The City of Derby is hosting a fall series of Third Thursday events. The September 21 event will be held at Madison Avenue Central Park, 512 E. Madison Ave., from 5 to 8 p.m. The event will feature artist exhibits, live music, food trucks and more. 

Activities at Madison Avenue Central Park

• Artists: Mickey Shannon, fine art nature photography; Lari Howard, watercolor paintings and charcoal drawings; and Deb Thomas, gourd art.
• Entertainment: Derby Dance Company (5:20 p.m.), Ballet Wichita (5:40 p.m.), and the Derby Recreation Commission Sing Off Contest (6 to 8 p.m.).
• Food and drinks: Busy B’s, Cheezepanzee, El Gusto, Funky Monkey Munchies, Honey and Rue’s, Taters N Toppings, Want Bierocks, Tickled Pink, First Man Brewery, Grace Hill Winery, Shaken or Stirred Bartending.
• Kansas Grown Farmers Market vendors.

Other Participating Locations

• Derby Historical Museum, 5 to 8 p.m.
• Derby Public Library, 6 to 8 p.m., photography by Steve Marler and Barney Tull. Art by Jeffrey Gowen in the High Wall Gallery. Live music by On Tap.
• First Man Brewery, 3 to 10 p.m., Zach Arroyo, glass and mixed media art.
• Hubbard Arts Center, 6 to 8 p.m., dedication for Gary Behrens.  

Upcoming Third Thursday Events

• Oct. 19: Decarsky Dog Park, 1600 Line Dr. - Halloween Costume Contest for your four-legged friends. 

Find more information at Derbyks.com/thirdthursday or on our Facebook page at facebook.com/ThirdThursdayDerby. 

Third Thursday is sponsored by the City of Derby and the Derby Public Library. If you have questions, contact Jenay Wallace at jenaywallace@derbyweb.com or 316-788-1519 ext. 1267.