If you’re spending Independence Day in Wichita this year, you’ll have plenty of 4th of July events to choose from along with an array of activities and events to keep you busy for the long weekend. Fourth of July falls on a Friday in 2025 and there’s plenty to do in the Heart of the Country before, during and after the holiday.

Wind Surge players take the field against an opposing team at Riverfront Stadium in downtown Wichita

Baseball and fireworks

The Wichita Wind Surge, the Double-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins, is playing a three-game home series against the Tulsa Drillers, the Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers, from Friday, July 4 to Sunday, July 6. Each game features promotions and highlights, including a post-game fireworks show on July 4. The July 4 game gets underway at 6:35 p.m. and the July 5 game starts at 6:05 p.m. The game on July 6 begins at 1:05 p.m.

Fireworks explode over Bradley Fair during a Fourth of July celebration

Concert and fireworks at Bradley Fair

The annual Thursday Summer Concert Series in Bradley Fair began on June 5 and wraps up on July 3. The shopping, dining and entertainment center’s tradition is to end its concert series with fireworks, which will happen at 9:30 p.m. on July 3. Prior to fireworks, enjoy the performance of Rudy Love & The Encore, a Wichita-based ensemble blending funk, soul, R&B and rock into an electrifying and heartfelt live performance that honors Rudy Love Sr.’s musical legacy. Bring blankets or lawn chairs and find a great spot in the grassy area surrounding Bradley Fair Lake.

Fireworks are set off outside of Riverfront Stadium in downtown Wichita

Red, White and BOOM!

Wichita’s biggest Independence Day celebration is back with a brand-new downtown viewing area. Red, White & BOOM!, presented by Evergy, will light up the city’s skyline on Friday, July 4, as fireworks launch from the top of the iconic Garvey Center twin towers. For the first time, Kennedy Plaza at Century II will serve as the central gathering spot for this free, family-friendly event.

The fireworks show is set to begin around 9:30 p.m., following the Wind Surge’s display at Equity Bank Park. Choreographed to music, the show can be synced in real time using the Pyrocast App. Bring your lawn chairs, grab a bite from local vendors, and celebrate community, pride and patriotism in the heart of downtown Wichita.

A beer sits on a table at Tor Brewing in Wichita

Wicked Brew Tour 

If you're spending the Fourth of July weekend in Wichita, the Wicked Brew Tour is the perfect way to sip and savor your downtime. Wander through more than 25 local coffee shops, breweries, cideries and kombucha-makers, all while soaking in the city’s laid-back summer vibe.

It’s self-guided, so you can choose your own adventure. Kick off with a cold brew at Reverie Coffee Roasters before hitting a brewery or two and pick up collectible stamps in your tour passport for a limited-edition T-shirt and major bragging rights. This seasonal tradition not only celebrates the Heart of the Country’s vibrant beverage scene but also lets families and fans alike explore Wichita’s unique neighborhoods at their own pace.

A young boy dressed in character sits in front of a building under a red, white and blue flag at Old Cowtown Museum

Celebrate America! at Old Cowtown Museum

Although Old Cowtown Museum will be closed on July 4 in observance of Independence Day, the museum’s Celebrate America! celebration on July 5 is a must-do. It’s a living-history extravaganza set among historic 19th-century buildings, where families can enjoy wagon rides, horseshoe tosses, sack races and vintage baseball games, all while costumed interpreters reenact patriotic melodramas, medicine shows, church-saloon standoffs and more.

More events and activities

Make the most of your Fourth of July weekend in Wichita by exploring the city’s wide range of community events, eateries, museums and attractions – many of which offer free or budget-friendly fun for all ages. From farmer’s markets and live music to riverfront adventures and seasonal tours, there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate. You’ll also find patriotic festivities lighting up nearby communities like Derby, Haysville, and El Dorado. Still planning your itinerary? Check out our Calendar of Events to find more ideas.