Third Thursday

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Third Thursday is a time to celebrate the arts in Derby. Enjoy live music, artist exhibits, adult beverages, food truck fare and more.

Join us for the April 20 Third Thursday at Madison Avenue Central Park from 4 to 
8 p.m. Spring Into Art, normally held on a Sunday, will be combined with this event. 

Activities will take place at various other locations. See details below. 

Activities at Madison Avenue Central Park

Artists: Ken Dulaney, Bill Fales (photography), Keri Lacrone (acrylic paint), and Brooklyn White (pottery)

Entertainment in the Amphitheater:

  • Music Theater Wichita, 4 p.m.
  • Field Station: Dinosaurs, 5 p.m.
  • Derby Children’s Music Theater, 6 p.m.
  • Savanna Chestnut: 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Activities: Kansas Grown Farmers Market, kid’s crafts, face painter, and balloon artist

Food Trucks: Funky Monkey Munchies, Bongo Fruit Smoothies, Brown Box Bakery, Busy B’s, El Gusto Mexican Eatery, Want Bierocks and Kona Ice.

Drink Vendors: Grace Hill Winery and Shaken or Stirred Bartending

Be sure to stop by our other participating locations:

  • Derby Historical Museum, 5 to 8 p.m.
  • Derby Public Library, 4 to 8 p.m.
  • First Man Brewery, 3 to 10 p.m.
  • Hubbard Arts Center, 5 to 7 p.m.

Upcoming Third Thursday Spring 2023 dates and locations:

  • May 18, Warren Riverview Park, 6 to 9 p.m.
    • Derby Public Library, 4 to 8 p.m.
    • Hubbard Arts Center, 5 to 7 p.m.
    • Derby Historical Museum, 5 to 8 p.m.

Third Thursday Fall Dates: Aug. 17, Sept. 21 & Oct. 19

Third Thursday is a City of Derby event free to the public. A special thanks to our 2023 sponsors, the Derby Public Library and Derby Arts Council.

If you have questions, contact Jenay Wallace at jenaywallace@derbyweb.com or 788-1519 ext. 1267.