King’s Wit with Eclipse at The Phoenix

King’s Wit and Eclipse to perform a live music concert at the Phoenix.  The Phoenix is a non profit Sober Active Community that provides Wichita with a space for people to accomplish sobriety. Get your FREE ticket by scanning the QR code on the flyer. Download The Phoenix app and Read more…

Summer Spectacular Outdoor Movie and USD 266 Drone Show

Maize Rec is thrilled to announce a fun event coming to the Maize community, brought to you by the Maize Recreation Commission and USD 266. Our talented Fifth Grade through High School students will be showcasing their skills with both programmable and non-programmable drones. Get ready to witness non-programmable drones Read more…

“The Women of Brown” (A McIlwaine Speaker Series Talk)

The Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum presents… The Women of Brown by Donna Rae Pearson Twelve Black women were at the forefront of the civil rights movement as plaintiffs in the landmark Brown v. Board of Education case. Unfortunately, their contributions to the civil rights movement have often been overlooked, yet they are Read more…

Bloomfield Carillon Concert

Plan to come out to the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum on Monday July 1st, for a lunchtime concert! From the 5th floor clock tower, in honor of Independence Day, the Bloomfield Foundation continues an over half-century tradition as the Carillon will be played from 12-1pm. Out of public view, the Read more…

Intrepid Brass Band presents “Memorial Pops”

Saturday 5/25 at 8pm Intrepid Brass Band presents  “Memorial Pops” in Old Town Square Come celebrate Memorial Day with our annual Memorial Pops concert which will feature traditional patriotic music, including honoring each branch of service and standard American tunes including the National Anthem and Stars and Stripes Forever Bring Read more…

Intrepid Brass Band presents “Memorial Pops”

Saturday 5/25 at 8pm Intrepid Brass Band presents  “Memorial Pops” in Old Town Square Come celebrate Memorial Day with our annual Memorial Pops concert which will feature traditional patriotic music, including honoring each branch of service and standard American tunes including the National Anthem and Stars and Stripes Forever Bring Read more…

Future Freshman Event

Co-hosted by teen coach Ashley Watkins and parent coach Alysia Rich, this is an in-person event for incoming freshmen and their parents in Wichita and the surroounding areas. Ashley and Alysia will provide parents and students with actionable tips and strategies for the first year of high school, give attendees Read more…

Child Safety Fair

Get ready for an unforgettable family experience filled with both valuable resources and a plethora of fun-filled activities! The Child Advocacy Center of Sedgwick County has partnered with Wichita Area Sexual Assault Center (WASAC) to bring you a free family event dedicated to keeping children safe while empowering them for Read more…

Fire and Father Banner Beading Class

One of the best known art forms practiced by American Indians is beadwork. Today, beadwork has come to symbolize Native American heritage and is used to make belts, jewelry, and most notably, adorns much of the regalia worn at powwows and dance contests. In this native beading workshop, you’ll create Read more…

Beading Workshop

Create a tiny feather banner in the fire colors to wear or watch over your houseplants. This is a beginner loom beading class using larger beads. All supplies provided. Class limited to 10 participants.

Housing and Healing

Many of the characters in this year’s Big Read book There, There struggle with addiction. Research shows that stable housing plays a vital role in people’s recovery from substance use disorders. Join the Wichita Journalism Collaborative in a discussion of how addiction and housing may intersect.

An Urban Indigenous History of Wichita

The history of Native Americans in the Wichita area didn’t end with the signing of the Medicine Lodge treaty that moved Wichita’s first residents to reservations in Oklahoma. In preparation for the history walk Librarian and Citizen of the Comanche Nation Daniel Pewewardy combed the archives for stories about notable Read more…

Doc and Talk: Gather

Join us for a showing of the documentary Gather. It is a film that “follows the stories of natives on the frontlines of a growing movement to reconnect with spiritual and cultural identities that were devastated by genocide.” After watching, we will hold a short discussion about what we watched, Read more…

NEA Big Read Kickoff

Join us for the kickoff of Wichita’s 2024 Big Read. Celebrate Tommy Orange’s There There with music, dance, and art. Free copies of the book will be available (as supplies last). Get a preview of what’s in store for this year’s NEA Big Read. To learn more, visit www.bigreadwichita.org.

HoliDAZE Annual Pop Up Market

HoliDAZE Pop Up Market, our big holiday bash during the haze of the holidays, is back for the 7th year! Join us Sunday, December 3rd from 11am-4pm at Brick & Mortar Venue (just west of Intrust Bank Arena at 230 South Topeka Street) Shop locally handcrafted gifts with food, fresh Read more…

Let it GROW

Join us in a winter wonderland inspired by the enchanting world of Frozen! Find your magic as you craft at our Frozen inspired stations:  DIY snow globe air plant terrariums  Princess Crowns  Snowflake Ornaments From 1-2PM we will RECEIVE A ROYAL VISIT from Princess Ana and Queen Elsa of Happily Read more…

Intrepid Brass Band presents “Brass Cats”

NEXT SATURDAY, October 14th 2023 Intrepid Brass Band presents “Brass Cats” 7pm at Miller Concert Hall in Duerksen Fine Arts Center at Wichita State University sponsored by Wichita State University School of Music Come out to see Wichita’s ONLY full brass band perform a unique and exciting program! We are Read more…

Learning Circle: Professional Soft Skills

Looking to improve your professional soft skills in the workplace? Set yourself apart by getting the essential soft skills—abilities that help people interact effectively with others—that employers value most, from communication fundamentals and being a team player to advancing your critical thinking skills. Call (316) 261-8500 or visit p2pu.org/wichita to Read more…

Learning Circle: Professional Soft Skills

Looking to improve your professional soft skills in the workplace? Set yourself apart by getting the essential soft skills—abilities that help people interact effectively with others—that employers value most, from communication fundamentals and being a team player to advancing your critical thinking skills. Call (316) 261-8500 or visit p2pu.org/wichita to Read more…

Learning Circle: Finding Purpose

We will explore how to find purpose together. We will be learning about our unique strengths and place in the world through mindfulness, reflection, and compassion. In six short weeks, we will learn about the best version of ourselves, what our core values are, how to connect more deeply to Read more…

Learning Circle: Finding Purpose

We will explore how to find purpose together. We will be learning about our unique strengths and place in the world through mindfulness, reflection, and compassion. In six short weeks, we will learn about the best version of ourselves, what our core values are, how to connect more deeply to Read more…

Learning Circle: Finding Purpose

We will explore how to find purpose together. We will be learning about our unique strengths and place in the world through mindfulness, reflection, and compassion. In six short weeks, we will learn about the best version of ourselves, what our core values are, how to connect more deeply to Read more…

Learning Circle: Finding Purpose

We will explore how to find purpose together. We will be learning about our unique strengths and place in the world through mindfulness, reflection, and compassion. In six short weeks, we will learn about the best version of ourselves, what our core values are, how to connect more deeply to Read more…

Cocoa and Canvas Party

Come get crafty this holiday season! Join us for a fun afternoon full of delicious hot chocolate and canvas painting. Call (316) 261-8516 or visit wichitalibrary.org/events to register.

Breakout Box: Snowed In and Stranded!

You and a group of friends are hiking a beautiful trail in a national park during winter when all of a sudden a freak snowstorm hits. Luckily, you find a warming cabin, a shelter put specifically along the trail for anyone who might be stranded. Inside there are blankets and Read more…