Art House 310 First Friday – Dominique Joiner & Brittany Stewart Opening Reception | First Friday December 6th, 2024 | 6-10pm This event is free to attend and open to the public. Show hangs through December 22nd, 2024. Art House 310 is located at 310 S. Laura. Two blocks SE Read more…
Art House 310 First Friday – Serena Salerno & Deber Opening Reception | First Friday November 1st, 2024 | 6-10pm This event is free to attend and open to the public. Show hangs through November 24th, 2024. Art House 310 is located at 310 S. Laura. Two blocks SE of Read more…
Are you a small business leader seeking to enhance the well-being of your employees and yourself? The Benefits Fair for Small Businesses is your opportunity to connect with local providers and advisors offering a range of plans, programs, and memberships designed to support your success. Learn about resources in:✪ Healthcare such as Read more…
Join us for the 41st Annual Wreath Festival! Admission to the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum is free to the public during this 3-day celebration! Enjoy holiday cheer, music, and a wonderful destination for holiday gift buying. The Museum’s Store is transported to the 2nd floor DeVore Auditorium, where holiday shoppers Read more…
Celebrating 50 years in business with 50% off all admissions from 4-9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25. This event is all ages and features roller skating, indoor playground, arcade, prizes & giveaways. Following this event there will be a 70s Disco Themed Adult Skate for those 21+.
Celebrate 50 years of Carousel by taking it back to the year it all began! Dress up in your best 70s attire for a fun night of skating, drinks and friends.
Art House 310 First Friday – Alexandria Olthoff & Emily Ritter Opening Reception | First Friday October 4th, 2024 | 6-10pm This event is free to attend and open to the public. Show hangs through October 20th, 2024. Art House 310 is located at 310 S. Laura. Two blocks SE Read more…
Art House 310 First Friday – Five Artists Show Opening Reception | First Friday September 6th, 2024 | 6-10pm This event is free to attend and open to the public. Show hangs through September 22nd, 2024. Art House 310 is located at 310 S. Laura. Two blocks SE of Douglas Read more…
Join us at the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum on Saturday- September 14th for a FREE 2-Hour Make-it-Take-it Hand Sewing Workshop! Make your own bag with thrifted and recycled fabric. Personalize it even more with added optional embroidery! Reservations are requested but not required. Email edu@wichitahistory.org or call 316-265-9314. The lesson Read more…
Join us at the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum on Sunday- September 8th Between 1-4pm for a Make-it-take-it Drop-in Program! Learn how to hand sew a stuffed charm with the Historical Museum building printed on the front, and a thrifted fabric of your choice on the back! Free Admission Open to Read more…
Art House 310 First Friday – Tara Hufford Walker & Mark Walker Opening Reception | First Friday August 2nd, 2024 | 6-10pm This event is free to attend and open to the public. Show hangs through August 24th, 2024. Art House 310 is located at 310 S. Laura. Two blocks Read more…
Art House 310 First Friday – Tarah Lynn Clark & Lari Howard Opening Reception | First Friday July 5th, 2024 | 6-10pm This event is free to attend and open to the public. Show hangs through July 21st, 2024. Art House 310 is located at 310 S. Laura. Two blocks Read more…
Join Heather, Owner of GROW, celebrating 5 years since we opened a greenhouse in our backyard and GROW began. 6pm- Coffee/Cocktails Social. 6:30pm- Conversations begin. Join Heather as she goes through her journy of Business. Learn the story behind GROW, lessons learned and open up for honest conversation about business Read more…
We are thrilled to invite you to Celebrate with us! 2 Years Of GROW at RISE- Celebrating our innovative Plant Bar Concept.4 Years of GROW- Honoring 4 years of GROW.5 Years Entrepreneurship- Reflecting on the dedication and hardwork that built the business. Check out our events calendar online and other Read more…
Art House 310 First Friday – Aida Bell & Sheldon Draper Opening Reception | First Friday June 7th, 2024 | 6-10pm This event is free to attend and open to the public. Show hangs through June 23rd, 2024. Art House 310 is located at 310 S. Laura. Two blocks SE Read more…
Join us Saturday and Sunday July 20-21st from 1-5 pm as the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum celebrates 3 special birthdays! Celebrating their 154th Year- Wichita was officially “born” July 21, 1870, just 3 months after the establishment of Sedgwick County, Kansas Celebrating our 85th Year- The Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum Read more…
Come out to the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum to welcome our new exhibit on display July 2nd – August 6th: “Small Expressions” Small Expressions is an annual juried exhibition showcasing contemporary small-scale works (not to exceed 15 inches in any direction) using fiber techniques in any media. Small in scale Read more…
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…
Get the most out of your Facebook Ads for your small business! This course dives into analyzing campaign performance. Learn how to interpret data, refine your targeting, and gain customer understanding to create winning Facebook Ad strategies. Cost: $15 Location: Online. You will receive information about how to connect. *Registration Read more…
This webinar is presented in conjunction with the Kansas Department of Revenue and is devoted to explain the differences between the Kansas Retailers’ Sales Tax, the Kansas Retailers’ Compensating Use Tax, and the Kansas Consumers Compensating Use Tax. You will gain a basic understanding of the goods and services subject Read more…
