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2023 Easter Egg Hunts and Activities in Wichita

It’s time for a round-up of the best Easter Egg Hunts in Wichita, Kansas!

Every year, literally thousands of families search for Easter egg hunts in the Wichita area. And that’s because in Kansas, we don’t just have egg hunts – we do it up right with activities for every member of the family.

Many of these are free events; some charge a nominal fee. All are egg-cellent fun. 

Easter Egg hunts and activities Wichita

This year, Easter is on Sunday, April 9, 2023 but many of these Easter events will be happening before that. Grab your own basket, your camera, and your kiddos before you head out the door.

These will be fun and family-friendly spring events. Don’t forget to spread the word to your friends.

This is a growing list, so please keep checking back.

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2023 Wichita Easter Egg Hunts and Activities:

Because many of these are outdoor egg hunts, double-check all events before you head out the door! 

Photos with the Easter Bunny: 

Get a FREE 4×6 photo with the Easter Bunny at Cabela’s. Click HERE for more info! 

Photos with the Easter Bunny at Towne East Mall from March 24 – April 8, 2023. We are waiting for more information regarding prices, but in the past, prices have started at $29.99.

Photo with the Easter Bunny at Towne West Mall from March 17 – March 24 from 11 am – 7 pm outside JC Penney court. Photos will be taken and available for purchase at this event.

Tractor Supply Easter Bunny Pictures with Kids and Animals. Get your pictures on April 2nd from 10 am – 2 pm at 9425 West Kellogg. Join us at Tractor Supply to meet and have your photos taken with the Easter Bunny! Everyone is welcome, kids, dogs, cats, goats, horses, etc. We love to have all our furry friends join us for fun; please bring them in on a leash!

Friday, March 31, 2023 Events:

Teen Egg Hunt in the dark at Garrett Park. Ages 11-14 can search in the night for eggs filled with candy and prizes. Prize eggs include a $50 and $75 gift card. Participants need to bring a flashlight, collection bag and student ID. This is in Garrett Park in Derby from 8:30 pm – 9:00 pm, and it’s FREE to attend! 

Saturday, April 1st, 3023 Events:

Botanica Tulip Festival and Easter Bunny. Saturday. On April 1st, The Steinbergs will be playing live on the Terrace. The Wichita Children’s Theatre will also be performing Schoolhouse Rock Live! Vignette on the Grand Lawn at 11:00 am. The Dance Center will also perform on the Grand Lawn at 12:30 pm. Children will also receive a complimentary digital photo with the ICT Easter Bunny! Botanica’s Tulip Festival will feature over 70,000 tulips with over 87 varieties this year. 30 of these tulip varieties have never been grown at Botanica before. Tulip Festival takes place on the first three Saturdays in April from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. 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. 
 
Easter Eggstravaganza at OJ Watson Park. It’s time for egg hunts, jelly bean guessing, contest, Easter basket giveaways, photos with the Easter Bunny, and more! Go to any Salvation Army for FREE tickets or the cost at the entrance is $5 per carload (cash only). The Park entrance opens at 9:45 a.m. Please bring a basket for the egg hunt and a camera to capture the fun egg hunt madness! For more information, call O.J. Watson Park at (316) 529-9940.
 
Applejack Pumpkin Patch Egg Hunt. Make memories at Applejack Pumpkin Patch this spring at our 3rd Annual Egg Hunt. Enjoy a hot dog meal, play games, and connect in activities like our graduated age egg hunt, candy cannon finale, and meet the Easter Bunny! There will be three different egg hunts a 1-3-year-old hunt, a 4-7-year-old hunt, and an 8-11-year-old hunt. The event is from 11 am – 2 pm, and it’s $12 per person (2 years and under FREE). Hot dog meal included (hot dog, chips, water). Other concessions are available at extra cost. Click HERE to get your tickets .

