Fall season in the midwest means weekends full of small town bustle and excitement for the young at heart and old-timers alike. Festivals are a wonderful way to connect with friends and family while supporting our communities’ local economies. For more family fun this autumn, don’t forget to check out our Ultimate Guide to Fall & Halloween Events in Wichita!
FALL FESTIVALS IN SEPTEMBER
Kansas State Fair
September 9-18
People from all over our great state and beyond flock to the fair in September, which kicks off on the 9th!
Autumn & Art at Bradley Fair
September 16-18
Autumn & Art is an alfresco fine art show and sale featuring artists from across the United States on beautiful Bradley Fair Parkway.
El Dorado KS – City of Gold Festival
September 17-24
El Dorado’s biggest party is taking place September 17-24th throughout El Dorado! From giant pumpkin races to concerts, a medallion hunt to a BBQ cook-off; we’ve got it all!
Open Streets ICT
September 18
Noon-5pm
Join us this fall for Open Streets ICT’s FREE community-building event along the iconic Douglas Avenue in Wichita, KS for a full day of biking, fun physical activities, music, dancing, yoga, and much more! All Wichitans are invited to get active, socialize, and to stop at the local Douglas Avenue businesses, restaurants, street vendors, and the five major activity hubs situated every mile along the four-mile stretch.
Wild Lights Lantern Festival at SCZ
September 30-December 4
The event will run from 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays, beginning Sept. 30.
Larger-than-life Asian Lantern sculptures will illuminate the Zoo as guests experience dazzling scenes of glowing wildlife, beautiful archways, and magical interactive displays.
Aside from just a few crowd favorites, the displays are all-new this year so returning guests will have an entirely different experience from last year!
Tickets for Wild Lights start at $15 and are on sale now at SCZ.org.
Maize, KS – Maize Fall Festival
September 30-October 1
Hosted by the City of Maize this year, the fun include a car show and parade!
FALL FESTIVALS IN OCTOBER
Goddard, KS – Goddard Fall Festival
October 21-23
The Goddard Fall Festival is an annual event held in October each year and includes a carnival, games, vendors, great food and entertainment for all ages. The carnival and some games open Friday evening in Linear Park. The main events kick off with a parade Saturday morning along Main Street where most activities take place. The festival has been a long standing tradition of “festive fun” for the community. We hope you will join us for this year’s festival “Back in the Swing of Things!”.
Andover, KS – Greater Andover Days
September 30-October 2
Greater Andover Days (GAD) plays host to more than 5,000 people each year! Festival highlights include a food court, hot dog eating contest, parade, fishing clinic, car show, and a fireworks show in Central Park.
Haysville, KS – Haysville Fall Festival
October 21-23
You won’t want to miss this town’s carnival, beer garden, car show, inflatables and more!
Ark City, KS – Arkalalah
October 26-29
There is no place like home…or like Arkalalah! Just a short drive south promises a weekend filled with 3v3 basketball tournament, corn hole tournament, dodgeball, art exhibits, movies, music, carnival, food, and much more!
More Things To Do In & Around Wichita, Kansas This Fall
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Rose Hill Fall Festival
Oct 8-10
https://rosehillfallfestival.com/