Together With
The weather has been hard to beat, but it might actually be taking a bit of a dip this for a couple of days.
Let's get to it!
- Landon Huslig
Together with Backyard Specialists
The gift they’ll still be playing with in July
If a swing set has been on the kids’ wish list all year, now’s a good time to make it happen. Black Friday deals at Backyard Specialists run through December 1, with playsets starting at $1,999 with free local installation, a jumbo square Springfree trampoline for $1,899, and 25% off in-stock poly outdoor furniture.
More of a driveway basketball family? Goalrilla and Goalsetter specials run November 21–December 1.
Stop by the Wichita showroom at 3407 N. Rock Road or explore Backyard Specialists online.
Limited stock. Installation offers apply to local installations completed in 2026. Restrictions apply.
Weekend
🎃 Wild Lights
Sedgwick County Zoo | 10/15 - 10/18
A glowing nighttime zoo experience with lanterns and Halloween fun.
🎅 Passport to Santa
Exploration Place | 11/12 - 12/23
Visit Santa and collect holiday memories all season long.
🎭 August Wilson’s Fences
The Forum Theatre | 11/12 - 11/15
A powerful staging of the Pulitzer-winning American drama.
🎄 ‘Oh What Fun’ presented by Vintage Market Days
Wichita Sports Forum | 11/13 - 11/15
A curated vintage-inspired holiday shopping market.
🤠 The Christmas Princess (a Cowtown Melodrama)
Cowtown | 11/13 - 11/15
A festive western melodrama full of laughs and holiday cheer.
🤠 National Finals Steer Roping
Kansas Star Casino | 11/13 - 11/14
Top ropers compete for national honors.
😂 John Caparulo
Looney Bin | 11/13 - 11/14
Stand-up comedy from the Chelsea Lately regular.
⛪ Foursquare Regional Women’s Retreat 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel | 11/13 - 11/15
A weekend retreat of faith and fellowship for women.
Thursday 11/12
💛 Suspenders4Hope Mental Wellness and Preventing Suicide Training
Woolsey Hall | 9:30am
A training on mental wellness and suicide prevention.
🌿 Free Senior Seminar: Untold Mysteries of Your Past: Genealogy
Botanica | 10am
A seminar helping seniors explore their family history.
🀄 Open Play Mahjong
Point Nine | 11:30am
Join fellow players for a relaxed afternoon of mahjong.
🦙 30 Days of Thanks: Food, Drinks & Petting Zoo
535 S Emerson St | 4:30pm
Food, drinks, and a petting zoo in a season of gratitude.
🎭 Mrs. Doubtfire
Century II | 7:30pm
The hilarious musical based on the beloved film.
Friday 11/13
💉 Friday the 13th One Year Anniversary Event
Calico Creek Tattoo Co | 9am
Flash tattoo deals celebrating one year in business.
🛍️ Wichita Fall Food, Family & Vendor Festival 2026
Sedgwick Co Park | 10am through 11/15
Food, family fun, and vendors all weekend long.d
🦸 15th Annual Heroes Gala
Child Advocacy Center of Sedgwick Co | 6pm
A gala honoring community heroes and supporting kids.
🍷 Ladies Night Out
Point Nine | 6pm
A fun night out for the ladies with drinks and vibes.
🧘 Sound Bath in the Gallery
Mark Arts | 6pm
A relaxing sound bath surrounded by art.
😂 Tom Segura Live
Orpheum | 7pm
A night of stand-up from the comedy heavyweight.
🎱 Bitchy Bingo
XY Bar | 7pm
A sassy bingo night benefiting the Humane Society.
🎉 Bingo Loco
Cotillion | 7:30pm
Bingo like you’ve never seen it—dancing, prizes, and chaos.
🛼 Adult Skate Night
Carousel Skate Center | 9:30pm
A late-night skate session with music and retro vibes.
