Moms get in FREE to Botanica on Mother’s Day! This is the best deal every year and a great activity for Mother’s Day in Wichita. Walk the gardens and enjoy the spring blooms. This would be a relaxing day and a wonderful time to spend with Mom. Each Mother’s Day, Botanica hosts extra activities like food trucks, bars, and more.
Bring Mom to the gardens on Sunday, May 10, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and she’ll get free admission.
Pro Tip: You can bring your food into Botanica, so pack a picnic and enjoy one of the many great seating areas around the gardens. Last year, my husband surprised me by picking up Old Mill Tasty Shops chicken salad sandwiches and bringing them to Botanica. I got free admission and enjoyed my favorite sandwich in the gardens. I need to remind him to do that again!
Mother’s Day at Botanica
Celebrate the beauty of spring and honor the mothers in your life at A World of Blooms: Mother’s Day Celebration at Botanica. Enjoy a leisurely stroll through 20 acres of stunning gardens while experiencing a variety of special events and activities.
- Garden Show & Expo: The Garden Wichita Area Garden Council will host an open-air garden expo featuring local garden and art vendors and area garden clubs.
- Eat: Pack a picnic or enjoy a bite from local food trucks
- Activities:
- Enjoy floral displays from local garden clubs showcasing creative designs and seasonal blooms
- See a special rose exhibition by the Wichita Rose Society featuring a variety of beautiful roses
- Watch live cultural performances by the Wichita Asian Association throughout the day on the Grand Lawn & Stage
- Shop a curated marketplace with local artisans, crafters, and makers
- Try a variety of Asian food vendors offering unique and flavorful bites
- Spend the day enjoying the gardens with family, celebrating loved ones, and taking in the beauty of the season
- Buzz into the Bee House or ride the Khicha Family Carousel for $3.
- You can play one of the large yard games, feed the Koi fish, walk the Chinese Garden of Friendship, and so much more.
This is a perfect time of year to visit Botanica, when many of the flowers are in bloom, and the weather is usually just right – not too hot and not too cold.
There are a few places throughout the gardens to stop and rest, or you can make your way back to the patio, where you can find tables and chairs.
The Khicha Family Carousel is open, and tickets will be available to purchase at the admissions desk or in the Carousel Pavilion. Take your mom on a spin around the Old Joyland Carousel.
If you’re looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift, consider a Botanica membership; it’s something she can enjoy year-round.
Date: Sunday, May 10, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Botanica, 701 Amidon Street in Wichita, KS
Cost: Moms get in free, but the general admission rate applies to all other guests.
$12 Adults
$10 Children 3-10
Free for ages three and under
For more information, read about it here at the Botanica website
