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■Rhea Lana’s Of Wichita| August 9-16
Where:Century II
Rhea Lana’s Children’s Consignment Event is the ultimate destination for savvy parents. They have created a community marketplace with high quality items at affordable prices. It’s everything you could possibly need for your little ones under one roof at a fraction of retail prices! Wichita area families are invited to participate in Rhea Lana’s locally owned, semi-annual event in a variety of ways and everyone is encouraged to join in.
■Margaritas & Mojitos | August 9
Where:Brick & Mortar
Wichita’s favorite co*cktail event is back! Featuring local establishments serving up handcrafted drinks for a chance to be win Wichita’s Best Margarita and Mojito!
BEST THINGS TO DO
■Tanganyika’s Sweet 16| August 9
Where:Tanganyika Wildlife Park
Enjoy $16 admission August 7th-9th as we honor 16 years at Tanganyika! Don’t miss out on this special celebration!
■Adult Skate Night| August 9
Where:Carousel Skate Center
Join us for Adult Night every Friday! Must be 21 with a Valid ID. $10 Cover (skates included). Beer & mixed drinks available.Check out our feature at what to expect here.
■Improv Show at Flying Pig Improv| August 9-10
Where:Flying Pig Improv
Live Improv! Totally unscripted theater! We take your suggestions and create amazing scenes you have never seen and will never see again.
■CTSC 56th Annual Rodeo| August 9
Where:Chisholm Trail Saddle Club
Please join us for our 56th Annual CPRA Sanctioned Rodeo in Clearwater, KS. It’s sure to keep you on the edge of your seat! Rodeo starts at 8 PM each night, but be sure to come early to get a good seat. We will have games for the kids each night. Entertainment by JD Kloxin both nights. Full concessions will be available. Events will be Bull Riding, Bareback, Saddle Bronc, Calf Roping, Break Away, Steer Wresting, Barrel Racing and Team Roping. If you are interested in participating, please get with the Central Plains Rodeo and sign ups are usually the Monday before. We will have The Classic Cowboys performing after the Rodeo, it’s outside so please bring a lawn chair and join us under the stars for some good music. Looking forward to everyone coming out and having a good time!
■Take Flight: First Steps to Start Making Changes –Free Webinar| August 9
Take Flight with a one-hour online workshop to discover how to take your first small steps to make changes that last, redesign your change mindset, and strategies to create the future you want to live. This event is open to the public. Everyone is welcome!
■Haysville Hometown Market Vintage Days| August 10
Where:Haysville Farmers Market
Join Us Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. June through August for Haysville’s Farmers Market. Free Horserides, Live Music, Biscuits and Gravy, Facepainting, and Temporary Tattoos are weekly features. Local vendors bring a variety of produce, plants, flowers, jewelry, kid items, baked goods, and much more! Nestled in the Historic District, a short stroll will take you by the Library’s book sale, Kid’s craft events, and Historic District buildings. Vintage Days are held on 2nd Saturdays and include weekly features plus Free Wagon Rides, Live Music at the Gazebo, Free Car Show, $9 All You Can Eat Mason Breakfast, Library Book by the Bag Sale and Live Drama and Cowboy Shootouts. Located 10 minutes south of Wichita at 100 S Main St in Haysville.
■Shocker Cheer Elementary Camp| August 10
Where:Charles Koch Arena
Shocker Cheer is hosting an elementary aged day camp for kids K-5 on August 10,2024. Event will take place at Koch arena from 9-4 with an hour lunch break. Camp will consist of the cheerleaders teaching campers cheers, chants, dances, jumps, and stunts. Games and crafts are also part of the days activities. Campers are asked to bring their own sack lunch or have parents pick them up 12-1 for lunch break. Cost is $50/ child with optional tshirt for additional $15. Parents are then asked to come back at 3:00 for a showcase of all the campers have learned at camp as well as for photo ops and autographs with cheer and Wu.
■Fred Douglass Masonic Foundation Charity Tournament| August 10
Where:MacDonald Golf Course
Check this on out! Join us for the Fred Douglass Masonic Foundation Charity Golf Tournament at MacDonald Golf Course on Saturday, August 10! Tee off at 8am and enjoy a day of fun and competition.
Entry fee is $400 per team and includes:
Driving range accessGift bag
Lunch
Highlights:
– Hole contests with amazing prizes
– Compete to hole out Monica Borowicz’s 350-yard drive on our Par 5 hole for a chance to win 2 nights at Pebble Beach Lodge and 3 rounds of golf for 2!