Walters Pumpkin Patch EGGsplosion. How cool is this! They will have an airdropped egg hunt. Yes, they will drop eggs from a plane. Also, capture memories with baby animals on the farm! The doors will open at 10 am. $12.95 per person. $10.00 Breakfast with Bunny. Must pre-register. Schedule of Events at Walters Pumpkin Patch:

  • First Egg Hunt 10:30 am
  • First Airplane Egg Drop 11:30 am
  • Close at Noon to Prepare for Afternoon Egg Hunts
  • Reopening at 1:00 pm
  • Second Egg hunt 1:30 pm
  • Second Airplane Egg Drop 2:30 pm
  • Close 4:00 pm

PAWsome Egg Hunt. This Easter egg hunt is just for the dogs, where your four-legged friends will collect treats and prize-filled eggs and get a photo with the Easter Bunny. This is at Garrett Park in Derby from 10 am – 10:30 am, and it’s $5 to attend. Find one of the special golden/silver eggs and take home a canine gift basket. Make sure to get your best friend’s picture with the Easter Bunny before you leave! No aggressive dogs or dogs in heat will be allowed for the safety of other guests. All dogs must have current vaccinations, including rabies. All dogs must be leashed and controlled at all times. There are different hunting spots for large and small dogs.

 
Evangel Wichita Egg Hunt.Free egg hunt and open to the public with FREE food, inflatables, games, and prizes. Doors open at 1 pm, and the hunt will begin at 2 pm. 
 
Egg Hunt and Bike Ride at Santa Fe Lake. Hop on down to the 2nd annual Bunny Hop! Bring your family and friends for a fun Easter Egg Hunt and trail ride. All ages and skill levels welcome! This event starts at 10 am-noon. 
 
Goddard Easter Egg Hunt Eggstravaganza. The Goddard Lions Club is bringing back the community Easter Egg Hunt! Join us on April 1st for the Easter egg hunt, pictures with the Easter Bunny, prizes, and much more. The event is combined with our 2nd Larry Lee Memorial Car Show, and we have a KidZone with inflatables and more activities. Bring the whole family for a full day of Fun! This event is from Noon – 3pm. Click HERE for more info. 
 
Spring Festival 2023 at Bel Aire Recreation Center. Join us for a fun afternoon at the Bel Aire Recreation Center. There will be a bounce house, kite flying, and food vendors. Wings of the Wind Kites & Toys will be on site to sell kites and show some demonstrations. And, of course, there will be one of the largest egg hunts in the area, with 15,000 eggs! Please bring your own baskets for the hunt. This event is from 1pm – 3pm. 
 
Egg Dip in the Pool. Hop on in the pool for an egg hunt! A swimming adult must accompany children under the age of 8. A family of 4 is $7, with each additional member paying $1. This us at the Derby Rec Center from 5:30 pm – 7:15 pm. 
 
Spring Fest at Holy Cross Lutheran Church. Help us celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior with a fun-filled Easter Eggstravaganza! This FREE family event will include kid-friendly activities, an egg hunt for children of all ages, kite flying, and fellowship time. Pre-Hunt activities begin at 10:00 am. Hunt begins around 10:45. Kite flying will follow the egg hunt. Pre-hunt activities include a choice of craft: decorate your own easter bag or your own kite. Kid-friendly games will also be available.
 
Easter Family Fun at Risen Savior Lutheran Church. Join us as we prepare to celebrate Easter! Bring your family and friends for kid-friendly games & crafts, cookie decorating, face painting, guess-n-win prizes and much more! We’ll end our event with an Easter Egg hunt divided into different age groups. Doors open at 3:30 p.m.
 
Empower Easter Eggstravaganza at Empower Martial Arts West. FREE Easter Egg Hunt for all kids in Wichita and surrounding areas! We have 6,000 eggs! Egg hunt, Bounce House, Raffle Prizes, Pics with the Easter Bunny, and More! Ages 6 and under will be at 9:00 am, and ages 7 and over at 10:00 am.
 
Egg Hunt Cookie Decoration with Elizabeth. This one costs $54 for 2 and 1/2 hours, but this is a cookie decorating class. Students will work with two icing consistencies and several techniques to create five cookies that are sure to be the first to get gobbled up on your dessert table. All classroom supplies are included. Call 316-773-0510 to book now. Preregistration is required and ends 3 days before the event. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early as the class will begin promptly on time. There will be no refunds for cancellations 7 days before the event. 

