Celebrate Kayven: Dino Mite Adventure is a free, family-friendly community event hosted by Kayven’s Helping Hands on Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Field Station: Dinosaurs in Derby, Kansas. Families can explore the park while enjoying interactive activity stations hosted by local child-focused organizations. Activities include yard games, crafts, reading, a dance party, face painting, archery, and more. Admission is free, and the first 250 children who complete the adventure will receive a free book. Parking is available on site, and guests are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and arrive early to experience all activities.
Kayven’s Helping Hands is a Derby-based nonprofit dedicated to making adventures possible for all through three core programs: children’s literacy, children’s enrichment, and epilepsy education and support. The organization builds and maintains Little Free Libraries, provides free books to children, supports access to camps and activities, and distributes Kayven’s Care Kits to help children and families navigate EEG testing and seizures.
In addition to activities, the event will include a raffle fundraiser featuring family-themed prize packages, including 2 tickets to a Kansas City Chiefs game, as well as tickets and prizes from Tanganyika Wildlife Park, Sedgwick County Zoo, Exploration Place, Wichita Thunder, Wind Surge, Rock River Rapids, and various other local attractions and restaurants. Proceeds from the raffle will directly support Kayven’s Helping Hands programs and help expand resources for local children and families. This year, in addition to raising funds for these programs, a portion of the proceeds will support a local Derby family whose child is currently battling a complex form of epilepsy.
This outdoor event will be held rain or shine, with updates shared online if needed. More information can be found at www.kayvenshelpinghands.org or by following Kayven’s Helping Hands on Facebook and Instagram for updates.
