Together with Bliss Climbing & Fitness and Scheels

Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour

Happening next week! Catch the world-renowned Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour on Tuesday, September 22 @ 7:00pm at the newly renovated Wichita Orpheum Theatre!

From its humble beginnings in Alberta in 1976, this celebration of global adventure now reaches over 550,000 outdoor enthusiasts across 40+ countries. Expect an inspiring lineup of thrilling action sports, wild expeditions, and captivating mountain culture films on the big screen.

• Presented by Bliss Climbing and Fitness

• Powered by Wichita SCHEELS

Grab your tickets at Wichita Orpheum to celebrate the spirit of adventure with our local outdoor community!

Weekend

🎡 Kansas State Fair
State Fairgrounds | 9/11 - 9/20
Rides, food, livestock, and entertainment at the state's biggest fair.

🎸 54th Walnut Valley Festival
Winfield, KS | 9/17 - 9/20
A legendary bluegrass and acoustic music festival with world-class pickers.

🚀 Launch Week 2026
Downtown Wichita | 9/14 - 9/18
A week celebrating Wichita's startups, entrepreneurs, and innovators.

🍽️ Crave Culinary Festival
Mark Arts | 9/15 - 9/19
A multi-day celebration of food, wine, and Wichita's culinary talent.

Thursday 9/17

🐂 Thursday Bull Riding
Gilley's | All Day
Watch high-energy bull riding action.

🛍️ Third Thursday & Derby Market
Madison Avenue Central Park | 5pm
Local vendors, food, and music at Derby's monthly market.

🏍️ Traveling Bike Nights 2026
Twister City | 5:30pm
A motorcycle meetup with bikes, food, and community.

🎤 Wichita, We Need To Talk
Dreamers Cocktail Lounge | 6pm
A community conversation over cocktails.

💃 Line Dancing
Gilley's | 6pm
Kick up your boots for a night of line dancing.

💪 Ask For It: The Confidence to Negotiate What You Deserve Workshop
Narina Point | 6pm
A workshop to build negotiation confidence and skills.

🥃 J Rieger & Co Spirits Dinner
Point Nine | 6pm
A dinner paired with J Rieger & Co spirits.

🍷 Crave Four Course Wine Dinner
Mark Arts | 6pm
A four-course dinner paired with fine wines.

📚 Beyond Words:Wichita’s Reading Crisis Kickoff
Advanced Learning Library, Conference Center | 6pm
Step into simulations led by the Phillips Fundamental Learning Center and the Library to better understand the adult literacy crisis firsthand.

🧠 Trivia on the Terrace
255 N Roosevelt St | 6:30pm
Test your knowledge at this outdoor trivia night.

🎬 Citizen Kane
Orpheum | 7pm
A screening of the cinematic classic at the historic Orpheum.

😂 Graeson McGaha
Loony Bin | 7pm
Stand-up comedy from Graeson McGaha.

🎱 Big Bingo
Koch Arena | 7pm
A big night of bingo with big prizes.

😂 Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias Live
Kansas State Fair | 7:30pm
The comedy superstar performs live at the state fair.

🎶 Levitt VIBE Concert presents Carolyn Wonderland
Exploration Place | 7pm
A free outdoor concert featuring Carolyn Wonderland.

Friday 9/18

⛳ Wichita Metro Crime Commission Make Good Choices Golf Tourney
Crestview | 8am
A charity golf tournament supporting crime prevention.

🐧 Penguin Encounter
SCZ | 3pm
Get up close with penguins at the zoo.

🐎 Friday Night Polo
Fairfield Polo Club | 6pm
Watch fast-paced polo action under the Friday evening sky.

👨‍🍳 Chef Spotlight Dinner Series
124 S Broadway | 6pm
A multi-course dinner showcasing a featured chef's craft.

🎭 Tuck Everlasting
Friends University | 7:30pm
A heartfelt musical about love and the meaning of forever.

🎬 Riverflix presents Curious George
Exploration Place | Gates open at 6pm
A family-friendly outdoor movie night along the river.

🍷 Wines of Mexico: A Tasting Journey with Cosecha
Ninth Floor | 6pm
A guided tasting of Mexican wines.

