Together With
Today is National Horror Movie Day. I used to watch a lot of those back in my high school days, but Candace (my lovely wife) is not a fan, so it’s been a while.
What is your favorite Horror Movie?
Let's get to it!
- Landon Huslig
Together with the Wichita Grand Opera
Wichita Grand Opera presents West Side Story, a timeless reimagining of Romeo and Juliet set to the pulse of 1950s New York. Featuring national talent, local artists, the WGO Orchestra, and Melonlight Dance Theater, this semi-staged production brings Tony and Maria’s tragic love to life.
🎭 Century II Concert Hall
📅 Nov. 1 at 7 PM | Nov. 2 at 3 PM
🎟️ Tickets: SelectASeat.com/WSS
Weekend
🎪 The Man Show Expo
Park City Arena | 10/25 – 10/26 | $49 + fees
A men’s expo celebrating gear, tech, outdoor adventure, and more.
🌲 Wild Lights
SCZ | Now Open! | $16+
A nighttime immersive light exhibit featuring seasonal displays and ambiance.
🎃 BooFest
Exploration Place | 10/24 – 10/25 | $10-12
Spooky exhibits and family fun at the museum for Halloween-themed weekend.
🎃 BOOtanica
Botanica | 10/24 – 10/25 | $10-16
Botanica’s seasonal Halloween event in the gardens.
😂 Frank Einstein
Mosley St Melodrama | 9/19 – 11/1 | $30+
A comedic musical performance running through the fall.
🎭 "Rocky Horror Show"
Roxy’s Downtown | 10/10 – 11/16 | $42
Cult-classic musical with audience participation and fun.
🍻 Nightmare on Brew Street
Norton’s Brewing Co | 10/1 – 10/31 | Free
A month-long Halloween event at the brewery with themed nights.
👻 Wicked Island
OJ Watson Park | Now Open | $15-40
A haunted attraction in the park, open for the season.
🌼 Mum-mania Golf Cart Tours
701 N Maiden St | 10/24 – 10/25 | $25 each
Guided golf cart tours through fall blooms.
🎮 TsunamiCon 2025
Hyatt Regency | 10/24 – 10/26
A tabletop gaming convention weekend full of games, vendors, panels, and fun.
📚 Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale
Andover Public Library | 10/23 – 10/25
A weekend of book bargains, community, and literacy support.
Thursday 10/23
⚽ The Kickback
Genesis Sports Complex – 221 N Crowne Dr, Goddard | 10/23 | Free
An all-inclusive kickball tournament event that kicks off with a 5k.
🎙️ The Art of Leadership with Ben Hutton: IMPACT Wichita Leadership Event
Botanica | 7:30am | $21.50
A morning leadership event featuring Ben Hutton.
🕯️ Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
Kansas Aviation Museum | 3:45pm | $30.10
A haunted classics evening with candlelight at the museum.
🧠 The More You Gnome: Trivia Night
Hopping Gnome | 7:30pm | Free
Trivia night in a fun setting at Hopping Gnome.
🎷 Urrego and Green Quartet Live
Walker’s Jazz Lounge | 7:30pm
Live jazz performance at Walker’s Jazz Lounge.
Friday 10/24
🎉 Millennial Costume Party Social
Grow | 5pm
A costume party social for millennials.
🔍 Fall Fridays: Trick or Treating Scavenger Hunt
Bradley Fair | 5pm | Free
A trick-or-treat scavenger hunt at Bradley Fair.
🧛 SPOOKY Night of Treasures
Museum of World Treasures | 6pm | $55+
A Halloween-themed “night of treasures” at the museum.
👾 3D Monster Mash
Odd Fellow Hall | 7pm | $10
3D monster film/experience event in a hall.
🏁 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series
81 Speedway | 7pm | $82.53
A sprint car race event featuring high-speed competition.
🛼 Adult Skate Spooktacular: 21+ Experience
Carousel Skate Center | 9:30pm | $10, $4 for skates
Adults-only skating event with a Halloween twist.
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!
Saturday 10/25
🌽 Kansas Grown Farmers Market
21st & Ridge | 7am | Free
Early morning market for local produce and artisan goods.
🎗️ 11th Annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Wichita
Equity Bank Park | 9am
A charity walk/run supporting breast cancer awareness.
🎨 Old Town Farm & Art Market
Museum of World Treasures | 8am | Free
Market event with art and farm-fresh goods.
📚 Haunted Bookstore Day
Watermark | 9am
Bookstore event with a Halloween theme.
🛍️ Outdoor Vintage Market
Paramount Marketplace Antiques | 9am | Free
Vintage and antique shopping outdoors.
🏃 Pump Up The Pace
WSU Woolsey Hall | 9:30am | $15+
Fitness event in the morning at Woolsey Hall.
🛍️ Sip N Shop October
Wyldewood Cellars | 10am | Free
Shop and sip at the winery.
📺 Sunflower Showdown Watch Party
Naftzger Park | 10am | Free
Watch party for the KU vs K-State rivalry.
📺 KU / KSU Watch Party
The Depot | 11am | Free
Another game-day watch party.
🎃 Trunk or Treat with Walser Auto Campus
Walser Auto Campus | 11am | Free
A community trunk-or-treat event.
🎉 2025 Kansas Party Games
Century II | 11am | $23.75
Party games competition across Kansas.
🎬 Boo at Boathouse Indoor Trunk or Treat
Boathouse | 2pm | Free
Indoor trunk or treat event.
🍸 Halloween Bar Crawl
Emerson Biggins | 4pm | $20.31
Adult-oriented bar‐crawl Halloween event.
🎹 Pink Keys & Connections
Commerce Club | 4:30pm | 10/25 - 10/26
Evening networking event at the club.
📖 Twilight Tales
Museum of World Treasures | 6pm | $8-10
Spooky storytelling in a museum setting.
🎭 A Night of Frights & Broadway Delights
Wild Prairie Event Center Newton | 7pm | $20
An evening of theatrical fright and broadway style performance.
💀 Dia de los Muertos
Nomar International Market | 11am | Free
Community Day of the Dead event.
🌙 3rd Annual Tales from the Underground
Tribal Roots | 7pm | $36
An underground-themed event with local flair.
Sunday 10/26
🏃 Fortune 88 × Primetime Halloween Run
342 N Washington Ave | 1pm | Free
A themed Halloween run in downtown Wichita.
🏃 Grace Hill Winery 5K Run
Grace Hill Winery | 9am | $45
A run event at the winery supporting fitness and community.
🐾 Wag-O-Ween
1609 E Central Andover | 12pm | $25
A dog-themed Halloween celebration.
💀 Dia de Los Muertos
Botánica | 12pm | Free
Cultural celebration for Day of the Dead at Botanica.
✈️ Broomsticks & Biplanes Kids Trick or Treat
Kansas Aviation Museum | 12pm | $5 / person
Kids’ trick-or-treat event at the museum.
🚚 Truck or Treat
Prairie Hill Vineyard | 3pm | Free
A family-friendly truck-or-treat event at the vineyard.
🎤 Singo Sunday
Hopping Gnome | 3pm | Free
Karaoke + bingo combo event at Hopping Gnome.
🧠 Trivia Night at the Rock
Shamrock | 7:30pm | Free
Trivia night at Shamrock bar.
Live Music
That's it for today!
If you enjoyed today, share this email with someone who complains about nothing to do in Wichita.
Thanks!
- Landon
