There’s a long list of upcoming Wichita events that will turn up the heat on summer vacation in the Heart of the Country. Experience Kansas’ largest and longest-running festival, Riverfest, or Wichita's newest Elsewhere Festival. There’s something for everyone on this list of things to do in Wichita in June.

A member of the Emerald City Sisters walks through the Wichita Pride Parade

Pride 

  • June 1: Pride Art Market at Sunflour Collective
  • June 7: Dragging Douglas Pride and Arts Festival
  • June 8: ICT Big Gay Market
  • June 19: Teen Skate Party at Wichita Ice Center
  • June 20: Family Swim Party at Minisa Park Pool
  • June 21: Wichita Pride Bar Crawl
  • June 27: Mx. Wichita Pride Pageant at Century II Expo Hall
  • June 27: Faith Service at Riverside Christian Church
  • June 27: Opening Night and Pride Pageant
  • June 28: Equality Kansas Rally at 525 N. Main St.
  • June 28: Pride Parade at 525 N. Main St.
  • June 28: Pride Festival at Century II Expo Hall
  • June 28: Pride Closing and Adult After Party at Century II Expo Hall
  • June 28: Proud of Wichita presents the 5th Annual Wichita City Pride in the Park

Patrons browse goods at the Old Town Farmers Market

Festivals & Markets

  • Every Saturday – Kansas Grown! Farmers Market at Sedgwick County Extension Office
  • Every Saturday – Old Town Farm & Art Market at Old Town Farm & Art Market
  • May 30-June 7 – Wichita Riverfest in downtown Wichita
  • June 1 – Pride Art Market at Sunflour Cafe & Collective
  • June 1 – Paramount Antique Mall Outdoor Vintage Market
  • June 1 – Paramount Marketplace Antiques, Vintage and New
  • June 7 – Native Art Market at Mid-America All-Indian Museum
  • June 8 – ICT Big Gay Market at Central Riverside Park
  • June 8 – Nerdy Birdy Book Fair Pop Up at White Crow Cider Company
  • June 13-14 – Smoke on the Plains Derby BBQ & Music Fest at High Park 
  • June 13-14 – Somewhere Fest and Conference in downtown Wichita 
  • June 14 – Second Saturday Sidewalk Sale at Generations of Wichita 
  • June 15-22 – JuneteenthICT at McAdams Park 
  • June 21 – Shop & Grub at Exploration Place 
  • June 21 – Wichita Flea Market at Century II 
  • June 28 – Wichita Taco Fest at Fountains at Waterwalk 

butterflies made out of glass and metal sit on display at botanica Wichita

Arts & Culture

  • Ongoing through June 30 – Windows on Collection - Riverfest Memorabilia at Wichita-Sedgwick Co. Historical Museum
  • Ongoing through July 30 – Glass in Flight 2 at Botanica Wichita
  • June 1 – 2025 Garden Tour at various Wichita locations
  • June 6-20 – CityArts Juneteenth Exhibition at CityArts
  • June 6 – Touched at Envision Arts Gallery and Community Engagement Center 
  • June 6 – First Friday Gallery Crawl in downtown Wichita
  • June 18 – Paint & Sip Party at Eberly Farm

Three actresses perform during "Waitress"

Performing Arts

  • Ongoing through July 12 – "Saved by The Bellhop" at Mosley Street Melodrama
  • June 5-21 – "Urinetown" at Roxy's Downtown 
  • June 18 – Music Theatre Wichita presents "Waitress" at Century II 

Artist Jamey Johnson poses for a photo holding a guitar.

Concerts & Comedy

  • June 3 – Wichita Riverfest presents Paramount and Then Nailbiters at Kennedy Plaza
  • June 4 – Wichita Riverfest presents Jamey Johnson and Jason Callahan at Kennedy Plaza 
  • June 5 – Wichita Riverfest presents Allen Stone and Mudbugs at Kennedy Plaza
  • June 5 – Lords of Acid at WAVE 
  • June 6 – Wichita Riverfest presents La Arrolladora, Band El Limon, La Fiesta Nortena, DJ Tinno Morales at Kennedy Plaza 
  • June 6 – Flatland Cavalry at WAVE
  • June 6 – Marshall Tucker Band at TempleLive Wichita
  • June 7 – Steel Skarecrow at Wichita Union Stockyards 
  • June 7 – Wichita Riverfest presents Chris Janson, Jaelen Johnston and Jason Boyd Band at Kennedy Plaza 
  • June 10 – Torture and Two Piece at TempleLive Wichita 
  • June 12 – Braxton Keith at The Cotillion 
  • June 13-14 - Somewhere Fest in downtown Wichita
  • June 13 – Smoke on the Plains BBQ & Music Festival at High Park 
  • June 16 – Alison Krauss featuring Jerry Douglas at Park City Arena
  • June 25 – Vampires Everywhere! at WAVE 
  • June 27 – The Boss Project - The Bruce Springsteen Tribute at The Cotillion

17th Hole at the Wichita Open

Sports

  • May 27-June 1 – Wichita Wind Surge vs. Tulsa Drillers at Equity Bank Park 
  • June 1 – Picklemania at Tap N Paddles
  • June 1 – Wichita State University Baseball at Eck Stadium
  • June 2 – 36-Hole Challenge at Arthur B. Sim Park 
  • June 4 – A Celebration of Women's Sports at Naftzger Park 
  • June 6-8 – 2025 Special Olympics Summer Games at Maize High School 
  • June 7-23 – Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) at Wilkins Stadium 
  • June 10 – Wichita Wind Surge vs. Corpus Christi Hooks at Equity Bank Park 
  • June 19-22 –The Wichita Open at Crestview Country Club 
  • June 20 – 2025 PFL World Tournament 7: Semifinals at INTRUST Bank Arena
  • June 24-29 – Wichita Wind Surge vs. Springfield Cardinals at Equity Bank Park 
  • June 27 – Legacy Reloaded at Charles Koch Arena

Sedgwick County Zoo Father's Day Car Show

More Fun

  • Ongoing through Aug. 10 – Summer Experiences for Kids at GROW Plant Bar
  • Ongoing through Sept. 14 – Barbie You Can Be Anything: The Experience at Exploration Place 
  • Ongoing through Sept. 17 – The Game Yard at Exploration Place 
  • June 7 – KETCH Burger Battle at Capitol Federal Amphitheater
  • June 7 – Twilight Tour at Tanganyika Wildlife Park 
  • June 15 – Father's Day Car Show at Sedgwick County Zoo 
  • June 19 – Traveling Bike Nights at Twister City Harley-Davidson
  • June 21 – Cowboys and Cocktails at Old Cowtown Museum 

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