Choose Newton Update

Community events, development news, tourism and promotions

April 23, 2026

Bloom in Newton this Weekend

This Saturday you will want to come see all that Downtown Newton has to offer! Gallery Mostaza will be having their Spring Show, Twisted Bookstore and Faith & Life Bookstore will be celebrating Independent Bookstore Day, many stores will have specials, and restaurants will be ready to serve up delicious meals!

Newton Car Show

The Newton Car Show & Cruise are coming up next weekend! Come explore all of the cars that will be lined up on Main Street, browse the shops, and grab something to eat at one of the Downtown restaurants or food trucks.

Unity in the Community

Latinos Unidos is putting on Unity in the Community on Saturday, May 9. This is more than an event, it's a whole vibe you don't want to miss. The free family event is aimed to bring together community members in and around Newton. The festival will feature live music, local performers, food vendors, community resources, low rider and custom car show, and family-friendly activities.

Main Street Makers Markets

Choose Newton Main Street and the Newton Area Chamber of Commerce are excited to start a Main Street Market on Third Thursday evenings. This is a great opportunity for makers, at home businesses, those interested in starting a business, and businesses located outside of Newton's Downtown area to get involved with Third Thursdays. The Makers Market will run from May-September and is free to be a part of. Get your application in soon.

Choose Newton Main Street is excited to announce that they will be holding their first Christmas Youth Maker Market on Saturday, November 14. This is an opportunity for anyone ages 18 and younger to try their hand at being an entrepreneur. Each Youth Maker will be paired with a downtown business to offer their goods.

Free Concert featuring Big Fat Fun

Choose Newton and the Newton Community Foundation are excited to host a free concert on Saturday, May 30th. Big Fat Fun puts on an amazing show featuring many styles of music. Carlos' Kitchen and China Inn will be serving delicious food and the Harvey County Now will be serving cold drinks.You won't want to miss this great concert at Military Park!

Passport to Newton

Do you have an event happening between May 21 - August 20? You won't want to miss getting your event included in the Passport to Newton. This is the one place to find everything that is happening in Newton over the summer.

You can also advertise your event by setting up a booth on May 21 for Third Thursday. If you would like to set-up a booth please email JLehman@NewtonKansas.com by Friday, May 15th to guarantee your spot.

Choose Newton Main Street Wine Walk

Sip, stroll, and savor the best of Downtown Newton for our annual Choose Newton Wine Walk! This unforgettable evening invites you to explore your favorite local shops and discover new ones, all while enjoying wine and bites along the way. This event transforms our charming Downtown into a celebration of community, flavor, and connection!

This event is great for a date night, friends' outing, girls' night, or just a fun experience Downtown. Make sure to save the date. Tickets will be coming soon. They sold out last year, so you will want to make sure to get your tickets early!

If you would like to help support this event as a sponsor, please email JLehman@NewtonKansas.com. Not only are you supporting a great community and regional event, you are supporting Newton's community. All proceeds support the Downtown Beautification Fund at the Newton Community Foundation. Sponsorship levels are as follows:

• Cabernet Sponsor $500
• • Logo placement on promotional materials and Wine Walk maps
  • Logo placement at 2 wine stops
  • 4 complimentary wine walk tickets & 4 complimentary food tickets
• Pinot Sponsor $250
• • Name placement on promotional materials and Wine Walk maps
  • Logo placement at 1 wine stop
  • 2 complimentary wine walk tickets & 2 complimentary food tickets

Sunflower Summer Applications

Applications are now open for those destinations interested in participating in Sunflower Summer. In order to apply you must fit into one of the following categories: museums, discovery centers, historic sites, arboretums, zoos, guided trolley tours, live theater events, or professional sports events.

Sunflower Summer is a popular event attraction for families with school aged children to explore the state for free or low cost. If you would like assistance in learning more about the program or applying, please contact the Choose Newton Visitors Bureau at ChooseNewton@NewtonKansas.com. We look forward to seeing all the places that will be offered in Newton to visit this summer!

Newton Community Theatre Footloose Auditions

This summer the Newton Community Theatre will be putting on a production of Footloose the Musical and they want you to be a part of it. Whether you're a seasoned performer or stepping onto the stage for the very first time, there is a place for you in this high energy, crowd pleasing show.

They will be holding auditions on May 1 & 2 at the Newton High School Auditorium. Any ages 13 and older can audition. Sign-up for your audition spot and prepare a short solo and monologue. We can't wait to see the talent Newton brings to the stage. Performances will be July 17-19.

Choose Newton Community Calendar

The Choose Newton Community Calendar is full of amazing events happening right here in Newton! If you are looking for something to do, make sure to check the calendar. You can even sort by the types of events you are interested in.

It is free to add events to the calendar. Make sure your events don't get missed!

Main Street Mini Masters in Pictures

We had a great Third Thursday in April. This month's theme was the Main Street Mini Masters. 11 businesses downtown set-up a mini golf course for the community to come and play. There was lots of laughter and fun to be had. Check out the event pictures below. You can see even more photos on the Choose Newton Facebook page.

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