What’s Happening

Envista Eats & Beats MAKEUP DATE

9/17/2026

Evening community event featuring food and live entertainment at Evergy Plaza.

Superhero Dance

10/4/2026

Public superhero-themed community dance hosted by the City of Leavenworth Parks and Recreation Department.

Brainy Babies

9/16/2026 – 10/28/2026

Interactive early-childhood program featuring simple books, gentle movement, and lap-sit songs. Scheduled Wednesdays through October 28, 2026.

Brew at the Zoo

9/25/2026

Annual 21-and-over fundraising event with Kansas brewery tastings, food, entertainment, and animal encounters. September 25, 2026, 5:30-8:30 PM.

September Stroll

9/18/2026

Community stroll at K-State Gardens. Scheduled for September 18, 2026.

Farmers Market at Clinton Parkway Nursery

Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 4-6 PM. Seasonal market featuring local growers, farmers, and bakers.

Pirates! The Penzance Musical

Performances during this week on September 12 at 7:30 PM, September 13 at 2:30 PM, September 17 at 7:30 PM, and September 18 at 7:30 PM. Musical comedy with a New Orleans-inspired adaptation.

Orie’s Garlic Fest

Orie's Garlic Fest is a free one-day food, art and music festival in Wichita's Old Town. The listing scheduled the September 13, 2026 festival from 11 AM–3 PM, followed by a free all-ages after-party at Brickyard.

The Royal Showcase – A Youth & Open Horse Show

The Royal Showcase is a youth and open horse show at the American Royal Campus in Kansas City. The listing gives the 2026 dates as September 12–13 and identifies multiple equestrian divisions.

Lady Shakes Theatre Company: Measure for Measure

Friday, September 18, 2026, at 7:30 PM. Lady Shakes Theatre Company presents Shakespeare's Measure for Measure at the Topeka Performing Arts Center.

NOTO Summer Concert Series: Velvet Blues Revue

Friday, September 18, 2026. The NOTO Summer Concert Series features Topeka blues band Velvet Blues Revue, with opening youth musician Sophia Johnson.

Zach Bellas Live at 6th & Polk

Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 7 PM. Zach Bellas performs live at 6th & Polk Music & Event Space.

Bach for Two: Music for Violin and Harpsichord

Saturday, September 12, 2026, 7-9 PM at Grace Cathedral. InQuire presents Bach sonatas and suites for violin and harpsichord. General admission is $20; students are free.

Holy Smokin' Jamboree 5K Run/Walk

Saturday, September 12, 2026. Registration and packet pickup at 7 AM; kiddie run and 5K activities begin at 8 AM. Pancake breakfast and awards are also scheduled.

BC Fashion Show: We The People

Fundraiser runway show celebrating local designers and American style. Shop the Bricks vendor market begins at 4:30 PM; the runway show begins at 6:30 PM on Saturday, September 12.

Main Street Market & Art in the Park

Community market with crafters, home-based merchants, businesses, and community organizations on Sunday, September 13, 2026. ([goddardks.gov](https://www.goddardks.gov/427/2026-Main-Street-Markets?utm_source=openai))

Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea

Ongoing immersive art exhibit made from ocean debris, scheduled through September 12, 2026, at the Topeka Zoo. This week’s regular zoo hours are 9 AM-5 PM daily.

Caring Communities Day

Free, family-friendly community day with food, live music, games, giveaways, family activities, health screenings, and local support resources. Saturday, September 12, 2026, 10 AM–2 PM. ([kclinc.org](https://kclinc.org/caringcommunitiesday/))

KKFI Crossroads Music Fest

Live music festival in the Historic West Bottoms with 7 stages, 25+ bands, DJs, marching bands, local makers, and an afterparty. Saturday, September 12, 2026, noon–1 AM; ticketed festival music runs 3 PM–1 AM. ([cmfkc.com](https://www.cmfkc.com/tickets))

Come From Away

Tony Award-winning musical presented at Spencer Theatre during its September 1–20, 2026 run. Performances this week include September 10 at 7 PM, September 11 at 8 PM, September 12 at 2 PM and 8 PM, September 13 at 2 PM, and September 16 at 7 PM....

Orie’s Garlic Fest 2026

Orie's Garlic Fest 2026 is a free Wichita food, art and music festival celebrating garlic. The listing describes local vendors, garlic-focused food and drinks, live music and an after-party at Brickyard.

Old Town Farm & Art Market

Old Town Farm & Art Market is a Saturday Wichita market with farm produce, artisan foods, local art and handmade goods. The listing also notes live music, street entertainers and free admission for the September 12 market.

Wichita Tea Fest

Wichita Tea Fest is a free, all-ages community event in Wichita featuring tea tastings, herbal and wellness vendors, local makers and botanical art. The listing also includes demonstrations, workshops, food and drinks.

Music, Book, & Audio Sale

Community sale at Lawrence Public Library on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 10:00 AM–4:00 PM. Items include books, CDs, vinyl records, stereo equipment, and musical instruments.

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour

Film festival program at Liberty Hall on Friday, September 11, and Saturday, September 12, 2026, at 7:00 PM.

Kansas City Renaissance Festival

Open this week on Saturday and Sunday, September 12–13, 2026, from 10 AM–7 PM. A family festival with jousting, live entertainment, artisan vendors, food and themed attractions.

Black Restaurant Week in Kansas City, KS

Black Restaurant Week in Kansas City, KS is a weeklong celebration of Black-owned restaurants and food businesses across Wyandotte County. The official listing gives the 2026 dates as September 7–13.

Touch-A-Truck

Community vehicle-exploration event at Evergy Plaza on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 9:30 AM to 1 PM.

