Events This Week: Sept. 25-Oct. 1
Great Times Start Downtown! Downtown is Wichita’s favorite place to go for great art, local flavor, vibrant nightlife and active adventures. Explore events happening this week and plan your visit to downtown Wichita.
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September 26
Wichita Art Museum's 90th Birthday Party!
Celebrate WAM turning 90! Local artist and entrepreneur Sontia Mason, founder of Get Ya Color On, is bringing her creative energy to the celebration with a special community coloring project. Her work uses color as a tool for mindfulness, connection, and healing—and we’re honored to partner with her for this milestone event.
September 27
44th Wichita Asian Festival at Century II
Immerse yourself in the Asian culture with annual Asian Festival at Century II Convention & Exhibition Hall in downtown Wichita. The festival is welcomes over thousands of attendees each year that enjoy cultural performances, a pageant representing various ethnic backgrounds with food and craft vendors.
September 27
Wichita Wagonmasters Chili Cookoff at Naftzger Park
Head downtown for the Wichita Wagonmasters’ Downtown Chili Cookoff, where chili teams from across Kansas and neighboring states bring the heat in a lively, flavorful competition. Sample unlimited chili for just $5, enjoy live music from Jet City, and support local charities through proceeds and raffles.
September 28
Douglas Avenue from Grove Street to Seneca Street
Enjoy a day of biking, fun physical activities, music, dancing, and much more! All Wichitans are invited to get active and socialize at the four major activity hubs situated every mile along the three-mile stretch. Open Streets ICT brings Wichitans of all ages together for an active, fun, community building afternoon in the core of our city!
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