Together With
This is the Wichita Life Update, the only email more refreshing than a high of 66 degrees after a fall that has been much too delayed.
Let's get to it!
- Landon Huslig
Together with the Ninth Floor Club
It’s never too early to start planning your Halloween weekend.
It could however be too late if you wait too long to sign up for the Midnight at the Masquerade Murder Mystery Dinner at the Ninth Floor Club!
Seats are going fast and you don’t want to miss your chance for a full dinner buffet followed by a live, interactive murder mystery performance where clues unfold and secrets are revealed throughout the night.
Event Details:
Date: Friday, October 30, 2026
Guest arrival: 6:00 PM
Expected conclusion: 10:00–10:30 PM
Member admission: $65 + tax per person
Non-member admission: $95 + tax per person
Weekend
🎬 Tallgrass Film Festival
Tallgrass Film Center | 10/15 - 10/18
Wichita’s premier indie film festival with screenings, filmmakers, and events.
🎃 Wild Lights
Sedgwick County Zoo | 10/15 - 10/18
A glowing nighttime zoo experience with lanterns and Halloween fun.
🎃 Halloween Nights
Exploration Place | 10/15 - 10/17
Spooky family-friendly fun with Halloween activities at Exploration Place.
🧘 Wichita Wellness Collective
Bradley Fair | 10/17 - 10/18
A weekend of wellness vendors, classes, and community.
🎭 The Woman in Black
Roxy’s | 10/9 - 11/7
A chilling ghost story perfect for the Halloween season.
🛍️ KCC Family Resale (Kids, Family, Community)
West Orchard Community Center | 10/15 - 10/17
Shop gently-used kids’ and family items at this community resale.
🎲 TsunamiCon 2026
Hyatt Regency | 10/16 - 10/18
A tabletop gaming convention full of games, vendors, and fun.
🕷️ IX’TICHA Spider-God of the Amazon!!!
Kechi Playhouse | 10/16 - 10/18
A campy, thrilling theatrical adventure.
👻 Full list of Haunted Places + Haunted Houses + Pumpkin Patches here
Various | All Season
Your complete guide to Wichita's haunted spots, haunted houses, and pumpkin patches.
Thursday 10/15
🛍️ Third Thursday & Derby Market
Madison Avenue Central Park | 5pm
Local vendors, food, and music at Derby’s monthly market.
Friday 10/16
🍂 Fall Fridays
Bradley Fair | 5pm
Fall fun, shopping, and seasonal vibes at Bradley Fair.
🐾 Furry Film Friday
Kansas Humane Society | 6pm
Watch a movie with adoptable furry friends.
🎬 Riverflix: Hotel Transylvania
Exploration Place | 6:30pm
A family-friendly outdoor movie night along the river.
🎨 Pop-Up Party: Celebrating Past & Present: New Acquisitions & Collection Highlights
WAM | 6:30pm
Celebrate new acquisitions and collection highlights at the museum.
😂 Matt Mathews: Not What I Ordered World Tour
Kansas Star Casino | 7pm
The viral comedian brings his world tour to Wichita.
🎵 Emo Music Bingo
White Crow Cider Company | 7pm
Bingo meets emo anthems for a nostalgic night.
😂 Zach Rushing
Cotillion | 7:30pm
Stand-up comedy from Zach Rushing.
🎤 Live Improv
Flying Pig | 8pm
Quick-witted improv comedy in an intimate setting.
🛼 Adult Skate Night
Carousel Skate | 9:30pm
A late-night skate session with music and retro vibes.
🎃 Dome of Doom
Exploration Place | 10pm
A spooky late-night experience in the dome.
Together with Backyard Specialists
If you’ve ever wondered what those random playsets are off of k-96 near Sam’s Club, let me introduce you to Backyard Specialists.
Backyard Specialists is locally owned and operated.
They opened up in 2008 and have built one of the most trusted local brands providing outdoor play sets, basketball hoops, spring free trampolines, poly furniture, and more (including installation which is a life saver).