Register now and help us support a great cause. Don’t miss out!
■Harvest 2024| August 10
Where:Grace Hill Winery
Lastly, harvest is a weather dependent activity, and if we are forced to cancel due to severe weather or unsatisfactory ripeness, we will fully refund your admission fees. We have had some hail issues this year, so while we hope to start the harvests at 8am, that may change from week to week due to a smaller crop than usual. We will hope to see you at Grace Hill for some picking soon!
■City Crew: Family Fun Day| August 10
Where:O.J. Watson Park
A family day is always a great day when you’re playing in the great outdoors! Crew Members will get a kick playing tabletop carnival games like the mini hoop, horseshoes, and other toss games, along with other outdoor yard games such as giant connect 4 and giant checkers. Don’t forget to bounce over to the inflatables where everyone will be jumping for joy or cool off riding a pedal boat and enjoying a snow cone. The miniature train and mini golf will also be available for free and door prizes will be given away throughout the day.
■Wingapalooza| August 10
Where:Intrust Bank Arena
Fans will have the opportunity to sample chicken wings from restaurants and local chefs who will be showcasing their culinary flare and competing for the best chicken wings in Wichita. Participating restaurants and chefs will vie for two awards at the event: a People’s Choice Award (aka “Lord of the Wings”) and a Judge’s Choice Award.
■Pickle Party | Service for Change Initiative| August 3
Where:Nortons Brewing Company
Here’s the order of operation for your ultimate enjoyment of Pickle Party 2024:
1. Check in with the host and snag a seat
2. Order the pickle flight:
Dill Pickle GoseSpicy Dill Pickle GoseBlueberry Brined Pickle KölschMD Code Red Pickle Beer Slushie
3. Order Nashville Hot Chicken Pickle Fry appetizer: fried Nashville hot chicken chunks atop a bed of battered pickle “fries”, smothered in dill ranch dressing and chopped pickles. It f’n rules!
4. Order the Pickle Burger: American cheeses, a metric ton of fried pickles and pickle chips, drizzled in dill ranch!
5. Order the Pickle Margarita for your digestif
6. Donate $25 (if you can) to our Service for Change campaign and receive your commemorative Pickle Party Glass to take home!
■Night at Cowboy Camp| August 10
Where:Old Cowtown Museum
Put on your best Cowboy/Cowgirl gear and join us on a journey back to the late 1800s to learn what it takes to be a Cowboy! Take part in cowboy-themed games and activities, learn some new skills like roping and branding, and gather around the campfire with your sarsaparilla for dinner, singing, and other surprises!
■21st & Ridge Farmer’s Market| August 10
Where:7001 W. 21st. St.
Warmer days and sunshine are reminding us that Spring is right around the corner! Come visit our outdoor weekly market for a variety of produce, eggs, meats, baked goods, pet treats, art and much more!
■Old Town Farm & Art Market| August 10
Where:Old Town Wichita
A weekly destination for thousands of area residents and a must-see for visitors to the city. Old Town Farm & Art Market is a charming community gathering place situated in the heart of Kansas, where locals and visitors alike come together to celebrate a rich tapestry of art, agriculture, and culture.
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■Shop & Grub | August 16
Where:Exploration Place Festival Plaza
Shop & Grub is our monthly market featuring a unique variety of vendors selling vintage clothing, jewelry, accessories, home goods, wine, delicious food and more. Free Admission for All Ages The ultimate Outdoor Market in the ICT.
■Kansas State Fair | September 6-15
Where:Kansas State Fairgrounds
Celebrate Kansas with the Kansas State Fair Sept. 6-15, 2024! The Kansas State Fair has been the state’s largest gathering of Kansans since 1913.
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■August 27-September 1 | Springfield
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PERFORMING ARTS
Century II Performing Arts Center
■August 21-25 | Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Crown Uptown Theatre
■ August 16-17 | All-Ball with keynote speaker: Tim Tebow
Mosley Street Melodrama
■July 19 – August 31 | The Heart of Rock ‘n’ Roll is TOPEKA
Prairie Pines Playhouse
■November 15 – December 23 | Catch That Falling Star
Roxy’s Downtown
■August 8-10 | Into the Woods
■August 21 – September 27 | The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Wichita Orpheum Theatre
■August 17 | Chris D’Elia
■August 18 | Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood
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