Sep 26 Saturday
Saturday, September 26th, 2026
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Admission is $10.00 for age 13 and over. $5.00 for ages 4-12. Kids 3 and under are free when accompanied by an adult!
PLUS: FANTASTIC MUSICIANS, FUN FOOD AND TREATS, DOOR PRIZES, BALLOON ANIMALS, FACE PAINTING, GUEST LOCOMOTIVE FROM THE K&O RAILROAD, OPERATION LIFESAVER, TOY TRAIN LAYOUTS FROM THE WICHITA TOY TRAIN MUSEUM, A SCAVENGER HUNT WITH PRIZES, AND MORE!
Oct 01 Thursday
21ST ANNUAL HOLIDAY GALLERIAPresented by the Junior League of Wichita
Holiday Galleria is the Junior League of Wichita annual upscale shopping event featuring local, regional, and national merchants. The 21st annual Holiday Galleria is scheduled for October 1-3, 2026, at Century II Expo Hall in downtown Wichita, Kansas. The objective of Holiday Galleria is to raise funds to fulfill the Junior League of Wichita goal of building a better community. We would like to thank the sponsors, both past and present, who helped us to raise net proceeds of more than $2 million since its inception.
Join the Urban League of Kansas as we explore the current barriers and challenges for Black America and for Black Kansans and the action needed to make progress on these issues including diversity, equity and inclusion.
Oct 02 Friday
Early in a remarkable decades-long career the MINNEAPOLIS STAR-TRIBUNE said: “Surprises don’t often crop up on the well-trodden blues circuit. So welcome Kelley Hunt. This Kansan is a full-blown phenomenon: powerhouse singer, hard-boogieing pianist, polished songwriter…”
…like Etta James sneaking into a church looking for some last-minute redemption after pulling an all-nighter singing and sinning in some smoky dive…” ~NO DEPRESSION
Oct 03 Saturday
2026 Wichita Branch NAACP Freedom Fund BanquetAn evening of music, dinner and celebration
Featuring saxophonist Joseph Vincelli
Reception Begins at 6:00pm, Doors open at 6:30pm with Banquet starting at 7:00pm. Joseph Vincelli will be performing during, after the Banquet and presentations of this year's awards.
Friday, October 3, 2026
Wichita Marriott Hotel | 9100 E Corporate Hills Dr., Wichita, KS 67207
Welcome to the Kaw Valley Farm TourCome explore the agriculture and history of the Kaw Valley. Always the first full weekend in October.
Saturday, Oct. 3: 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday, Oct. 4: 10 am - 4 pm
One $15 ticket per carload grants entry to everything for the entire weekend.
Purchase a digital ticket, then show your email receipt at the first farm you visit to receive a beautiful physical ticket/guidebook that you will present at the other farms that you visit.
For two full days, always the first full weekend in October, small family and community farms across six counties in the Kaw River Valley open their gates and invite visitors to see their operations, and share their local food & goods.
Started by a small group of Lawrence community leaders working to support the economic viability of regional farms, this yearly event offers something for everyone.
For over two decades, the Kaw Valley Farm Tour has been a favorite annual fall outing for thousands of people of all ages.
Sep 23 Wednesday
Derby Arts Council: Veteran Art Show at the Derby Public Library
The exhibit is set to run Aug. 31 through Oct. 22 and will collect works from veteran artists across all mediums (fiber arts, photography, painting, metalwork, etc.) to be shown in the Gathering Space Gallery and display case at the library entrance.
As part of the exhibit, there will be awards up for grabs, with Aug. 4 the deadline to submit entries. There will also be a public reception — and awards presentation — for the exhibit on Sept. 18.
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.
Knitters and crocheters, join us and share projects, see demos, and explore craft books. Bring your own projects or use our supplies. All ages and skill levels can create and connect!
Join us for stories and songs before bedtime. Don't forget to dress in your jammies and bring along your favorite stuffed toy for snuggles and fun! For children ages 3-8 and their families.
Join us for a fun-filled night of board games at Evergreen Library! All ages welcome.
Sep 24 Thursday
Free Developmental Screenings for Children (Birth to Age 5)Wondering how your child is growing and learning?Our free screening checks:Overall developmentHearing and visionSpeech and languageBehaviorThese screenings are offered by Wichita Public Schools and Rainbows United, Inc., in partnership with Connecting Point.How to Schedule:Call Connecting Point at 316-267-3535 to make an appointment for one of the available dates: January 22, Feb 6, Feb 26, March 12 , March 27, April 9, April 24, May 8, May 21, June 19, June 25 or July 16 or 24th.
It's never too early to start your child's love of learning! Music, rhymes, activities, and stories for caregivers and babies aged birth to 18 months. Please note this program will not take place on 11/26 at the Westlink location.
A unique storytime presented in English and Spanish. Disfrute de una hora de cuentos única presentada en inglés y español. Please note this program will not take place on 11/26 at the Evergreen location.
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 67202Tues-Fri 11am-4pm
Sat & Sun 1pm-5pm$5 Adults, $2 Children, Free on Sundays
Learn about type 2 diabetes in this 1-hour educational program focused on understanding risk factors, prevention strategies, and practical ways to manage the disease. Call (316) 261-8500 or visit wichitalibrary.org/events to register.
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.
Learn the basics of building a professional online presence with a LinkedIn profile, developing a simple resume, and more. Call (316) 261-8500 or visit wichitalibrary.org/events to register.