Together With
I promised free shipping on Monday, but put the wrong link and no code. I apologize.
Click this link or put in code WLFreeShipping to get your hat, puzzle, shirt, sticker, etc today!
Let's get to it!
- Landon Huslig
Together with Wichita State
Are your kids (or grandkids, nephews, friends’ kids, etc) in the Class of 2027? Wichita State has some serious scholarship money up for grabs, including awards worth up to $80,000.
A few of the biggest:
🎓 Richard D. Smith Scholarship: $80,000
🎓 Harry Gore Memorial Scholarships: Three awards of $80,000 each
💼 Ross Tidemann Scholarship: $50,000 for business majors
🎨 James Scholarship: $40,000 for Fine Arts or Liberal Arts & Sciences majors
And those are just a few. WSU has added and increased several scholarships this year, with opportunities for all kinds of majors.
Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8.
Weekend
👻 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.
🩰 The Spirit Bride from Ballet Wichita
DeMattias Fine Arts Center at Newman U | 10/9 - 10/10
A hauntingly beautiful ballet perfect for the Halloween season.
🎃 Halloween Nights
Exploration Place | 10/8 - 10/10
Spooky family-friendly fun with Halloween activities at Exploration Place.
🍺 ICT Bloktoberfest
Naftzger Park | 10/9 - 10/10
A downtown block party celebrating Oktoberfest with beer and music.
🍽️ 91st Annual Lebanese Dinner
St. George Orthodox Christian Cathedral | 10/10 - 10/11
Authentic Lebanese cuisine at this beloved 91-year tradition.
👻 Field of Screams
4055 N Tyler Rd | 10/8 - 10/11
A terrifying haunted field experience.
🎡 Goddard Fall Festival
Goddard Park | 10/9 - 10/11
Rides, food, and fall fun for the whole family.
🎭 The Academy at MTW presents Sweeney Todd School Edition
Century II | 10/9 - 10/11
Young performers take on the dark Broadway classic.
🎭 The Woman in Black
Roxy's | 10/9 - 11/7
A chilling ghost story perfect for the Halloween season.
Thursday 10/8
🎵 Thursday Afternoon Music Club Concert
Central Community Chapel | 1:30pm
An afternoon concert from this long-running music club.
🎨 Cocktails and Conversations: How to Look at Contemporary Art
Ulrich Museum | 6pm
Sip cocktails while learning to appreciate contemporary art.
🥃 Widow Jane Whiskey Tasting
Point Nine | 6pm
Sample fine Widow Jane whiskeys with expert guidance.
🙏 Salvation Army's Evening of Hope
Plymouth Congregational Church | 7pm
An evening supporting the Salvation Army's community work.
Friday 10/9
🐎 Friday Night Polo
Fairfield Polo Club | 6pm
Watch fast-paced polo action under the Friday evening sky.
🍖 Flavor & Barbecue Sky Deck VIP Party
Gilley's | 6pm
A VIP BBQ party with skyline views.
🐾 Bingo Night: Critter Camp
Kansas Humane Society | 6pm
Play bingo to support animals at the Humane Society.
🍷 Wine and Art Mosey
Cowtown | 6pm
Stroll Cowtown with wine and art in hand.
😂 Killers Of Kill Tony
225 W Douglas | 7pm
Stand-up comedy from the Kill Tony crew.
🛼 Adult Skate Night
Carousel | 9:30pm
A late-night skate session with music and retro vibes.
Together with New Market Square
🎃 FREE FALL FEST AT NEWMARKET SQUARE
Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 10 from 11 AM–1 PM for a FREE, family-friendly Fall Fest benefiting the Wichita Police & Fire Foundation!
There will be plenty for the whole family:
🚓 Explore emergency vehicles
🌭 FREE hot dogs grilled by the Wichita Wagonmasters
🐴 Petting zoo
🎨 Face painting
🎈 Balloon artist
✨ Temporary tattoos
🦸♂️ Meet Spider-Man, Elsa & Cinderella
🏃 Kids’ obstacle course
🛍️ Discounts at participating NewMarket Square retailers
📸 Fall family photo op
🍿 Popcorn station
🎃 And more fall fun!
📍 WHERE: The field across from Petco at NewMarket Square
Bring the kids, grab your friends and family, and enjoy a fun afternoon while supporting the Wichita Police & Fire Foundation.
Saturday 10/10
🍂 NewMarket Square Fall Festival
NewMarket Square | 11am
Fall fun with vendors, food, and activities.
🏃 Beggarman Fun Run & Car Smash!
Andover UMC | 8am
A fun run plus a cathartic car smash for a good cause.
🛍️ 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.
🎈 Great Inflatable 5K
Goddard Fall Festival | 8am
A bouncy, inflatable-filled 5K for all ages.
🛍️ Generations of Wichita Outdoor Market
Generations | 9am
Outdoor market with giveaways and sales.
🃏 The Kansas Card Show Sports Card Show
Hilton Garden Inn Airport | 9am
Buy, sell, and trade sports cards and collectibles.
🎪 St Peter Fall Bazaar 2026
11010 Southwest Blvd | 9am
A 34-year tradition of food, crafts, and family fun.
🎾 The Hope Open 2026: Unite. Play. Set Her Free
Chicken N Pickle | 9am
A pickleball tournament fighting human trafficking.
🐴 Learn How To Play Polo and Ride Horses
Fairfield Polo Club | 10am
Try your hand at polo and horseback riding.
🦸 Bumblebee & Spiderman
Lost World | 11am
Meet beloved superhero characters at Lost World.
🎨 Rose Hill Craft Fair
Rose Hill Middle School | 10am
Handmade crafts and goods from local makers.
🎉 Barrio Fiesta 2026
Sedgwick County Park | 11am
A vibrant celebration of Filipino culture, food, and community.
🍺 Oktoberfest & Public Birthday Party
Brickyard | 12pm
Celebrate Oktoberfest and a birthday bash in Old Town.
📚 Get Lit Grown-Up Book Fair
Hopping Gnome | 2pm
A book fair for adults with drinks and good reads.
🎶 6th Annual Family Jam Fest
Riggs Park in Haysville | 3pm
Live music and family fun in Haysville.
🖤 Ghouls and Goths Fest
Nomar International Market | 4pm
A spooky celebration of goth culture, vendors, and music.
👗 Couture at Heart Fashion Show
Forum Theatre | 6pm
A fashion show supporting a heartfelt cause.
🎗️ Bravery Ball
Kansas Star Casino | 6pm
An inspiring gala honoring courage and resilience.
Sunday 10/3
🏃 2026 Fall Prairie Fire Marathon
Downtown | 7am
Wichita's premier fall marathon through downtown.
🙏 Songs, Sermons and Scripture: Church Ain't Easy
City Life Church | 1pm
An afternoon of worship, music, and message.
🚴 2nd Sunday Slow Roll & Stroll
Chisholm Creek Park | 2pm
A relaxed community bike ride and walk through the park.
🚬 Cigar Sunday
Hopping Gnome | 3pm
Relax with a cigar and craft beer at the Gnome.
💃 Sunset Salsa Social
Chicken N Pickle | 6pm
Dance to salsa rhythms as the sun sets.
🌶️ Maize Annual Chili Cook-off
2000 N Maize Rd | 6pm
Sample and vote for the best chili in Maize.
Here is the KAKE First Alert Wichita Life - Weekend Planner so you know what to expect from your local weather! Ah yes, the classic perfect weather in the morning → a bit of sweat by lunch. I don’t hate it though…
Live Music
That's it for today!
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Thanks!
- Landon