If you provide plumbing, carpentry, electrical, roofing, heating/air conditioning, landscaping, oil field services, etc., you’ll want to attend this specialized webinar. Presented in conjunction with the Kansas Department of Revenue, we’ll focus exclusively on sales tax issues for construction contractors, and subcontractors. We’ll cover how sales tax applies to materials Read more…
This session equips small business leaders with the knowledge and tools to navigate credit card processing. Join Ryan Selenke, owner and CEO of Reliant Merchant Services Inc. to break down the process, from choosing the right solution to maximizing efficiency and security. Learn how to accept payments seamlessly, manage fees Read more…
You’ve worked hard on your social media and website, but how do you know what’s working? During this webinar we will walk through the basics of Meta Business and Google Analytics including: where to find the data, what to look for and how to interpret it. We will also touch Read more…
Explore essential federal regulations, learn practical compliance strategies, and partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy Regional Advocate, Darcella Craven, to ensure your voice is heard. Register now and empower your business success! Cost: None Location: Online. You will receive information about how to connect. *Registration closes at 12:00 pm on May Read more…
Communicating what your business does well can help launch success or hinder even the best idea. Are you prepared? In this hands-on webinar, we talk about the essential ingredients in an impactful pitch. You’ll have dedicated time to tell your story, sell your idea, and gain feedback. To ensure active participation Read more…
Your small business is growing! Let’s get you ready to successfully hire and retain your first employee. Join us as we discuss required employee documentation, payroll, whether you can handle in-house or outsource, necessary tax reporting, and other human resource points you should consider. This webinar will also help current Read more…
Ready to turn your business idea into reality? This webinar untangles the startup process and guides you through 10 essential steps. We’ll navigate licenses, taxes, business structure, funding, and more with clear explanations and actions to take! Cost: None Location: Online. You will receive information about how to connect. *Registration closes Read more…
Art House 310 First Friday – Dennis McPhail & Jason Crile Opening Reception | First Friday April 5th, 2024 | 6-10pm This event is free to attend and open to the public. Show hangs through April 21st, 2024. Art House 310 is located at 310 S. Laura. Two blocks SE Read more…
SPRING BREAK AT THE MUSEUM: OLD WEST WEEK Join us for a week of Wild West adventure and family fun at the Museum of World Treasures! DATES & TIMES: Dates: March 11-15, 2024 Activity Times: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm daily Museum Hours Daily: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm MUSEUM MEMBERSHIP 15% OFF Read more…
ICT CannaFest hosted by Wichita’s very own Z Cannabis Company at the Wave 4/21/24 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. This is an event that will continue to get bigger and better each year as we encourage Wichitans to come out and celebrate, socialize, and enjoy the new products the cannabis Read more…
Art House 310 First Friday – Rachel Hermes & Sara Grant Opening Reception | First Friday March 1st, 2024 | 6-10pm This event is free to attend and open to the public. Show hangs through March 24th, 2024. Art House 310 is located at 310 S. Laura. Two blocks SE Read more…
Join us at GROW for a fun, crafty kids valentines themed day! Children can create a lasting Valentine gift for a parent, grandparent or other special person in their life on Sunday, February 4th. We will have several activities to choose from such as: Paint and Plant- A extra personalized Read more…
Art House 310 First Friday – Ellen Mosiman & Dustin Youngman Opening Reception | First Friday February 2nd, 2024 | 6-10pm This event is free to attend and open to the public. Show hangs through February 18th, 2024. Art House 310 is located at 310 S. Laura. Two blocks SE Read more…
The best way to #shopsmall and spread the #locallove! Saturday, November 25th from 12pm – 5pm! Small Business Saturday at the all new Hopping Gnome Brewing Company! Take a break from all the holiday hustle-and-bustle, fill up your glasses and shop small with your favorite makers! Hosted by Hopping Gnome Read more…
Our Holiday Artisan Market is back! Small Business Saturday | November 25th, 2023 | 12-6pm Once you are out of your Thanksgiving food coma, come get all your holiday shopping done in one place while supporting small businesses and local artisans! Find unique and locally made items that are sure Read more…
Join Liv’s Creative Escapes for a fun night of fun, drinks, and creativity! Liv will take you through this stunning yet achievable painting. Enjoy a quesadilla and art! Creative Escapes are a chance to unwind, have a drink and a laugh with a great group of people while getting a Read more…
Come celebrate 10 Years of Riverside Music Together in our community! We’ll sing, dance, drum, and make some beautiful Music Together®! There’ll also be some simple kids activities to enjoy as a family after the music-making. Join us Sunday, October 22nd at 3 pm at the Wichita Art Museum! Note: Read more…
UNLOCK WICHITA’S ULTIMATE NIGHT OF MYSTERY Welcome to Wichita’s premier Halloween event, where history meets the supernatural! SPOOKY Night of Treasures 2023 invites you to discover the hidden secrets within Museum of World Treasures. This is your chance to experience an unforgettable adventure inside a Museum. SPOOKY NIGHT OF TREASURES Read more…
Many people have requested to see a list of black owned local Wichita businesses in the area, so I decided to go ahead and compile all the suggestions into one place.