There is penty to do in our area this Fall! If you're looking for fun activities, we've put together a list for you to help complete your Fall Wish List!

Festivals

With Fall being a gorgeous time of year in Kansas, there are plenty of Festivals to enjoy! Here are just a few thanks to wichitaonthecheap.com!

• October 6-9, 2022 Bethel College Fall Festival in Newton including entertainment featuring dance, music, jazz, and martial arts. This event takes place on Bethel College Campus in Newton Ks and entry is FREE (fees for some events).
• October 7-9, 2022  Rose Hill Fall Festival Rose Hill’s largest annual celebration including a chili cookoff, 5k run, pancake feed, car show, craft fair, parade/float competition, cornhole tournament, pedal tractor pull and the party at the pond. Entry for most activities is their $2 festival button; kids 12 and younger enter for FREE. Get more  details here.
• October 8, 2022 Halstead Brick Street Arts & Crafts Festival features traditional fall festival activities like live music, food vendors, and kids activities plus a fine arts and crafts fair on Main Street in Halstead, KS. Admission is FREE!
• October 8-9, 2022 ICT Bloktoberfest is a local festival for all beer and fall fans. Wichita’s Union Station is transformed into a Beergarden with live music, food trucks, a haybale maze, wiener dog races, and of course – BEER! Enjoy a huge selection of local, regional, and German beers. Kid and dog friendly with FREE admission to the event.
• October 8 & 9, 2022 Great Plains Renaissance Festival. IGo medieval at the ultimate costume party for knights and knaves!. This Scottish Highland weekend takes place at Sedgwick County Park and if you purchase tickets early you receive a major discount and receive a FREE child entry ticket, huzzah! 
• October 14-16, 2022 Clearwater KS Fall Festival planning is in the works for this annual fall festival in Kansas. In addition to carnival rides and live music, the town has a photo contest, chili feed, parade, and craft show. Visit their Facebook page for live updates.
• October 15, 2022 Bel Aire KS Fall Festival is family fun including a car show, vendor booths, live music, fall activities, petting zoo, and more! 
• October 21-23, 2022 Goddard Fall Festival is an annual event including a carnival, games, vendors, great food, and entertainment for all ages. Click here for more details.
• October 21-23, 2022 Haysville Fall Festival, Enjoy a parade, booths, food vendors, kids activities, car show, carnival, and a medallion hunt. Festival buttons are usually $3 per person. Extra fees apply for some activities. The festival is in Riggs Park on Sarah Lane. Get details online.
• October 26-29, 2022 Arkalalah in Ark City Kansas. This year’s theme of Arktoberfest will be represented by all your favorite fall festival activities such as a carnival, fireworks, sports tournaments, vendors booths, a parade, and a pageant, plus a full day of old-school street games such as an egg toss, 3-legged race, and grape spitting! Click for the schedule of events. 
• October 29, 2022 Wichita Festival of the Arts Mardi Gras meets Halloween! FREE to shop!  This non-profit event includes music, artists’ booths, food trucks, and more, dedicated to helping the art community.

Pumpkin Patches

Of course, Pumpkin Patches provide a variety of family fun! Here's a list of area patches!

• Cedar Creek Farm & Pumpkin Patch
• Location: 6100 N. 119th St. W., Maize, KS 67101 (316) 295-8718
• Dates:  through Oct. 30, 2022
• Times: Tuesdays through Thursdays, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.; Fridays through Sundays, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Closed Mondays.

• Walters’ Pumpkin Patch
• Location: 10001 NW U.S. Highway 77, Burns, Kansas 66840, (316) 320-4150
• Dates: through Oct 30, 2022
• Hours: 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, Sundays 1–7 p.m. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

• Klausmeyer Farms Pumpkin Patch
• Location: 8135 S. 119 St. West, Clearwater, KS 67026 (316) 706-5391
• Dates:  through October 31, 2022
• Times: Monday through Sunday 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Special Saturday night openings from 7-10 p.m. include activities such as paintball and night maze walks. You must purchase an activity ticket for Saturday night admission. 

• P and M Pumpkin Ranch
• Location: 311 16th Ave, Moundridge, KS 67107, (620) 345-3103
• Dates:  through November 6th, 2022.
• Times: Tuesday through Thursday 4–7 p.m.; Fridays 10 a.m.–7 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sundays 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Closed Mondays. For weather-related updates check their Facebook page.

• Marietta Farm
• Location: 1600 E. US-54 Hwy., Andover, KS 67002 (316) 227-1563
• Dates: through Oct. 31, 2022
• Times: Mondays-Thursdays 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Fridays-Sundays, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.



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