Spend the weekend getting your holiday shopping done, celebrating Halloween with your kids at Botanica, or attending one of the biggest fundraising parties of the year!

Read on for more information on Toto’s top 5 weekend picks. Make sure to also check out other Kansas events on FetchToto’s Events Calendar: http://events.fetchtoto.com/

 


 

1)      Holiday Galleria: A Day of Shopping, A Year of Giving

Date & Time:
Thurs, Oct. 11 : 7:00 – 10:00 PM
Fri, Oct. 12 – 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Sat, Oct. 13 – 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sun, Oct. 14 – 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Where: Century II, 225 W. Douglas Ave., Wichita
Cost: General Admission is $8.00 ( Separate Event Prices Vary)
Info: http://www.jlwichita.org/?nd=holiday_galleria_homepage

Why you should go: Attention all holiday shoppers: the 9th Annual Holiday Galleria is coming to Century II this weekend. Start your holiday shopping by coming to this upscale shopping event. Here you will find unique accessories, apparel, beauty and bath products, children’s clothing and toys, food and beverages, holiday décor, home décor, jewelry and much more from 115 regional and national merchants.

The objective of the 2012 Holiday Galleria is to raise money to fulfill Junior League of Wichita, Inc.’s mission of building a better community. The Junior League of Wichita is a non-profit made up of over 700 women who are committed to building a better community, developing the potential of women, and promoting volunteerism.

For more information of this event, CLICK HERE.

 


 

2)     ConAir 2012

Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Date: Saturday, October 13
Where: Kansas Aviation Museum, 3350 George Washington Blvd., Wichita
Cost: $8.00 Adults, $7.00 Children (4 – 12), FREE Children 3 & Under, $5 Parking Fee
Info: http://www.aircapitalipms.org/

Why you should go:  If you’re into life-size aircraft or have an interest in plastic airplane models, the Kansas Aviation Museum is where you need to be this weekend.

Photos: Kansas Aviation Museum

ConAir 2012 will have hundreds of high quality plastic models displayed throughout the museum and competing against each other for different categorical awards. Plastic models will include aircraft, armor, automobile, diorama, figure, sci-fi, ship and spacecraft.

In addition to the plastic models competition, children under 12 can build and bring home their very own FREE model of a Camaro car kit or an FY-117 aircraft – which the museum volunteers will help build.

Schedule of Events:

7:00 AM to 9:00 AM Show & Contest, Vendor Setup

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Museum, Show & Contest, Vendor Room Open

9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Contest Registration

9:30 AM to 2:30 PM Special Events, Make & Take and Modeling Demonstrations

12:30 PM to 2:45 PM Judging (Contest Area remains Open)

3:00 PM Awards Ceremony Begins

4:00 PM Show & Contest, Vendor Room Closes

 


 

3)      ArtAid

Time: 7:30 PM
Date: Saturday, October 13
Where:  Century II, 225 W. Douglas Ave., Wichita
Cost: $75
Info: www.artaidks.org

Why you should go: Get ready to party at this year’s ArtAID. This year, the annual fundraiser will be held in Century II’s Convention Hall for a bigger and better than ever show.

The ArtAID event combines a night of live and silent auctions, along with spectacular live performances and a dance-infused runway show. You can also expect to see acrobats, musicians, clothing designers, models, actors, national dancers, amazing artwork and more.

Schedule of Events:

7:30 PM – Cocktail reception, featuring live performances and special “guest” stars

8:30 PM – Live auction with artwork donated by Wichita artists and raffle items donated by local and national businesses

9:30 PM – Fashion Show, Runway show will showcase fashion from local businesses, hair and makeup from Planet Hair, local dancers and acrobats will perform a “no-holds-barred Vegas-caliber show”

 


 

4)      Larry The Cable Guy

Time: 8:00 PM
Date: Friday, October 12
Where: INTRUST Bank Arena, 500 E. Waterman, Wichita
Cost: $43.75
Info: http://www.intrustbankarena.com/events.asp?id=11&pid=427&task=display

Why you should go: Blue Collar Comedy legend and popular stand-up comedian, Larry the Cable Guy, will bring his comedy routine to INTRUST Bank Arena this Friday.

The multi-platinum recording artist, Billboard award winner, and Grammy nominee is out on tour to promote the release of his newest compilation album, “The Best of Larry the Cable Guy (2010).”

Audience members can expect to see a show that’s packed with big laughs and redneck philosophy.

Tickets can be purchased here: http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?orgid=37328&pid=7329610

 


 

5)      BOOtanica

Time: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM  
Date: Saturday, October 13
Where:  Botanica Gardens, 701 Amidon St., Wichita
Cost: $7.00
Info: http://www.botanica.org/

Why you should go: Celebrate Halloween by taking the family out to BOOtanica this Saturday. The special fall festival is held at Wichita’s Botanica Gardens and offers a list of fun activities, including: a Scarecrow Trail, Spider’s Lair, Slithering Snakes, Creepy Crawlers, Trick or Treat Bag Decorating and more.

While you’re there, don’t forget to enjoy the wonders of nature in the beautiful garden settings. Costumes are optional, but having fun is mandatory.  


For more event information check out Fetchtoto’s event calendar!