Good morning, Wichita.

Wichita’s College Hill neighborhood announced Halloween safety plans for Oct.

31 — barricades will be active on several blocks from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and no vehicles will be allowed during that time; residents can ask questions at a meeting on Sept. 9 at 7 p.m. at East Heights United Methodist Church.

A Wichita mother retracted a viral post that falsely claimed teens were kicked out of two YMCA locations over gun concerns and later met with North YMCA director Trey Hightower and the Cure Violence team to work on reinstating Teen Night— a free program for local youth.

The meeting clarified that the teens had only requested facility use and that removal was handled by WSU Police after safety warnings from parents rather than by an official criminal investigation.

Downtown Wichita's non-profit group is holding its third open house on Wednesday, August 27 from 3:00 to 6:30 p.m. at 501 E.

Douglas Avenue to let residents review plans for downtown improvements—around 800 people joined previous events.

The KU Jayhawks returned to Lawrence with a strong season opener win over Fresno State at the reimagined David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium—Jalon Daniels threw for 176 yards and three touchdowns while the defense held the Bulldogs to 2.7 yards per play before a sellout crowd.

Chair Yoga at Maize Rec

1-2 p.m. — Maize Recreation Commission — $5 drop-in fee — Experience the benefits of chair yoga for strength, mobility, and community.

Foundations of Yoga

5-6 p.m. — Maize Recreation Commission — $5 drop-in fee — Explore beginner-friendly yoga with breathwork and meditation for all ages and skill levels.

Jackyl Concert

8:00-9:30 PM — The Cotillion — All ages welcome — Rock out with Jackyl and special guests Nuclear Football in a high-energy show.

Kansas Doll Show

August 30-31 — DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Wichita Airport — Cost varies — Explore a vibrant showcase of custom doll artistry and unique collectibles from talented vendors.

Chair Yoga at Maize Recreation Commission

1-2 p.m. — Maize Recreation Commission — $5 drop-in — Experience a supportive and joyful Chair Yoga class designed for all mobility levels.

Chair Yoga at Maize Recreation

1-2 p.m. — Maize Recreation Commission — $5 drop-in — Discover strength, flexibility, and community through supportive chair yoga practices.

A Grand Night For Singing

8:00-10:20 p.m. — Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center — $25-$77 — Celebrate the timeless hits of Rodgers & Hammerstein in a fresh, joyous musical experience.

Chile Roasting at Central Standard Brewing

4-9 p.m. — Central Standard Brewing — Free entry — Enjoy fresh roasted hatch green chile paired with local beer, pizza, and live music.

Zoobilee

5:30-8 p.m. — Sedgwick County Zoo — Ticket purchase required — Experience an evening of live music, food, and drinks at the zoo's premier fundraiser.

Healthy Kids Running Series - Fall 2025

2-3 p.m. — High Park — Registration fee may apply — A fun and active five-week program fostering healthy lifestyles for kids Pre-K through 8th grade.