Together With
Let's get to it!
- Landon Huslig
Together with Meritrust Credit Union
Downtown Wichita is getting ready for a major new addition, and Meritrust Credit Union is already there.
The new 350,000-square-foot Wichita Biomedical Campus is taking shape downtown and is set to welcome students in 2027, bringing together health care education and research from Wichita State, WSU Tech and KU.
Right next door, Meritrust’s brand-new Biomed Branch is officially open at 333 E. English.
Whether you live, work or are just spending time downtown, you can stop in for everyday banking, home and auto loans, wealth management and more.
Weekend
⚾ Wind Surge Home Stand
Equity Bank Park | 8/27 - 8/30 | $$
Cheer on the Wichita Wind Surge during their home stand at Equity Bank Park.
🍦 The Great Ice Cream Scheme or… Robin Baskins to the Rescue
Cowtown | 8/28 - 8/30
A fun melodrama full of laughs, heroes, and old-west charm.
⚓ The Grand Maritime Bazaar
Former Espresso to Go-Go, 102 S Francis North | 8/27 - 8/30 | Free
A feast for the eyes—maritime-themed art, vendors, and curiosities.
🎬 Special Event in the Dome: One Film. One Fellowship. One Feast
Exploration Place | 8/28 & 8/30
A Lord of the Rings feast and film experience in the dome.
🦸 ICT Comic Con and Science Fiction Expo Year 10
Century II | 8/29 - 8/30
Ten years of comics, cosplay, and sci-fi fandom under one roof.
😂 Dale Jones
The Looney Bin | 8/28 - 8/29
Comedian Dale Jones brings his high-energy act to Wichita.
🏍️ 54th Annual Truett & Osborn Bike Drags
Kansas International Dragway | 8/29 - 8/30
Fast bikes and drag racing action at this long-running event.
Thursday 8/27
🐎 USPA Arena Tournament
Fairfield Polo Club | 5:30pm
Watch competitive arena polo action.
🏆 2026 Planeta Venus Latino Award Dinner
Botanica | 6pm
An awards dinner celebrating Wichita's Latino community leaders.
🌻 Wandering Wildflower Walks
Chisholm Creek Park | 6pm
A guided evening stroll through native wildflowers and prairie.
🎭 First Draft Improv
Mosley Street Melodrama | 7pm
Fast-paced, unscripted improv comedy.
🧠 The More You Gnome: Trivia Night
Hopping Gnome | 7:30pm | $1 per person
Grab a team and compete in a fun, casual trivia night.
💿 Vinyl Night
Pennant Coffee & Good Company | 7pm | Free
Spin records, discover new music, and enjoy laid-back vibes.
🧠 DJ Trivia
54 Craft & Co | 7pm | Free
Fast-paced trivia with food and drink specials.
Friday 8/28
🎶 Band Together Kansas
Century II | 6pm
A benefit concert bringing Kansas musicians together for a cause.
🎬 Riverflix: Inside Out
Exploration Place | 6pm | Free
A family-friendly outdoor movie night along the river.
🐎 Friday Night Polo
Fairfield Polo Club | 6pm
Watch fast-paced polo action under the Friday evening sky.
👗 Clothing Swap & Dance Performance
Onyx Event Center | 6pm
Swap clothes and enjoy a live dance performance.
🌹 Pretty in Pink: A Rosé Pairing Dinner
Ninth Floor | 6:30pm
An elegant dinner paired with rosé wines.
🎶 Fr3edm Music
Naftzger Park | 8pm | Free
Live music downtown to close out the week.
🐝 The 4th Annual "You're Spelling it Wrong": A Spelling Bee For Grown-Ups
The Mynt Event Venue | 7pm
Test your spelling skills in this fun, grown-ups-only bee.
🎤 Grown Up Show and Tell
White Crow Cider Co | 7pm | Free
Adults share their passions in this fun show-and-tell night.
🤠 Empire House Players Melodrama
Cowtown Museum | 7pm
A classic old-west melodrama full of laughs.
🎭 Come From Away
Roxy's | 7:30pm
The moving musical about kindness in the wake of 9/11.
🎤 Live Improv Comedy with Clockwork
Flying Pig | 8pm
Quick-witted improv comedy in an intimate setting.
🎬 Movie Night: Jurassic Park
Hopping Gnome | 9pm
An outdoor screening of the dinosaur classic.
🛼 Adult Skate Night
Carousel Skate | 9:30pm | $10 + $4 skates
A late-night skate session with music and retro vibes.
Together with Backyard Specialists
If you’ve ever wondered what those random playsets are off of k-96 near Sam’s Club, let me introduce you to Backyard Specialists.
Backyard Specialists is locally owned and operated.
They opened up in 2008 and have built one of the most trusted local brands providing outdoor play sets, basketball hoops, spring free trampolines, poly furniture, and more (including installation which is a life saver).
Mention Wichita Life and get $100 off a Backyard Adventure Swing Set today!
We trust Backyard Specialists with our backyard and we highly recommend you check them out.
Saturday 8/29
🍹 Wichita Margarita Fest 2026
Botanica | 6pm | Sold Out - but enter to win here!
Sample margaritas from local spots at this festive tasting event.
🛍️ Wichita Swap N Shop
Starlite Drive-In | 6am | Free
Browse a giant open-air market of vendors, treasures, and finds.
🥕 Kansas Grown Farmers Market
21st And Ridge | 7am | Free
Fresh local produce, meats, and handmade goods.
🥕 Kansas Grown Farmers Market Andover
Heritage Plaza | 8am | Free
Fresh local goods at the Andover market.
🎨 Old Town Farm & Art Market
Old Town | 8am | Free
Local produce, art, and crafts in the heart of Old Town.
📚 Saturday Story Time
Barnes & Noble | 10:30am | Free
A fun morning of stories for the little ones.
🎓 Hope Scholarship Banquet Brunch
1329 E 16th St N | 11am
A brunch banquet supporting local scholarship students.
🍺 CSB Anniversary Block Party
Central Standard Brewing | 12pm
Celebrate Central Standard Brewing's anniversary with beer and block-party fun.
🎤 Live Improv Comedy with Speakeasy
Flying Pig | 8pm | $10+
Quick-witted improv comedy in an intimate setting.
Sunday 8/30
🎹 John Legend
The Orpheum | 7:30pm | $$$
The Grammy-winning artist performs live at the historic Orpheum.
🕰️ Rewind Vintage Market
PrimeTime (downtown) | 11am | Free
Shop vintage clothing, vinyl, and retro finds.
🧘 Mat & Miles
Bradley Fair | 8:30am | $$
A morning of yoga and a group run at Bradley Fair.
🎵 Singo Sunday
Hopping Gnome | 3pm | Free
Music bingo with prizes and good vibes.
🥊 The Browntown Throwdown: Service Industry Fight Night
Jerry's Parking Lot | 4pm | $$
Service industry workers face off in this fun fight night.
In an attempt to make sure you have the BEST weekend possible, in addition to the events we send, we will be sending out a KAKE First Alert Wichita Life - Weekend Planner so you know what to expect from your local weather!
Live Music
\That's it for today!
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- Landon
