This Week in Sedgwick County - Oct. 14, 2026

Board of County Commissioners

·         BoCC adopted a proclamation declaring Oct. 2026 Disability Employment Awareness Month.

·         BoCC approved the recommendations of the Board of Bids and Contracts’ regular meeting on Oct. 8, 2026.

·         BoCC held a public hearing and approved the submission of a grant application in the amount of $407,462 from the U.S. Department of Justice for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistant Grant Program for the fiscal year 2026.

·         BoCC approved rescinding Sedgwick County’s role within the Wichita/Sedgwick County Access Advisory Board.

Upcoming Events

·         The City of Derby is celebrating the final Third Thursday and Derby Market of the year on Oct. 15 from 5-8 p.m. at Decarsky Park, 1600 E. Line Dr. The event includes a ribbon cutting for the $18 million expansion of Decarsky Park, as well as a Trunk or Treat, Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest. City of Derby Third Thursday

·         The Wichita Foundation Amphitheater at Exploration Place is hosting RiverFlix for the 2026 season. The public is invited to bring blankets, snacks and a sense of adventure, with food trucks and seating opening at 6 p.m. The event is free and open to all ages. The movie on Oct. 16 will be ‘Hotel Transylvania.’ RiverFlix at Exploration Place

·         Sedgwick County residents are encouraged to safely dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs on National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Several collection sites are available throughout Sedgwick County, including the Household Hazardous Waste Facility at 801 W. Stillwell St., Oaklawn Activity Center at 4904 S. Clifton and the Sedgwick County Zoo. Take Back Day (dea.gov)

·         Registration is open for the 2nd Annual Sheriff’s Benefit FUNd Run on Saturday, Oct. 31, at Sedgwick County Park. The event begins at 9 a.m. with options for a 5K and 10K race or a 2-mile walk. Costumes are encouraged, but not required, and Sedgwick County first responders will be on-site for a Trunk or Treat. Proceeds support the Sheriff’s Benefit Fund annual Food Box Program, which provides holiday meals to families in need throughout our community. Sheriff’s Benefit FUNd Run

·         Sedgwick County Zoo’s Asian lantern festival is back to illuminate the Zoo in an unforgettable display of and artistry. This fall, Wild Lights features never-before-seen, beautiful displays of plants, animals and other creatures – all rooted in Zigong, a centuries-old Chinese tradition of lantern making. Wild Lights will run from 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays until Dec. 20. Wild Lights at Sedgwick County Zoo

Watch the meeting at Sedgwick County Board of Commissioners Meeting | Oct. 14, 2026.