Kansas Roots & Roads

09/08/2026

📅 September is full of things happening in Pratt! 🎉
From community events and local activities to the Elks Car & Bike Show, Fire 9/11 Memorial, Oktoberfest and so much more, there’s plenty to get out and enjoy!

A big thank you to Visit Pratt- City of Pratt Tourism for putting together this roundup of upcoming events and helping keep our community in the know! 💙

This week (and beyond) in Pratt KS!

09/05/2026

🇺🇸 LABOR DAY WEEKEND BUSINESS HOURS 🇺🇸

Planning to get out and about this Labor Day weekend? We put together a list of local businesses, city offices, libraries, and museums and their holiday hours to help you plan ahead!

📅 Labor Day is Monday, September 7th.

⚠️ Please keep in mind that some businesses may have adjusted hours on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday due to the holiday. Holiday hours can change, so we recommend checking with the business before making a special trip.

Did we miss you or your business? 👀
Drop your Labor Day weekend hours in the comments so we can help spread the word!

If you see an error or your hours have changed, let us know in the comments, too. We want this list to be as helpful and accurate for our communities as possible. ❤️🤍💙

🇺🇸 Have a safe and happy Labor Day weekend from Kansas Roots & Roads! 🇺🇸

09/04/2026

🍂 N'Cahoots Coffee & Shoppe has released its September drink specials! ☕️

Stop by N'Cahoots in Pratt to try the Salted Caramel Chai Breve, Apple Crisp Shaken Espresso, Blackberry Sage Cold Brew, Harvest London Fog, or Toasted Dirty Rootbeer.

Wondering where the Pumpkin Spice Latte is? 🎃 You can still order one - they're just saving the pumpkin spotlight for something special next month! 👀

Which September drink would you try first?

09/03/2026

🎃 Sip into spooky season with a Dr. Caramel Apple and Witches' Brew from Simply Southwest! 🍏🧙‍♀️ Which frightfully delicious drink are you trying first? 👻✨

📍 Simply Southwest Coffee • Soda • Ice Cream

New Month means New Drinks!! Come in and try one!

09/03/2026

☀️ FILLEY FEST UPDATE! ☀️

Filley Fest is still ON tomorrow night, with a few changes to help everyone beat the heat! Most artists and vendors will be inside the air-conditioned Filley Art Museum and Pratt Public Library, with some activities and community vendors outside in the shade.

🎨 Art • 🎶 Music • 👨‍👩‍👧 Family Fun • 🍋 Free refreshments • 🛍️ Local vendors & more!

📅 Thursday, September 3 | 5–7:30 PM

Come cool down, support local, and enjoy Filley Fest! ❤️☀️

👇 Check out the Filley Art Museum’s post below for the full update, vendor locations, food options and schedule!

☀️ BEAT THE HEAT AT FILLEY FEST! UPDATE Hybrid INSIDE & OUTSIDE ☀️

Filley Fest is ON! We’re making a few adjustments to help everyone stay safe and comfortable in the heat. Most artists and vendors are moving INDOORS to the Filley Art Museum and Pratt Public Library, with some festival fun still happening outside! CHECK OUT OUR COMMUNITY VENDORS OUTSIDE the FIlley in the shade: PCC, BLYTHE, DCCCA, FAMILY CRISIS CENTER, SCTELCOM . Huge thanks to Pratt Public Library for their partnership!

Come inside, cool down inside and enjoy:

🎟️ FREE ENTRY
🎁 FREE SWAG BAGS — thanks to our generous sponsors!
💧 FREE Water
🍋 FREE Lemonade
🥤 FREE Gatorade
🎨 Artists, art & family activities
🎻 Cello Chicks performing inside the Filley

🌳 OUTSIDE IN THE SHADE:
🎶 PCC Encore at 6 PM outside the Library
🎨 Rock Painting on the grass in front of the Library
🎨 Face Painting for Kiddos

🍴 FOOD & TREATS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE$$:

🍧 Tornado Sno — Snow Cones
🥢 Cravings — Noodles & Rolls
🍔 Johnnie’s Kitchen
🐢 The Tipsy Turtle
🍭 Cotton Candy

Come hungry, stay cool and enjoy Filley Fest — inside and out!

📅 Thursday, Sept. 3 | 5–7:30 PM

❤️ We value our artists, sponsors, vendors, food trucks and visitors, and we want everyone to have a fun evening while staying safe in the heat. Come cool down anytime inside the air-conditioned Filley and Library!

📩 VENDORS & ARTISTS: Watch your email today for your updated location, new festival map and check-in information. Thank you for your flexibility!

08/31/2026

🎨✨ September is PACKED at The Vernon Filley Art Museum!

If you’ve been looking for something fun, creative, educational, or family-friendly to do this month, The Filley has you covered! From Filley Fest and Lunch & Learns to Senior Day, Family Day, art workshops, and more, there’s plenty happening throughout September.

Take a peek at everything coming up and save the dates for the events you don’t want to miss! 👀🎨

📍 Vernon Filley Art Museum | Pratt, KS

08/31/2026

🍂 Is fall ever going to get here?! 🍂

We're already dreaming about cooler weather and cozy fall outfits! Check out these new looks from Memories in Pratt. That Fair Isle-inspired sweater is giving all the nostalgic fall vibes. 🤎🖤🩶

Head over to Memories to see what's new and shop local in Pratt! 🛍️

08/25/2026

⚠️ QUICK WEATHER HEADS-UP ⚠️

If you’re in northeastern Kiowa, Pawnee, Stafford, Edwards or western Pratt County, there’s still a little weather to keep an eye on this morning.

Strong thunderstorms are moving southeast, with 50–55 MPH wind gusts and pea-sized hail possible. The current alert runs through noon CDT.

Stay weather-aware if you’re out and about this morning! ⛈️

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08/21/2026

🚨 TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT! 🚨

The Millennium Tour is happening TONIGHT in Pratt! 🎶🔥

📍 NEW LOCATION: Pratt Municipal Building
🎟️ Tickets are available at the door!

So if you’ve been thinking about going… consider this your sign. 👀

Come relive the 90s & 2000s with some serious nostalgia, throwback hits, questionable dance moves, and a whole lot of fun. 🖤🎤

SEE YOU TONIGHT! 🕺💿✨

08/20/2026

Trivia Night Fuel 🧠☕️

Trivia night at N'Cahoots Coffee & Shoppe tonight at 6:00 pm

🥪 The Joey Sandwich
🥯 Cinnamon Sugar Bagel Bites with cream cheese frosting
🍑🌿 Peach Basil Lemonade

Because apparently brain power requires snacks… lots of snacks. 😏

Come hang out, grab something delicious, and put those random facts to work tonight! 🧠✨