KMUW Community Calendar

Art is not only for Art Museums. If a picture is worth a thousand words, it stands to reason that art can tell us a lot about the times and place where it was produced. Local history museums exist to explore time and place.

Featuring works from C.A. Seward, John Noble, Edmund Davison, Birger Sandzen, Bruce McGrew, and more!

On view on the Historical Museum's 3rd Floor, throughout 2026 as part of the ongoing Lois Kay Walls visual art exhibition series produced by the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum.

Be the first to visit this new exhibition during the First Friday opening on April 3, 2026.

Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum

204 S Main St; Wichita, KS 67202
Tues-Fri 11am-4pm

Sat & Sun 1pm-5pm
$5 Adults, $2 Children, Free on Sundays

Somewhere is a place to step away from the noise of the world and gain clarity within a community of deep thinkers and creative explorers.
Our intention is to immerse ourselves in the vast unknown, explore what we cannot yet conceive, experiment with purpose, and embrace shared consciousness to discover ideas and creations that better the world.

Notable features of Somewhere Music Fest:

Not-for-profit, with real-world pass pricing
Genre-agnostic lineup, from Country to EDM
Hands-on opportunities to work in music and shape its future
Education on community organization and transformative action
Radical inclusivity, including a free concert stage
Unwavering commitment to building music community
Somewhere Music festival is a two-day music and arts festival in Wichita, Kansas.

The Summit is a reimagined and expanded evolution of the Kansas Economic Outlook Conference, bringing together business, workforce, economic and community development, civic leaders, and public-sector partners from across Kansas to explore the trends, opportunities, and challenges shaping the state’s industries and communities. The new three-day experience includes intensive pre-summit workshops, a welcome reception, classic keynotes and forecast, and new concurrent IMPACT and solutions focused ELEVATE sessions. The Kansas Economic Outlook Conference is still the core event of the summit. Come and enjoy the classic experience as well as the new opportunities to gain actionable insights, tools, resources, and strategies. You will also have the chance to build statewide connections through dedicated networking spaces, an evening in Wichita, and a new conference app designed to support engagement before, during, and after the event.

In three sessions, we'll have activities blending art, mindfulness, and self-expression. We invite people of all ages to join us as nurture mental wellness through creativity. Call (316) 261-8500 or visit wichitalibrary.org/events to register.

Join a classic high fantasy Dungeons & Dragons campaign! We'll choose a campaign setting and play it throughout the program season. New players welcome! Call (316) 261-8500 or visit wichitalibrary.org/events to register. For ages 12-17.

Location: Farha Great Hall

Drop in at WAM for live music by David Lord and informal artmaking inspired by WAM’s permanent collection. We invite you to meet up with a friend, bring a loved one, or join us on your own! WAM museum teacher Addison Pagels will guide you in creating a watercolor oil pastel resist echoing Grace Hartigan’s signature style. Supplies are provided, and the program is free and open to the public.

About WAM Nights: We’re open late on Fridays until 9 pm! Get your weekend started with after-hours access to the galleries and shopping in the Museum Store. WAM Nights will include programs with artists, musicians, and performers–don’t miss your chance to see the art at WAM in a new way! The museum comes to life with local creatives during WAM Nights! WAM Nights will include programs with artists, musicians, and performers–don’t miss your chance to see the art at WAM in a new way!

September 25 - 27, 2026
Drone Light Festival
Get ready for the most memorable night of the year as 500 brilliant drones fill the Wichita sky. Paired with a live string quartet, every note and light are timed to create an unforgettable fusion of music and graphics that will leave you awestruck.

New for 2026 – pyro drones!

The Circus is here! You’re invited to the most next‑level family fun party on the planet. The all‑new Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® is a nonstop celebration where DJ‑driven music, laughter, jaw‑dropping acrobatics and edge‑of‑your‑seat stunts come together to create true core memories for your family.

From wide-eyed kids to “seen-it-all” grown-ups, we’ve got the WOW that will amaze them all. It’s not just a show--it’s a one-of-a-kind shared experience. So grab your crew and bring your biggest energy. The best seat in the house? Right next to you.

