Downtown Wichita

Downtown Wichita Commerce and Culture at the Core. Discover development, exciting events, local dining and shopping.

The mission of Wichita Downtown Development Corporation is to direct a comprehensive economic development program to strengthen Downtown as:

•The heart of the city for all citizens,
• An active and prosperous place for businesses and employees,
• A center for artistic and cultural experiences, and
• A vibrant urban environment for residents, workers, and visitors.
• The WDDC is governed by a 25-m

ember Board of Directors that are elected by members of the organization. Any person, retail shop, association, corporation, partnership, or other entity interested in revitalizing Downtown may participate in the WDDC.

From country concerts to Pride celebrations, is full of ways to make the most of your weekend! ✨🎤 Luke Bryan: Word On ...
06/18/2026

From country concerts to Pride celebrations, is full of ways to make the most of your weekend! ✨

🎤 Luke Bryan: Word On The Street Tour at INTRUST Bank Arena
🌈 Official Rain Pride Party! at Rain Bistro & Lounge
🍻 Pride Bar Crawl throughout downtown
🌮 Wichita Taco Fest at the Fountains at WaterWalk

🔗 View all events: downtownwichita.org/events.
📲 Sign up for a weekly event text by texting EVENTS to (855) 729-9090

📸 First photo features The Workroom!

Have a vision for a new community event in ? ✨If you're planning a free, first-time event within the SSMID, sponsorship...
06/16/2026

Have a vision for a new community event in ? ✨

If you're planning a free, first-time event within the SSMID, sponsorship funding of up to $1,000 may be available to help bring it to life!

Applications are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. With only a few sponsorship opportunities remaining for 2026, interested organizers are encouraged to apply soon.

🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/495Zzh3

📸 Photo credits: Wichita By E.B., Adan Arredondo and Xclusive Events.

06/15/2026

A fan favorite has expanded into ! 🌮🎉

Chilaquiles, Tacos & More, a brand-new restaurant from the team behind Wichita's beloved Molino's Cuisine, is now open.

👉 Stop by and celebrate their grand opening today!
📍 612 E. Douglas Ave.

06/12/2026

The excitement continues today at Empower's Wichita Global FanZone in ! ⚽

Join fellow soccer fans for the final day of the Wichita Global FanZone watch party, featuring food, music and community.

📅 Friday, June 12:
🇨🇦 Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina | 2 p.m.
🇺🇸 USA vs. Paraguay | 8 p.m.

📍 Naftzger Park
⏰ 11 a.m.–11 p.m.

From watch parties to live theater, is full of ways to make the most of your weekend! ✨⚽ Wichita Global Fan Zone at Na...
06/11/2026

From watch parties to live theater, is full of ways to make the most of your weekend! ✨

⚽ Wichita Global Fan Zone at Naftzger Park
📺 Watch Party on the Patio at Public at the Brickyard
🎭 "Butch Cassidy and the Can't Dance Kid" presented by Mosley Street Melodrama
🥂 Rosé Fest at Bubbles Champagne Bar

🔗 View all events: downtownwichita.org/events.
📲 Sign up for a weekly event text by texting EVENTS to (855) 729-9090

06/10/2026

Dinner, drinks and live music? That's a summer night done right in ! 🍽️🎶

Get all three at Public at the Brickyard in , where great food, cold drinks and live music come together for the perfect summer evening.

While you're there, be sure to check out their seasonal summer pop-up featuring limited-time food specials, creative cocktails and plenty of summer vibes. 🍹🌴

👉 Check out the menu and events: publicbrickyard.com
📍 129 N. Rock Island Ave.

Brickyard

06/09/2026

Wichita is popping with 🇺🇸 pride!

's Fun for the Fourth Window Decorating contest participants are beginning to spread red, white and blue throughout the heart of the city.

🗳️ Voting opens June 28! Learn more at Downtownwichita.org/FunFourth.

📸 Featuring Old Mill Tasty Shop, Eric Fisher Salon, The Leprechaun's Lab and Architect Counseling Center, LLC.

Weekends are always packed full of events in ! 🎉While Wichita Riverfest may have wrapped up, the fun in downtown is far...
06/08/2026

Weekends are always packed full of events in ! 🎉

While Wichita Riverfest may have wrapped up, the fun in downtown is far from over. From live music and community events to local markets and more, there's always something happening in the heart of the city.

👉 Check out upcoming downtown events: https://downtownwichita.org/discover/events.

📸 Photos featuring Wichita Riverfest Native Expo "A Powwow Experience", Riverfest fireworks and First Friday ICT at Harvester Arts.

, get ready for two days of nonstop excitement! ⚽Join Empower at Naftzger Park on June 11–12 for the Wichita Global Fan...
06/07/2026

, get ready for two days of nonstop excitement! ⚽

Join Empower at Naftzger Park on June 11–12 for the Wichita Global Fan Zone!

Soccer, community, food, music and fun will come together in the heart of the city.

📅 Watch parties will be held from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. both days:

Thursday, June 11
🇲🇽 Mexico vs South Africa | 2 PM
🇰🇷 South Korea vs Czechia | 9 PM

Friday, June 12
🇨🇦 Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | 2 PM
🇺🇸 USA vs Paraguay | 8 PM

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505 E. Douglas Avenue
Wichita, KS
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