City of Wichita- Government

11/11/2026

Get involved - help make decisions for our community! ✏️ 📃 📜

Want to help advise how City decisions are made? Apply to join one of our 35+ citizen boards on topics from animal control, to tourism, to bike and transit and more. ➡️ https://www.wichita.gov/883/Boards-and-Committees

Don't have time to serve? You can also tune in to or attend your district advisory board meeting, held in the evenings monthly. ➡️ https://www.wichita.gov/884/District-Advisory-Boards

11/11/2026

In observance of tomorrow's Veterans Day holiday, City of Wichita facilities will be closed and/or have special hours. Please join us in honoring the veterans in our community and across the nation. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. See the full list of closures at https://bit.ly/4eWjHVK

10/11/2026

🚌 Free rides this Wednesday! Ride Wichita Transit at no charge on Veterans Day, November 11. Remember to check your schedule:

- 🕒 Regular bus routes: Buses will operate every hour, following Saturday schedules.
- 🚫 Routes 202 and 202A: No service.
- 🏫 School routes: Will operate on their regular weekday schedules.

📌The regular weekday service will not be available on most routes. Please plan your trip accordingly.

For route maps and schedules, please visit the Wichita Transit website:
https://www.wichita.gov/1460/MapsSchedules

10/11/2026

Cowtown is where lasting holiday memories are made! ❤️ 🎄 Create lasting family memories at Cowtown's unique Breakfast with Santa! Santa will mingle and spread holiday joy to kids while they enjoy a delicious breakfast in the Great Room.

🎅 9 -11 a.m.
🤶 December 5

This is a perfect holiday tradition for Wichita kids! Breakfast, photos with Santa, and activities will be included with your ticket. Cost: $20/person.

10/11/2026

Exciting News for Wichita Transit Paratransit Riders!
Wichita Transit is excited to launch a new and improved paratransit service platform powered by RideCo. This upgrade will make booking trips, managing rides, and staying informed easier than ever.
What Riders Can Expect?
• Simpler booking and eligibility: Enjoy a streamlined process for scheduling and managing trips.
• More independence, less waiting: Improved scheduling tools help ensure smoother, more reliable trips.
• Better communication: Receive real-time alerts and notifications to stay informed about your ride.
• Designed to fit your needs – Whether you prefer using a smartphone, a web portal, or calling in, we’ve made riding with us more accessible and flexible.

08/11/2026

When the weather outside is frightful, Cowtown’s lamp-lit, carol-filled streets will warm you up!
🎄 6-9 p.m.
❄️ December 4th and 5th, 11th and 12th

There’s something magical about bundling up, stepping into the cold, and enjoying a warm cup of hot chocolate with family and friends. See what's cooking at the farm and enjoy a Victorian town ready for Christmas. Don't miss this annual Wichita tradition!

Cost: $15 per person, $5 for members

06/11/2026

📢 Don't forget: next Tuesday is an evening City Council meeting. Join us at 6 p.m. on November 10 at City Hall as the City Council discusses traffic improvements, and MOU with Wichita Public Schools USD 259 regarding Claude Lambe Park and more!

Read the agenda ➡️

The City of Wichita is a leading-edge organization serving a dynamic community. As an exceptionally well-run city, we will keep Wichita safe, grow our economy, build dependable infrastructure, and provide conditions for living well. 

05/11/2026

A coalition of community members including the City of Wichita released the Wichita Music Census Report. The report evaluates Wichita’s music community, its economic impact and opportunities. The report is available at ICTmusic.com/census.

The findings reveal an experienced, economically active music community including:
🎶 3 in 4 respondents have 10+ years of music experience;
🎤 Wichita’s creatives cumulatively spend over $6 million on their music careers;
🎼 Venues and presenters host over 5,000 live events a year.

05/11/2026

We're hiring a Deputy City Attorney. This position performs professional legal work involving research, consultation, and representation of the City of Wichita in a wide range of municipal legal matters.

Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4z5ftm2

04/11/2026

ICYMI: The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded more than $53 million through the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America Grant Program for improvements to K-96 in Wichita. 👏 🚗 🛣 These improvements will make travel safer and more reliable, help people get to work, help businesses move goods, and support our region’s continued growth.

K-96 Improvements in Wichita Receive More Than $53 million Federal Grant
Read more here:
https://www.ksdot.gov/Home/Components/News/News/6751/