Mention Wichita Life and get $100 off a Backyard Adventure Swing Set today!
We trust Backyard Specialists with our backyard and we highly recommend you check them out.
Saturday 10/17
🛍️ Wichita Swap N Shop
Starlite Drive-In | 6am
Browse a giant open-air market of vendors, treasures, and finds.
🥕 Kansas Grown Farmers Market
21st and Ridge | 7am
Fresh local produce, meats, and handmade goods.
🎨 Farmers Market
Old Town Farm and Art Market | 8am
Local produce, art, and crafts in the heart of Old Town.
🕰️ Outdoor Vintage Flea Market
Paramount Antique Mall | 8am
Hunt for vintage treasures at this outdoor flea market.
🚗 17th Annual Deutsch-Tober Festival & Open Car Show
Sedgwick Co Park | 8am
German heritage, food, and a car show in one festive event.
📚 Friends of WAM Mini Used Book Sale
WAM | 10am
Browse gently-used books to support the Wichita Art Museum.
🐶 There’s No Place Like Home Bully Bash 2.0
Century II | 11am
A celebration of bully-breed dogs and their families.
🖤 Ghouls and Goths Fest
Nomar | 11am
A spooky celebration of goth culture, vendors, and music.
👑 Tea Party Princess Brunch
Point Nine | 11am
A magical princess-themed brunch for little ones.
🥣 Empty Bowls Wichita Chili Cook-off
Woolsey Hall | 11am
Sample chili and support hunger relief in Wichita.
✈️ Pull a Plane for Education 2026
1788 S Airport Rd | 12pm
Teams compete to pull a plane—all for a good cause.
🎃 Trunk-or-Treat
WSU | 1pm
A safe, family-friendly trick-or-treat event.
🎨 Make Your Mark: Fall Themed Paint Night
Mark Arts | 2pm
Paint a fall-themed masterpiece in a guided session.
🎬 Copeland: Meet the Filmmakers, Meet Stewart
Tallgrass Film Festival | 2pm
Meet the filmmakers and Stewart Copeland himself.
🎨 Art on the Trail
6232 E 29th St N | 4pm
Art meets nature along this scenic trail.
🥢 45th Annual Wichita Asian Festival
Century II | 5pm
Celebrate Asian culture with food, performances, and community.
🛍️ Shop and Grub
Naftzger Park | 5pm
Local vendors, food, and shopping in the heart of downtown.
🎬 Harrison Ford Comes to Wichita Film Screening World Premiere
Orpheum | 5:15pm
The world premiere of a locally made film.
🌍 Wichita Global Learning Center: 81st United Nations Day
Mokas Coffee | 5:30pm
Celebrate global community on United Nations Day.
🤠 Belvin Literacy Institute Country Soiree
The Vail Old Town | 6pm
A country-themed soirée supporting literacy.
🔪 Murder Most Wicked: A Halloween Murder Mystery
Kansas Aviation Museum | 7pm
Solve a spooky Halloween murder over dinner.
🎬 Copeland Film with Personal Appearance: The Amazing Life & Music of Stewart Copeland
Orpheum | 8pm
A documentary and personal appearance with The Police’s Stewart Copeland.
Sunday 10/18
🏃 Spooky Sprint
South Botanica Parking Lot | 8am
A Halloween-themed fun run for all ages.
🎗️ Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk
Equity Bank Park | 11am
A community walk raising funds for breast cancer research.
✈️ Broomsticks and Biplanes
Kansas Aviation Museum | 12pm
A Halloween event combining aviation and spooky fun.
🀄 Mahjong Club
Point Nine | 1pm
Join fellow players for a relaxed afternoon of mahjong.
🧘 Sunset Pilates
Odd Fellow Hall | 6:30pm
Wind down the weekend with a sunset Pilates session.
Here is the KAKE First Alert Wichita Life - Weekend Planner so you know what to expect from your local weather! Yes - that says a high of 56 degrees.
Live Music
That's it for today!
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Thanks!
- Landon