Sunday, April 2, 2023 Events:

The Great Candy Hunt on the Farm at Eberly Farm. Grab your ticket for the 2nd Annual Easter Celebration at Eberly Farm! Enjoy a day of activities, beautiful views, crafts, games, family fun, and of course, an Easter Candy Hunt! Your ticket includes a day on the farm, a hotdog per ticket, and the candy hunt. Children 2 & under are FREE admission! Additional concessions are available for purchase onsite. Choice of two Candy Hunt times! 11 am and 1:30 pm. The farm will be open 10 am-3 pm

Please make sure to print your ticket out for ALL participants to show at the gate for entry. You will show your pass at the ticket counter to pick up your armbands and food tickets!

East Heights UMC Easter Party. Children’s Easter Egg Hunt with Petting Zoo, April 2nd at 2 pm: Join us on Palm Sunday for an afternoon of fun, games, snacks, a petting zoo, and an Easter Egg Hunt!!! The party will begin at 2 pm in Hedrick Hall and on the Lawn, followed by the egg hunt at 3 pm on the dot!

Walters Pumpkin Patch EGGsplosion. How cool is this! They will have an airdropped egg hunt. Yes, they will drop eggs from a plane. Also, capture memories with baby animals on the farm! The doors will open at 10 am. $12.95 per person. $10.00 Breakfast with Bunny. Must preregister. 

Schedule of Events at Walters Pumpkin Patch:

  • First Egg Hunt 10:30 am
  • First Airplane Egg Drop 11:30 am
  • Close at Noon to Prepare for Afternoon Egg Hunts
  • Reopening at 1:00 pm
  • Second Egg hunt 1:30 pm
  • Second Airplane Egg Drop 2:30 pm
  • Close 4:00 pm

Saturday, April 8, 2023 Events: 

Chicken N Pickle Egg Hunt. This event is FREE to attend, with FREE face painting from Noon – 2 pm. They will have over 4,000 eggs for the hunt! 

Hunt Times:
11:00-11:15AM: 1-4 Yr Olds
11:30-11:40AM: 5-7 Yr Olds
11:55-12:05PM (Or until eggs are gone): 8-10 Yr Olds
10 golden eggs per hunt with special prizes

The Wichita Flea Market at Riverfront Stadium. Shop local and regional vendors, and the first 100 kids will participate in an Easter Egg Hunt on the berm. Tickets are $3 for anyone 12 years and older. Kids 12 and under are FREE! The egg hunt will be at 11 am. Bounce house and outdoor games are also FREE! 

Eggstravaganza at the Sedgwick County ZOO. Come to the Zoo for a hippity, hoppity great time! Meet the Easter Bunny, hunt for eggs, and much more. This isn’t your average Easter egg hunt … the Easter Bunny has hidden giant Easter eggs around the Zoo, and you have to help us find them! As you make your way around the Zoo, count how many eggs you see and receive a prize on your way out. This event is from 9 am – 4 pm. 

Botanica Tulip Festival and Easter Bunny. On April 8th, J Michael Music will be playing live on the Terrace. The Daydream Band ICT will be performing on the Grand Lawn from 11:00 am-1:00 pm. Children will also receive a complimentary digital photo with the ICT Easter Bunny! Botanica’s Tulip Festival will feature over 70,000 tulips with over 87 varieties this year. 30 of these tulip varieties have never been grown at Botanica before. Tulip Festival takes place on the first three Saturdays in April from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. 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.

Stearman Field Bar & Grill Airpot has a breakfast buffet with a pancake topping station starting at 8 am. The Easter bunny will arrive at 10 am. Egg hunt will take place at Noon when the buffet ends. The bunny will hop away at 1 pm. 

The Great Jurassic Egg Hunt When the dinosaurs are party planners…things don’t go as planned. The Field Station is celebrating it’s 5th Anniversary but the dinosaurs have started early – so we’re inviting you to join us for the first-ever Great Jurassic Egg Hunt! Included with your admission for just one day only, your little one can hunt for eggs and will find small surprises, treats and more inside. Unlike other Easter Egg hunts, this event lasts all day – while supplies last. Join us for original, live shows, games and activities all day as well. Participants will receive instructions upon entering the trails and – to keep things fair for all ages – will seek out one of each different color of egg along their expedition for a total of 6 different eggs. Some eggs include prizes right inside while others will be brought to an expedition guide to claim the prize. Along the way, your little one might be lucky enough to find one of the coveted dinosaur-shaped eggs to turn in for a limited-edition surprise. This event is from 10 am – 5 pm at Field Station: Dinosaurs in Derby. 

