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Hutchinson's Monthly Arts & Culture Event

Live like a local on the Third Thursday of each month from 6-8 p.m. as Downtown Hutchinson turns into a celebration of local art, music, and community. Stroll the streets of Downtown Hutchinson and take in the local music and art scene while shopping, dining, and enjoying the month’s themed activities and events. This monthly mini-community festival attracts all ages.

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About Third Thursday

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    What To Expect?

    Experience Hutchinson’s signature downtown event every Third Thursday—an evening filled with local art, live music, food trucks, handmade vendors, and family-friendly activities. Stroll Main Street to explore creative pop-ups, interactive art stations, community performances.

  • Monthly Themes
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    Each Third Thursday features a unique theme that guides the atmosphere, activities, and creative direction of the evening. Themes help us highlight different parts of our community—arts, culture, wellness, family fun, local talent—and provide structure for artists, performers, vendors, and downtown partners to build engaging, cohesive experiences.

     

  • Magic Makers
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    Magic Makers is our creative volunteer group dedicated to supporting public art, cultural programming, and creative placemaking throughout Hutchinson. These passionate volunteers help bring community projects to life by assisting with art demonstrations, organizing interactive activities, and enhancing events like Third Thursday. Magic Makers play a vital role in strengthening our local arts scene, building connections among artists, residents, and visitors. Whether painting community art projects, setting up park games & activities, or promoting how essential art is to quality of life, Magic Makers are at the heart of making Hutchinson a vibrant, inspiring place to live.

    Join the Magic Makers and help shape the future of arts and culture in Hutchinson.

    Contact Jace Chamber if interested! jchambers@hutchrec.com

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    Sponsoring Third Thursday is a high-visibility way to support community engagement while showcasing your organization to a broad and diverse audience. We offer flexible sponsorship opportunities that can be customized to align with your brand and impact goals. If you’re interested in partnering with us, please contact our Director of Community Initiatives, Denice Gilliland at dgilliland@hutchrec.com 

Get Involved!

Third Thursday Submissions

Please take a moment to peruse our registration guidelines. From artists to musicians, food vendors to community members, find the details you need to make your participation seamless and extraordinary.

Third Thursday Guidelines 2026

  • Artists

    Ready to showcase your art at Third Thursday? Whether your medium is paint, mixed-media, or anything in-between — we welcome you to join our monthly community celebration and let your creativity take center-stage. If you’re looking to display or sell your art, please put in a Third Thursday submission.  A $30 booth fee applies to most vendors; however, artists selling their own original artwork will have this fee waived as part of our commitment to supporting local artists.

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  • Musicians & Performers

    Do you want to set the stage ablaze at Third Thursday? Whether you’re a solo act, band, DJ, or performing group, we’d love to have you be the soundtrack & entertainment of our evening! If you’re interested in performing live at Third Thursday, please put in a Third Thursday submission, and we will be in touch!

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  • Mobile Food Vendors

    Ready to turn Third Thursday into a feast for the senses? We’re on the lookout for food vendors to join in our monthly community celebration. This is your chance to showcase your flavors and become the talk of every foodie in town. If you’re interested in being a food vendor for Third Thursday, please put in a Third Thursday submission and we will be in touch.

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  • Activity Host

    We LOVE creativity, if you’re inspired by a Third Thursday theme and want to host an activity at your business, or booth please put in a Third Thursday submission with all the activity information and we will be in touch!

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  • Vendor

    Vendors help bring the energy and creativity that make Third Thursday come alive. If you plan to sell goods of any kind — handmade items, original creations, retail products, food, crafts, or unique merchandise — you’ll participate as a vendor during the event. We welcome makers, small businesses, artists, and entrepreneurs who want to share their work with our community.

    All vendors must put in a Third Thursday submission to participate, regardless of fee status. A $30 booth fee applies to most vendors; however, artists selling their own original artwork will have this fee waived as part of our commitment to supporting local artists.

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Thank You!

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