🥋 Friday Night Friendly Fight: Self Defense Class
449 N Mosley | 7pm
Learn practical self-defense in a friendly setting.

🕺 Can't Feel My Face: 2010s Dance Party
Wave | 8pm
Dance the night away to 2010s throwback hits.

🛼 Adult Skate Night
Carousel Skate | 9:30pm
A late-night skate session with music and retro vibes.

Together with Riordan Clinic

Ever wondered what goes on inside those weird domes at Riordan Clinic?

Last year, I finally found out by trying their Check Your Health lab testing .

I learned my Vitamin D was low, my lutein was low (I'd never even heard of it), and yes, I needed more veggies.

But what's more important than getting tested once? Getting tested twice.

I went back this year, and my results gave me a new set of things to work on:

• ☀️ Vitamin D: Work on getting my levels up with a supplement.

• 🥦 Nutrition: Eat five servings of vegetables a day and more selenium-rich foods.

• ❤️ Cholesterol: Cut back on red meat (we’ll see about that) and eat more fish.

One test gives you a snapshot. Testing annually helps you and your provider see what's changed, what's improved, and what still needs attention.

Check Your Health ends September 26! Call this week to schedule your discounted lab profile.

Saturday 9/19

🕰️ Paramount Antique Mall Outdoor Vintage Flea Market
West Kellogg Location | 8am
Hunt for vintage treasures at this outdoor flea market.

🧘 ICT Yoga Fest
Fountains at WaterWalk | 9am
A morning of yoga, wellness, and community by the water.

🃏 Midwest Card Collectors Expo
Century II | 9am
Buy, sell, and trade sports cards and collectibles.

🔫 Kansas' Largest Gun & Knife Show
Century II | 9am
Browse Kansas' biggest selection of guns, knives, and gear.

🚗 Kustomville USA 2026
Cotillion | 9am
A custom car and hot rod show.

🕰️ Hudson Outdoor Market
Hudson Antique Mall | 10am
Browse antiques and vintage finds at this outdoor market.

🐝 Pollinator Party
Great Plains Nature Center | 10am
Celebrate pollinators with family-friendly nature fun.

🎉 Latinfest ICT
Nomar District | 11am
A vibrant celebration of Latino food, music, and culture.

🚗 5th Annual ICT All German Car Show
WSU Tech Foundation | 11am
Admire German engineering at this all-German car show.

🌿 ICT CannaFest
CSB | 11am
Vendors, live music, and football at this cannabis celebration.

🍺 Oktoberfest
Hopping Gnome | 12pm
Celebrate Oktoberfest with craft beer and festivities.

🐾 Bow Meow Bingo: Fundraiser for Meals on Wheels Pet Pals Food
200 S Walnut | 3pm
Bingo for a cause—supporting pets of Meals on Wheels clients.

🎤 Recovery Idol 2026
Century II | 6pm
A singing competition celebrating recovery and hope.

🎨 Chicano Nights 2026
Por Vida Ink | 7pm
A celebration of Chicano art, music, and culture.

Sunday 9/20

🏃 Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5K/10K
Sedgwick Co Park | 8am
A fall race through scenic Sedgwick County Park.

🚴 Open Streets ICT
Century II | 12pm
Car-free streets open up for biking, walking, and community fun.

🍺 Open Streets
Hopping Gnome | 12pm
Join the Open Streets celebration at the Gnome.

🛍️ Shop & Grub with Open Streets ICT
Naftzger Park | 12pm
Local vendors and food paired with Open Streets ICT.

✈️ Girls in Aviation
Kansas Aviation Museum | 2pm
Inspiring the next generation of women in aviation.

🎮 Pokemon Tournament Fundraiser
Arena Hobbies | 2pm
A Pokémon tournament for players 15 and under supporting a good cause.

🎶 Backyard Boogie
Brickyard | 3pm
Live music in the Old Town Brickyard.

🍽️ ICT Restaurant Week Kick Off
Various | 9/20 - 9/26
Wichita's restaurants offer special menus all week to benefit the Kansas Food Bank.

Click here to see our full event calendar!

Here is the KAKE First Alert Wichita Life - Weekend Planner so you know what to expect from your local weather! Yes, that is the temperature slowly but surely dropping. just wait til you see the rest of next week…

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