Photo: Courtesy of Visit Wichita
Halloween is less than two weeks away. My friends at Visit Wichita have compiled a list of Halloween related events to check out this weekend. There's also information on other things happening this weekend in this fine city of ours.
17TH ANNUAL TALLGRASS FILM FESTIVAL 2019
OCT. 16-20, 2019
Time: Various times Admission: $7-$250
Location: Various locations around downtown Wichita
Explore the 17th annual Tallgrass Film Festival, named one of the “Top 50 Festivals Worth the Entry Fee” and one of the best film festivals in the country. Tallgrass features short and feature films from around the world, Filmmaker labs, roundtable discussions, VIP receptions, gala parties and so much more!
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7th ANNUAL PUMPKIN DROP & HALLOWEEN BASH
OCT. 19, 2019
Time: 2-11 p.m. Admission: Free, concessions on site for purchase
Location: Stearman Field Bar & Grill, 14789 SW 30 St., Benton KS 67017
Watch as pumpkins are dropped from airplanes at targets below. This all-ages event also includes a costume contest and a beer garden.
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SUGARHILL GANG WITH GRANDMASTER MELLE MEL AND SCORPIO FROM FURIOUS 5
OCT. 19, 2019
Time: 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Admission: $15-$40
Location: WAVE, 650 E. 2nd St. N., Wichita, KS 67202
Don’t miss this legendary old school hip-hop party presented by Tallgrass Film Festival! This all ages show brings
the classic sound of Sugarhill Gang, Grandmaster Melle Mel and Scorpio from Furious 5 for an unforgettable show.
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SPOOKY POOCH PARADE
OCT. 20, 2019
Time: 2-5 p.m. Admission: General admission applies; dogs $5
Location: Botanica Wichita, 701 N. Amidon, Wichita KS 67203
Dogs are welcome at Botanica for this one-day only event where dog’s can show off their Halloween costumes.
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VARIOUS HALLOWEEN EVENTS IN WICHITA
Time: Various Times Admission: Admission Varies
Location: Various Locations
October brings tons of family-friendly Halloween events in Wichita! From spooky after-dark explorations at Field Station: Dinosaurs and Zombie Task Force paintball experiences at Tanganyika Wildlife Park to the annual favorites. Don’t miss Spooky Science at Exploration Place, the 7th Annual Pumpkin Drop & Halloween Bash at Stearman Field Bar & Grill or Howl-oween at Great Plains Nature Center! Wichita is also home to several pumpkin patches, corn mazes and other fall festival experiences.