Events This Week: May 28 to June 3
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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May 28
Left on Read: The ClubTM
Left on Read: The Club™ is the official book club of Wichita's independent Black-owned bookstore (and the only Black-owned bookstore in Kansas), Left on Read. We gather each month around books that spark joy, stretch our minds, and open doors to new worlds. Our picks highlight Black authors and other under-amplified voices, spanning fiction, nonfiction, classics, contemporary, sci-fi, fantasy, memoir, social justice, history, self-help, and more.
May 29-June 6
Wichita Riverfest at Century II and on Douglas Avenue
For more than 50 years, Riverfest has been one of Wichita’s most beloved traditions, bringing the community together to celebrate local pride, connection and the spirit of the city. Each year, thousands gather in downtown Wichita to enjoy live music, family-friendly activities, cultural experiences, athletic events, performing and visual arts, river activities and all the festival food favorites that make Riverfest a community tradition for generations of Wichitans.
Starting on May 29
Wicked Brew Tour presented by Visit Wichita
Since launching in 2016, the Wicked Brew Tour has become Wichita’s biggest brew tour, featuring the city’s best and most iconic breweries and coffee shops. In 2026, the tour will include 29 participating stops across Wichita. Running from May 29 through the summer, or until T-shirts are gone, the tour invites locals and visitors alike to sip their way through Wichita’s thriving craft beverage scene while discovering new favorite spots along the way.
May 29
Fr3edm Music Last Friday at Naftzger Park
Get ready to groove! Join us every Final Friday through October for an epic, free-flowing music jam session, courtesy of FR3EDM MUSIC! Come for the tunes, stay for the vibes – it's a guaranteed blast! And hey, who knows? You might just stumble upon some incredible live performances by the hottest up-and-coming artists. Don't miss out – come jam with us and let the good times roll!
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