Levitt VIBE Wichita: Indigenous

Levitt VIBE Wichita: Indigenous was a free live concert at the Wichita Foundation Amphitheater at Exploration Place. The listing identifies Indigenous as a Native American roots-rock band and scheduled the show for September 10, 2026.

Lawrence Farmers Market

Saturday, September 12, 2026, 7:30–11:30 AM. Weekly producer-only market with local produce, prepared foods, meat, flowers, crafts, and community programming.

Haskell Indian Art Market

Saturday, September 12, 10 AM–6 PM, and Sunday, September 13, 10 AM–5 PM. Free public market featuring Native art, jewelry, food, artist demonstrations, and live entertainment.

Lawrence Cocktail Trail Kickoff & Block Party

Thursday, September 10, 2026, 5:30–7:30 PM. Cocktail competition, tastings, food, music, and fundraising for the Hospitality Workers Relief Fund. The Cocktail Trail continues September 10–20 at participating Lawrence establishments.

2026 Douglas County Volunteer Expo

Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 11 AM–1 PM. Meet local organizations and learn about volunteer opportunities.

The Heritage Classic

The Heritage Classic is a women's professional golf tournament at Rolling Hills Country Club in Wichita. The listing scheduled the tournament for September 10–13, 2026, beginning at 7 AM on September 10.

Into the Woods — Music Theatre Wichita

Into the Woods — Music Theatre Wichita is a production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's musical. The listing scheduled the run for September 8–12, 2026, at Century II Concert Hall in Wichita.

Danny Gokey & Colton Dixon at the Kansas State Fair

9/16/2026

Danny Gokey and Colton Dixon perform at the Kansas State Fair on September 16, 2026.

Rock Fest at the Fair

9/19/2026

From Ashes to New, Saliva and Saving Abel perform at the Kansas State Fair on September 19, 2026.

Free State Story Slam: Finding Your People

Live, uncensored personal storytelling with live music and a social hour. Friday, September 11, 2026, at 7:00 PM; the slam begins at 7:30 PM. Suggested donation: $10. Ages 18+ recommended.

Sunset Sessions — Mikey Needleman Band

Saturday, September 12, 2026, 7–10 PM at SERV. Free outdoor live music featuring the Mikey Needleman Band.

Carrie Nation & the Speakeasy with Josué Estrada Band

Carrie Nation & the Speakeasy with Josué Estrada Band was an all-ages bluegrass concert at Wave ICT in Wichita. The listing scheduled it for September 12, 2026, with doors at 7 PM and the show at 8 PM.

Autumn & Art 2026

Autumn & Art 2026 is a free outdoor fine-art festival in Wichita featuring artists, entertainment, food and activities. The listing gives festival hours of Friday 6–9 PM, Saturday 10 AM–7 PM and Sunday 10 AM–5 PM.

Friday Flicks presented by Communication Federal Credit Union

Free outdoor movie night at Evergy Plaza on Friday, September 11, 2026. Vendors open at 7 PM; movie begins at 8 PM.

Fall Festival at KC Pumpkin Patch

9/26/2026 – 10/25/2026

KC Pumpkin Patch opens its 2026 fall festival September 26 and runs scheduled fall festival dates through October 25. The seasonal attraction includes a pumpkin patch and more than 60 farm activities.

Trail Expansion Open House

10/7/2026

Open house about a planned 1.47-mile trail connecting Buffalo Meadows Park and Black Hoof Park; begins at 6 p.m.

Outdoor Concert Series: Kansas City Jazz Orchestra – KCJO7

10/4/2026

Free outdoor concert by KCJO7, a special ensemble from the Kansas City Jazz Orchestra, at the Grand Pavilion in Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park, scheduled for 5–6:30 p.m.

Family Night: Sept. 30

9/30/2026

Weekly family-friendly evening at Lenexa Public Market, 5–8 p.m.

Lenexa Farmers Market: Sept. 26

9/26/2026

Saturday farmers market with locally grown, raised and made products, live music and artists; 8 a.m.–noon.

Lenexa Fire Department Open House

9/19/2026

Free community event at Fire Station 3 where visitors can meet Lenexa firefighters, explore fire trucks, and learn about fire equipment and safety through family activities and demonstrations.

Family Night: Sept. 16

9/16/2026

Weekly family-friendly evening at Lenexa Public Market, 5–8 p.m.

Special Family Night: Fire Safety

10/14/2026

Family Night featuring firefighters, a fire truck, interactive games and fire-safety story time.

Lenexa Farmers Market: October 3

10/3/2026

Outdoor farmers market featuring local food, farm products and handmade goods.

Lenexa Farmers Market: September 26

9/26/2026

Outdoor farmers market featuring locally grown, raised and made products.

Food Truck Frenzy: September 19

9/19/2026

Food-truck gathering with live music by Instamatics and local craft vendors.

Fire Safety Fun at Family Night

10/14/2026

Family Night activity with Lenexa firefighters, a fire truck, interactive games and fire-safety story time.

Women’s Self-Defense Workshop

9/26/2026

Free workshop for ages 15 and older covering practical self-defense techniques and safety strategies; registration required.

Build-a-Buddy at Family Night

9/23/2026

Free hands-on build-a-buddy activity during Family Night, while supplies last.

Lenexa Farmers Market

9/19/2026

Outdoor farmers market featuring locally grown, raised or made products.

Food Truck Frenzy

9/19/2026

Food-truck gathering with live music and local handmade goods at the Lenexa civic campus. Metro-area food trucks serve a variety of cuisines.

Fire Department Open House

9/19/2026

Free family event with firefighter meet-and-greets, emergency vehicle tours, demonstrations, CPR training and children's activities.

Family Night at Lenexa Public Market

9/16/2026

Weekly family-oriented evening with food, conversation and rotating activities.