This Week in Sedgwick County - Sept. 2, 2026

Board of County Commissioners

BoCC approved the minutes from the regular meeting on Aug. 5, 2026.
BoCC adopted a proclamation declaring Sept. 15-Oct. 15, 2026, as Hispanic Heritage Month.
BoCC approved the recommendations of the Board of Bids and Contracts’ regular meeting on Aug. 27, 2026.
BoCC approved an agreement to purchase a parking lot for the Douglas Tag Office.
BoCC approved an extension of the Data Centers Interim Development Control to Dec. 24, 2026.

Upcoming Events

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 Sept. 4 will be ‘Moana.’ RiverFlix at Exploration Place
Sedgwick County offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 7, in observance of Labor Day. Emergency services will be available by calling or texting 911.
Immerse yourself in a night full of local cuisine, refreshing libations and live entertainment at Sedgwick County Zoo’s Zoobilee. The Zoo’s premier fundraiser takes place Saturday, Sept. 12, from 6 p.m.-midnight. Bid on exclusive experiences and unique items during one of Wichita’s largest silent auctions – all while roaming the wilds of the Zoo. Sedgwick County Zoo | Zoobilee