Labor Day Weekend: 3 Things To Do In Wichita

WICHITA, KS — If you want to make the most of the long Labor Day weekend, check out one of these local Wichita events happening in your area.

Cuddle up for an animal-themed feature film, grab a bite from a food truck at Wichita WaterWalk or stroll through hundreds of luxury automobiles at the Midwest's largest car show.

Why not take advantage of Labor Day weekend in Wichita? Check out these local events on the Wichita Calendar and learn how to post your own event to the Patch Calendar.

Furry Film Friday

If you've got any animal lovers at home, then Furry Film Friday should definitely be on your Labor Day list of things to do. This event is designed for youngsters in kindergarten through sixth grade, and it's the perfect alternative to a babysitter if you're a parent in need of a Friday night off. Drop off the kids at the Kansas Humane Society at 6 p.m., and they will enjoy pizza, soda and an animal-themed movie. Admission is $20 per child - and don't forget to take advantage of the $10 sibling discount.

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Food Trucks at the Fountain

Feast on some of Wichita's most popular local fare over Labor Day weekend — while it's on wheels! Food Trucks at the Fountain gets started at 10 a.m. at the Wichita WaterWalk. In addition to a wide selection of popular Wichita area grub, attendees can participate in free yoga workshops and enjoy live music from local artists. Plus - this food truck fair is free to attend!

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5th Annual Midwest Super Car Show & Concert

Why not slide a luxury automobile event into your Labor Day weekend plans? The fifth annual Super Car Show & Concert is the largest car show coming through the Midwest in 2017. Attendees can peruse over 300 of America's slickest rides, with several interactive displays available for the little ones to enjoy. In addition to the countless exotic cars, there will be a bumping concert featuring artist Paul Wall. Admission packages for the car show range from $20-$50.

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Want to post your next neighborhood event on the Patch? We want you to, too! No matter how big or small it may be, if it's local, it has a place on the Patch calendar.

Posting an event is as simple as 1, 2, 3. Here's how to do it:

1. Create a Patch account and sign up to post your own local content on Patch, totally free. It's probably the easiest thing you'll do all day.
2. Make a Calendar Event and fill it with all the awesome info that people need to add it to their list of things to do in their neighborhood. Choose a fun image to upload and most importantly, have fun with it! It's your event, and the possibilities are endless.
3. Post it on Patch! That's it. Get ready for RSVPs.

You can share your event for free to three Patches, or if you really want to get the community's attention, you can pay $20 to feature your event. When an event is featured, it receives priority placement on the local calendar as well as on your Patch's homepage, article pages and in the daily newsletter (if available) the week before the event.

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