians But Everyone is Welcome
Crown Uptown | 8pm | $Prices Vary
Stand-up and observational comedy from Fred Armisen.

Sunday 10/19

🛍️ Shop and Grub
Exploration Place | 11am | Free

Browse local goods and enjoy food from Wichita’s vendors.

⛸️ Fellowship Skate Night
Carousel Skate Center | 6:30pm | $10
Community skate night with music, fellowship, and movement.

Coming Soon

• BooFest | Exploration Place | October 17, 18, 24, 25

• The Kickback | SouthWest Boys Club | 10/23

Click here to see our full event calendar!

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