Together With
Today kicks off the 2-day Lead Wichita hosted Global Leadership Summit at Intrust Bank Arena! If you see me around, say hello!
Let's get to it!
- Landon Huslig
Together with Meritrust Credit Union
⚾Take me out to the ballgame...with Meritrust! ⚾
Meritrust Credit Union is proud to sponsor this year’s Guadalupe Clinic Baseball Fundraiser on Friday, August 14th at Equity Bank Ballpark. Come cheer on the Wichita Wind Surge and support free healthcare for uninsured members of our community.
Your $10 ticket includes:
Admission to the game with a reserved seat (not the berm — no upgrade needed)
A donation to Guadalupe Clinic’s mission
It’s a night of baseball, food, and giving back — bring the whole crew and help make a difference.
Get your tickets here » guadalupeclinic.org/ballgame
(online tickets must be purchased by Monday, August 10th at 8am. You can still get them after that time, they will just have to be purchased in person at Guadalupe Clinic.)
Weekend
🛍️ Rhea Lana's Consignment Sale
Century II | All Day through 8/14 | Free
Shop gently-used children's clothing, toys, and gear at this massive consignment event.
🎤 Global Leadership Summit
Intrust Bank Arena | 8/6 - 8/7 | $249
Two days of world-class speakers and leadership training for the whole community.
🛍️ Wichita Swap N Shop
Starlite Drive-In | 8/8 - 8/9 | $1 to shop
Browse a giant open-air market of vendors, treasures, and finds.
Thursday 8/6
🌱 Kindness in Action Breakfast-Breakthrough
Botanica | 8am
A morning breakfast celebrating kindness and community impact.
🧠 The More You Gnome: Trivia Night
Hopping Gnome | 7:30pm | $1 per person
Grab a team and compete in a fun, casual trivia night.
💿 Vinyl Night
Pennant Coffee & Good Company | 7pm | Free
Spin records, discover new music, and enjoy laid-back vibes.
🧠 DJ Trivia
54 Craft & Co | 7pm | Free
Fast-paced trivia with food and drink specials.
Friday 8/7
🎨 August First Friday
Revolutsia | 4pm | Free
Art, shopping, and community vibes at this monthly Revolutsia gathering.
📚 Friends of WAM Mini-Used Book Sale
WAM | 5pm | Free
Browse gently-used books to support the Wichita Art Museum.
🛍️ First Friday Market
Hopping Gnome | 5pm | Free
Local vendors and makers set up shop at the Gnome.
🌉 First Friday Bridge Party
614 Commerce St | 5pm | Free
Music and community under the Kellogg bridge in the Commerce arts district.
🦁 Creature Campout
Sedgwick County Zoo | 5:30pm | $50
Camp overnight at the zoo for an up-close animal adventure.
🚓 Goddard National Night Out
Linear Park | 6pm | Free
Meet local first responders and neighbors at this community safety event.
🎬 Riverflix: Monsters Inc
Exploration Place | 6pm | Free
A family-friendly outdoor movie night along the river.
🥋 Air Capital Combat 3
Cotillion | 7pm
Watch high-energy judo and combat sports action.
🎸 2026 Audacy Summer Concert Series: The Astronauts
Naftzger Park | 8pm | Free
Live music downtown as part of the Audacy summer series.
🎉 Party with a Purpose
Carl Brewer Community Center | 8pm
A community celebration supporting a good cause.
💃 Tumbao Salsa Night
Brickyard | 9pm
Dance the night away to hot salsa rhythms.
🛼 Adult Skate Night
Carousel Skate | 9:30pm | $10 + $4 skates
A late-night skate session with music and retro vibes.
Together with Rhea Lana’s of Wichita
Discover unbeatable deals at Rhea Lana’s Wichita Children’s Consignment Sale, August 9 - 14 at Century II Exhibition Hall. You could seriously outfit all of your kids from this one sale. Trust me. We have 3 kids and I highly recommend you check it out.
Shop early (as early as Friday 8/7) with Platinum, Gold, Silver, or free Mom-to-Be passes—available now!
Score high-quality kids’ items at a fraction of retail prices. Passes and full schedule here!
Saturday 8/8
🔪 Mystery at the Speakeasy: A 1920s Murder Mystery
Kansas Aviation Museum | 7pm | $50
Solve a Prohibition-era murder in this immersive 1920s dinner mystery.
🥕 Kansas Grown Farmers Market
21st And Ridge | 7am | Free
Fresh local produce, meats, and handmade goods.
🥕 Kansas Grown Farmers Market Andover
Heritage Plaza | 8am | Free
Fresh local goods at the Andover market.
📚 Friends of WAM Mini-Used Book Sale
WAM | 10am | Free
Browse gently-used books to support the Wichita Art Museum.
🛍️ 2nd Saturday Shop Local
The Workroom | 10am | Free
Support local makers and shops on the second Saturday of the month.
📣 Campaign Kickoff Community Rally
Wave | 10:30am | Free
A community rally kicking off the Vote Yes for Wichita Kids campaign.
🎃 Back to Ghoul Summer's End Oddities Market
Ghoulish Guild | 11am | Free
Oddities, curiosities, and spooky finds at this summer's-end market.
🤱 2026 Wichita World Breastfeeding Week Celebration!
K-State Research & Extension | 4pm | Free
Celebrate and support breastfeeding families with resources and community.
🦁 Wheeling Wild
Sedgwick County Zoo | 6pm
An after-hours bike ride through the zoo. (sold out)
🏮 Wichita Water Lantern Festival
Watson Park | 6pm | $31
Float a glowing lantern on the water at this magical evening festival.
🥃 The Bourbon Salute 2026
Charles Koch Arena | 6pm | $200
An evening of fine bourbon tastings supporting veterans.
💃 Dancemania
Brickyard | 9pm
A high-energy dance party to close out the night.
Sunday 8/9
🚗 Cars & Coffee
Prime Time Downtown | 9am | Free
Check out cool cars and grab coffee with fellow enthusiasts.
📚 National Book Lovers Day
Hopping Gnome | 2pm | Free
Celebrate your love of reading with fellow book lovers.
🚴 2nd Sunday Slow Roll & Stroll
Sedgwick County Park | 2pm | Free
A relaxed community bike ride and walk through the park.
🎉 Backyard Boogie: Par-Tee Time!
Brickyard | 4pm
A laid-back backyard party with music and good vibes.
In an attempt to make sure you have the BEST weekend possible, in addition to the events we send, we will be sending out a KAKE First Alert Wichita Life - Weekend Planner so you know what to expect from your local weather!
Live Music
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- Landon
