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Botanica the Wichita Garden Tulip Festival

Make plans to attend Botanica’s Tulip Festival every day from March 27 to April 26, 2026. This is a Wichita Spring tradition for all ages. It is the perfect spring event to get families and friends outside to experience the gardens and enjoy beautiful spring blooms during the week, and on the weekends, they will have extra activities.

Also, enjoy fun activities like yard games, children’s art and science, carousel rides, tulip information stations, and more.

Pro Tip: Contact Botanica if you want a tulip tour on a Golf Cart. This is an excellent option for seeing the tulips.

Celebrate spring by attending the Tulip Festival at Botanica Gardens in Wichita, KS! Botanica’s Tulip Festival will feature thousands of blooms. It really is spectacularly beautiful. There will be events and activities perfect for both kids and adults. All guests, including Botanica members, must purchase their tickets in advance and reserve their time slot online.

  • $15 for Non-Members
  • $12 for Members on weekends; FREE on weekdays
  • $10 for Youth (3-12)
  • Free for members and Children 2 and under. 
  • Note: Tulip Festival is not included in General Admission.

Pro Tip: You can bring in your own food and drinks. Pack a picnic and enjoy one of the many seating areas around the garden. 

Make plans to attend Botanica’s Tulip Festival from March 27 through April 26, 2026. The festival will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

So much is happening throughout Tulipfest this year, you will want to check the schedule at the Botanica website. Here are just a few of the highlights:

Botanica Tulip Festival pic with Kids

Besides strolling through the vibrant tulip displays located throughout Botanica, you can expect many other opportunities for activities and fun, like:

  • Live music performances
  • Wine Bar
  • Demos and Workshops
  • Poetry Readings

Even after you’ve done all the activities and interacted with every vendor, there is still plenty to see at Botanica. The 20 acres of the ever-changing botanical wonderland houses more than 30 themed areas and over 4,000 plant species. As guests wind through the gardens, they will also discover additional gems. Inspiring sculptures, relaxing water features, and even a ride on a restored 1949 carousel means Botanica is fun for the whole family. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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