Golden Easter Egg Hunt in Valley Center. The hunt starts at 10 am. They will have a golden egg with $100 in it! Good Luck!  716 McLaughlin Dr. in Valley Center 

All-Star Sports Egg Hunt, bring your basket and get a photo with the Easter bunny. It’s $5.  

High Park Ballfield Derby Egg Hunt. Participants will be divided by age groups to hunt eggs: 3 and under, 4-5, 6-7, and 8-10, beginning with the youngest group and then continuing every 5 minutes for the others. Don’t forget to bring your basket! From 11:00 am – 11:30 am, and it’s FREE to attend. 

Easter Egg Hunt at Countryside Christian Church is hosting our annual Easter Egg Hunt on the front lawn on Saturday, April 8, at 1:00 PM. Ages 0-5th grade can participate. Bring the whole family out for a fun afternoon with tons of candy, games, and prizes!

Easter Egg Hunt at Cross Point Free Will Baptist Church. Bring your kids for a FREE fun egg hunt with special giveaways. Egg hunts for kids ages 0 years – 5th grade.Snow cones with be available for all ages to enjoy. 

Oaklawn Easter Egg Hunt at Idlewild Park Balfields. Participants will be divided by age groups to hunt eggs: 3 and under, 4-5, 6-7 and 8-10, beginning with the youngest group and then continuing every 5 minutes for the others. Don’t forget to bring your basket! This is FREE to attend, and it’s from 2 pm – 2:30 pm. 

Easter Egg Hunt at Mercy Hill Church. Everyone is invited for a FREE Easter Egg Hunt. Egg hunts for children birth to 5th grade. Food, bounce houses, prizes, and much more! It’s from 11 am – 1 pm. 

Community Easter Egg & Golden Egg Hunt at Mulvane Main Street Park. Starts at 11 am. 

Ability Point Special Needs Easter Egg Hunt. April 8, 2023 9:30am. This event is open to all special education students and their siblings 12 and under. This event starts at 9:30 am.

We are sad to report that Pet Smart will NOT have their FREE Easter Bunny photos with your animals in 2023. 

Walters Pumpkin Patch EGGsplosion. How cool is this! They will have an airdropped egg hunt. Yes, they will drop eggs from a plane. Also, capture memories with baby animals on the farm! The doors will open at 10 am. $12.95 per person. $10.00 Breakfast with Bunny. Must pre-register. 

Schedule of Events at Walters Pumpkin Patch:

  • First Egg Hunt 10:30 am
  • First Airplane Egg Drop 11:30 am
  • Close at Noon to Prepare for Afternoon Egg Hunts
  • Reopening at 1:00 pm
  • Second Egg hunt 1:30 pm
  • Second Airplane Egg Drop 2:30 pm
  • Close 4:00 pm

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Kids Egg Hunt at Ark Church. Your family won’t want to miss this super exciting event! There will be 5 age-related hunts with candy-stuffed eggs & 6 Super Prizes each! Café, concessions, tons of games & prizes between each hunt! Hunt Times: 1’s 11:00 am 2-3’s 11:30 am 4-5’s noon 6-8’s 12:30 9-11’s 1:00 pm Registration is required. Register here, or you may register at the door—carnival-style games, which include face painting and inflatables, range from .25 to $1.00 per play. Punch cards are required and are sold in increments of $2 and $5.Admission: $1.00 Registration per Participant. Ark Church 5501 N. Maize Rd. Maize, KS

Easter tip: This is a GREAT time of year to save on ham! See how I did and find ways to use up ham leftovers here.

Sunday, April 9th Events: 

Teen & Adult Egg Hunt. Join us for Easter Sunday service on April 9th AND for our 3rd annual Ark Church Adult Easter Egg Hunt! Registration opens at 9:45am and closes at 10:30am. Hunt takes place directly after service, and only those in attendance for the one hour service will be eligible. Registration is free, and you could win $1000s in prizes ranging from free drinks to grills, tv’s, gift cards and multiple $100 gas cards and $100 grocery cards. This hunt is for 18+, and there is also a separate hunt with cash and prizes simultaneously for 12-18 year olds! Ark Church 5501 N. Maize Rd. Maize, KS. Admission: Free

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