Downtown Wichita - 120 E. 1st St N.

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Downtown Events

Revolutions: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union
Saturday, September 19
Wichita Art Museum

Revolutions: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union

In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, Revolutions features artwork from the Wichita Art Museum that explores the ongoing revolutions of American history, from the birth of our nation in the American Revolutionary War, the women’s suffrage movement, the American labor movement, the civil rights era, to special commissions created for America’s bicentennial celebration in 1976.

This exhibition is on view April 4, 2026 – March 25, 2028.


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Riverside Yoga
Saturday, September 19
Exploration Place

Start your weekends with movement, mindfulness and fresh air at Riverside Yoga at 9 am and Riverside Zumba at 10 am!

Every Saturday morning (May 9 – September 19), join us for a free community yoga and/or Zumba session along the scenic Arkansas River in the Wichita Foundation Amphitheater. Whether you’re well-experienced or new to the practice, this is your chance to flow and move under the open sky and connect with others in a beautiful outdoor setting overlooking the Keeper of the Plains.

Open to all ages and experience levels.


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Amplified
Saturday, September 19
Exploration Place

The electric guitar is considered the most popular musical instrument of our time. Its presence is found throughout popular culture, both as sound and image. Like all things, it has an origin story. In the 1920s, the electrical amplification of sound emerged, and a race to apply this technology to musical instruments began. Further advancements provided new opportunities – to electrify the guitar and change the world. The instrument’s initial evolution took 40 years to unfold. In this exhibition, that story is told through 15 pivotal and historic instruments.

When Guitar Heroes Came to Wichita Gallery

Celebrate the legendary musicians who brought unforgettable performances to Wichita and helped shape generations of guitar music. Featuring iconic guitars, historic concert photography, and stories behind their local performances, this gallery showcases Wichita’s rich live music history and the artists who inspired generations of fans.

 

AMPLIFIED was developed and designed by the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum.


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Parkrun at Exploration Place
Saturday, September 19
Exploration Place

Join in on a free, fun and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it’s up to you! Exploration Place parkruns are fun, free events organized by volunteers for the benefit of everyone. Join us on Festival Plaza (park at Exploration Place and then follow the signs). The path goes along the river, over the Keeper bridge and back to the museum. We highly encourage all levels of walkers and runners. parkrun is for everyone!! 


Contact Adam Smith at (316) 660-0600 or erin.manning@exploration.org
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Old Town Farm & Art Market
Saturday, September 19
Old Town Farm & Art Market

A weekly destination for thousands of area residents and a must-see for visitors to the city. Old Town Farm & Art Market is a charming community gathering place situated in the heart of Kansas, where locals and visitors alike come together to celebrate a rich tapestry of art, agriculture, and culture. Flanked by charming brick-lined streets and historic native limestone accented buildings dating back to the 1800s, Old Town is often considered the pulse of Downtown Wichita.


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