October offers plenty of things to do in the Heart of the Country, plus it’s spooky season. You’ll find plenty of family-friendly pumpkin patches and Halloween events as well as adult Halloween experiences good for a scare. Plus, Wichita’s affordable and diverse museums have many excellent exhibitions this month as well as a variety of special events.

Take a look at this assortment of lively activities and events happening in October in Wichita.

A monster prop lies in wait of visitors at 13 Sinister Souls haunted attraction

Halloween Festivities

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Concerts & Live Music 

Stewart Goodyear plays the piano during a recital

Performing Arts

Sept. 19-Oct. 6 – The Forum Theatre presents “The Who’s Tommy” at Wilke Center
Oct. 5 - Wichita Symphony Orchestra presents Mozart & Rachmaninoff at Century II Concert Hall
Oct. 6 - Wichita Symphony Orchestra presents Stewart Goodyear Piano Recital at Century II Concert Hall
Oct. 8 - Wichita Symphony Chorus presents “Illuminate” at Wichita State University 
Oct. 18-19 - "Moon Over Buffalo" at Wichita Children's Theatre & Dance Center
Oct. 27 - Wichita Symphony Orchestra Presents “War Horse: The Story in Concert” at Century II Concert Hall
Beginning Oct. 31 - The Forum Theatre presents “Dial M for Murder” at Wilke Center

Rocky Horror Picture Show

Film & Comedy

ICT Bloktoberfest Stein Competition

Festivals

Runners begin running the Prairie Fire Marathon in downtown Wichita

Sports

Asian lanterns illuminate a tunnel at Wild Lights

Family Fun

Sesame Street characters are featured on an image to promote an upcoming show

Other Special Events

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