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 young woman holds up Pride flags at the Pride Festival in Wichita

Pride 

  • June 2 – ICT Big Gay Market at North Riverside Park
  • June 6 – Pridegrass Film #1, "The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert"
  • June 7 – Pridegrass Film #2, "A Single Man"
  • June 8 – Pridegrass Film #3, "But I'm a Cheerleader"
  • June 21 – Family Swim Party at Minisa Pool
  • June 21 – Pridegrass Film #4, "The Pass"
  • June 29 – Wichita Pride in the Park After Dark at Naftzger Park
  • June 29 – Wichita Pride Parade in Downtown Wichita

Patrons browse goods at the Old Town Farmers Market

Festivals and 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 31-June 8 – Wichita Riverfest in downtown Wichita
  • June 2 – Second Sat Sidewalk Sale at Generations Antiques and Artisans
  • June 7-8 – 13th Annual Smoke on the Plains Derby BBQ & Music Festival – 2024 at High Park
  • June 7 – First Friday Pop Up Markets at Hopping Gnome Brewery
  • June 8 – Hot Wheels for Hot Meals Car Show & Cruise-In at Smoke on the Plains BBQ & Music Fest, High Park, Derby KS
  • June 13-16 – JuneteenthICT 2024 at McAdams Park
  • June 15 – Outdoor Vintage Flea Market at Paramount Antique Mall
  • June 16 – Father's Day Car Show at the Sedgwick County Zoo
  • June 21-22 – Elsewhere Festival and Conference in downtown Wichita
  • June 21 – Nomar Lights in Nomar
  • June 22 – Wichita Taco Fest 2024 at the Capitol Federal Amphitheater
  • June 28 – Shop & Grub at Exploration Place

Blind artist Clarke Reynolds creates artwork

Arts & Culture

  • Ongoing through June 1 – “A Passage in Time: Art & Earth's History in Images” at Gallery XII
  • Ongoing through June 28 – "American Way Words" at Envision Arts Gallery and Community Engagement Center
  • June 7 – Elsie Allen Art Tour at the Frank Lloyd Wright's Allen House Museum and Study Center
  • June 8, 22 & July 6 – Historical Museum Summer Program - Be Modern at the Wichita-Sedgwick Co. Historical Museum
  • June 30 – Docent Hosts: Annie Leibovitz at Work at Wichita Art Museum

An Actress poses for a poster advertising "Legally Blonde"

Performing Arts

  • May 16 – June 8 – "Legally Blonde" at Roxy's Downtown
  • June 11 – of Montreal at WAVE
  • June 12-15 – "9 to 5" at Century II Performing Arts and Convention Center
  • June 28 – WAM Night Summer Film Series: “Carol” at Wichita Art Museum

Lyle Lovett poses with his large band

Concerts & Comedy

  • Mondays through July 29 – Comedy Open Mic at The Shop
  • June 2 – From Ashes to New at The Cotillion
  • June 4 – Brit Floyd - 50 Years of Dark Side at the Orpheum Theatre
  • June 4 – The Reverand Peyton's Big Damn Band at TempleLive Wichita
  • June 4 & 18 – Comedy Open Mic at The Rusty Nail
  • June 5 – Wurlitzer Concert at Century II Performing Arts and Convention Center
  • June 7 – Randy Travis: The More Life Tour at the Orpheum Theatre
  • June 12 – Wichita Blues Society presents Boomchank at Jerry's Bar & Grill
  • June 21 – Brad Williams at Orpheum Theatre
  • June 22 – Bucky Fowler and Southern Charm at the Wichita Union Stockyards
  • June 23 – Ally Venable at WAVE
  • June 26 – Lyle Lovett and his Large Band at The Cotillion
  • June 27 – Sunset Sinners at WAVE
  • June 29 – Dunn & Brooks - The Premiere Brooks & Dunn Tribute Band LIVE at the Wichita Union Stockyards
  • June 29 – James McMurty at WAVE

17th Hole at the Wichita Open

Sports

  • June 1-2 – Wichita Wind Surge vs. Springfield Cardinals at Riverfront Stadium
  • June 8 – The Regulators vs. Philadelphia Soul at Hartman Arena
  • June 10-25 – 2024 Athletes Unlimited Pro Softball AUX Competition at Wilkins Stadium - Wichita State University
  • June 11-16 – Wichita Wind Surge vs. Midland Rockhounds at Riverfront Stadium
  • June 13-16 – Wichita Open at Crestview Country Club
  • June 15 & 29 – Jeeps Motorcycle Club Park City Supercross at Jeeps Motorcycle Club
  • June 24-29 – USA Boxing - National Junior Olympics and Summer Festival at Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center
  • June 25-30 – Wichita Wind Surge vs. NW Arkansas Naturals at Riverfront Stadium

A man holds a canvas while a goat paints on it at Tanganyika Wildlife Park

More Fun

  • June 6 – D-Day Commemoration: 80th Anniversary at Veterans Memorial Park
  • June 15 – Modern Food Preservation Workshop at National Institute for Culinary and Hospitality Education (NICHE)
  • June 15 – Tanganyika Wildlife Park Twilight Tour at Tanganyika Wildlife Park
  • June 15 – Time Travelers Vintage Expo at Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center
  • June 15 – Annual Stearman Fly In at Stearman Field
  • June 16 – Pickleball with Pops Pickleball Tournament at Chicken N Pickle
  • June 16 – Father's Day Brunch at Stearman Field Bar and Grill
  • June 16 – The Dad Games! at Dave and Buster's
  • June 20 – Cookies on Tap at Wichita Boathouse
  • June 21 – Common Threads Quilt Show at Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center
  • June 22 – Cowboys and Cocktails at Old Cowtown Museum
  • June 25 – Sip & Build at Exploration Place
  • June 27 – $7 Late Night at Museum of World Treasures
  • June 29 – Coupes & Coffee at The COOP | Cooperative Bakery, Coffee & Boba Bar, Board Game Café

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