Big events happening in Wichita in January

Posted: Dec. 31, 2019

It might be cold outside – but you can warm up in Wichita with fun, family-friendly activities during January. As you’re planning your weekend getaway, family vacation or winter break, use this list to navigate all the things to do in Wichita.

A conductor works with the Wichita Symphony Orchestra

Arts & Entertainment

Light & Shadow: Alyson Shotz & Kumi Yamashita at Wichita Art Museum – through Jan. 3
First Friday – Jan. 3
Mark 100 Regional Exhibition at Mark Arts – Jan. 3-April 18
American Theatre Guild presents “Bandstand – A New Musical” at Century II – Jan. 14-16
2020 Anniversary Film Series: Monty Python & The Holy Grail at Orpheum Theatre – Jan. 19
A.P. Vague – Digital Palimpsest(s) at Ulrich Museum of Art – Jan. 23-March 29
Lee Adler – A Mad Man Amid the Machines at Ulrich Museum of Art – Jan. 23-March 29
Wichita Symphony Orchestra presents “New World Symphony” at Century II – Jan. 25-27
WAM Mini Used Book Sale at Wichita Art Museum – Jan. 25

Inside the Loony Bin

Comedy

Chris Killian at The Loony Bin – Jan. 2-4
The Mastermind Show with Curtis the Mentalist at The Loony Bin – Jan. 4
Pat Godwin at The Loony Bin – Jan. 9-11
Daniel Dugar at The Loony Bin – Jan. 16-19
Alex Elkin at The Loony Bin – Jan. 23-25
Sam Tallent at The Loony Bin – Jan. 30-Feb. 1

Strait to Oz Logo

Concerts & Live Music

American Aquarium with John Baumann at WAVE – Jan. 3
Cody Johnson & Friends at Hartman Arena – Jan. 10
Smells Like Nirvana 2020 at The Cotillion – Jan. 10
80s Rock Night with Paramount at The Cotillion – Jan. 11
Front Country at WAVE – Jan. 14
Josh Ward at WAVE – Jan. 23
Visit Wichita presents George Strait – Strait to Oz at INTRUST Bank Arena – Jan. 24
Eli Young Band at The Cotillion – Jan. 30

A close-up shot of the front of the B-29 showing some detail and the Doc logo on the side

Family Fun

Trolls LIVE! at INTRUST Bank Arena – Jan. 3
Little Aviators at Kansas Aviation Museum – Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Illuminations at Botanica Wichita – through Jan. 4
Wild Weather – National Traveling Exhibit at Exploration Place – through Jan. 5
Doc Airplane Educational Tour at B-29 Doc Hangar & Education Center – Jan. 9
Ice Pond at the Plazzio at Chicken N Pickle – through Feb. 28
Family ArtVenture – Ice-Tacular at Wichita Art Museum – Jan. 25

Mercadito Hispano NoMar - NoMar International Market

Markets & Shopping

Old Town Farmers’ Market at WAVE – Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25
Mercadito Hispano NoMar at NoMar Plaza – Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25
The Workroom’s 2^nd Saturday Artisan Market at The Workroom – Jan. 11
Blood Orchard Vintage Market and Southside Food Truck Rally at Sedgwick County Zoo – Jan. 12
2nd Saturday Sale at Generations Antiques & Artisans – Jan. 11

The Wichita Thunder hockey team are ready for the face-off at INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita

Sports

Hangover Half Marathon at Wichita Boathouse – Jan. 1
Wichita State vs. ECU at Charles Koch Arena – Jan. 1
Wichita State vs. Ole Miss at Charles Koch Arena – Jan. 4
Wichita Wings vs. Amarillo Bombers at Hartman Arena – Jan. 4
Wichita Thunder vs. Allen Americans at INTRUST Bank Arena – Jan. 7
Wichita State vs. Memphis at Charles Koch Arena – Jan. 9
Wichita Thunder vs. Utah Grizzlies – Star Wars Night at INTRUST Bank Arena – Jan. 10
Wichita Thunder vs. KC Mavericks - #ILoveWichita Night at INTRUSt Bank Arena – Jan. 11
Wichita Wings vs. New Mexico Runners at Hartman Arena – Jan. 12
US Figure Skating Midwestern & Pacific Coast Synchronized Skating Sectional Championships at INTRUST Bank Arena – Jan. 15-19
Wichita State vs. Houston at Charles Koch Arena – Jan. 18
Wichita Wings vs. Chihuahua Savage at Hartman Arena – Jan. 18
Wichita Wings vs. Chihuahua Savage at Hartman Arena – Jan. 19
WWE Monday Night RAW at INTRUST Bank Arena – Jan. 20
2020 Warrior ECHL All-Star Classic presented by Toyota at INTRUST Bank Arena – Jan. 20-22
PRCA Rodeo at Hartman Arena – Jan. 24-25
Wichita State vs. UCF at Charles Koch Arena – Jan. 25
Wichita Thunder vs. Allen Americans – T-Dog’s Birthday at INTRUST Bank Arena – Jan. 31

Orange classic car with troll guy sitting in front of it with its tongue out at Cars for Charities Rod & Custom Car Show at Century II in Wichita KS

Trade & Consumer Shows

31^st Annual Wichita RV Show at Century II – Jan. 3-6
2020 Cars for Charities Rod & Custom Car Show at Century II – Jan. 17-20

Friends raise their cocktails for a toast

Adults Only

Grand Cheese & Wine Tastings at Elderslie Farm – Tuesdays & Wednesdays
Onesie Bar Crawl 2020 in Old Town Wichita – Jan. 11
Coffee & Cocktails at Wichita Art Museum – through April 19

If that’s not enough for you – be sure to check our ever-changing calendar of events where new events are added daily.

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