๐ŸŒพWhat's happening in Wichita this weekend? (10/31 - 11/3)


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Good morning, Wichita! This is the Wichita Life Update, the spookiest newsletter this side of the Ar-Kansas. Happy Halloween!

Let's get to it!

- Landon

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WEEKEND

HOCKEY ๐Ÿ’

โ€‹Thunder Hockey - INTRUST Bank Arena

Thunder Hockey is back and in full swing! This weekend is full of games vs RC:

  • Friday 11/1 @ 7:05pm - Team Poster Giveaway
  • Saturday 11/2 @ 6:05pm - Meet Blippi!
  • Sunday 11/3 @ 2:05pm - Post Game Skate

VINTAGE SHOPPING ๐Ÿ›๏ธ

โ€‹Vintage Shopping Weekend - Hunt and Gather from 11/1 to 11/3

Discover unique finds and timeless treasures at the Vintage Shopping Weekend. This is not your average antique shop. They feature everything from amazing antiques and vintage pieces to plants, modern home decor, and so much more.

PRACTICAL MAGIC ๐ŸŒ™

โ€‹Practical Magic Moonlight & Margaritas - Grow Plant Bar from 10/31 to 11/1

Celebrate Halloween with a magical theme at Grow Plant Bar, complete with plants and moonlight margaritas. Come get your Harry Potter on.

THEATER ๐ŸŽญ

โ€‹The Golden Girls - Roxyโ€™s from 11/1 to 11/2

Enjoy a lively stage adaptation of The Golden Girls at Roxyโ€™s Downtown. This is opening weekend of a show that runs through December 29th! Tickets start at $37.

LIGHT FESTIVAL ๐ŸŽ†

โ€‹Wild Lights - Sedgwick County Zoo from 10/16 to 12/22

One of our favorite annual traditions is back! Experience magical displays of illuminated wildlife at the Sedgwick County Zoo's Wild Lights. Tickets start at $20 (discounts available for members).

Thursday 10/31

HALLOWEEN BREWS

โ€‹Halloween at Hopping Gnome - Hopping Gnome at 3pm

Celebrate Halloween with local brews, costumes, and Halloween-themed trivia at Hopping Gnome. Free entry.

FAMILY FUN ๐Ÿ‘ป

โ€‹Dave & Busterโ€™s Family Halloween Event - Dave & Busterโ€™s at 4pm

Enjoy Halloween games, candy, and prizes for the whole family. Free entry.

TRUNK OR TREAT ๐Ÿš—

โ€‹Don Hattanโ€™s Trunk or Treat - Don Hattan West at 6pm

Trick-or-treat safely from car to car at Don Hattanโ€™s Trunk or Treat. Free entry.

COSTUME PARTY ๐ŸŽ‰

โ€‹Haunted Halloween Costume Party - Dockum at 6pm

I hope you don't spook easy cause it is time to head to the speakeasy. Dress up and join the costume party at Dockumโ€™s speakeasy!

HALLOWEEN FUNDRAISER ๐ŸŽƒ

โ€‹Raven Manor Halloween Party Fundraiser - Raven Manor at 6pm

This Halloween Fundraiser is not a haunted house. It is a very tastefully done, non-scary, child friendly event. No alcohol is served or allowed.

It's Halloween Night and Raven Manor is decorated and ready for you to tour. By purchasing a Swag Bag, you will not only receive a treat bag filled with awesome gifts, but you will be given access to parts of Raven Manor that others wonโ€™t see.

Raven Manor is located in west Wichita. The full address will be given to you once you purchase a ticket.

LASER SHOW ๐ŸŒŒ

โ€‹Laser Halloween Dome Show - Exploration Place at various times

Enjoy Halloween-themed laser light shows under the dome. Tickets start at $9.

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First Friday Art

The First Friday of every month in Wichita is special as the downtown art scene comes alive. There are 16 submitted events (as of a few days ago). You can find the full details here, but in the mean time, here are a couple examples:

Friday 11/1

AVATAR LIVE ๐ŸŽถ

โ€‹Avatar: The Last Airbender in Concert - Century II at 7:30pm

Relive the story of Avatar through music and iconic scenes brought to life by a live orchestra. This is based on the cartoon, not the terrible movie. That thing was full of gobbledygook. Tickets start at $35.

DANCE PERFORMANCE ๐Ÿฉฐ

โ€‹Beneath the Surface: Dances from Within - Mary Jane Teall Theater - 11/1 - 11/2

Discover expressive dance performances exploring themes of self and society. Tickets start at $27.

HALLOWEEN PARTY ๐ŸŽ‰

โ€‹HjTS Halloween Party - Cotillion at 9pm

Halloween doesn't have to end tomorrow. Enjoy a post-Halloween bash with music, dancing, and costume fun. Tickets start at $10.

LIVE JAZZ ๐ŸŽท

Do you enjoy jazz music? It's time you stopped by Walker's Jazz Lounge

  • โ€‹Daydream 11/1 @ 8pm
  • Free Early Show 11/2 @ 5pm
  • Injoy Fountain Quartet 11/2 @ 8pm

Saturday 11/2

COFFEE & CARS ๐Ÿš—

โ€‹Rigs & Coffee Wichita - Go Treads at 9am

Enjoy a casual morning with coffee and cool rigs on display. Free entry.

POETRY EVENT ๐Ÿ“–

โ€‹Pond. This. - Poetry Unchained - Wichita Art Museum at 2pm

Poetry Unchained is a series of events featuring poetry written by individuals who are incarcerated and performed by Ponder. This. poets.

GALA & FUNDRAISER ๐ŸŽฉ

โ€‹American Cancer Societyโ€™s Cattle Baronโ€™s Ball - Marriott at 5pm

Join this annual gala and fundraiser to support cancer research. Tickets start at $100.

COMEDY SHOW ๐Ÿ˜‚

โ€‹Mark Normand - Orpheum at 7pm

Catch comedian Mark Normandโ€™s stand-up show at the Orpheum. Tickets start at $35.

Sunday 11/3

TOY RUN ๐ŸŽ

โ€‹45th Annual Wichita Toy Run - Hartman Arena at 9am

Donate toys and ride along to spread holiday cheer for children in need.

FUN RUN ๐Ÿฆƒ

โ€‹Turkey Trails - Lake Afton, Goddard at 9am

Participate in a fun, festive run (5k or 10k) to kick off the Thanksgiving season.

VOLLEYBALL ๐Ÿ

โ€‹Wichita State Volleyball vs Tulsa - Charles Koch Arena at 1pm on Sunday

Cheer on the Shockers as they face off against Tulsa. Tickets start at $11.

HALLOWEEN TRIVIA ๐ŸŽƒ

โ€‹Halloween Themed Trivia - White Crow Cider at 2pm

Test your Halloween knowledge with themed trivia and prizes. Free to play for paying customers.

Live Music

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- Landon

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