COME FROM AWAY is the Tony Award–winning musical that has moved audiences around the world with its powerful true story of compassion in the wake of September 11, 2001.
Winner of four Tony Awards, including Best Direction of a Musical, as well as the Olivier Award for Best New Musical, COME FROM AWAY tells the remarkable story of 7,000 stranded airline passengers and the small town of Gander, Newfoundland that welcomed them with open arms.
As we mark the 25th anniversary of 9/11, this deeply human, uplifting production reminds us of the resilience, generosity, and unity that emerged from one of the most challenging moments in modern history. Filled with soaring music and heartfelt storytelling, COME FROM AWAY is a moving celebration of hope when we need it most.

Sketch and Improv! Two greats collide on one night. See both shows at 8pm on the final weekends of September, October and November.

ICT Sketch Comedy and Flying Pig Improv in one show. Two unique performances each month.

It's bold. It's hilarious. It's only $20 for two hours of mind bending fun.

Don't miss this exclusive experience! Get in here!

Doors open at 7:30. Show starts at 8.
Parking and entrance on North side of the building.
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Old Town Farm & Art Market is a weekly farmers market in Downtown Wichita, Kansas, attracting thousands of weekly residents and visitors to the city. Located in the historic Old Town district, defined by brick-lined streets and native limestone buildings from the 1800s, the market serves as a central community gathering place celebrating local agriculture, art, and culture.

Open Saturdays
People browsing and shopping at an outdoor market with colorful tents, trees, and buildings in the background.
April 4th - December 19th
April-October
8:00am-1:00pm
Holiday Market Season
(November & December)
10:00am-1:00pm
Market Location
835 E. 1st St. N.
Wichita, KS 67202
Somewhere in Winter
(Nov. 26th - Jan 3rd)
250 N. St. Francis

Want to experience winemaking from the very beginning? Join us for one of our favorite traditions of the year—Harvest Season!

Every Saturday morning in August and September, we invite you to help hand-pick the grapes that will become future Grace Hill wines. Our entire harvest is picked by volunteers, making this one of the most unique winery experiences you'll find anywhere!

🍇 Here's what your morning looks like:
🍇 8:00 AM – Meet in the vineyard and help harvest grapes (about 2 hours)

🍷 Behind-the-scenes winery tour – Follow the grapes into the winery and see how they begin their journey from vineyard to bottle.

🍽 Buffet lunch – Relax after harvest with a delicious lunch, plenty of Grace Hill wine for guests 21+, and fresh grape juice for the kids.

🛍 20% OFF all winery purchases that day for everyone who helps harvest!

📅 2026 Harvest Dates
Saturday, August 8

Saturday, August 15

Saturday, August 22

Saturday, August 29

Saturday, September 5

Saturday, September 12

Saturday, September 19

🎟 Admission
21+ — $12 (includes lunch, wine, Grace Hill sunglasses, and 20% off purchases that day)

Under 21 — $6 (includes lunch, grape juice, Grace Hill sunglasses, and 20% off purchases that day)

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All ages are welcome!

Join us for a special event to view USD259 K-12 students’ artwork on display at the Wichita Art Museum! Exhibition on Display: September 19 – November 29, 2026

Submission to the USD259 Student Art Gallery is coordinated by Wichita Public Schools. Entries are selected by participating teachers, and individual students should contact their teacher for participation details.

The 26th Annual Fall 2026 Great Plains Renaissance Festival

September 26th & 27th, 2026

10 AM to 6 PM
Hail and well met! Join us for the Spring Great Plains Renaissance Festival, September 26th & 27th, 2026. There’ll be jousts and jests, knights and knaves, bagpipes and blacksmiths, fire breathers, pirates, fairies, and more! Come one, come all to the Great Plains Renaissance Festival! HUZZAH!

We’re just getting in to the swing of updates, schedules, and more – vendor applications will be up soon!