🏠 Home of the Week 🏠
Together with McCurdy Real Estate & Auction
3,368 sq-ft
4 beds, 4 baths
Separate guest quarters with kitchen, bath, laundry, and 1-car garage
Attached 3-car garage
Near 143rd and Kellogg
Granite kitchen with island and walk-in pantry (appliances stay)
Finished basement with storm safe room
Fenced backyard with a 16' x 24' deck
Auction - Bidding opens on 11/12 at 2pm and runs until 11/24 at 2:15pm
Open house - Monday 11/16 from 3:30-5:30pm
Auction Managers: Rick Brock and Tonya Wituk, McCurdy Real Estate & Auction
Saturday 11/14
👨👩👧 Family Fun Fest
Century II | 8:30am
A day of family-friendly activities and fun.
🎄 Craft Bazaar and Peppernut Sale
Hope Mennonite Church | 9am
Handmade crafts and traditional peppernut cookies.
🥐 The Croissant Workshop
Bradley Fair | 9am
Learn to make buttery, flaky croissants from scratch.
🎨 Old Town Farm & Art Market
Old Town | 10am
Local produce, art, and crafts in the heart of Old Town.
🎨 Art Together: Native Art and Stories
Mark Arts | 10am
A family art experience celebrating Native stories.
🎄 Christmas Market
Hudson Antique Market | 10am
Holiday shopping with vintage and handmade finds.
🎨 Local Art Market
City Arts | 10am
Shop original work from local artists.
🦁 Zoo Art Fair
SCZ | 10am
Art meets wildlife at this creative zoo fair.
🃏 Kansas Card Show / Wichita TCG Card Show
Oliver’s Sports | 10am
Buy, sell, and trade sports and trading cards.
🔧 Family Makerspace Activity
Bradley Fair | 10am
A hands-on making activity for the whole family.
🛍️ 2nd Saturday Shop Local
The Workroom | 10am
Support local makers and shops on the second Saturday.
🕰️ Hudson Outdoor Market
Hudson Antique Mall | 10am
Browse antiques and vintage finds at this outdoor market.
🏠 Holiday Wright Style at FLW Allen House
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Allen House | 11am
Tour the historic home decked out for the holidays.
🦕 Lost World: The Dinosaur Experience
339 West St | 11am
An immersive, family-friendly dinosaur adventure.
🎁 Wichita Alternative Gift Market
Hillside Christian Church | 11am
Give meaningful gifts that support local causes.
💪 Shop With Purpose with the Badass Women of Wichita
Hillside Christian Church | 11am
Shop local while supporting women-led causes.
🎄 Holiday Pop-Up Market
Hopping Gnome | 12pm
Local vendors and holiday finds at the Gnome.
🍝 Family Fun: An Italian American Feast
Bradley Fair | 1pm
A hands-on Italian cooking experience for families.
🎨 Make Your Mark: Birger Sandzen’s “Lake at Sunset”
Mark Arts | 2pm
Paint your own version of a Sandzen classic.
🍎 National Cider Day Tasting & Pairing
Meadowlark Farm | 4pm
Sample ciders paired with seasonal bites.
🐾 Beauties & Beasts 11th Annual Fur Ball
Hyatt Regency | 6pm
An elegant gala benefiting animals in need.
🎶 2000’s Rave
WAVE | 8pm
Dance to 2000s throwback hits all night.
Sunday 11/15
🌹 A Rose For Me Cultural Event
Brick & Mortar | 3pm
A cultural celebration of community and connection.
🥪 Deli Day
Wichita Jewish Community Center | 10:30am
Classic deli favorites at this beloved community tradition.
🀄 Open Play Mahjong
Point Nine | 1pm
Join fellow players for a relaxed afternoon of mahjong.
🏳️🌈 The Queer Table Friendsgiving Potluck
430 E Douglas Ave Ste 400 | 2pm
A welcoming Friendsgiving potluck for the LGBTQ+ community.
🥂 Bubbles Fest 2026
Bubbles Champagne Bar | 2pm
A sparkling celebration of all things champagne.
🚬 Cigar Sunday
Hopping Gnome | 3pm
Relax with a cigar and craft beer at the Gnome.
🧘 Restoration Yoga w/ Kari Williams
Spitfyre Wellness | 5:30pm
A restorative yoga session to close out the weekend.
Here is the KAKE First Alert Wichita Life - Weekend Planner so you know what to expect from your local weather! Like I said above…a little chilly coming up…
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That's it for today!
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Thanks!
- Landon
