Events This Week: Oct. 9-15
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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October 10
Opening Night: "Rocky Horror Show" at Roxy's Downtown
In this cult classic, sweethearts Brad and Janet, stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter. As their innocence is lost, Brad and Janet meet a houseful of wild characters, including a rocking biker and a creepy butler. Through elaborate dances and rock songs, Frank-N-Furter unveils his latest creation: a muscular man named “Rocky.”
October 10-11
ICT Blocktober Fest 2025 at Naftzger Park
Wichita’s Naftzger Park will be transformed into a Biergarten featuring live music, food, games, and of course – BIER!
It’s a party for everyone! There is tons to see and do for free! Local vendors will have food and drinks for sale. Our tap trucks will be loaded with an amazing selection of local, regional, and German beers.
October 10-11, 17-18, 24-25
BOOtanica at Botanica, The Wichita Gardens
Join us for BOOtanica! — a three-weekend fall festival filled with seasonal fun, spooky surprises, and family-friendly entertainment throughout the gardens. From pumpkin carving and axe throwing to trick-or-treating and fall crafts, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
October 12
Prairie Fire Fall Races from Equity Bank Park and along Douglas Avenue
Formerly known as the Wichita Marathon, the inaugural Prairie Fire Marathon took place in 2010. Since then, the Wichita Sports Commission has contributed over $200,000 to local charities and organizations. Over the course of 15 years, more than 60,000 runners have participated in our races. Participants have traveled to Wichita from all 50 states and 20+ foreign countries. Prairie Fire Marathon is now a premier urban marathon. Runners can count on flat, fast, Boston qualifying course each year with our fall marathon.
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