Wichita Weekend

It's a Wichita Weekend first! We sit down to chat with Leo Garcia, the Human Cannonball with Carden International Circus, which is coming to Hartman Arena February 17th through 19th. Leo describes his life as a circus performer and invites your whole family to come enjoy the show. Tickets are available now. www.spectacularcircus.com

Runners to your marks, get set, and sign up NOW for the 47th Annual Fidelity Bank River Run, part of the 2023 Wichita River Festival, June 2nd through 10th. Early bird signups are under way for both the River Run and the River Festival Car Show. Wichita Festivals' Community Events Manager Megan Leach stops by to share all the pertinent info. www.wichitariverfest.com

To say that things are happening in Andover is the understatement of 2023! After being hit by an F3 tornado in April of 2022, Andover has bounced back with more energy and more exciting events on the calendar than ever before. Andover City Mayor Ronnie Price and Public Information Officer Megan Schapaugh stop by to give us an update.

If someone told you to go jump in a lake, would you do it? Well, if it's wintertime in Kansas and it's for a great cause, we're hoping you'll say yes! The 2023 Polar Plunge for Kansas Special Olympics is scheduled for Saturday, February 18th at Riggs Park in Haysville, and Saturday March 4th at Mystic Lakes in Maize. KSO Director of Special Events Jake Lamunyon tells us all about the Plunge, the L...

Botanica's Illuminations is a holiday delight for the entire family! Mike Ross from Botanica stops by to tells us all about this annual extravaganza, going on now through New Year's Eve. www.botanica.org

In 2020 MTWichita produced an Emmy-nominated televised special for PBS affiliate KPTS, and now, that special is re-imagined for the stage! MTW's Marco Benitez stops by our studios to invite us to the show, December 9th through 11th in Century Two. www.mtwichita.org

It wouldn't be Christmas without the timeless Nutcracker Ballet! David Justin, Artistic Director for Ballet Wichita, stops by to tell us all about the production, the guest artists and conductor, and to invite your family to experience this much-loved holiday tradition, December 16th through 18th in Century II. Get tickets at Select A Seat, the Century II Box Office, or the box office at Intrust B...

Lights at Ability Point is celebrating its 26th year of making the holidays around Wichita dazzling! It's open nightly through December 28th at Douglas and St. Paul. Executive Director Kevin Fish invites you to come enjoy it with your family. www.abilitypoint.org

Today's foster kids and their families face many challenges on their journeys. Hope and a Future is a special Holiday event dedicated to fosters! Jill Ayers and Nathan Paulus of Foster ICT stop by to tell us all about it. Register now at radiantchurchwichita.com/hope

Saturday November 19th, be a part of Wichita's longest-running road race. It's the 47th Annual Honeysuckle White Wichita Turkey Trot. Katie Woods, Marketing Director for the Wichita Sports Commission, stops by to invite YOU and your family to join the fun! www.wichitasports.com

Three Wichita organizations – Sunrise Christian Academy, Visit Wichita and the Wichita Sports Commission – are teaming up with the National Interscholastic Basketball Conference (NIBC) to host the first Air Capital Hoopfest, December 1st through 3rd at WSU'S Charles Koch Arena. Come see five of the top high school basketball programs in the country compete at the very highest level. Sunrise Christ...

Friday, December 2nd, from 5 'til 8 p.m., you're invited to a Holiday Open House at Victory In the Valley, 3755 East Douglas. Executive Director Diana Thomi stops by our studios to tell us about this first-time-ever Victory Holiday Open House.

Monday, November 21st, starting at 10 a.m., the Turkeys For Tummies Giveaway will begin at the Andover Dillons. There'll be free turkeys while they last for everyone who stops by. Turkeys For Tummies organizers Meme Lett and Samar Edenfield tell us all about it!

More than 85,000 people in south-central Kansas have been diagnosed with diabetes. And whether you're type 1, type 2, recently diagnosed, or a caregiver, Live Well With Diabetes will help you better manage your health. Steve Hayes and Bob Hamrick from the Great Plains Diabetes Association tell us more about this free event, November 5th at the WSU Metroplex. www.greatplainsdiabetes.com

More than 55,000 Kansans have Alzheimer's Disease, and studies have shown that music can enrich their lives. Breana Tucker and Alicia Camacho from the Alzheimer's Association stop by to discuss the restorative power of music as well as other projects.

The Salvation Army helps Wichita's needy 365 days a year, but it's now, just before the holidays, that the Army redoubles its efforts. The Salvation Army's Social Services Director Jami Scott, and Associate Director of Emergency Services Dulcy Palnau, explain the many ways The Salvation Army helps those in need.

Wild Lights, the fabulous outdoor light extravaganza, returns to the Sedgwick County Zoo, now through December 4th. Jennica King, the Zoo's Communications Director, invites us to attend this all-new show.

Thursday night, October 20th, join us for a 1940's themed evening starring Doc, the beautifully-restored B29 Bomber, plus music, food, auctions and more. Proceeds will benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities right here in Wichita. We visit with RMHC Events Director about this one-of-a-kind evening you won't want to miss!

It's a Wichita Thanksgiving Day Tradition! Join your family and friends for the 12th Annual Say Grace Race, Thanksgiving Day starting at 9:30 a.m. Walk or run through Mid-Town Wichita while you help raise funds for Grace Med Health Clinic. We visit with Race Director Chad Sanford and Dr. Julie Elder of Grace Med about this fun family event!

For the first time ever in Wichita, NHL Hockey will be played at Intrust Bank Arena, Saturday night September 24th. Come see the Arizona Coyotes battle the St. Louis Blues in this historic match! We visit with G1 Sports CEO Brian Hargrove about this historic event!

Wichita’s wildest FUN-raiser, Zoobilee, happens Saturday September 10th! Zoobilee Director Cathy Spillman invites you to this Wichita Tradition. Enjoy live music, delicious drinks, and delectable bites from local establishments during Sedgwick County Zoo’s premier fundraiser. This is an adults-only event, must have proper ID.

Time to plan your annual trip to Hutch for the Great Kansas Get-Together. State Fair General Manager Kevin Schulz extends a warm invitation to everyone to make this a part of your September!

From Greater Andover Days to an extra-special concert with Melissa Etheridge and Keb Mo', fall is the time for family fun in Andover. City Mayor Ronnie Price and Andover Public Information Officer Megan Schapaugh stop by to tell us all about it.

September 24th, it's the 30th Annual East Vs. West Walk-Run, a fund raiser for Victory in the Valley, Wichita's local cancer support organization. Victory in the Valley Executive Director Diana Thomi stops by to invite us to this fun family event