In the heat of summer, Wichita has some cool events for the whole family, even if you’re on a budget. Our attractions are always affordable, but this summer Kansas residents with K-12 students can enjoy free admission at 19 Wichita attractions all summer long as part of the 2024 Sunflower Summer program.

Below you’ll find a variety of things to do in Wichita in July. If you’re looking to celebrate Independence Day, there are an assortment of activities and events to keep you busy over the Fourth of July in Wichita.

Performing Arts

• July 5-14 – Music Theatre Wichita presents “Disney’s Frozen” at Century II Performing Arts and Convention Center
• July 31-Aug. 4 — Music Theatre Wichita presents “Matilda”  at Century II Performing Arts and Convention Center

Arts & Culture 

• July 2-Aug. 6 – "Small Expressions" exhibition at the Historical Museum at Wichita–Sedgwick Co. Historical Museum
• July 6 – Historical Museum Summer Program – Be Modern at Wichita–Sedgwick Co. Historical Museum
• July 6 – Historical Museum Summer Program – You're Unbe–WEAVE–able at Wichita–Sedgwick Co. Historical Museum
• July 11, 25 – Parallel Play Day at GROW Plant Bar
• July 13 – Family ArtVenture with free admission to “Annie Leibovitz/Work at Wichita Art Museum
• July 19 – Ponder. This. Presents: Fashion Meets Poetry at Wichita Art Museum
• July 20 – Docent Hosts: “Annie Leibovitz/Work” at Work at Wichita Art Museum
• July 20 – Murder Mystery at Kansas Aviation Museum
• July 20 – Night of Treasures: Beyond at Museum of World Treasures 
• July 21 – City/County Birthday & Historical Museum 85th Anniversary at Wichita–Sedgwick Co. Historical Museum
• Through July 21 – June–July 2024 Exhibits at CityArts
• July 25 – Taste of Africa at The Kansas African American Museum
• July 26 – WAM Night Summer Film Series: “The Fifth Element” at Wichita Art Museum
• Through Sept. 1 – “Annie Leibovitz Work/Trabajar” Exhibit at Wichita Art Museum
• Through Dec. 31 – “Sankofa: Tell the Stories” exhibition at The Kansas African American Museum

Live Music & Comedy

• July 4 – 2024 Summer Concert Series at Bradley Fair
• July 5 – EAZYBAKED at WAVE
• July 5, 12, 19, 26 – Summer Music Series at Chicken N Pickle
• July 6 – Steel Skarecrow at Stearman Field Bar and Grill
• July 11 – Beartooth: Summer 2024 Tour at The Cotillion
• July 11 – Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit at WAVE
• July 12 – Sammy Kershaw at Crown Uptown Theatre
• July 13 – The Wallflowers at TempleLive Wichita
• July 14 – Upon a Burning Body at TempleLive Wichita
• July 16 – Kingdom Collapse at TempleLive Wichita
• July 17 – The Beach Boys at The Cotillion
• July 17 – We the Kings at TempleLive Wichita
• July 19 – D'Aydrian Harding – The Stay Sober Summer Tour at TempleLive Wichita
• July 19 – Maddie & Tae at Kansas Star Casino
• July 19 – Muscadine Bloodline at The Cotillion
• July 20 – Annie Up at Stearman Field Bar and Grill
• July 22 – The Offspring at WAVE
• July 23 – Killer Queen at The Cotillion
• July 25 – Gabby Barrett at Kansas Star Casino
• July 26 – Young Elvis Tribute at The Cotillion
• July 27 – 80s night featuring The Banned at Stearman Field Bar and Grill
• July 27 – Arkansauce at WAVE
• July 27 – Tommy Newport at Crown Uptown Theatre
• July 29 – Sawyer Hill at TempleLive Wichita

Festivals & Markets

• July 5 – First Friday Pop Up Markets at Hopping Gnome Brewing Company
• July 13 – Air Capital Bacon, Bourbon & Brews 2024 at Park City Arena
• July 13 – Second Saturday Sale at Generations Antiques and Artisans
• July 19-20 – The Dam Jam at The Dam Jam
• July 21 – Tomato Fest at Firefly Farm
• July 27-28 – Wichita Bridal Expo at Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center
• Through Oct. 19 – Paramount Antique Mall Outdoor Vintage Flea Market at Paramount Antique Mall
• Through Oct. 26 – Kansas Grown! Farmers Market at Sedgwick County Extension Office
• Through Oct. 26 – Old Town Farm & Art Market at Old Town Farm & Art Market

Family & Outdoor Fun

• July 1 – Doggy Days at Chicken N Pickle
• July 2-23 – Twilight Tuesdays at Sedgwick County Zoo
• July 3 – Parent n Child Pickleball Tournament at Chicken N Pickle
• July 4 – Red, White and Boom at Hyatt Lawn & Riverfront Stadium
• July 7 – Sunday Social at Chicken N Pickle
• July 8 – Kid's Summer Pickleball Camp at Chicken N Pickle
• July 9 – Newbie Night at Chicken N Pickle
• July 13-14 – Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party at INTRUST Bank Arena
• July 20 – Night of Treasures: Beyond at Museum of World Treasures
• July 20-21 – City/County Birthday & Historical Museum 85th Anniversary at Wichita–Sedgwick Co. Historical Museum
• July 20 – Superhero Sleepover at Exploration Place
• Through Sept. 22 – Sean Kenney's “Nature Pop!” Made with LEGO Bricks at Botanica Wichita
• Through Sept. 25 – Midweek Margs at Chicken N Pickle
• Through Dec. 29 – Sunday Brunch Buffet & Bingo at Chicken N Pickle

Sports

• July 2-3 – Wichita Wind Surge vs. Tulsa Drillers at Riverfront Stadium
• July 7 – Wichita Tennis Open at Wichita State University
• July 8-10 – 2024 USGA Adaptive Open at Sand Creek Station
• July 12-16 – 2024 US Youth Soccer National Presidents Cup at SCHEELS Stryker Sports Complex
• July 13, 27 – Jeeps Motorcycle Club Park City Supercross at Jeeps Motorcycle Club
• July 19-21 – Wichita Wind Surge vs. Frisco Roughriders at Riverfront Stadium
• July 20, 22, 24 – The Basketball Tournament (TBT) 2024 Regionals at Charles Koch Arena
• July 25-Aug. 3 – 2024 NBC World Series at Eck Stadium – Wichita State University
• July 27 – Inland Sand Soccer Tour at O. J. Watson Park
• July 30-31 – Wichita Wind Surge vs. NW Arkansas Naturals at Riverfront Stadium

For the latest list of events and experiences, check out the Visit Wichita calendar of events.